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
Two more Smellephants on Parade statues have been installed in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. The new experience, sponsored by Scentsy, is inspired by the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence of “Dumbo.” Smellephants on Parade Statues This statue is located near the Lightning Lane entrance to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. It’s inspired by a colorful … Read more
All the “Smellephants on Parade” locations in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom now have coming soon signs and lights. Smellephants on Parade “New act debuting soon” signs went up with red posts earlier this week. There were originally only two locations marked, but now all eight have a circle of red posts and a sign. … Read more
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
The Storybook Circus welcome banner that was removed a few weeks ago is back in place at Magic Kingdom. The banner was taken down after a blustery day knocked it out of place. We theorized it could be replaced with a banner bearing Scentsy branding now that the fragrance company sponsors Dumbo the Flying Elephant … Read more
References to various Disney classics have returned to the luggage props around the Fantasyland train station in Storybook Circus. These references have been gone for several years but have returned with an apparent refurbishment of the props. Disney References in Storybook Circus Stacks of luggage are against the walls on the north side of the … Read more
Disney filed a permit with Orange County for show set installation around Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom, likely for the “Smellephants on Parade” experience announced last July. “Smellephants on Parade” Permit The show set installation permit contracts ThemeWorks, Inc. for work at 1272 Magic Kingdom Drive, which approximately corresponds to Storybook Circus. ThemeWorks, Inc. has … Read more
One of the welcome banners from the Storybook Circus entrance in Magic Kingdom is currently not in place. Banner Taken Down at Storybook Circus This week, we spotted that the welcome banner on the right of the Storybook Circus entrance has been removed. Before it was taken down, the banner was an exact copy of … Read more
We caught a whiff of change in the air in Storybook Circus, as landscaping changes around Dumbo the Flying Elephant include large manicured swaths of hedge removal. One of the areas cleared roughly matches the locations of a popcorn elephant statue in the “Smellephants on Parade” concept art, so it may be preparation for the … Read more
The iconic Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom has a fragrant new sponsor. The Scentsy logo has been added to the ride’s Timothy Q. Mouse-topped sign, officially ushering the company in as the attraction’s new presenting sponsor. Scentsy Becomes New Presenting Sponsor of Dumbo the Flying Elephant at … Read more
A new Pandora charm depicting everybody’s favorite flying elephant has recently landed at Walt Disney World Resort. The Pandora Dumbo charm is the latest in a collaborative line celebrating Disney100, the company’s centennial anniversary. Dumbo Disney100 Pandora Charm – $200 We found this charm at Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. It’s … Read more
More details have been released about the new “Smellephants on Parade” experience coming to Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom. Smellephants on Parade This new “family-friendly ‘search and sniff’ adventure” is sponsored by Scentsy, the official home fragrance for Walt Disney World. The experience takes inspiration from the “Pink Elephants on Parade” sequence from “Dumbo” and … Read more
A new interactive experience has been announced for Walt Disney World that will surely test your sense of smell, titled “Smellephants on Parade.” ‘Smellephants on Parade’ Per a tweet shared by the official Disney Parks Twitter account, guests will be able to take part in a “family-friendly ‘search and sniff’ adventure,” set to be added … Read more
Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin passed away at his home in Carlsbad, California on June 29 at the age of 89. Arkin’s sons Adam, Matthew, and Anthony said in a statement, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he … Read more
Lots of new Disney100 Unified merchandise has arrived at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A at Magic Kingdom. The merchandise features a whimsical artistic take on several fan favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters. Disney100 Unified Character Notebook – $19.99 The new Disney100 Unified Collection notebook features a very bright and colorful block … Read more
Perhaps for want of a magic feather, Dumbo The Flying Elephant is currently stationary at Disneyland. The attraction closed for a brief refurbishment, following the removal of the Dumbo topiary out front and barriers placed around the flying elephant vehicles. Barriers now surround Dumbo the Flying Elephant inside Disneyland, blocking off views of the attraction’s … Read more