Rivers of America has now permanently closed at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World to make way for construction to introduce ...

One week later, more construction walls surrounded most of the Rivers of America. On Monday, Laughing Place reported that the ...

Crews have installed more construction walls, plus scrim and scaffolding, around the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom.

Sunday, July 6 was the last operating day for Tom Sawyer Island , Liberty Square Riverboat and Rivers of America at Magic ...

Something quiet—but incredibly symbolic—happened overnight at Magic Kingdom, just hours after closing classic attractions forever.

Experience the emotional final voyage of the Liberty Belle as it sails through the iconic Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom. #LibertyBelle #MagicKingdom #DisneyHistory ...

This weekend is your last chance to visit Tom Sawyer Island and ride the Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom. Both are scheduled to close on Monday.

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.

Disney’s creative team wanted children out of strollers and into make-believe. On 20 May 1973 they opened Tom Sawyer Island, reachable only by wooden raft.