Latest Look at Big Thunder Mountain Work and Cleared Land for Villains and Cars Lands - Feb 18, 2026

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad remains behind construction walls at Magic Kingdom as refurbishment work continues. Scaffolding surrounds sections of the attraction's rock work and buildings. Beyond the closure, cleared land shows where Villains Land and Cars Land will be built as part of Magic Kingdom's expansion. These photos show the current state of the refurbishment and the prepared construction sites for the upcoming lands. Photos by WDWMAGIC

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Latest Look at Big Thunder Mountain Work and Cleared Land for Villains and Cars Lands - Feb 18, 2026
Latest Look at Big Thunder Mountain Work and Cleared Land for Villains and Cars Lands - Feb 18, 2026
Latest Look at Big Thunder Mountain Work and Cleared Land for Villains and Cars Lands - Feb 18, 2026
Latest Look at Big Thunder Mountain Work and Cleared Land for Villains and Cars Lands - Feb 18, 2026
Latest Look at Big Thunder Mountain Work and Cleared Land for Villains and Cars Lands - Feb 18, 2026

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