Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Mickey Views Special Report, Brayden catches viewers up on an entire year of construction progress and attraction development taking place at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, replacing the Rivers of America with Pixar Cars and Disney Villains-themed lands. Then, Brayden delves into the development of the Rivers of America itself and it's vital importance to Walt Disney's castle park concept. Wrapping it all up, Brayden proposes his theory as to how a complete replacement of the historic Rivers of America happened, and what it means for the park. All that and more on the way, this is Mickey Views News!
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All About Disneyland Construction: amzn.to/4n7HTpS
Large-Format Mid-Century Walt Photo Book: amzn.to/4oRJH82
Official Walt Disney Biography: amzn.to/47miKTO
Neal Gabler's Giant Walt Biography: amzn.to/4nd4ykO
Animation-Focused Walt Biography: amzn.to/4g28Pot
Legend Marty Sklar Autobiography: amzn.to/3HOsw6O
Hidden Mickey's: amzn.to/3VopxoG
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Roy Disney's Part in Building Disney: amzn.to/41z0eUp
Vault of Walt Revised (w/ Tom Sawyer): amzn.to/4m3O9hC
Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom: ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=imagineering+field+guide+magic+kingdom
Walt's Revolution By The Numbers: amzn.to/4n2DzIo
00:00:00 WHAT IS DISNEY DOING?!
00:06:31 Magic Kingdom’s Expansion & Overhaul
00:07:26 Rebranding Frontierland
00:08:40 Piston Peak National Park
00:10:33 Developing the Off-Road Rally Race Attraction
00:13:52 Testing Magic Kingdom’s Cars ATV Attraction
00:16:47 Overhaul Permits
00:19:17 Demolition Begins at the Magic Kingdom
00:21:46 Rumored Fate of the Liberty Belle Sternwheeler
00:22:45 Walt Disney World Railroad Track Ripped Out
00:24:12 WDW Railroad Now Running in “Shuttle Mode”
00:25:14 What We’re Losing for Cars
00:27:31 This Isn't a McDonald’s
00:29:28 Walt Disney On Spreadsheet Executives
00:31:15 Disney Parks’ Secret Sauce
00:36:49 Great Moments in Rivers History
00:40:20 Walt Designed Tom Sawyer Island Himself
00:41:38 Disney’s Largest Playground
00:45:43 The Genius of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland
00:50:27 Executive Malaise Impacting Disney’s Core DNA
00:53:18 Why I Think They’re Getting Rid of the River
00:59:14 What Can We Do?
01:03:05 Conclusion
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In this Mickey Views Special Report, Brayden catches viewers up on an entire year of construction progress and attraction development taking place at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, replacing the Rivers of America with Pixar Cars and Disney Villains-themed lands. Then, Brayden delves into the development of the Rivers of America itself and it's vital importance to Walt Disney's castle park concept. Wrapping it all up, Brayden proposes his theory as to how a complete replacement of the historic Rivers of America happened, and what it means for the park. All that and more on the way, this is Mickey Views News!
WAYS TO SUPPORT US: mickeyviews.com/support
PATREON: patreon.com/MickeyViews
STORE: https://mickeyviews.store/
PAYPAL: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YXQDEL8YFCMZS
Great Disney Books! (affiliate links)
🚨 DISNEY WORLD'S 50 YEARS BOOK IS HALF OFF! amzn.to/45KWPVe
Rare Disneyland Photos AND Historical Writings: amzn.to/3UXgCdI
All About Disneyland Construction: amzn.to/4n7HTpS
Large-Format Mid-Century Walt Photo Book: amzn.to/4oRJH82
Official Walt Disney Biography: amzn.to/47miKTO
Neal Gabler's Giant Walt Biography: amzn.to/4nd4ykO
Animation-Focused Walt Biography: amzn.to/4g28Pot
Legend Marty Sklar Autobiography: amzn.to/3HOsw6O
Hidden Mickey's: amzn.to/3VopxoG
Project Future (WDW Construction): amzn.to/4lWrtQd
Out of Print/Used/Rare Books Cited In This Video! (check Amazon and eBay to find best used prices on these)
Roy Disney's Part in Building Disney: amzn.to/41z0eUp
Vault of Walt Revised (w/ Tom Sawyer): amzn.to/4m3O9hC
Imagineering Field Guide to Magic Kingdom: ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=imagineering+field+guide+magic+kingdom
Walt's Revolution By The Numbers: amzn.to/4n2DzIo
00:00:00 WHAT IS DISNEY DOING?!
00:06:31 Magic Kingdom’s Expansion & Overhaul
00:07:26 Rebranding Frontierland
00:08:40 Piston Peak National Park
00:10:33 Developing the Off-Road Rally Race Attraction
00:13:52 Testing Magic Kingdom’s Cars ATV Attraction
00:16:47 Overhaul Permits
00:19:17 Demolition Begins at the Magic Kingdom
00:21:46 Rumored Fate of the Liberty Belle Sternwheeler
00:22:45 Walt Disney World Railroad Track Ripped Out
00:24:12 WDW Railroad Now Running in “Shuttle Mode”
00:25:14 What We’re Losing for Cars
00:27:31 This Isn't a McDonald’s
00:29:28 Walt Disney On Spreadsheet Executives
00:31:15 Disney Parks’ Secret Sauce
00:36:49 Great Moments in Rivers History
00:40:20 Walt Designed Tom Sawyer Island Himself
00:41:38 Disney’s Largest Playground
00:45:43 The Genius of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland
00:50:27 Executive Malaise Impacting Disney’s Core DNA
00:53:18 Why I Think They’re Getting Rid of the River
00:59:14 What Can We Do?
01:03:05 Conclusion
Website: mickeyviews.com
SUBSCRIBE to Mickey Views! youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MickeyViews
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Directed By: Brayden
Thanks for Watching and Have a Magical Day!
