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.

Why is Disney closing Tom Sawyer Island? Tom Sawyer Island, Liberty Square Riverboat and Rivers of America closed to make way for Magic Kingdom's largest expansion to date.

Traffic on the water was busy on Thursday as the blue skies and sunshine came. A welcome sight after unprecedented spring flooding.

The Liberty Square Riverboat, along with Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, has closed permanently at the Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World is closing several iconic attractions beginning Monday to make room for a brand-new land. Frontierland's Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat at ...