PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/31/21 (New Sweet & Spicy Treats Take Center Stage At Big Top Souvenirs, New Orange Bird “Magical Comics” Pin, Dug And Kevin “Up” Plush Puppets Arrive, & More)

Kayla Pareti

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/31/21 (New Sweet & Spicy Treats Take Center Stage At Big Top Souvenirs, New Orange Bird “Magical Comics” Pin, Dug And Kevin “Up” Plush Puppets Arrive, & More)

Salutations from a very empty day at the Magic Kingdom!

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The front of Main Street Confectionary is now roped off while it is still under refurbishment.

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The rocks and benches in front of Swiss Family Treehouse and Skipper Canteen received a fresh coat of paint.

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The benches on the opposite side still are in need of paint.

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More jungle green pavement grows in Adventureland as scoring extends closer to the popcorn kiosk on its far left across from The Enchanted Tiki Room.

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Scaffolding at Splash Mountain now stretches along the top of the mountain towards the drop and blue tarps are added to the lower levels.

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Westward Ho Refreshments remained closed throughout the day today, possible due to low crowd levels.

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Frontierland construction at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe sees new metal rods erected in front of the entrance.

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Preparations for new boards are made in front of Country Bear Jamboree and the boardwalk area appears completed in front of Frontier Shootin’ Arcade.

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A new Loki “TVA For All Time. Always.” magnet arrived at Frontier Trading Post.

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A new limited edition Magical Comics pin featuring the Orange Bird also flew into Frontier Trading Post.

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Scoring along the pebbled center walkway in Liberty Square began next to Diamond Horseshoe Review.

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Reservations opened today for The Diamond Horseshoe reopening on September 12th. Current signage in front directs guests to ‘Fancy Dining’ at Liberty Tree Tavern.

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Liberty Square Riverboat landing is still blocked at the Liberty Belle is off for refurbishment.

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“it’s a small world” received quite a bit of new paint as its colorful makeover continues.

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Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus received a few new banners at the entrance next to Pete’s Silly Sideshow.

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Planters that previously blocked Pete’s Silly Sideshow from view have been removed after the tent received new coats of red paint and new banners arrived on either side of the entrance. Pete’s remains closed for now.

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Yellow and orange paint arrive for the final tent to receive a touch up in Storybook Circus, while more new banners line center area.

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Inside Big Top Souvenirs, new and returning spooky treats fill the cases.

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Five new churro treats arrived! Read our review to find out if they satisfied our churro sweet tooth!

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A new sweet and spicy Chamoy caramel apple also was a nice kick! Check our thoughts here on if we would grab it again!

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Two new “Up” plush puppets of Kevin and Dug arrived at The Emporium.

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Currently, scrim at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is almost completely gone from its exterior, though it has been known to disappear and reappear daily.

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New Disney princess and Frozen zip-up stationery sets and activity book arrived at Fantasia Gardens.

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The zip up stationary kits include markers, a notepad, pencils, and more for $24.95 each.

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The Frozen activity book holds stickers, coloring pages, and markers in an attached pouch for $19.99.

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Behind the resort, beams begin being constructed on one side of the resort’s stairway.

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The kid’s splash zone near the pool is currently under refurbishment.

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Final touches to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Monorail station are underway as it nears completion.

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More foliage is added to the area near the resort’s main lower level entrance.

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The large construction wall hiding the upper level’s monorail doors is now removed as well.

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