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

First, parts of DinoLand, U.S.A., then Muppets Courtyard. Now, another iconic corner of Walt Disney World has shuttered. Sunday, July 6 was the last operating day for Tom Sawyer Island, Liberty ...

Disneyland's Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island will remain open, as will its Rivers of America and riverboat. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad stands across the water, beyond a map of Tom Sawyer Island.

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 ...

Rivers of America, the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla, is closing and will be replaced with a new 'Cars'-themed land as part of the largest ...

The Paint the Night parade rolls down Main Street as part of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2015. (Photo by ...

Tom Sawyer Island is set for impending demolition, as confirmed by permits filed back in June. At least one tribute to the Island is set to appear, as the barrel bridge can be seen in the “fun map” ...

In 1956, the expansion rolled out, adding Tom Sawyer Island, the Rainbow Caverns, the Indian Village in Frontierland, the Astro Jet, Storybook Land and the Skyway. The Skyway was the first of its ...

The Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island closed in order to make way for Piston Peak, a new part of Frontierland dedicated to the Cars franchise.

It’s a lose-lose situation for everyone. What do you think of the closing of Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America on Fourth of July weekend? Let us know in the comments.