Rivers of America has been a part of Frontierland and Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom since Disney World opened in 1971. The Liberty Belle steamboat and Tom Sawyer Island were later added in 1973.

Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai, the Liberty owners, improved their facilities and chartered flights, drawing a W.N.B.A. fine — and enticing top free agents.

Liberty Square Riverboat Closed Our reporter had just boarded the boat around 11:20 a.m. when it suddenly died. The generator isn’t working but Cast Members are trying to get the boat ready to ...