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Closing Date Announced for Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World announced that Piston Peak National Park will be the new backdrop for the Cars-themed area coming to Magic Kingdom. Disney says, “The big rally race will fit into the waters, landscapes, and storytelling.” On July 7, the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat will permanently close as Closing Date Announced for Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Now Permanently Closed

Today, Disney’s Hollywood Studios said goodbye to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, an attraction that has been entertaining guests since its 2019 opening. The interactive show, based on the beloved Cars franchise, allowed fans to join Lightning McQueen and his friends as they shared racing tips and showcased animated sequences on a 200-degree screen. Lightning McQueen’s Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Now Permanently Closed

BREAKING: Two ‘Cars’ Attractions Coming to Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom

During the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 at the Honda Center, Josh D’Amaro revealed that two new Cars-themed attractions will be added to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, with construction set to begin in early 2025. The first attraction will be an exhilarating Rally Race, while the second will be a kid-friendly experience, though specific details BREAKING: Two ‘Cars’ Attractions Coming to Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom