food IS a theme park
Disney fans are many things. Passionate. Opinionated. Armed with screenshots. Spiritually incapable of letting go of one very specific retired dining experience.
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And this week, the people have spoken.
We’ve got some pretty big news out of Magic Kingdom, where construction is practically everywhere as the park prepares to welcome two new lands.
Westward Ho
One of those lands is Piston Peak, which is taking the place of where Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat used to be, but it’s looking more and more like other areas of Frontierland will be extinct along with the change. We recently checked the My Disney Experience App and noticed that while two Frontierland spots are still showing hours, their physical buildings on the map are GONE!
If there’s a new snack at Disneyland, you can best believe we’re running over to try it!
Mini Corn Dogs
Disneyland Park is home to MANY tasty treats, and we’re always excited when it adds to its pantheon of interesting theme park food. Frontierland’s Golden Horseshoe is an underappreciated quick-service restaurant that serves some of those classic eats with a menu that gets shaken up quite often. It’s latest iteration features a classic Disney treat with a twist, and it’s safe to say we have some thoughts…
There are some pretty unique dining options in Magic Kingdom. You can dine with Pooh Bear and his friends at the Crystal Palace and eat with princesses inside Cinderella Castle at Cinderella’s Royal Table, which is kinda the coolest thing ever.
Hi from Woody and Jessie!
Another experience is joining the lineup, and we’re pretty excited for it to start. Disney has released a new date, so now we’re circling it in our calendar (and you should, too!).
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been closed for a while now, and honestly, the timeline might surprise you.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
If you’ve been keeping up with Magic Kingdom news, you already know that the wildest ride in the wilderness went offline back in January 2025. But what you might not know is just how massive this refurbishment actually is, why it’s taking so long, and what Disney is promising when it finally reopens. We’ve got all the details for you right here.
It’s IMPOSSIBLE to ignore all the work being done in Magic Kingdom, but the good news is that all this construction means real, tangible progress!
Cinderella Castle Painting
While the repainting of Cinderella Castle is currently garnering most of the guests’ attention, the world’s most popular theme park is PACKED with projects meant to improve the park. From land expansions to massive ride enhancements, it’s downright wild how much is happening in “The Most Magical Place on Earth” these days, and the evolution has been incredible to see. Let’s dive into everything we’ve seen so far during this early stretch of 2026 and what we can expect to see in the coming months!
If you keep up to date with Disney World construction projects, you probably know there are MASSIVE changes coming to the Frontierland area in Magic Kingdom. Not only is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad getting new updates, but we’re also getting a whole new area, Piston Peak, which will be right by Frontierland, where Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America used to be. Don’t forget about Villains Land going behind Big Thunder Mountain!
Big Al checking out the construction!
We’re always on the hunt for new permits filed by Disney that can give us some clues as to what’s coming to the area. Much to our surprise, three carts and stands we didn’t think were getting any changes popped up on our permit list, and we can’t help but wonder what’s going on with Frontierland?
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the world’s most popular theme park, is in the midst of a MASSIVE transformation.
Cinderella Castle
The former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are in the process of trans forming into the Cars-themed Piston Peak expansion, while Villains Land is preparing to rise “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain.” However, those projects might just be the tip of the iceberg, as we have a feeling that another big announcement is in the works!
When your stomach starts rumbling in Frontierland, there’s only one place that promises big portions, big flavor, and even bigger yee-haw energy.
Pecos Bill’s sign
We recently stopped by Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe at Magic Kingdom to see what was cookin’, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here!
Finding breakfast at Disney World can be tough. When you’ve gotten up early, dealt with transportation and traffic to get to Magic Kingdom early enough to rope drop, after a ride or two, you’ll be looking forward to your first Disney snack of the day. For whatever reason, it can be hard to find a quick meal that will fill you up, is worth the price, and tastes good.
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
During another trip to Magic Kingdom, we were starving while waiting for our next Lightning Lane, and the sweet smell of fried chicken called us to Frontierland. Is this breakfast worth it? Let’s find out!
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