The indoor Dumbo the Flying Elephant playground at Magic Kingdom will close for a refurbishment later this month. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Playground Refurbishment Disney states the playground, located in the attraction’s circus tent queue, will close on January 27, 2025. It’s expected to reopen in the spring of 2025. Dumbo the Flying Elephant will … Read more
Happy Friday from the Magic Kingdom post-Hurricane Milton. It was a peaceful day in the Magic Kingdom with a general vibe of gratefulness to just be there. Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) When I arrived this morning there was a general vibe that everyone was happy to be out of the house and grateful to … Read more
Happy FriYAY! I had a perfect Friday at Walt Disney World. I started my day in Magic Kingdom, went to the Polynesian for an update, and found new dishware in Animal Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Mornings Sunrises at Walt Disney World are one of the most magical parts of the morning. You can see the other … Read more
One of the Storybook Circus welcome banners has been removed at Magic Kingdom. Storybook Circus Welcome Banner Removed In March 2024, one of the two Storybook Circus welcome banners at the entrance of the land was removed at Magic Kingdom. A few weeks later, the banner returned without any changes whatsoever. On a recent trip … Read more
The newest addition to the Disney Bicoastal Adventures pin series has arrived at Walt Disney World! This series of pins depicts attractions available at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Dumbo the Flying Elephant Pin – $19.99 This pin has a green frame with a black Mickey ear hat at … Read more
Hello again from the Magic Kingdom! I found some fun details around the theme park and noticed new ornaments and watches on sale. Let’s get to it! Large Morning Crowds When I parked at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) this morning, I was surprised to see so many other guests awake and ready to … Read more
The new “Smellephants on Parade” experience in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom now has a prize for “Whiff-sistants” who complete the challenge. “Smellephants on Parade” Prize When the “search and sniff” activity debuted last week, there was no prize available, although guests got to keep the illustrated map and stickers. Now, guests who complete the … Read more
The new “Smellephants on Parade” interactive experience has made its debut in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. Smellephants on Parade Smellephants on Parade is a “search and sniff” activity in Storybook Circus where guests can become a “Whiff-sistant” to Timothy Q. Mouse to find all eight Smellephant statues hidden in Storybook Circus. Sponsored by Scentsy, … Read more
A seventh “Smellephants on Parade” elephant statue has been installed in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. Citrus Smellephant This elephant appears to be inspired by orange juice or lemonade. Its head and arms are light blue, while the rest is yellow-orange. Ice cubes and lemon slices are in the yellow-orange section. This elephant is holding … Read more
Another elephant statue has been installed in Magic Kingdom for the Smellephants on Parade activity, this time, themed to churros. Churro-Themed Smellephants on Parade Statue The churro elephant statue can be found near the exit of the Walt Disney World Railroad in Storybook Circus. It stands atop a yellow base, just like the other elephants … Read more
Rolling planters around the new ticket booth are down and two new elephants are up for Smellephants on Parade. Smellephants on Parade Storybook Circus Ticket Booth A new Storybook Circus ticket booth has been revealed, after previously being behind rolling planters. A similar ticket booth was in the same location, but was replaced this month … Read more
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
The first statue for Smellephants on Parade has been installed in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom. Smellephants on Parade The new interactive “search-and-sniff” experience is presented by Scentsy, who began sponsoring Dumbo the Flying Elephant last year. Disney has teased the new experience with “debuting soon” signs where the elephant statues will be … 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
Changes coming to the Disney Disability Access Service, Disney officials confirm DAS changes are due to overuse, and new Walt Disney World hotel discounts for summer and early fall 2024 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/9/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more