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Hello from the Magic Kingdom!
Cinderella Castle
It really is lovely here, and we enjoyed a day wandering around to see what’s new. So here are all the latest updates in merchandise, construction, and more!
Howdy, folks! We’ve got some great news.
Tom Sawyer Island
Tom Sawyer Island has been closed for quite some time while Rivers of America was drained. As construction took place, the trails, mines, and picnic benches remained empty. But a few days ago, we spotted rafts being tested on a refilled Rivers of America — and now, the island is back open for business!
In Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square, we’re welcoming back a classic attraction!
The Liberty Belle
We said goodbye to the Liberty Belle Riverboat last fall while Rivers of America was drained. The refurbishment process took a few months, but yesterday we spotted our beloved boat back on the water preparing for her big reopening day.
Well, consider our minds BLOWN today.
Mark Twain Riverboat
Magic Kingdom has had a pretty largescale refurbishment going on at the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and on the Liberty Belle Riverboat. Today, these attractions are open for guests once more but it took a LOT of complicated work to get things back in order!
We have good news over in Magic Kingdom today!
Liberty Belle Riverboat at Magic Kingdom
When Rivers of America was drained last fall, the Liberty Belle Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island closed with it. Signs apologized for all the “ruckus” as construction took place. But after months of refurbishment, the water is back and smooth sailing is ahead.
We’re one step closer to Rivers of America being open for guests again!
Rivers of America
Last fall, Rivers of America was completely drained, and Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed with it. After Rivers of America was refilled last month, it looks like things are finally getting back to normal! Both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island are reopening on February 5th, and now we have even more good news.
The Rivers of America and the surrounding area has been under a lengthy refurbishment!
Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom
The river was completely drained and construction work was happening on the guide rails for the Liberty Square Riverboat. We also saw work being done on Tom Sawyer Island and the dry riverbed. The river has recently been refilled and we were expecting the attractions to reopen on March 1st, 2021. It seems Disney is a little ahead of schedule and they may open a little early!
It’s another exciting week for construction projects in Disney World as yet ANOTHER project is completed!
M&M’s Store
We’re taking a look at the many ongoing projects in Disney World right now, AND sharing a firsthand look inside the newly opened M&M’s Store in Disney Springs!
UPDATE: The Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island will now reopen on Friday, February 5th, 2021.
Disney World has a lot of attraction and restaurant closures scheduled in the next few months!
Rivers of America Refurb
Disney World is ramping up to celebrate its 50th anniversary and sprucing up the place a bit. We’re listing every ride, restaurant, and resort that will be closed for refurbishments between February 1st through February 7th, 2021.
Welcome back to another What’s New at Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom
While in the park yesterday, we noticed more Rivers of America progress, found some exciting new merchandise, and even spotted a new park map! Let’s dive right in.
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