Pete’s Silly Sideshow Shut Indefinitely as Demolition and Major Repairs Progress at Magic Kingdom

Overview

• Inside Storybook Circus, crews are removing and replacing tent roof and tarp sections, with demolition activity reported behind construction walls.
• The character meet-and-greet venue has remained closed since early January 2026 with no posted reopening date or official explanation from Disney.
• Observers from fan outlets describe workers stripping parts of the structure and using heavy machinery, signaling work beyond routine maintenance.
• The closure reduces a dedicated character spot for families in this corner of the park, though other meet-and-greets continue elsewhere in Magic Kingdom.
• The project sits within broader resort changes that include planning for a Villains area, Piston Peak work, and a lengthy Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment, while some fans float unconfirmed ideas like a Dumbo-themed café.