The sign for Big Top Souvenirs at Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom has been removed. The large three-section sign previously towered above the doors. Here is what the sign looked like. It’s possible the sign is being refurbished or replaced. Storybook Circus has seen many refurbishments in the past few months as Magic Kingdom is … Read more
As we creep closer to October 1st, the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom, refurbishment projects are ongoing across the park. Repainting continues around Storybook Circus at both Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station. Let’s take a look at the newest progress. The shield crest atop the center of the … Read more
The attractions of Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom are being refurbished ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary later this year. The engine of Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station was finally completed, and now work continues on the elephant car of the train. The giraffe car was also unveiled with fresh paint. Blue painter’s tape … Read more
Hold onto your hats! Refurbishments have begun at The Barnstormer at Fantasyland as part of the ongoing preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. The park turns the big 5-0 on October 1st of this year, and all around the park, Imagineers have been hard at work to make sure everything is in … Read more
Fantasyland continues to be under extensive refurbishments in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom this October. While all areas of the park have been receiving attention, Fantasyland has been getting the most updating with shops and attractions receiving façade work. Over in Storybook Circus, repainting continues on Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey … Read more
As we approach Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary only four and a half months away, some areas of the park are getting much-needed refreshes. In addition to the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in Storybook Circus, Dumbo the Flying Elephant is being repainted. The right side of the attraction’s queue was repainted a few days … Read more
It’s almost time for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and things are starting to get “EARidescent” over at Storybook Circus. Other areas of Fantasyland have been receiving the royal treatment. It’s Dumbo the Flying Elephant’s time to step into the ring, and the right side of the classic attraction has been repainted. The Big Top … Read more
The Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station has been under refurbishment for the past few weeks as Magic Kingdom is refreshed ahead of its 50th anniversary this October. Following the repainting of the train cars, work has now begun on repainting the train engine. The engine is currently surrounded with shrubbery to block view of … Read more
The Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station at Magic Kingdom is in the middle of a repainting just in time for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. We checked in and found that the giraffe vignette and the cream-colored train car are looking bright and cheerful with new coats of paint. The green car … Read more
Send in the clowns! Painting has begun at Casey Jr.’s Splash ‘N’ Soak Station at the Magic Kingdom as the park continues to prepare for its 50th birthday. The bold colors of the repainted clown car on the left contrast with the worn cars on the right. The front of the world famous clowns’ car … Read more
Good afternoon from Magic Kingdom! After noticing long wait times and crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re checking up on Magic Kingdom to see if wait times are getting longer as the holidays approach. The park was relatively calm when we arrived this morning. Some areas were almost empty. The wait time for Pirates of … Read more
Our favorite flying elephant is back at this whimsical attraction in Storybook Circus! We first reported that this iconic Walt Disney World attraction would be back for the reopening of the Magic Kingdom in June. Today, Timothy Mouse welcomes you back again to soar with Dumbo. Let’s take a look at the new social distancing … Read more
Guests spending their day in Magic Kingdom today may have noticed an addition to the shrubbery in the Storybook Circus themed area of the park. This new addition flew in overnight near the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction. We did notice the water features were off in the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station a … Read more
First it was a fire, and now it’s a flood. What plague will strike Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom next? Big Top Souvenirs at the Magic Kingdom is currently closed, reportedly due some flooding in the store a few days ago. The carpets are now in the process of being replaced, with the … Read more
Greetings from Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! It’s a beautiful day in Orlando and we can’t wait to see what pixie dust has been sprinkled over the Most Magical Place on Earth! First, we stopped at the Emporium on Main Street and saw these new 2020 phone cases. One features Cinderella Castle in the style of … Read more
If you’re looking for some treats or cool meet and greets underneath the Big Top today, you’ll have to try your luck another day. Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Sideshow are currently closed due to what Cast Members are reporting as technical difficulties, and will not be reopening today. The “technical difficulties” were supposedly … Read more
