Thus it begins...

Now it has come to pass: the Disneyland Railroad and the Rivers of America, along with the Big Thunder Ranch, have all closed to allow for the construction of a brand-new section of Disneyland themed to Star Wars. As part of that, the Ranch is closing forever, while the Rivers of America and the Railroad are being rerouted. According to the Disney Parks Blog, this is how the River and Railroad should look when all is said and done:

It is disappointing to lose a lot of the Rivers of America for this, but hopefully, it will look quite good. The art above certainly provides a hint of how it will look: railroad trestles, waterfalls, even a relocated Indian village. This should be good.

Here's hoping!