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Rivers of America have finally finished their construction!! There are so many things that they changed it’s crazy! Courtesy of Disney Park Blogs they have mad a list of the changes and additions they made to the wild frontier.

Here’s a recap of some of the major changes:

The area was themed in a brand-new way and divided into four regions to resemble the areas around four U.S. rivers: the Mississippi, the Columbia, the Potomac     and the Rio Grande.
A new, 2,500-foot track for the Mark Twain Riverboat and the Sailing Ship Columbia was installed for the first time since the park opened in 1955.
For the first time, live animals have been introduced to the banks of the river, and a corral was built just for them. Don’t miss the real, live horse in the video. It’s real – it’s not an Audio Animatronic!
The burning cabin was re-themed. The new resident of the cabin is none other than Mike Fink, Davy Crockett’s rival and later his friend. Mike Fink’s Keel Boat can now be found in front of the cabin.

There are several new scenes in the attraction, including:
Deer drinking from a creek
Native American braves on Tom Sawyer Island
Raccoons spied by a skunk
Mountain lions hiding in the grass

A lot has been happening since most of the refurbishments are done now! Here’s whats been happening:

• The Rivers of America have been reopened, including the show Fantasmic!, Tom Saywer’s Island, and the Mark Twain and Sailing Ship Columbia. On the Mark Twain, the burning house is no longer burning, and more indians have been added to the native american village along with some live horses. More deer have also been added on teh riverbend. Also, the Mark Twain looks better than ever with a new paint job, and the Sailing Ship Columbia has new blue masts.
• The Jamba Juice down in Downtown Disney has been reopened after their remodeling.
• Splash Mountain based off of Disney’s Song of the South, is closed down for some short fix-ups.
• Toy Story 3 Merchandise is now available for sale at various places through the parks. A certain location is the Toy Story Mania shop.
• Toy Story Mania has also added a new segment repleacing Bo Peep’s game with one with Rex and Trixie. Other characters like Losto, Dolly, and Mr. Pricklepants can also be seen throughout the ride.
• Star Wars Weekend has started at WDW. For those of you who don’t konw what this is, it is a celebration that takes place during the summertime at Walt Disney World the celebrates all things Star Wars. This year’s weekend has some pretty funny ads too!
• Red Trolley cars, Cars Land,  and the Little Mermaid ride have gotten some advancement in costruction.
• The Silly Symphony Swings in Paradise Pier are very close to being done and have added the swings, lights, and more than half of objects and facades for the waiting areas and observation decks. The ride is said to be opened for the first time later this week.
• A new exhibit, named Day One Disneyland, for the Opera House on Main Street has opened up, showing concept art for the original disneyland. Today’s Imagineers have also contributed to the exhibit by donating their own artwork and inspirations.

Wow it’s been a while…Anyways, Disney has recently released some construction picture of the Disney Dream’s bow. It’s maiden voyage will be January 26, 2011, and construction is perfectly on track. Look’s good!!

Here’s another round up for ya!

• There’s a rumor going around about Dumbo being on Broadway? I would like to see that happen, would be interesting… I can’t really see it happening, but I’m sure Disney will do something fantastic
• Disney’s Captain EO tribute to Michael Jackson and merchandise is now open in Tomorrowland
• Alice in Wonderland comes out TOMORROW!! I’m seeing it on Saturday and I can’t wait!!!
• TONS of Alice in Wonderland merchandise has been at Disneyland for a while including Johney Depp’s Mad Hatter hat (which includes orange hair)!!!
• Lots of refurb still happening at both parks, including the Matterhorn, and still Rivers of America in Frontierland.
• Looking for some Alice in Wonderland inspired crafts and recipes? Follow the rabbit hole! or, link.

And that’s it for this post!!!