It's important to note that only Magic Kingdom's version has closed. Disneyland's Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island will remain open, as will its Rivers of America and riverboat.

It's important to note that only Magic Kingdom's version is closing. Disneyland's Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island will remain open, as will its Rivers of America and riverboat.

Rivers of America has been a part of Frontierland and Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom since Disney World opened in 1971. The Liberty Belle steamboat and Tom Sawyer Island were later added in 1973.

There’s good news and bad news for die-hard Disney World fans. The bad news: Guests will be parting ways with an iconic attraction at the theme park that will surely be missed. But the good news: This ...

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The inevitable is upon us. Whether Disney fans like it or not, Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are on their way to extinction at Magic Kingdom.

Disney World announced it is closing the gates of their Liberty Square Riverboat, Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America features to make room for new 'Cars" themed expansion.

They noted: “Walt’s Rivers of America transports you to something ideal in American values of exploration, adventure, history, and scenery. This is a HUGE mistake from Disney.

NEW: The Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Belle at Magic Kingdom will permanently close July 6 to prepare for the upcoming Cars-themed expansion in Frontierland. pic.twitter ...