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Pete’s Silly Sideshow Closes for Tent Repairs at Magic Kingdom as Characters Relocate

Operating calendars show a closure through early March, signaling a broader, phased tent refurbishment across Storybook Circus.

Overview

  • Disney closed Pete’s Silly Sideshow on January 4 after moving the refurbishment up from the previously listed January 5 date.
  • Reporters documented visible damage to the tent, including fabric tears, with the work focused on repairing the structure.
  • Minnie Mouse and Goofy are meeting together near the Storybook Circus entrance, while Donald Duck and Daisy Duck are greeting near the Fantasyland railroad station exit, with no posted hours.
  • Construction walls are expected to go up around the building this week as refurbishment activity increases.
  • Disney’s listings show the venue closed through early March, and permits indicate additional tent work to follow, including Big Top Souvenirs, which remains open for now.