Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island Closing July 7

Written by Joshua Posted June 3rd, 2025

Disney has announced that Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America, Liberty Square Riverboat, and Tom Sawyer Island will be closing “beginning” July 7, 2025. The three attractions are being shuttered in favor of new Cars- and villains-themed lands. Here’s the official announcement:

“As work revs into high gear this summer, the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat will close beginning July 7. Imagineers are also hard at work beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, bringing to life the first-ever land inspired by the Disney Villains with two major attractions, dining and shopping all on an incredibly twisted grand scale.”