UPDATED August 28, 2025

Howdy, pardner! You’ve just moseyed on into Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland! Tucked between Adventureland and Liberty Square, Frontierland transports you back in time to the WILD WEST of the 1800s!

While you’re here, just be sure you follow the Code of the West…

… and everything will be just fine. Let’s dive into all the rides, entertainment, and eateries that Frontierland has to offer!

Frontierland Attractions

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Currently Closed

“This here’s the WILDEST RIDE IN THE WILDERNESS!” We’re talking about one of Magic Kingdom’s famous mountains: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad*!

This family-friendly roller coaster twists and turns through a haunted gold mine by way of an abandoned train that runs itself! Beware the ghostly town of Tumbleweed, unless “U.B. Bold…”

*Please be aware that Big Thunder Mountain closed on January 6th, 2025 for a refurbishment bringing “new magic” to the ride that will last into 2026.

Height requirement: 40 inches
Ages: Kids, Teens, Adults
Access: Standby Line and Lightning Lane Multi Pass Tier 1 option; Lightning Lane Premier Pass option

Country Bear Musical Jamboree

Those beloved Country Bears debuted a new ACT on July 17, 2024. The Country Bear Musical Jamboree show now features classic AND Disney songs in styles like country, rockabilly, and bluegrass voiced by artists including Emily Ann Roberts and Grammy winners Allison Russell and Chris Thile.

This 16-minute western musical revue is brought to you by 18 audio-animatronic bears inside Grizzly Hall. Next time you mosey into Frontierland, be sure to catch the show, you hear?

Check out pics and VIDEOS of the NEW Country Bear Musical Jamboree HERE!

Height requirement: None
Ages: All
Access: Standby Line

Walt Disney World Railroad — Frontierland Station — Currently Closed

The Frontierland Station is one of three stops along the Walt Disney World Railroad.

Board one of Walt Disney World’s four genuine steam trains here, as they also make stops at Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasyland.

*Please be aware that the Frontierland Station for the Walt Disney World Railroad closed on July 7th to accommodate construction in the land. The Fantasyland and Main Street, U.S.A. Stations remain operational in “shuttle mode.”

Height requirement: None
Ages: All
Access: Standby Line

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure picks up the story of The Princess and the Frog “after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” 

This flume ride culminates in a FIFTY-FOOT SPLASH!

Find out EVERYTHING you need to know about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure HERE!

Height requirement: 40 inches
Ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Access: Lightning Lane Multi-Pass Tier 1 option; Lightning Lane Premier Pass option
On-ride Attraction Photo by Disney PhotoPass: Yes

Frontierland Dining

Are you ready to rustle up some vittles in Frontierland? There are PLENTY of places to do exactly that!

The primary Counter Service location in Frontierland is Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe (established in 1878, of course).

Grab an entree of Mexican cuisine (choose from items like a Steamed Tamale, Nacho Bowl, or Southwest Caesar Salad), or a snack like Mini Churros or Chips con Queso.

You can also grab some quick grub at the Golden Oak Outpost!

Though you’ll often find eats like Tiana’s Famous Beignets, sometimes the Outpost serves up some big surprises, so be sure to stop by!

Make your way to Westward Ho for a Cold Brew Coffee, Frozen Slushy, or even a savory snack.

P.S. You might even happen upon some Candied Bacon here!

And, of course, you can always stop by the Frontierland Popcorn Cart for some of the freshly popped good stuff!

And while you can grab a Churro in several spots around Magic Kingdom, somehow they always taste a little bit better when they’re from the Frontierland Churro Cart!

You can find Mickey Pretzels and Pepper Jack Pretzels here, too.

But we’re not done with our Frontierland tour yet…

More Frontierland Fun

Keep an eye out for some classic Disney pals at the Frontierland Hoedown!

If you happen upon this line dancin’ party, you may spot some truly rare characters like Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow, the Country Bears, and more!

And guests moseying through Frontierland should also know this land offers great viewing spots for the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade!

The same goes for Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, Magic Kingdom’s stunning nighttime parade.

Disney Starlight begins on Main Street, U.S.A., and travel towards Frontierland for its parade route in a reverse of the Festival of Fantasy daytime parade route. So it’s not ONLY Main Street, U.S.A. that offers great vantage points for these must-see parades. (And if you can grab one of those fabulous Frontierland rocking chairs, then you’ve really got it made!)

Ditto goes for Character Cavalcades!

Speaking of characters… Frontierland is a great place to look for pals like the Country Bears!

Country Bears including Big Al, Romeo McGrowl, Wendell, and Shaker are are considered Roaming Characters, so they walk about the land to interact with guests!

Shopping and Merchandise

Hoping to pick up a lil’ something to remember your time at Tiana’s Mardi Gras Party? TWO stores themed to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure joined the land with the opening of the attraction! Gear up at Tiana’s Bayou General.

(Tiana’s Bayou General is also where you can check out your online attraction photos from the BIG DROP at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!)

Or step inside the Critter Co-op!

The MUST-STOP for Disney Pin collectors is Frontierland Trading Post.

The Trading Post is your best bet in Magic Kingdom to find Limited Edition pins, among oodles of others.

Step right into the Prairie Outpost for hats and accessories including top hats, visors, sun hats, ball caps, fascinators, berets, and more.

You can even customize your very own hat!

Looking for Minnie Ears, bubble wands, and other fun park gear?

Big Al’s outdoor kiosk has what you need!

Disney Vacation Club Lounge

Disney Vacation Club Members can mosey on over to McKim’s Mile House in Frontierland to visit an exclusive lounge!

Inside, you’ll find plenty of air-conditioned seating, plus a Coke Freestyle machine and other beverages, WiFi, and plenty of places to rest and recharge — literally. There are outlets built into some of the tables here. The story of this lounge is that you’re traveling and stopping in at McKim’s roadhouse for a rest. They still live here (you can see their family quarters on the inaccessible second floor).

Access is available to DVC members with Membership Magic access. You can also visit as a guest of a DVC member. DVC members get up to 4 guests OR if you’re staying in a resort room, everyone on the reservation can come inside and sit a spell.

The Future of Frontierland — A Cars-Themed Expansion

START YOUR ENGINES… A new area inspired by the Pixar Animation Studios movie Cars is coming to Frontierland: Piston Peak! The Cars are leaving Radiator Springs to explore the West and head into new frontiers. And guests can look forward to two NEW Cars attractions.

Get ready to race through the mountains on wild terrain along mountain trails as you dodge geysers and splash through mud holes for the main attraction.

The second ride will be geared toward “smaller racers” and will be fun for the whole family!

The areas that were the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island are being transformed into this brand-new land coming to the park. That means that Cars land will be located in Frontierland and as Disney wrote will, “put our guests in the driver’s seat as we—quite literally—explore a new frontier in Frontierland.”

To that end, the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island (and the accompanying raft ride to the Island), and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed permanently on July 7th, 2025. You can see our coverage of the final day with these beloved classic attractions here.

Click HERE to find out everything you need to know about CARS coming to Magic Kingdom!

Click HERE to learn more about Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!

Thanks for joining us in Frontierland, pardner! And to learn more about all the other Magic Kingdom lands, click HERE!