PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom Christmas in September 9/24/2025 (New Pirate Christmas Tree and More)

A crowd heads toward Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Disney World on a sunny day with blue skies.

Howdy! Today was a beautiful day in the Magic Kingdom. It is that time of year when the weather is nearly perfect. Even though it’s only September, Disney has released some new Christmas ornaments and decor. As a Christmas person, I’m so excited. Good Morning from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort The lobby refurbishment at Disney’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios 7/16/2025 (Fresh Finds, Tom Loves Becky Fence Removed, and Finally Seeing BDX Droids)

Left: Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. Right: Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios under a bright blue sky.

Howdy! Today was a beautifully hot day in the Magic Kingdom and later in Hollywood Studios. I found new merchandise and updates, including the removal of the Tom Loves Becky fence on Tom Sawyer Island, devastating. I then ran to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to catch the last showing of the BDX Droids before their lunch … Read more

Picnic Tables Added to Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom

People sit at blue tables under a circus tent near snack stands and stuffed toys at an indoor amusement park area.

Several picnic tables have been added to the back of the Big Top Souvenirs shop in Magic Kingdom. Picnic Tables in Big Top Souvenirs Inside the shaded space of Big Top Souvenirs, some space was recently cleared behind the Big Top Treats snack stand. We now know the clearing was to make space for some … Read more

New Goofy, Chip ‘n’ Dale Tumblers Available at Walt Disney World

Two images of Chip 'n' Dale Tumblers, featuring playful character designs. The left bottle boasts a green lid, while the right has a brown lid. Both are held in front of shelves brimming with other items, reminiscent of souvenirs you'd find at Walt Disney World.

New Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale tumblers are now available for purchase at Walt Disney World. Goofy Tumbler – $19.99 In the first of the new all-over print character tumblers, Goofy is shown in several different poses on a green, translucent background. Goofy is wearing his classic outfit of blue pants, orange shirt and black … Read more

New Hatbox Ghost and More Haunted Mansion Pins at Walt Disney World

Three Disney pins are shown in someone's hand. The pins feature cartoon-style characters in various designs, attached to white backing cards labeled "Disney Pins.

Four new Haunted Mansion pins featuring some of the ride’s most famous characters are now available at Walt Disney World Resort. Haunted Mansion Pins The pins are similar in style to those released last summer but don’t have the same purple and teal color palette. These are all open edition. We found the pins featuring … Read more

Storybook Circus Ticket Booth Installed for Smellephants on Parade

New Storybook Circus ticket booth over rolling planters

A new ticket booth has been installed outside Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom for the upcoming Smellephants on Parade experience. Storybook Circus Ticket Booth The new ticket booth is in place but still behind rolling planters. It’s six-sided, like the old ticket booth, but otherwise has a completely new design. The … Read more

Big Top Souvenirs Ticket Booth Under Construction for ‘Smellephants on Parade’

Rolling planters at Big Top Souvenirs

The fake ticket booth outside Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom is now under construction for the “Smellephants on Parade” experience. Storybook Circus ‘Smellephants on Parade’ Construction Rolling planters surround the ticket booth on three sides. Disney previously stated that guests will collect “Smellephants on Parade” maps and sticker sheets from Cast … Read more