Cars Rides Replacing Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World has announced that the Cars attractions coming to Magic Kingdom will replace the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, fully eliminating the waterway. This post shares details, concept art, and everything we know about the plan–plus commentary about why this is happening and the good, bad and ugly of this news.
To bring you up to speed, this past weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed exciting new details about what’s coming to Walt Disney World. Two of the highlights were exciting news about Monstropolis and the Monsters Inc. Doors Coaster as well as Villains Land in Magic Kingdom.
Alongside that, one of the biggest announcements involved a Cars reimagining of Frontierland. According to Walt Disney World, soon you’ll be able to explore the uncharted territory of the great outdoors with an expansion in Frontierland themed around Pixar Animation Studios’ “Cars.” It’s time to leave Radiator Springs and head west into exciting new locations.
As part of a new update, Walt Disney World has now revealed that in order to make way for this completely new frontier, the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will be transformed into vast and rugged terrains for a rally race with some of the world’s most iconic racers.
In case you didn’t quite grasp it the first time, this means that the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will close. The Cars expansion is not going Beyond Big Thunder–at least, not in a material way–it’s filling in the Rivers of America and replacing the land that’s currently Tom Sawyer Island.
Here’s new concept art showing the new Cars section of Frontierland:
“We are thrilled to create this original Cars adventure and put our guests in the driver’s seat as we—quite literally—explore a new frontier in Frontierland,” shared Michael Hundgen, Walt Disney World Portfolio Executive Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering.
“Part of pioneering this new story includes tapping into the themes of exploration and adventure that inspire so many of us to keep propelling forward. Anytime we touch Magic Kingdom, we recognize the massive responsibility that exists to get it right and tell stories that connect with our guests.”
The new area will bring you along for the ride (pun intended) with a brand-new thrilling rally race through the mountains, climbing trails, and dodging geysers, in addition to a second attraction geared towards fun for the whole family.
Ahead of work revving into high gear next year, guests will have plenty of time to experience the charm and nostalgia of Frontierland as it is today.
And cruising just around the bend, guests will be able to venture Beyond Big Thunder Mountain into an all-new land dedicated to Disney Villains. Inspired by the wicked characters fans know and loathe, the multi-acre expansion will include two major attractions, plus dining and shopping. Walt Disney Imagineering is pushing creative boundaries to dark and mysterious levels to bring this new, first-of-its-kind land to life.
Together, these new additions to Magic Kingdom will represent the largest expansion in park history.
Turning to commentary, the Parks Panel at D23 felt a little too good to be true. That there were a few important details purposefully withheld, like the location of Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios or how Cars and Villains would fit into Magic Kingdom, that would’ve sapped some of the energy from the room.
When it came to the Cars and Villains Land announcements, I had already assumed that, in order to accommodate both expansions, some of the Rivers of America will be lost in the process. That was also true with prior concepts that had been floated for Beyond Big Thunder. It was never entirely a beyond the berm expansion.
As I wrote in the Cars commentary, my guess was that a lot of the Rivers of America would be consumed by the expansion based on the potential size and scale of these two areas, along with Josh D’Amaro and Imagineers using the word “reimagining” in addition to “expansion” to describe the project. That also explains why Imagineering has yet to file the permit, despite indicating it would happen soon back in April. Because once the cat is out of the bag, as it is now, sentiment is going to sour on this project to at least some degree.
It wouldn’t have bothered me at all if Tom Sawyer Island is becoming Tom Sawyer Peninsula and the Rivers of America is shortened. Eliminating the dead ends at Haunted Mansion and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad would be hugely beneficial from a crowd flow perspective, especially with all the people these two new lands are going to draw.
However, that’s not what this is. There will be no more Rivers of America or Tom Sawyer Island. They’re goners.
It’s not exactly paving over paradise to put up a parking lot, but it’s kinda close. This will replace tranquil waters and a lush area that offered a lovely escape from the crowds and chaos of Magic Kingdom for almost the exact opposite of that. Loud cars racing around and attractions that will undoubtedly draw those huge crowds.
Disney is undoubtedly making this decision from a guest utilization perspective. These two Cars rides will be hugely popular, and effectively expand the capacity of Magic Kingdom in the same amount of space.
It’s no secret that the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island don’t have the hourly throughput numbers as most attractions in Magic Kingdom. Eliminating them reduces operational and maintenance expenses on attractions and areas that are underutilized and don’t offer as much operational ‘bang for buck’ to the company, so to speak.
Because of this, some fans will likely be entirely okay with this decision to eliminate the Rivers of America–as is their right. Even many longtime guests have probably never even been over to Tom Sawyer Island or done a lap on the Liberty Square Riverboat. Others probably have done so infrequently over the years, and will do these new Cars attractions more. This is necessarily true–hence the ‘underutilized capacity’ term.
From my perspective, this also at least partially misses the point. Theme parks are not just the sum of their ride rosters, to be raced around and checked off one by one. They are as much defined by the spaces in between; by the absence of attractions, too.
The Rivers of America, Liberty Square Riverboat, and Tom Sawyer Island are incredible assets to Magic Kingdom not just for the guests who actively utilize these attractions. They offer serenity and delightful atmosphere even to guests who simply walk along the waterfront promenade, stopping for a moment to catch their breath and take in the view.
It’s impossible to quantify this. That’s precisely what worries me. Sometimes Disney’s decision-makers view the parks as figures on a spreadsheet, and from that perspective, it’s easy to overlook “underutilized” things that are incredibly important to the Disney theme park experience from a holistic perspective.
It’s the little moments we treasure just as much as a ride on Big Thunder, and it’s the little details or quiet moments that become indelible parts of our memories from visits to the parks over the years. These little things might seem superfluous on paper, especially when the alternative is expanding the park and growing capacity by thousands guests.
By viewing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island as underutilized real estate that’s expendable, Disney is missing the forest for the trees. Spaces like these are what help define our days in the parks, giving us little moments to pause and absorb the big attractions and experiences we’ve enjoyed. These things and places are what keep us coming back.
There’s a long term price to be paid for viewing the parks from the perspective that every square foot must be put to its most efficient use and have its capacity maximized. That’s too myopic of a view, and ignores the practical reality that guests form impressions based on the totality of their visit, with those little things or counterprogramming adding as much as the E-Tickets.
If everything is go-go-go, the guest experience as a whole can suffer. And that’s true even if the individual attractions replacing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island end up having higher guest satisfaction scores.
There are some things that are impossible to quantify–that guests just absorb, even without realizing it. If this sentiment sounds familiar, it’s exactly how we describe the value of atmospheric entertainment–the energy can be felt subliminally even if not consciously. It brightens the mood, even if unknowingly.
It’s the exact same idea with the Rivers of America.
There’s no guest satisfaction “metric” for how many guests per day walk along that waterfront promenade, pause for a deep breath, smile and take a photo. I mean, technically there is a metric–the ones wearing smart watches probably see their heart rate drop a little, but Disney’s survey team isn’t seeing that data. (Hopefully.)
It could be an indelible moment burned into their memory, or, more likely, a fleeting bit of happiness. But it still mattered. It was important to their day as a whole. Most critically, it was a much-needed reprieve from the often stressful nature of the world’s most popular theme park. This has long been my perspective on the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island–that they are invaluable assets that serve as counterprogramming to give guests an expand from the paved pathways and hustle and bustle of Magic Kingdom.
I speak from experience. This waterfront promenade is one of my favorite places in all of Magic Kingdom, and we have so many memories of this waterfront walk late at night with a cool breeze coming off the Rivers of America, or early in the mornings as the sun flitters through the trees. It is one of those places in the park that allows us to slow down, take a deep breath, and soak up our surroundings. Maybe that makes me biased, and overly sensitive to losing the Rivers of America when the average guest reaction will be: “Who cares? Bring on Cars!”
I don’t think that will be the prevailing sentiment among Walt Disney World diehards. And I’d also like to think I’m a realist.
That’s precisely why I would’ve been okay with shortening the Rivers of America and potentially making it Tom Sawyer Peninsula, even if that meant major modifications or a permanent docking of the Liberty Belle. Because doing so also would’ve met guests where they were, removing a ‘barrier of entry’ for Tom Sawyer Island (so many guests never visit simply because the rafts over are a hassle) and allowing more kids to burn off some steam in that play area.
Meanwhile, the waterfront promenade and the ambiance it added still would’ve been there for guests to enjoy while walking past the main drag of Frontierland. It still would’ve accomplished the same goals from a guest decompression perspective. If anything, the Tom Sawyer area would’ve been appreciated by more people since it would’ve been easier to access. All while offering up space for expansion. A win-win compromise for all.
Obviously, that’s not what Walt Disney World has elected to do. So I cannot say I’m fully on board with this idea right now.
To be clear, I’m not suggesting I’ll dislike the Cars area or I’m suddenly anti-Villains Land at Magic Kingdom because of this. My feelings about the Cars attraction remain mixed (more on that in a future post since my 4:30 am commentary didn’t properly articulate it) and unequivocally positive about Villains Land in a vacuum. But I also think: not like this. They should’ve tried to thread the needle better, not sacrificing a serene section of the park that’s more of an asset than they likely realize.
I’m also not foreclosing the idea that I’ll change my mind. It’s impossible to ascertain atmosphere from concept art. Maybe the promenade that I love so much will be present in some form, or will have a spiritual successor. There do appear to be waterfalls and waterways, so perhaps those will provide a sense of serenity, natural beauty, and kinetic energy.
This Cars area all could be great in a totally different or even similar way. There are flashes of the Cars concept art that give me National Park vibes, and I like that (even if other flashes of it remind me of extreme sports). I’m willing to ‘wait and see’ and withhold full judgment. (What other option do I even have? It’s not like I can single-handedly stop this!)
For now, though, I’m a bit shell-shocked by the decision to fully eliminate the Rivers of America, and worried about how that could irreparably damage the feel of Magic Kingdom. I really hope Disney is not making this decision lightly, is focused on more than just increasing capacity, and is giving Imagineers the resources to do this right.
If we’re losing this area of the park, it had better be worth it. The marquee Cars attraction needs to be as good as Radiator Springs Racers, the themed design of the area must be superlative and in keeping of the rugged spirit of Frontierland, and the new area must have great kinetic energy and atmosphere.
They cannot deliver two overly-short attractions, a sea of concrete and some trees, along with a concept that feels at-odds with Frontierland. This has gotta be strong. They have to make the skeptics (like me) concede we were wrong about ever questioning the wisdom of replacing the Rivers of America. And I absolutely will do that if they’re able to deliver. I would love nothing more than to eat crow. I’ve gotten used to the taste over the years.
Finally, instead of being singularly fixated on increasing capacity, I wish Walt Disney World would endeavor to eliminate stress. When it comes to this, there are the usual suspects–screen time, lines, ride breakdowns, etc. But another one is offering up lovely places to decompress that bring smiles to the faces of guests.
Some of those decision-makers should go inside one of the massive Magic Kingdom quick-service restaurants during the middle of the day and count all of the people not eating anything. Just sitting there with their heads on the tables or attempting to ‘rest and recharge’ in about the most chaotic environment possible. (Nothing says ‘recharging’ quite like the midday rush at Pinocchio Village Haus!)
I’m not kidding. One important goal should be getting these people out of the loud and unpleasant restaurants and into actual serene spaces that offer nice ambiance and actually will allow them to mentally refuel for a brief bit. Walt Disney World needs to understand that Magic Kingdom is a world-class theme park, and those two words have meanings beyond just the fanciest and most modern rides. There should be a concerted effort to not just keeping it a “park” but enhancing that angle. It may not be captured on guest satisfaction surveys, but it’s as big a part of what separates Disney from an average amusement park as the envelope-pushing attractions.
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YOUR THOUGHTS
What is your reaction to this announcement that Walt Disney World is replacing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island with Cars rides? Do you think the two all-new Cars rides coming to Magic Kingdom are “worth it”? Do you agree or disagree with our sentiment? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
I completely agree with the importance of the current design in terms of its reset value. With the climate warming, trees and water are invaluable to the parks. I wonder whether the Disney company are working with designers skilled in mitigating the growing heat we will face, not to mention the sustainability of the park in general.
I miss the incremental loss of natural landscaping that has beautified WDW and Disneyland, not to mention the shade, water conservation, and heat mitigation from that landscaping.
A reflective oven, no matter how well themed and exciting, is still a reflective oven.
Then too, where are the alternative sources of energy that the acreage at WDW at least can provide for its rides, entertainment, and resorts? Both Florida and California are sites designated for rapid warning. What’s the plan? How is it integrated into new builds?
@Mike glad that no plans exist to remove the riverboat from DL at this time. I rarely ride on the riverboat, but I do feel like the scope and the sensation of having it there is part of what allows me to relax at the parks. The water views just soothe one’s soul for lack of a better descriptor. Granted I’m a senior citizen now, but having a momentary respite from go-go-going is something that I really value. And Tom is right, I would NEVER have thought to write that on a guest satisfaction survey. Disney management can only gather the metrics that match the questions that they ask. That being said, I’m sure that the Cars Land attractions will be awesome, BUT I wish that at least some bit of the Rivers of America could be maintained. SIGH
Those rat $%#*@^@! Sorry, is this an inappropriate response? It’s literally the first thing that came to mind. I didn’t even read the article.
This really is terrible news. What makes Disney, DISNEY is the nostalgia that Rivers of the West evokes. My partner and I would be gutted about this – it’s so shortsighted.
I’d negotiate with the Rivers of the West becoming a pool and a docked steamship – not this.
Your commentary on this is on point.
While I’m quite excited to see what this Cars Land and Vilains Land will bring, I’m super sad this is being made at the expense of Rivers of America.
I had never been on Tom Sawyer Island until last year, it was our daughter first time to the park (Disneyland though , she is 5yo) and I have to admit it was pleasant to be able to disconnect, watch her run and burn some energy.
But I won’t miss it as much as Rivers of America, this one hits me hard.
I love Disney and love theme parks in general, I’m not a local and don’t visit Disney parks 3 times a year, but we try to be at Disneyland or Disney world at least once a year, and I can clearly relate to everything you’ve explained in your post. The Rivers bring us peace in a somewhat chaotic but fairy environment.
We’ll probably get use to it as well, but it still hurts. Glad to be going this November with our daughter (Disneyland was her warm up, time for Disney World!) so she can see it at least once before it’s gone!
I have to wonder what the average theme park guest (ie not a WDW diehard) has to say about the area. I have no inside information, but it wouldn’t surprise if a large number of guests find this area an impediment to getting to Big Thunder Mountain and Tiana’s. That when asked, they are more likely to say “I didn’t like having to walk through so much dead space to get to the rides” than they are to say “It was nice to see the water and slow down for a bit.” That the decision isn’t even based solely on attraction utilization, but feedback on the space as a whole.
I personally am somewhere in the middle: I think this area is a nice respite from chaos in other parts of the park, and I *also* think it’s a loooong walk back the big E tickets without many obvious attractions in between. Yes Country Bears is there, but I honestly think it might be a little *too* well themed and easy to walk past if you don’t already know it’s there. Ditto the rafts over to the island. And once you’re done with the two rides, you have to backtrack past it all again to get to Haunted Mansion.
Also, bigger picture, I don’t think most people feel like they have time to stop and smell the roses in MK. Almost everything about Disney World *and* its fandom encourages a go-go-go attitude. People who don’t read planning blogs like this one are very much disadvantaged by the systems Disney has in place that save knowledgeable guests time; it takes them far longer to experience the same number of attractions. Those who do try to research are greeted by an overwhelming amount of well-meaning advice about all of the things they “have” to do. WDW is an incredibly expensive vacation destination, which adds to the feeling that you need to “get your money’s worth” by doing as much as possible. Having to walk through a half mile of placemaking to get from the hub to the park’s newest ride and the rollercoaster in all of the marketing, in Florida heat and humidity, probably hits very different for the infrequent/first time guest than it does for those who have been many times over and don’t feel the same pressure to get things done.
All of this is to say, I agree with Tom’s point and I also see why Disney would make the decision they did. And I don’t know if it’s fair to say that decision was made without any thought for guests’ holistic experience. Which is why it’s too bad a compromise wasn’t found.
I love the Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island. But I have to be honest — over my last 10 WDW trips, I’ve done them each just once.
Part of me will miss them, but replacing underutilized space is a win win for the company and guests. Increasing capacity will hopefully draw guests away from other attractions, spreading them out more — shortening lines.
And I can’t complain if an attraction I used once every 10 visits is replaced by an attraction I want to do on every visit.
I’m excited that WDW is finally increasing capacity at all its parks. Not just swapping a high capacity ride for a more advanced lower capacity ride.
My only issue is that no park has as much under utilized space as Epcot. It got shortchanged in the last overhaul, with the more ambitious projects cancelled.
Now, every park gets capacity increasing attractions except Epcot which gets… a lounge??
I appreciate the self awareness in this comment. I also agree that it’s a little weird nothing was announced for Epcot. If they hadn’t announced so much for Hollywood Studios then I would have an easier time writing it off to “well, Epcot just got a bunch of new stuff.” But HS got a ton of new rides in the last development cycle and is still getting another mini-land!
I do love the waterway promenade and have been to Tom Sawyers Island a time or too to let my son explore but figured it would need to be reimagined at some point. When thoughts turned to giving Tiana a place in the kingdom I really felt that the island could become New Orleans square with shopping and Tiana’s restaurant and perhaps a ride. The Liberty sternwheelet would fit right in by including a New Orlean jazz band playing on board. I think it would have been a better fit than Cars. Although I’m excited to see them become part of the World, just nit in frontier land
Yeah I’m not 100% on board with this decision. Having recently only taken our 2nd trip as a family to Disney World I can say I’m already a huge fan of the river walk. Like you say it was the perfect place to take a snack or a drink and simply destress. I also really enjoyed Tom Sayers Island as it reminded me of the UK National Trust parks we have visited many times over the years. Those type of places are perfect for temporarily detaching you from all of the commercialism. I genuinely love it when Disney successfully blends nature into its theme parks and resorts which is probably why Animal Kingdom is our favourite park despite not having a huge roster of attractions. It’s also why we prefer to save a bit harder and stop in resorts like Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Some of my favourite parts of our Disney Holidays are when I get to simply take it all in rather than rushing between attractions. It’s also something I feel Disney does well that Universal parks lack.
You’re right in the suggestion they may pay homage to the original location, but I’m not convinced it will have the same impact.
I wonder what the chances are they would consider re-purposing the Liberty Belle as a mode of transport around Bay Lake 🙂
Well, @#$%!
If a company whose entire product is fantasy cannot understand the value of the imponderable, what hope is there for the rest of the world?
The Rivers of America kind of represent the great Mississippi River. The M R is a part of our frontier. Disney misses the point of our heritage with this move. As usual lately…
You really crystallized such an important aspect about what this area brought to the park. I so wish a better compromise solution could have been reached, to keep the atmosphere and make way for these additions. Not only is this a long term loss, but in the short term, it will also make the project even more disruptive with massive walls. You would have thought they learned their lesson from the EPCOT dirt pit.
I can’t articulate any better than this article on WHY losing Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America is a poorly thought out idea, but I will comment on another (seemingly tangential) point; places to rest and relax in the parks. I just visited the second week of July so having somewhere to get out of the heat was a primary goal every day and it became painfully obvious that none of the parks do a good job of that. Especially in the summer it is incredibly important to have somewhere nice to just sit and relax. There are some benches here and there, most of them are out in the elements. There are some stage shows or films that are somewhat easy to access but on a timed basis, and are still by definition an attraction. Since I don’t have any kind of loyalty that currently earns a dedicated lounge I absolutely ended up being one of the folks with my heat on a table in various quick service restaurants. Now granted, I did my research ahead of time and found quieter spots than Pinocchio’s Village Haus, but it was increasingly frustrating that quick service restaurants are the de facto lounge for the general guest because there really isn’t any alternative.
If guests wanted more “serene spaces that offer nice ambiance” then tom sawyer island would have more people on it. Which it doesn’t. Everything you ranted is in the extreme minority and the main issue with disney diehards. You hate all changes and try to justify the reasons with empty platitudes. Everything you said I could reword into why they shouldn’t remove some random tree you like somewhere on the park. YOU CANT QUANTIFY HOW IMPORTANT THIS TREE IS TO PEOPLE!
A moment of calm and a deep breath simply by looking at that riverboat! So true Tom. It is a big gap in Disney’s thinking that shows a lack of heart & soul and their misunderstanding of how a guest really experiences the parks. Sad very sad
How about re-imagining or replacing stitch instead of leaving a HUGE empty building and an eyesore? How about updating the Carousel of Progress – laser discs, high def tv???? How about putting in that great theater that was promised and shelved? I’m sure there is other property to use instead of draining the river and getting rid of the iconic riverboat that always seems to be popular. I guess autotopia will be wiped out once Cars Land is completed. Oh, and we’re probably talking YEARS of construction! Put cars land in a 5th park – they’re ruining the classic Magic Kingdom!
I have young kids. Having places for them to play and burn off energy has been crucial to enjoying our days at Disney. Without those spaces, we’re forcing kids to spend all their time between rides either standing in line, sitting in a stroller, or walking from point A to point B. It’s one reason why Hollywood Studios is our least-visited park, because it offers none of those spaces.
Disney eliminated the tiny playground at Splash. Soon the Boneyard will be gone. And now this.
Is it possible that no one making decisions at Disney has young children? Or do they have them, but make decisions hostile to their enjoyment anyway? I don’t know which possibility is worse.
When I took each of my two kids to Disneyland when each was 5 years old, a stop on Tom Sawyer Island was crucial to both recharge and burn off the pent-up “need to move.” The play area at DCA served the same purpose. The alternative would have been going back to the hotel early and decrease time (and spending) in the park at lunch or dinner time.
However, to my surprise when the kids were 6 and 8, we didn’t use any of the play areas or Tom Sawyer Island at Disney World. I did enjoy walking along the waterfront, and both MK days we rested and ate a snack near the rafts over to Tom Sawyer Island. I hope they preserve some tranquility and nature somewhere!
Also, I’m excited for the new attractions, but I’m not sure why MK is the focus of so much of it. That park is already packed with things to do. The other three parks need more of the focus!
From the very beginning of Walt Disney’s dreams for a theme park, the two constants have been, first, the railroad, and second, the river and riverboat. And Disney himself designed Tom Sawyer Island. To remove these things is remove the guts of the park. It’s a damn disgraceful idea. I can’t understate how angry I am about this. Every point Tom makes in favor of keeping these things is on point.
However, those with good memories won’t be too surprised by this, because this is exactly what the Walt Disney Company tried to strongarm the Oriental Land Company into doing at Tokyo Disneyland. They did their best to try and force Oriental Land to tear out the River, riverboat, and Tom Sawyer Island to put in Cars Land years ago in order to defray their own costs for building it in Anaheim. The Japanese had the good sense to reject that idea.
Shame on Bob Iger, Josh D’Amaro, and the Walt Disney Co. What a truly wrong-headed and despicable insult to Walt Disney’s ideas and to fans of the Magic Kingdom.
I fully agree with everything you’ve said about the destruction of the Riverboat and Tom Sawyer’s Island and the beautiful waterfront serenity that it brings. I think Disney have lost the plot on this one. How can they rip the heart out of this beautiful area. It’s the same thing they’ve done with Epcot. The fountain area and the space has been destroyed. You can hardly see Spaceship Earth for all the buildings and trees now.
You did a wonderful job explaining why this is a mistake. Article and photos were excellent as always but….
I am disappointed that you wrote this
“I’m also not foreclosing the idea that I’ll change my mind.”
The new lands will be great but this is not CA. They have the property to avoid destroying the serenity of Frontierland.
Tom Sawyer Island was a terrific spot for kids to run around and just have fun while Mom and Dad catch their breath.