Two More Changes Affect Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom is looking less magical these days. Find out what has changed and how this may affect your next Walt Disney World trip.
Walt Disney World Changes
As Walt Disney once said, "We keep moving forward," and that is very true at Walt Disney World. At Disney's Animal Kingdom, DinoLand USA will soon become extinct to make way for a new experience with Tropical Americas.
The layout of Disney's Hollywood Studios also changed with the closing of the Muppet Courtyard in early June to make room for a new Monsters Inc. Land.
In this newly imagined land, guests can stroll along the streets of Monstropolis among their favorite "scarers". Many Disney fans love adding new attractions, but many fans miss these older, nostalgic attractions.
Magic Kingdom Construction
Earlier this month, Walt Disney World warned that July 6th was the final day to enjoy both Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. The following day, the Rivers of America were removed from both the My Disney Experience app and park maps.
At first, there were only a few construction walls, but work is picking up pace with construction walls starting at what was once the entrance to the Liberty Square Riverboat and now extending to the bridge.
The walls also extend to the Haunted Mansion standby queue. This is an effective way to block the guest sightline as work begins to deconstruct Tom Sawyer Island and begin work on the new land.
Rivers of America
Although walls are up, the bridge that runs along Frontierland is still open to guests. Heading further into Frontierland, more construction walls begin at what was the entrance to the dock of Tom Sawyer Island. These walls continue along towards Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which is currently closed for an extended refurbishment.
Construction walls greatly affect the Frontierland atmosphere
The Walt Disney World Railroad Frontierland station is also blocked by construction walls. Thankfully, you can still enjoy a ride along the Walt Disney World Railroad, but with a "shuttle mode" change with our favorite alien, Stitch.
Will you postpone your next trip to the Magic Kingdom due to the big construction work taking place? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.
