Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom's Storybook Circus area has reopened after a six-month refurbishment that began in late February. The closure allowed Disney to replace the tent roof, refresh the exterior signage, and make some meaningful changes inside the store.
The most notable update is the flooring. The store's most recent carpet had a dark faux wood grain look — a generic replacement installed in 2020 following a flood. The new floor brings back the shop's original circus-tent design: a brown center with large printed tent seams, a wood-style border featuring red, blue, and white circus motifs, and a dark green carpet ring along the store's outer edge.
The layout has also seen some changes. Several checkout counters near the entrance have been replaced by wall elements styled after animal wagons, which frame the store's animal murals. The large picnic-style tables are gone, replaced by smaller circular tables with red star centers and red and blue chairs, along with short yellow and purple play tables for younger guests. The teal blue striped walls, string lights, yellow ceiling trim, and star decals remain part of the tent-inspired atmosphere.
At the center of the store, the Big Top Treats confectionery counter is back in action, offering both new and returning sweet snacks for guests looking for something beyond a souvenir.
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This report and photos were originally published by WDW News Today.
