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NEWS: Disney Imagineers Reveal How the New ‘Cars’ Land Fits in Magic Kingdom

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A brand-new Cars area is coming to Magic Kingdom, but one question that is often asked is: How does Cars fit into Magic Kingdom?

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The new Cars area, Piston Peak National Park, will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America and will be located in Frontierland, next to Liberty Square. Many Disney fans have commented on the disconnect between the themes, and there have also been worries about seeing off-road rally cars revving their way around a track while in line for Haunted Mansion. So, how does Piston Peak National Park fit into Magic Kingdom? Let’s dive into it! 

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A Popular Disney Ride Is CLOSING in August

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If you were hoping to cruise through Ornament Valley this summer, you might need to hit the brakes.

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One of Disney California Adventure’s most beloved attractions is pulling into the garage for a little tune-up, and we’re talking more than just a tire rotation. Here’s all you need to know!

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Disney Just Dropped 5 HUGE Announcements About Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom

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Well, we just got some HUGE Magic Kingdom news. Now, we were already aware that Disney had plans to close Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to make room for its new Cars expansion in Frontierland. However, we just got a lot of HUGE news about the new expansion and how it will relate to the rest of the park.

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Piston Peak (yep, that’s its name!) will take up space in front of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and bring an entirely new area to the park, as well as two new rides. However, Disney also made some other big reveals about this area that you might have missed, so let’s talk about it.

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These Are the Shoes Everyone Will Be Wearing to Disney World This Summer

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When you think of the best Disney accessories, what do you picture?

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You might be the kind of person to have a collection of Minnie ears or an entire wall decorated with Loungefly backpacks. Maybe you’re more low-key and you prefer a classic Disney hat or t-shirt. But what do you think of when we mention Disney-themed SHOES? If you envisioned some pretty cool Crocs, then we’ve got just the thing for you!

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Testing for Disney World’s NEW ‘Cars’ Ride

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Disney Imagineering just shared a close-up look at the Cars area ride testing! This new Cars area will be coming to Magic Kingdom and will feature two attractions.

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While we are still waiting for more details on the timeline for this new area that will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, it is always cool to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a new area. 

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If This Magic Kingdom Permit Gets Approved, Disney Will Be One Step CLOSER to Starting a HUGE Project

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A lot will be changing at Magic Kingdom in the upcoming years!

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A new Villains land is getting added to the park, a new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge is being created, a new nighttime parade will debut in 2025, and two new Cars attractions will be replacing Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America. A few months ago, Disney filed a permit that appeared to be for the early stages of construction for these two Cars attractions. Then, in September, the South Florida Water Management District requested some additional information for the permit, and now we have an update on the status of this permit!

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NEWS: Disney’s Permit Extension Request Granted for Magic Kingdom Expansion

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Hold on to your hats, because Magic Kingdom is about to go through a whirlwind transformation.

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Not only will we be getting a brand-new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern in 2025, but we’re also eagerly awaiting the construction of a new Cars-themed area — even if it means we have to say goodbye to Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America forever. Disney recently hit a snag when it came to some logistics for the Cars retheme, but now it looks like things are back on (race)track. HA! See what we did there?

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CONFIRMED: Disney Requests Permit Extension for Magic Kingdom Expansion

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Magic Kingdom is about to undergo a MASSIVE transformation.

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First, the park is getting a Pirates of the Caribbean lounge, which is set to open in late 2025. Then there’s the new Villains land that we are ALL eagerly waiting to learn more about. An entire part of the park, Rivers of America, and Tom Sawyer Island, is set to be demolished to make way for a new Cars expansion that will expand Frontierland. Disney previously filed the first permit to begin the demolishment of that section of the park but recently had to request an extension for that permit.

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