Out of Nowhere, Disney Removes Another Frontierland Location From Magic Kingdom
Just weeks after a nostalgic piece of Frontierland made its return to Magic Kingdom, Disney has unexpectedly removed it once again. The iconic wooden “Frontierland” sign that briefly hung near the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) kiosk has disappeared, leaving only an autumn garland in its place.
The Frontierland sign had been missing for over two years before it was finally refurbished and reinstalled in early July 2025. The sign hangs from wooden posts near the DVC kiosk and serves as a subtle boundary marker between Frontierland and Liberty Square. Its return was a pleasant surprise for guests who had seen it vanish in the summer of 2023.
When the sign was reinstalled, it was given a fresh coat of paint while retaining the same red “Frontierland” lettering. The sign’s return seemed to be part of a broader set of improvements in the area, possibly connected to the construction of McKim’s Mile House, a new DVC member lounge that replaced the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade.
However, the sign’s time back in Frontierland was short-lived. On August 21, 2025, WDWNT reported that the hanging “Frontierland” sign had disappeared again, with only a decorative autumn garland left hanging from its posts.
Walt Disney World Resort has not commented publicly on the removal, and the reason for this sudden change is unclear. It’s puzzling why the sign would be removed so quickly after its refurbishment and reinstallation. Another sign – on the walkway between Adventureland and Frontierland — which was also refurbished earlier this year, remains in place.
The sign’s removal comes amid other significant changes in Frontierland. Last month, the Liberty Square Riverboat, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Rivers of America permanently closed to make way for the Cars (2006)-themed Piston Peak National Park. This new addition to Frontierland will feature a thrilling rally race ride and a family-friendly attraction.
Imagineers have already started draining the Rivers of America and dismantling parts of Tom Sawyer Island to prepare for the new area. However, Walt Disney World Resort hasn’t announced a grand opening date for Piston Peak National Park.
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