After permanently closing, the Big Al’s merchandise kiosk at Magic Kingdom is now surrounded by construction walls. It is expected to be demolished, to open up the Frontierland walkways as construction continues on Piston Peak National Park.

Big Al’s Construction Walls

The stand is completely blocked by walls that also run around nearby planters. The chimney and “Big Al’s” sign are still visible so demolition has not begun.

A small nearby kiosk is not surrounded by walls but it’s still closed.

We can see more of Big Al’s through the construction walls behind it. The kiosk was already removed from the park’s digital map in March.

Big Al’s was located directly outside Country Bear Musical Jamboree. It began as a ticket booth when Magic Kingdom opened in 1971 before becoming a carving location. It was a gift shop since 1989, selling merchandise like coonskin caps, cowboy hats, and bubble wands. According to the story, it’s Al’s cabin that he turned into a shop to bank on the success of the Country Bears.

After the demolition of Big Al’s, the last remaining former ride ticket booths in the park would be the current Disney Vacation Club kiosk in Tomorrowland and a portion of the Memento Mori facade in Liberty Square.

The Westward Ho snack stand is also expected to close this summer while nearby snack carts will be relocated.

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