What’s a circus without a sideshow? According to Walt Disney World ®, it’s not a circus at all, that’s why the Orlando theme park has recently added Pete’s Silly Sideshow to the Storybook Circus area in Magic Kingdom ®. The attraction now offers a new meet-and-greet location featuring silly variations on classic Disney ® characters!

The new attraction has taken sideshows to an entirely new level of wacky and mysterious fun with side-by-side-by-side-by-side character greetings with your favorite Disney ® characters as members of the traveling circus. Guests can now pose for photos with Minnie Mouse as the “Siren of the Seine,” Parisian poodle trainer Minnie Magnifique; Daisy Duck, who plays the part of Madame Daisy Fortuna, a mysterious gypsy fortuneteller; Goofy as The Great Goofini, circus stuntman extraordinaire and Donald Duck as The Astounding Donaldo, the charming snake charmer.

But the sideshow fun begins before you even come face-to-face with the Disney ® traveling circus. Set amongst one of Storybook Circus’ many big tops, Pete’s Silly Sideshow really does take guests through a wild circus adventure, beginning at the entrance of the attraction. You’ll enter the circus through Goofy’s giant mouth and then venture on to whichever Disney ® character you want to meet first. There are two separate queues, so if you’d like to meet all four characters you’ll have to queue up twice.

Much like Mickey’s meet-and-greet in Town Square Theater on Main Street U.S.A Pete’s Silly Sideshow backgrounds are extremely detailed. Each traveling circus Disney ® character has an elaborate backdrop filled with props, pictures and decorations relatable to their circus talent. Minnie’s area includes several poodles sitting politely on a ladder while Donald Duck’s meet-and-greet corner shows off two giant charmed snacks. Daisy Duck’s spot includes signs that read, “All Knowing” with plenty of gypsy charm throughout and Goofy’s area shows off trophies for his death-defying stunts and even a motorcycle once used for his tricks. The detail really is incredible and this new Storybook Circus attraction is sure to become one of the most popular meet-and-greet spots in the park.

Pete’s Silly Sideshow opening was one of the last pieces to the new Fantasyland expansion before the area makes its grand debut on Dec. 6. Stay tuned for more details on Pete’s Silly Sideshow and the Fantasyland expansion grand opening. In the meantime you can enjoy Storybook Circus’ other attractions like the newly revamped Dumbo The Flying Elephant, the Barnstormer, Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station (if it’s not too chilly outside) and much more circus fun with discounted Walt Disney World ® tickets right here on Best of Orlando.

Orlando, FL – 11/14/12