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13 days ago · Aug 28, 2026 | 1:15pm ET

Disney Parkitecture: New WDI Video Covers Piston Peak Balloon Tests, Monstropolis Construction, and the Tropical Americas

Walt Disney Imagineering's latest We Call It Imagineering episode covers parkitecture, including balloon tests for Piston Peak and Villains Land, Monstropolis construction progress, and the Tropical…

28 days ago · Aug 13, 2026 | 9:33pm ET

Piston Peak National Park Model at D23 Shows Full Land Layout for Magic Kingdom

A detailed scale model of Piston Peak National Park, on display at D23 in Anaheim, shows the Cars-themed Magic Kingdom land's full layout, including a snow-capped mountain and geyser element.

30 days ago · Aug 11, 2026 | 2:30pm ET

Piston Peak Model Spotted Being Packed for D23 Fan Event in New WDI Video

A WDI Instagram video shows a detailed Piston Peak National Park scale model being crated for D23, running August 14-16 in Anaheim — the most detailed public look at the Magic Kingdom expansion yet.

2 months ago · Jul 27, 2026 | 8:15am ET

Latest Magic Kingdom Aerials Show Piston Peak Retaining Walls and Terrain Work Progress

Mid-July aerials show sand being placed between Frontierland's existing grade and Piston Peak's retaining walls, giving the clearest look yet at how the new land's elevation will differ from the…

2 months ago · Jul 08, 2026 | 12:53pm ET

Here's the Latest Look at Piston Peak Construction Inside Magic Kingdom

Foundation walls and excavation equipment are now visible from inside Magic Kingdom, offering a ground-level look at how far the Piston Peak construction site has progressed.

2 months ago · Jul 04, 2026 | 6:25pm ET

Piston Peak Construction Seen from U.S. Air Force July 4 Flyover at Magic Kingdom

An HC-130 and two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters from the 920th Rescue Wing flew over Magic Kingdom on July 4, capturing rare aerial footage of the full Piston Peak construction footprint.

5 months ago · Apr 09, 2026 | 9:36am ET

Walt Disney Imagineering Files New Construction Permit for Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for the Piston Peak Cars Land project at Magic Kingdom . The permit lists Balfour Beatty Construction LLC as the…

6 months ago · Mar 13, 2026 | 7:25am ET

Disney's New Ride Patent Could Be the Technology Behind Magic Kingdom's Cars Rally Race

A new Disney patent published in March 2026 describes a free-range vehicle platform that could be the technology behind the main rally race attraction coming to Piston Peak…

7 months ago · Feb 14, 2026 | 8:45am ET

New Aerial Photos Show Foundation Work Underway at Magic Kingdom Cars Land Expansion

Concrete forms are now visible at the Magic Kingdom expansion site as construction of the Piston Peak Cars Land continues to progress . Aerial photos taken by @bioreconstruct on X…

7 months ago · Feb 12, 2026 | 2:20pm ET

New Disney Patent Could Be the First Clue About Magic Kingdom's Mystery Cars Family Ride

A Disney patent published in January 2026 may give the first real technical clue about the second Cars-themed attraction planned for Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom…

8 months ago · Jan 29, 2026 | 3:40pm ET

Cars Land and Villains Land Building Footprints Revealed in New Disney Filing

A new wastewater document filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for "Project SNK" reveals what may be building outlines and utilities for the Cars and…

8 months ago · Jan 19, 2026 | 10:40am ET

Aerial Photos Show First Signs of Actual Construction at Piston Peak Site in Magic Kingdom

New aerial photos shared by @bioreconstruct on X provide the latest look at the rapidly changing landscape behind Frontierland in Magic Kingdom, where Disney is preparing the…

8 months ago · Jan 15, 2026 | 7:30am ET

WDI Files Construction Permit for Keelboat Landing as Cars and Villains Lands Prep Continues a Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new construction permit for the former Keelboat Landing area at Magic Kingdom - the small dock site located along the former Rivers of America…

9 months ago · Dec 24, 2025 | 8:25am ET

New Aerial Images Reveal Extensive Site Clearing for Cars-Themed Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom

New aerial photos from @bioreconstruct provide the best look yet at the scale of ground clearing now underway for Piston Peak, the upcoming Cars -themed land at Magic Kingdom. The…

11 months ago · Oct 14, 2025 | 7:30am ET

New Aerial Images Reveal Fort Langhorn Demolition for Disney World's Cars-Themed Piston Peak

New aerial photos from @bioreconstruct give us a fresh look at the ongoing work in Magic Kingdom's Frontierland, where demolition is now visibly underway at Fort Langhorn on Tom…

1 year ago · Aug 28, 2025 | 12:20pm ET

Crews Drain Final Water From Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom as Riverboat Track Removal Begins

Work continues in Frontierland as Disney continues preparations for the upcoming Cars -themed expansion at Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America Nearly Drained Crews are now draining…

1 year ago · Aug 19, 2025 | 9:30am ET

Permit Filed for New Disney Imagineering Facilities at Stolport, Supporting Cars Land and Villains Land

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit application with the South Florida Water Management District proposing the addition of two new buildings at Stolport, one of the…

1 year ago · Aug 08, 2025 | 3:15pm ET

Latest Look at Frontierland Construction for Cars Land as Rivers of America Water Levels Drop

The Magic Kingdom's Frontierland transformation continues, and while most areas look the same as in our last update, one change stands out. The water level in the Rivers of…

1 year ago · Jul 24, 2025 | 10:14am ET

Disney Files Permit to Demolish Former Aunt Polly's for Piston Peak Expansion at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new construction permit for the former Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island, as preparations continue for the upcoming Piston Peak expansion…

1 year ago · Jul 14, 2025 | 10:55am ET

Construction Walls Expand and Water Level Drops at Rivers of America as Magic Kingdom Preps for Cars Addition

Construction activity is ramping up in Frontierland as Disney continues site preparations for the upcoming Cars-themed land and Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom…

1 year ago · Jul 07, 2025 | 9:20am ET

Liberty Belle Riverboat Removed and Crews Begin Work on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

Following the permanent closure of two classic Magic Kingdom attractions at the end of July 6, 2025, Frontierland is rapidly transitioning as Disney begins work on the park's…

1 year ago · Jun 03, 2025 | 11:17am ET

Disney Reveals New Details for Cars-Themed Piston Peak National Park Expansion at Magic Kingdom

Disney has released fresh details about the highly anticipated Cars-themed expansion coming to Magic Kingdom where guests will soon step into Piston Peak National Park, an…

1 year ago · Jun 03, 2025 | 11:07am ET

Disney Confirms Closure Date for Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

Disney has officially announced that the Liberty Square Riverboat, the Rivers of America, and Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom will permanently close effective July 7, 2025, to…

1 year ago · Apr 26, 2025 | 1:!5pm ET

Land Clearing Preparations Begin Behind Magic Kingdom for Cars-Themed Expansion

Visible signs of early construction activity are now appearing behind Magic Kingdom, the next major step as Disney gears up for the Cars-themed expansion project. Heavy machinery…

1 year ago · Apr 15, 2025 | 10:10am ET

Disney Files Permits for Project Offices Near Future Cars-Themed Land at Magic Kingdom

New permit filings today from Walt Disney Imagineering reveal preparations are underway for the next phase of Magic Kingdom’s Cars-themed project . The permits focus on setting up…

1 year ago · Mar 10, 2025 | 11:54am ET

Imagineers Reveal New Details and Possible Track Layout for Disney World's Cars-Themed Attraction

Disney Imagineers are sharing new insights into the development of the upcoming Cars-themed attraction coming to Magic Kingdom as part of the Frontierland expansion. In the latest…

1 year ago · Mar 08, 2025 | 1:25pm ET

First Look: Disney Unveils New Cars-Themed Ride Vehicle Designs for Magic Kingdom Expansion

Disney has shared new concept art for the ride vehicles set to debut in Magic Kingdom’s upcoming Cars-themed land . First announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, this new…

1 year ago · Feb 17, 2025 | 5:10pm ET

Disney World's Cars-Themed Land Gets Green Light as Environmental Permit Is Approved

Disney has received approval from the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for its environmental resource permit, clearing the way for the transformation of Tom Sawyer…

2 years ago · Dec 09, 2024 | 9:25am ET

Disney Gains Extension for Cars-Themed Land Permit Review Until January 2025

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has approved Disney's request for an extension to submit additional information regarding the permit application for the new…

2 years ago · Nov 09, 2024 | 11:10am ET

Disney Reveals Trackless All-Terrain Ride System for New Magic Kingdom Cars Attraction at D23 Brazil

At D23 Brazil, Disney offered a glimpse into the new Cars-themed attraction planned for Magic Kingdom's Frontierland by showing a test video of the ride system. The video (see…