Overview
- New concrete forms with rebar are visible along the Frontierland boardwalk at the Piston Peak site, with outlets noting they align with stream elements in Disney’s concept art but could also serve as a retaining wall or early ride substructure.
- Recent imagery shows the former Rivers of America largely filled and graded, creating a broad construction pad that stretches beyond Big Thunder Mountain toward the planned Villains area.
- Project SNK permits map large show-building footprints for Villains Land, including a primary structure of roughly 70,000 square feet, as that site remains focused on grading and utility installation.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has entered track testing during its overhaul, with a targeted reopening in spring 2026 reported by multiple outlets.
- Industry coverage projects Piston Peak to debut in late 2027 or early 2028 and Villains Land in late 2028 to 2029, though Disney has not announced official dates.