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It’s no secret that BIG changes are coming to the Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Villains are taking over the land “beyond” Big Thunder Mountain, the Carousel of Progress is transforming into a bigger and more beautiful tomorrow, and the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are being filled in to become Piston Peak.
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However, we noticed something small related to that Cars-related project that has us fearing for one of our favorite off-the-beaten-path Magic Kingdom locations.
For years, the Frontierland Boardwalk had been one of our favorite shortcuts in the Magic Kingdom. This wooden planked walking path ran the length of Frontierland, essentially between the end of Liberty Square all the way to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
The boardwalk pathway
On a practical level, it provided a quick path to cutting across the land when Frontierland was crowded, especially during parades. Aesthetically, it was a great spot to stop and take in the grandeur of the park’s back vista, with the aforementioned mountains to one side, the Mansion to the other, and the Rivers of America flowing in front. Of course, the latter disappeared last year when the opening-day waterway closed forever, but we were hoping the boardwalk would be part of the land after the Piston Peak project was complete.
While initial blue sky renderings from 2004 were unclear, Disney’s more recent Piston Peak concept seemed to indicate the boardwalk — which has survived construction so far — would remain in place.
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However, a recent look at the Walt Disney World app has us feeling uneasy, as the majority of the boardwalk, outside of a small section near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure…
©My Disney Experience
…seems to have been eliminated.
©My Disney Experience
Now, that could be a sign that Disney is preparing to permanently close the majority of the pathway. However, its disappearance from the app could also mean it’s temporarily closing due to Piston Peak’s construction, and could reopen when the new project is ready, likely in a few years. We’re certainly hoping for the latter. Stay tuned to Magical Guides for more updates on Disney World’s biggest construction projects.
What are your thoughts on the changes coming to the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below.
©@bioreconstruct
However, we noticed something small related to that Cars-related project that has us fearing for one of our favorite off-the-beaten-path Magic Kingdom locations.
For years, the Frontierland Boardwalk had been one of our favorite shortcuts in the Magic Kingdom. This wooden planked walking path ran the length of Frontierland, essentially between the end of Liberty Square all the way to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
The boardwalk pathway
On a practical level, it provided a quick path to cutting across the land when Frontierland was crowded, especially during parades. Aesthetically, it was a great spot to stop and take in the grandeur of the park’s back vista, with the aforementioned mountains to one side, the Mansion to the other, and the Rivers of America flowing in front. Of course, the latter disappeared last year when the opening-day waterway closed forever, but we were hoping the boardwalk would be part of the land after the Piston Peak project was complete.
While initial blue sky renderings from 2004 were unclear, Disney’s more recent Piston Peak concept seemed to indicate the boardwalk — which has survived construction so far — would remain in place.
©Disney
However, a recent look at the Walt Disney World app has us feeling uneasy, as the majority of the boardwalk, outside of a small section near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure…
©My Disney Experience
…seems to have been eliminated.
©My Disney Experience
Now, that could be a sign that Disney is preparing to permanently close the majority of the pathway. However, its disappearance from the app could also mean it’s temporarily closing due to Piston Peak’s construction, and could reopen when the new project is ready, likely in a few years. We’re certainly hoping for the latter. Stay tuned to Magical Guides for more updates on Disney World’s biggest construction projects.
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