July 19, 2026
1:39 AM
Aerial photos of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad adjacent the construction sites of Villains Land and Piston Peak National Park. Tall fences were recently added for guest safety as well as show quality.
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July 19, 2026
12:18 AM
Left to right in this aerial photo is the Magic Kingdom service canal. Monorail (top right) crosses this canal. Electrical Water Pageant show barges are seen. At bottom is construction parking. Mostly for Piston Peak/Villains Land. At top center is some backstage construction.
October 19, 2025
1:04 AM
Aerial overview of Magic Kingdom construction. • Piston Peak National Park at center • Villains land to the right at center • Top of the photo is development of construction staging areas. Project trailers at top center.
September 21, 2025
2:46 PM
Aerial photos of what seems to be silt removal from the former Rivers of America. This section to become Villains land.
September 21, 2025
2:37 PM
In this aerial photo: 1 Magic Kingdom steam train tracks removed. Possibly will be a re-routing around the Villains land. 2 Service bridge lowered for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad trains. The access between the attraction and the service building.
