Magic Kingdom Park guests discovered an unexpected change this week as Walt Disney World Resort quietly shuffled its face-painting offerings across the Central Florida theme park. The consolidation eliminates two long-standing kiosks while introducing a single replacement in a completely different area.
Adventureland Welcomes New Face-Painting Kiosk
According to WDWNT reporting from December 17, a fresh face-painting station has debuted in Adventureland. The kiosk now occupies space within the former Agrabah Bazaar merchandise shop, an outdoor but covered location that never resumed operations after Walt Disney World Resort’s pandemic-related closure in 2020. While some remnants of the retail space remain visible, including shelving units and closed cash register stations, the area has served various purposes over recent years, including guest seating.
The strategic placement puts the face-painting kiosk mere steps from where Princess Jasmine and Aladdin greet fans. Young guests waiting in the character meet-and-greet queue can easily spot the makeup services, creating a natural flow of potential customers.
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Guests interested in face-painting designs can review options displayed at the kiosk entrance or request a lookbook from Disney cast members for more detailed browsing. The setup mirrors that of other face-painting stations throughout Walt Disney World Resort, with guests seated in elevated chairs while cast members work from a standing position to apply the designs.
Two Other Magic Kingdom Park Locations Disappear
The Adventureland addition comes at a cost to guests visiting other sections of Magic Kingdom Park. Disney cast members have confirmed that two previously available face-painting kiosks have permanently ceased operations.
The Tomorrowland location, situated near Space Mountain and the area’s restroom facilities, operated for multiple years before its quiet removal. Meanwhile, the Storybook Circus face-painting kiosk met an even quicker end. That station only launched approximately one year ago, taking over space previously occupied by a merchandise cart that also closed during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown period.
Disney Stays Silent
Walt Disney World Resort hasn’t issued a public explanation for the decision to reduce the number of face-painting locations from two to one. The consolidation leaves Magic Kingdom Park with fewer options for guests seeking this particular paid service, though the offering itself continues to exist within the theme park.
Stay tuned to Disney Dining for updates on this change and other developments across Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
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