Rivers of America Articles and News Stories


Watch Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks from the Rivers of America Before It’s Too Late!

If you’re the type who prefers enjoying Disney fireworks without the shoulder-to-shoulder Main Street crowds, Frontierland’s Rivers of America offers one of the most peaceful – and underrated – spots to watch Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom. But here’s the kicker: this serene, reflective vantage point won’t be around much longer. Sadly, the entirety of Rivers Watch Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks from the Rivers of America Before It’s Too Late!

Could This Overlooked Permit Detail Save the Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America?

When examining the potential for expansion “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” it’s easy to assume that the Rivers of America must be sacrificed due to spatial constraints. The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is tightly nestled against the west side of the river, while the Haunted Mansion is pressed against the east, making it seem challenging to Could This Overlooked Permit Detail Save the Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America?

Road Trip to Marceline: An Alternative Way to Connect with Disney History

If you’re a Disney history buff like me, I’m sure you’ve walked through Hollywood Studios’ Walt Disney Presents numerous times examining Walt’s timeline of legacy. Toward the beginning of the attraction, you’re presented with images and artifacts related to Marceline, Missouri, Walt’s childhood home from ages 5-10. Although his time there seemed short, Marceline had a Road Trip to Marceline: An Alternative Way to Connect with Disney History

Disneyland Announces Opening Dates for Fantasmic and Rivers of America

The Disneyland Resort has finally confirmed opening dates for Disneyland Park’s Rivers of America attractions, including Fantasmic! and the Disneyland Railroad. The area closed at the beginning of 2016 as construction began on the new Star Wars themed land. The first to open will be the Rafts to Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, which Disneyland Announces Opening Dates for Fantasmic and Rivers of America