Magic Kingdom is currently undergoing extensive construction for the addition of Piston Peak National Park and Villains Land. The complete closure of the Rivers of America waterway has created a large crater along the park’s waterfront. A prominent tower crane dominates the skyline, visible from many areas throughout the park including Tomorrowland and Main Street. Construction walls now extend across walkways more noticeably than in previous projects, altering guest sightlines significantly. Despite these changes, navigation remains relatively unimpeded as most pathways stay open for guests to traverse. The refurbishment of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Carousel of Progress also contributes minor construction activity in this timeframe. The Imagineers have produced impressive scale models showcasing the future landscape of these new areas. The most impactful question remains when vertical construction will begin replacing the current dirt and equipment.
Key Points:
- The closure of the Rivers of America waterway created a large crater along Magic Kingdom’s waterfront that is now partially filled with construction dirt.
- A prominent tower crane is visible from many locations throughout the park including Main Street and Tomorrowland during active work.
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure closed on November second, two thousand and twenty eight for a full refurbishment with a planned reopening date of December 18 in two thousand twenty eight.
- Carousel of Progress closed on July 6, two thousand and twenty nine for a major refurbishment that will replace existing era scenes with future decades.
- Most pathways remain open for guests to navigate the park despite the extensive construction walls in Frontierland and Tomorrowland.