DISNEY’S first ever theme park was discreetly left to rot sparking a 20-year riddle and baffling adrenaline junkies. But now fans have spotted a hint suggesting that there’s still hope for the deserted patch and it might still make a shock comeback. Disney’s River Country park first opened its doors in 1976 and featured a number of water rides and pools, described as a “Huckleberry Finn old-fashion swimming hole”.
Sadly, the once popular spot met a tragic demise in 2001, breaking the of thrill-seekers. But a glimmer of hope has been found for the forgotten fortress as eagle-eyed Disney fans spotted something strange in a recent video. Disney recently announced it plans to expand its Fort Wilderness resort and build log cabins.
Fort wilderness used to operate alongside the park and kept running as a campsite after the closure. These new cabins will be opening on July 1, 2024, at Walt Disney World and provide a “refreshed look for one of the older Disney World “, according to inside the magic net. A new video shows off the flashy cabins, complete with new amenities, decor, and an entirely new aesthetic.
But one detail had fans more excited than the rest. The remodelled huts include a reference to Disney’s oldest water park. Framed on the wall in the bedroom is one cent from River Country.
The addition sparked excitement from fans that a revival might be on Disney’s mind. And it seems this isn’t the first time an attempt to breathe life back into River Countr.
