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.

Learning how to pilot the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island at Walt Disney World illustrated the difference between training and ...

Something quiet—but incredibly symbolic—happened overnight at Magic Kingdom. After weeks of speculation and one final weekend of operation, Disney has officially closed Rivers of America, Tom ...

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.