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Before the Liberty Belle hit the chopping block, Disney axed these five legendary attractions

November 9, 2026 West Center Street

As Walt Disney World paves over the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island for a shiny new Cars land, theme park purists are predictably losing their minds.

Walt Disney World announces new details about coming changes

August 17, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

During the Disney Experiences showcase, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, Disney executives and celebrities took to the stage to share new details about the biggest slate of expansion projects in the history of Walt Disney World.

Five legendary attractions that closed at the Magic Kingdom over the years

August 17, 2026 The Turnaround

The closure of the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Belle Riverboat at the Magic Kingdom is not the first time Walt Disney World has retired a beloved attraction.

In 1973, Walt Disney World was not yet weighed down by nostalgia; it was still becoming itself

July 21, 2026 The Turnaround

An Oct. 2, 1973, Florida Today article provides a fascinating window into Walt Disney World, then just two years old.

It Happened at Walt Disney World: The 1987 Soviet ‘Invasion’ of EPCOT

June 24, 2026 West Center Street

In October 1987, a senior Soviet official landed on Walt Disney World soil, and it had nothing to do with adding a new pavilion to the World Showcase.

Walt Disney World announces new ticket to EPCOT, Animal Kingdom

June 17, 2026 West Center Street

Walt Disney World said it is introducing a new two-day, two-park ticket to select parks for summer and fall travel.

First Monstropolis details revealed for new land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

June 4, 2026 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Walt Disney World officials revealed new story details introducing the narrative that will invite guests into Monstropolis, the first-ever land inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Space Mountain remains a classic, even at 50

January 20, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

If there’s one Walt Disney World attraction that redefined what a coaster could be, it’s Space Mountain.

Walt Disney World adding Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure to Carousel of Progress

December 5, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Walt Disney World officials are planning to add a new Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney to the classic Carousel of Progress attraction.

Walt Disney World announces new color palette for Cinderella Castle

December 5, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Walt Disney World is planning to unveil a new color palette for the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle.