A popular Magic Kingdom meet-and-greet is changing in 2026! Can you believe it is almost 2026? We definitely can’t, but if you are heading to Disney World soon, you need to know about this change.
The Astounding Donaldo!
There are lots of character meet and greets available in Magic Kingdom. You can stop by to meet Mickey Mouse, Mirabel, Stitch, Ariel, Peter Pan, and so many more. However, if meeting Daisy Duck, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, or Goofy is on your list, you need to know about this announcement!
The Disney Pals meet-and-greet currently located at Pete’s Silly Sideshow is moving! Pete’s Silly Sideshow, which features Daisy Duck, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, will be temporarily unavailable beginning January 4th, 2026. Good news, though! Even though their current meet and greet area will be temporarily unavailable, you will still be able to meet these characters in Storybook Circus.
Minnie Mouse at Pete’s Silly Sideshow
Disney hasn’t provided the exact location beyond it being somewhere in Storybook Circus. So you won’t have to go far from the original meet-and-greet location (which was near Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus), but we wanted to make sure you knew they would be moving. Of course, we will keep you updated on the new location and when Pete’s Silly Sideshow might reopen.
Goofy!
We are in the parks every single day, and we are always looking out for the latest Disney World news, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB so you are in the know for your next Disney trip!
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