Westward Ho is now fully enclosed behind construction walls at Magic Kingdom. The shift signals that demolition is likely next for the shuttered Frontierland kiosk. Meanwhile, the churro cart and popcorn cart nearby have both relocated to new spots in the area. This all comes as Frontierland adjustments continue to be made to accommodate nearby Piston Peak National Park construction. Here’s a closer look.
Westward Ho Construction Walls Signal Demolition Is Next in Frontierland
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- Construction walls now fully surround the closed Westward Ho kiosk
- Where the Frontierland churro cart has relocated
- Where the popcorn cart has relocated
Westward Ho Behind Construction Walls
Construction walls now wrap entirely around the former Westward Ho Refreshments building in Frontierland. The kiosk permanently closed on June 22nd. Walls going up around the structure point toward demolition as the next step in this corner of the park.
The walls match the brown and orange panel design used elsewhere around the expanding Piston Peak National Park site. Placards on the panels carry Western-themed phrases. Lantern-style lighting fixtures line the exterior, and the Westward Ho sign remains visible above the roofline, still perched atop the building as the walls close in.
A cluster of wooden crates and a lighting rig sit just outside the walls, near an opening in the barrier. The footprint enclosed by the walls extends past the kiosk itself. That would support our theory that the Frontierland boardwalk will be closing soon.
Churro Cart Relocates Near Frontier Trading Post
The Frontierland churro cart has moved to a new spot near Frontier Trading Post. Two orange umbrellas now shade the wood-themed cart. It continues serving the same lineup guests would expect from this stand.
Churros run $7.49 at the relocated cart. Mickey-shaped and Pepper Jack pretzels both run $8.49, soda costs $5.50, and water costs $4.25. A separate Coca-Cola beverage cart sits alongside it, marked with an “Ice Cold & Refreshing” sign.
Popcorn Cart Relocates Outside Pecos Bill
The Frontierland popcorn cart has relocated as well, now stationed just outside Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. It sits beneath a trio of tan umbrellas.
Popcorn, cinnamon-glazed nuts, and cotton candy are all on the menu at the relocated cart.
The Story So Far
- Our exclusive rumor in late January said three Frontierland locations were on the chopping block.
- Disney filed three permits in mid-February for the locations we had flagged.
- The three kiosks came off the My Disney Experience digital map in early March, followed within days by the first construction wall expansion in Frontierland.
- Disney posted closing dates in late April, with Big Al’s set for May 11th and Westward Ho for June 22nd.
- Big Al’s merchandise kiosk closed and was prepped for demolition on May 11th.
- Westward Ho permanently closed on June 22nd, with the churro and popcorn carts continuing to operate nearby.
- Disney removed the Frontierland boardwalk from the digital map in mid-July, a signal that further closures in the area were coming.
- Construction walls now fully enclose Westward Ho, and the churro and popcorn carts have relocated elsewhere in Frontierland.
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