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Disney Reveals Refurbishment for the Big Top Tent in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom!

Pete’s Silly Sideshow and Big Top Souvenirs will close in January for maintenance.


The exterior of the Pete’s Silly Sideshow tent in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom, featuring a large banner with a character of Pete as the ringmaster and a list of acts including the "Dashing Disney Pals" and "Daring Disney Pals".
Pete's Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom

Disney has announced a refurbishment for the Big Top Tent in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. Beginning January 5, 2026, both Pete’s Silly Sideshow, Character Meet and Greets and Big Top Souvenirs will temporarily close for routine maintenance.


If you’re planning a visit to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in January 2026, keep this closure in mind, as the Big Top Tent is home to popular character meet-and-greets and shopping. At this time, Disney has not shared how long the refurbishment is expected to last.


Daisy Duck in her "Madame Daisy Fortuna" fortune teller costume inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow. She wears a colorful red and green dress with a patterned headscarf and is posed playfully with hands on her hips in her themed meet-and-greet area.
Daisy Duck as Madame Daisy Fortuna

The good news? Minnie, Daisy, Donald, and Goofy will still be greeting guests in temporary locations within Storybook Circus during the closure. For the most up-to-date details, be sure to check the My Disney Experience app and watch for posted signage in the area. Your favorite circus pals can’t wait to see you and help create magical, everlasting memories!


Will you be visiting Storybook Circus and capturing pictures with your favorite circus characters?



Source & Pictures: Chip and Company

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