Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom will officially reopen on August 21, 2026, after being closed for over six months for refurbishment. The location will feature a revamped Big Top Treats confectionery counter with several new menu items including themed candy apples, cupcakes, cookies, and dipping snacks. The nearby Pete’s Silly Sideshow character greeting location reopened earlier in the summer after its own extended closure. Construction walls have been coming down and a new sign has been revealed. The author notes the tents were being refurbished with new fabric structures by contractor Birdair, Inc., and discusses the broader future of Storybook Circus as part of Walt Disney World’s long-term planning. The piece also highlights seasonal decorations recently added to the area.
Facts
- Big Top Souvenirs officially reopens on August 21, 2026 at Magic Kingdom.
- New menu items include Mickey Churro Caramel Apple, Dumbo Caramel Apple, Minnie Pink Lemonade Cupcake, Dumbo Sandwich Cookie, Mickey Circus Cookie, and Big Top Dippers.
- Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the nearby character greeting location, reopened in late June after being closed most of the year.
- Construction permits for the tent refurbishment were filed by contractor Birdair, Inc., which has 70 years of experience with tensile fabric structures.
- Storybook Circus has evolved from Mickey’s Birthdayland in the late 1980s to Starland, Toontown Fair, and its current incarnation.