Big Top Souvenirs

The iconic circus tent structure undergoes major repairs, requiring complete removal and rebuild of the tent fabric.

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   Feb 20, 2026Refurbishment

   Big Top Souvenirs closed for a lengthy structural refurbishment of its circus tent, with Disney saying it is expected to reopen later in 2026.

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   Mar 2026Refurbishment

   During the refurbishment the entire Big Top tent was removed, leaving crews working on the bare steel frame of the structure.

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A series of closures and reopenings mark the shop's evolution, from pandemic recovery to new seating areas and structural work.

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   Dec 18, 2019Back Online

   Big Top Souvenirs and its Big Top Treats counter reopened after an unexplained closure that had begun the prior week.

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   Aug 15, 2021Back Online

   Big Top Souvenirs reopened for the first time since the March 2020 pandemic shutdown, debuting a new air-conditioned, circus-themed indoor seating area ('Treats and Seats') while trimming back its merchandise footprint.

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