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Photos: Step Inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the new meet and greet area inside Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom® Park welcomed its first guests yesterday. Inside, guests can choose to take one of two paths. The first will lead them to The Astounding Donaldo, the most charming of snake charmers, and The Great Goofini, circus stuntman extraordinaire. On the second path you will find Madame Daisy Fortuna, a mysterious gypsy fortuneteller, and the Parisian poodle trainer, Minnie Magnifique!

Take a peek inside the circus sideshow!

Madame Daisy Fortuna - Fortuneteller: Madame Daisy Fortuna – Fortuneteller

: Madame Daisy Fortuna – Fortuneteller

Madame Daisy Fortuna - Fortuneteller: Madame Daisy Fortuna – Fortuneteller

: Madame Daisy Fortuna – Fortuneteller

Minnie Magnifique - Poodle Trainer: Minnie Magnifique – Poodle Trainer

: Minnie Magnifique – Poodle Trainer

Minnie Magnifique - Poodle Trainer: Minnie Magnifique – Poodle Trainer

: Minnie Magnifique – Poodle Trainer

The Great Goofini - Circus Stuntman: The Great Goofini – Circus Stuntman

: The Great Goofini – Circus Stuntman

The Great Goofini - Circus Stuntman: The Great Goofini – Circus Stuntman

: The Great Goofini – Circus Stuntman

The Astounding Donaldo - Snake Charmer: The Astounding Donaldo – Snake Charmer

: The Astounding Donaldo – Snake Charmer

The Astounding Donaldo - Snake Charmer: The Astounding Donaldo – Snake Charmer

: The Astounding Donaldo – Snake Charmer

Entrance to Pete's Silly Sideshow: Entrance to Pete’s Silly Sideshow

: Entrance to Pete’s Silly Sideshow

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-10-05T10:05:50-05:00October 5th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland, Pete's Silly Side Show, Storybook Circus|0 Comments

‘Big Top Souvenirs’ Opens as ‘Pete’s Silly Side Show’ Nears Completion

The Storybook Circus area of the New Fantasyland® Expansion at Magic Kingdom® Park is almost complete!

Big Top Souvenirs, a merchandise and food location, opened this past Sunday. Inside, guests will find a selection of Disney circus-themed items for sale like clothing and housewares, along with a variety of merchandise already available in other locations. Guests will also find Big Top Treats in the center of the tent. Expect to find some amazing circus snacks there like cotton candy, caramel and other specialty apples, and some themed baked goods!

Imagineers are just putting the finishing touches on Pete’s Silly Side Show as it is expected to soft open within the next couple days. Here guests will get an opportunity to meet four of the world’s most amazing curiosities – The Great Goofini, The Astounding Donaldo, Minnie Magnifique and Madame Daisy Fortuna. More details on Pete’s Silly Side Show can be found here.

Also worth noting, Fastpass® Distribution for Dumbo the Flying Elephant® and Barnstormer – Starring the Great Goofini Attractions has been moved into the yellow tent near Pete’s Silly Side Show.

The Treats are Humphrey approved: The Treats are Humphrey approved

: The Treats are Humphrey approved

Big Top Treats: Big Top Treats

: Big Top Treats

Character Plush: Character Plush

: Character Plush

Casey Jr. Placemat: Casey Jr. Placemat

: Casey Jr. Placemat

Dumbo Clothing: Dumbo Clothing

: Dumbo Clothing

More Circus themed merchandise: More Circus themed merchandise

: More Circus themed merchandise

Circus Themed Merchandise For Sale: Circus Themed Merchandise For Sale

: Circus Themed Merchandise For Sale

Registers: Registers

: Registers

Detail of Circus themed fixtures: Detail of Circus themed fixtures

: Detail of Circus themed fixtures

Detail on flooring: Detail on flooring

: Detail on flooring

All the fixtures fit into the Circus theme: All the fixtures fit into the Circus theme

: All the fixtures fit into the Circus theme

Big Top Souvenirs Signing: Big Top Souvenirs Signing

: Big Top Souvenirs Signing

Entrance to Big Top Souvenirs: Entrance to Big Top Souvenirs

: Entrance to Big Top Souvenirs

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-10-03T10:13:28-05:00October 3rd, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Big Top Souvenirs, Pete's Silly Side Show, Storybook Circus|0 Comments

Pete’s Silly Sideshow Coming To Storybook Circus

Our guests who have been fortunate enough to visit the Storybook Circus section of the New Fantasyland® area have no doubt been amazed at the new additions to the Magic Kingdom®. But while touring the area, it is hard to not notice that the Storybook Circus area is still not completely open. Details on 2 of those unfinished locations were just released today.

One of the big-top tents will house Pete’s Silly Sideshow. Inside, guests will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite Disney characters who secretly have some circus-like special talents! The other tent will be Big Top Souvenirs.

Here’s a first look inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow:

Pete's Silly Sideshow: Pete’s Silly Sideshow

: Pete’s Silly Sideshow

Pete's Silly Sideshow will be divided into two sides - with one entrance to meet Goofy & Donald and one to meet Minnie & Daisy: Pete’s Silly Sideshow will be divided into two sides – with one entrance to meet Goofy & Donald and one to meet Minnie & Daisy

: Pete’s Silly Sideshow will be divided into two sides – with one entrance to meet Goofy & Donald and one to meet Minnie & Daisy

Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortuneteller): Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortuneteller)

: Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortuneteller)

Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star): Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star)

: Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star)

Minnie Magnifique and Madame Daisy Fortuna: Minnie Magnifique and Madame Daisy Fortuna

: Minnie Magnifique and Madame Daisy Fortuna

Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer): Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer)

: Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer)

Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot): Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot)

: Goofini (Goofy as a daredevil stunt pilot)

The Great Goofini and The Astounding Donaldo: The Great Goofini and The Astounding Donaldo

: The Great Goofini and The Astounding Donaldo

An opening date for Pete’s Silly Sideshow has yet to be announced. Once opened, Mickey will continue to greet his guests inside his current location at Town Square Theater on Main Street, U.S.A.®.

All images are Walt Disney Imagineer Concept artwork. Actual construction and design may vary. All entertainment is subject to change.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:25-05:00August 7th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, Magic Kingdom attractions, Meet & Greets, New Fantasyland, Storybook Circus|0 Comments

New Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Now Open at Magic Kingdom® Park

After several days of heavy rain in the Walt Disney World® Resort area, a wet play area is probably the last thing on the minds of guests right now. But as soon as the Florida sun and heat returns, the new Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station will be a popular hangout And as you can see in the photo gallery below, Disney Imagineers weren’t kidding when they included the word “Soak” in the name!

Casey Jr., the famous locomotive from Dumbo, and his train of circus animals fits perfectly into its surroundings at Storybook Circus. It joins the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® and The Barnstormer® attractions which had previously opened to guests earlier this spring.

The Storybook Circus area is just one part of the New Fantasyland® Area expansion that is happening at Magic Kingdom® Park.

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

By Off to Neverland Travel|2012-06-25T08:11:04-05:00June 25th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Casey Jr. Splash 'n' Soak Station, Fantasyland Expansion, Magic Kingdom, New Fantasyland, Storybook Circus|0 Comments

Park Favorite Adds FASTPASS® Service at Magic Kingdom® Park

Beginning today, the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction at Magic Kingdom® Park will begin utilizing Disney’s FASTPASS® Service. This, in addition to the added second carousel and new interactive Big Top Tent “queue-less queue,” should make waiting for one of the park’s most popular rides a little easier on the little ones.

Guests can collect a FASTPASS® for the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction outside of Mickey’s PhilharMagic® Attraction in Fantasyland®. Both the second carousel and the interactive Big Top Tent have been in “soft opening” testing and have been open sporadically throughout the day but are expected to open permanently in July.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:41-05:00June 22nd, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Dumbo, Dumbo FASTPASS, FASTPASS, Magic Kingdom FASTPASS, Storybook Circus, Storybook Circus FASTPASS|0 Comments

Video of New Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Big Top Tent

Earlier this week, we shared with you some details on the new “queue-less queue” that is coming soon to the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction at Magic Kingdom® Park. Today, we have a video to share with you of this really fun play area!

Enjoy as Anne, Show Producer for Walt Disney Imagineering shows you some of the features of the big top tent!

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:45-05:00June 9th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Dumbo, Interactive Queue, Queue-less Queue, Storybook Circus|0 Comments

New “Queue-less Queue” coming to Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction

Kids of all ages enjoy taking flight on the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction when they visit the Magic Kingdom® Park. But soon, the wait before boarding the attraction will be the “star of the show!”

As part of the New Fantasyland® Area expansion, the attraction will gain a second ride carousel and a new interactive queue which will be inside the big top tent in Storybook Circus. This queue is an innovative area created by Walt Disney Imagineering and will redefine how guests see “wait times.”

Guests wishing to ride the Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Attraction will receive a “circus ticket” (similar to pagers used at many restaurants). The “circus ticket” will hold their place in line and notify them when it’s their turn to take flight on the airborne pachyderms. While waiting, guests can take center stage by enjoying several play experiences all centered around the circus theme.

The new “queue-less queue” inside the big top tent is scheduled to open to guests in July. A similar system was tested back in 2009 at the Rock ‘n Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:22:46-05:00June 5th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Dumbo, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland, Storybook Circus|1 Comment

New Fantasyland® Updated Dates

Walt Disney World® Resort has pinpointed further opening information for upcoming phases of the New Fantasyland®.

One carousel of Dumbo the Flying Elephant®, a re-themed Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini, and the Fantasyland Station of the Walt Disney World® Railroad opened as phase one back in March. The next phase, opening in July 2012, will include the second carousel of Dumbo the Flying Elephant® and a Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak play area.

Further plans include the openings of Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Gaston’s Tavern, and Enchanted Tales with Belle opening before the holiday season at end of 2012. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is expected to debut in 2014.

For more information on the New Fantasyland® area of the Magic Kingdom® Park, please click here to read our previous articles.

Note: Images are Walt Disney Imagineer Models. Actual construction may vary.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:01-05:00April 30th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Be Our Guest Restaurant, Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, New Fantasyland, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Coaster, Storybook Circus|1 Comment

New Fantasyland Continues to Take Shape at Magic Kingdom® Park

Last Wednesday, we shared about the “Soft Opening” of Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom® Park.

Imagineers and construction crews are hard at work making sure no details are missed in every aspect of the New Fantasyland. Recently, a massive mural was installed at the Be Our Guest Restaurant. This mural will serve as a backdrop making restaurant guests feel like they are part of the “Beauty and the Beast” movie.

Take a look at this amazing mural and how much detail is being placed into it.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:09-05:00March 19th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, Storybook Circus|0 Comments

“Soft Opening” of Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom® Park

Some of Monday’s guests at Magic Kingdom® Park were among the first to experience parts of Storybook Circus! This “soft opening” brought one carousel of Dumbo the Flying Elephant®, a re-themed Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini, and the Fantasyland Station of the Walt Disney World® Railroad to life and gave us a taste of what to expect for the rest of the expansion.

The Dumbo the Flying Elephant® attraction has received a new water feature at its base that sparkles and shines at night. When completed, Dumbo the Flying Elephant® will double its capacity with two carousels – the new one spinning clockwise while the old one will continue to fly counter-clockwise.

“The Barnstormer, Featuring The Great Goofini” is a family roller coaster taking you on the twists and turns of Goofy’s aerial acrobatics stunt show for the big top!

When complete, the Storybook Circus area will also have a Casey Jr. splash area.

Through this “soft opening” stage, Storybook Circus will not hold regular park hours, but will be open intermittently. This area of Storybook Circus is expected to officially open to the public by the end of March.

By Off to Neverland Travel|2017-06-27T10:23:10-05:00March 14th, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Walt Disney World News|Tags: Disney World Fantasyland, Fantasyland Expansion, Storybook Circus|0 Comments