We spotted a gross green substance accumulating on a tent in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. Storybook Circus We don’t know exactly what the green substance is, but it’s definitely not pretty. It’s on the underside of the tent’s entrance. The tent is a seating area that occasionally hosts special entertainment. Hopefully this tent is … Read more
Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom has a new tent roof, replacing the torn and faded roof that was removed earlier this year. The meet and greet location has been closed since January, with characters meeting outside instead. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Tent The new roof consists of the same two-toned red stripes as the former … Read more
Crew members appear to be removing or adjusting the tension points of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow roof at Magic Kingdom. The meet and greet space closed in early January and the tent roof was removed soon after. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment We haven’t been able to see much refurbishment work on the Pete’s Silly Sideshow … Read more
Shielded in scrim and surrounded by walls, the Big Top Souvenirs tent in Storybook Circus is missing its material in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Big Top Souvenirs Loses Its Top (and Sides) Storybook Circus has been in various stages of refurbishment since the beginning of the year, so it was only a … Read more
Part of the tent roof of Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom has been removed as part of a refurbishment of the shop. Big Top Souvenirs Roof Removal Crews removed a section of the roof from the north side of the tent. The white framework is now visible behind trees. The removal isn’t a surprise … Read more
Construction in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom means that two of the “Smellephants on Parade” elephant statues are currently behind walls, so the activity has been updated. Smellephants on Parade Changes Launched in 2024, “Smellephants on Parade” is a free activity. Guests can pick up a map and sticker sheet from cast members near the … Read more
Scrim and scaffolding now surround Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom for a tent refurbishment. Big Top Souvenirs closed in February after the neighboring Pete’s Silly Sideshow closed in early January. Storybook Circus Refurbishment Though the Big Top Souvenirs tent has been surrounded by construction walls for weeks, this is the first sign of scaffolding … Read more
Big Top Souvenirs, the large circus tent gift shop in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom, is now closed for a refurbishment. Big Top Souvenirs Closed According to the Walt Disney World website, Big Top Souvenirs “is expected to reopen for Guests to enjoy later this year.” This indicates a relatively long refurbishment timeline for a … Read more
The mural on the side of the Storybook Circus train station in Magic Kingdom has been refreshed. Because the mural is outside, it fades significantly due to sun exposure and other weather. Storybook Circus Mural The colors of the mural are more vibrant than before. It features Goofini (Goofy), Dumbo, Casey Jr., Pete, and Humphrey … Read more
After a themed scrim was added a few days ago, the roof of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow circus tent has been removed. The meet-and-greet venue in Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom is closed for refurbishment for the foreseeable future. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Roof Removed The entire roof has been removed from the tent, which … Read more
As we correctly predicted in our last construction update for Pete’s Silly Sideshow, a themed scrim has arrived at the tent. The meet-and-greet venue is closed for refurbishment for the foreseeable future, so a themed scrim helps improve the view slightly for guests. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment While the bottom half of the tent is … Read more
There is now scaffolding around the Pete’s Silly Sideshow tent in Magic Kingdom. The meet and greet venue is closed for refurbishment and the characters are currently meeting outside. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment Construction walls went up around Pete’s Silly Sideshow a week ago, but there has been no scaffolding at the tent. The largest … Read more
Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Magic Kingdom is now closed for a refurbishment. Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy will temporarily meet outside during the closure. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Closed Blue walls and green scrim are in front of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow tent. Though the banners were replaced this past fall, the tent itself had serious … Read more
The Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy meet and greets inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom will temporarily move, likely due to refurbishment work. Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment The Pete’s Silly Sideshow circus tent will be temporarily unavailable beginning on January 5, 2026. Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, and Goofy will greet guests elsewhere … Read more
Santa Claus is now meeting with Magic Kingdom guests during the day. For the past few weeks, he only met during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Santa Claus Meet and Greet The Santa Claus meet and greet is part of Santa’s Christmas Carnival in Storybook Circus. This tent is located next to Pete’s Silly Sideshow. … Read more
A large portion of the tent for Pete’s Silly Sideshow is torn right down the seam. The nearby Dumbo the Flying Elephant tent is also in rough shape. Pete’s Silly Sideshow During a very recent visit to Magic Kingdom, our WDWNT reporter noticed a very large tear in the tent for Pete’s Silly Sideshow. It … Read more
