First 'Smellephant' arrives at Magic Kingdom for new interactive experience

Apr 19, 2024 in "Smellephants on Parade"

Smellephants on Parade arrive at Magic Kingdom
Posted: Friday April 19, 2024 9:15am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The first major set pieces for the new 'Smellephants on Parade' experience have arrived in Storybook Cirus in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.



The first Smellephant statue has been installed near the Dumbo attraction standby line and is reminiscent of a favorite circus snack – Popcorn. As others arrive, guests will encounter additional circus-themed Smellephants featuring fragrances provided by Scentsy, like Churro, Cotton Candy, and more.

When the new experience opens in May 2024, guests entering Storybook Circus will find a casting call from Timothy Q. Mouse, seeking out a "Whiff-sistant" to join Dumbo's newest act. At the ticket booth in front of Big Top Souvenirs, Cast Members will provide a map and sticker sheet to guide guests in their training. "Whiff-sistants" in training will explore Storybook Circus to find eight Smellephant statues, each with a unique, circus-inspired fragrance.

Scentsy is also the sponsor of Fantasyland's Dumbo attraction as part of the multi-year partnership.

Scentsy entered into a multi-year relationship with the Walt Disney World Resort in 2021, which included the new experience in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, an exhibit at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, and becoming the Official Home Fragrance of Walt Disney World.

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wdwmagicMay 07, 2024

I'm sure that its part of the sponsorship agreement to add more Scentsy exposure.

Minnesota disney fanMay 05, 2024

OH, like Magic Candle company already does? I have a POFQ lobby candle that smells just like that wonderful smell. I have never been disappointed in Magic Candle Co.

James AlucobondMay 05, 2024

I mean, there was one for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom when it was a thing. Wouldn't be surprised if it went into one of the rotating spots for stuff like that.

ToTBellHopMay 05, 2024

This is worthy of a poster? What did it replace?

DCBakerMay 05, 2024

A Smellephants on Parade poster has been added in the entrance tunnel underneath the train station - photo from May 4. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53700126565_9e2a796656_k.jpg

lazyboy97oMay 05, 2024

The beauty of a three-sided polygon organization is that everyone can be the shop! Are you interested in joining the team? Potential is unlimited, probability not so much.

larryzMay 05, 2024

So where's the Scentsy shop? Surely they aren't going to just throw out some new smellitizers without offering the scents for sale...

ToTBellHopMay 03, 2024

Tell someone in Adventureland that they need one and then they’ll tell people in Frontierland and Tomorrowland so they want one of these and then they’ll tell someone in all of the Epcot lands who will tell someone in all of the USF lands and then we will have Smellephants in every town in Florida and eventually…the world.

Earlie the PearlieMay 03, 2024

This looks adorable! Like I know it’s an MLM. But this sort of thing needs to be in every land of every park: short, interactive scavenger hunts to add some capacity and visual interest. I’ll try to play it next time I’m down there.

pigglewiggleMay 03, 2024

This looks really great. Love the posters. Very fun. More things (not necessarily scentsy) should be added to the parks. Just little additions like this make it great.

wdwmagicMay 03, 2024

New Family Fun at Magic Kingdom: Smellephants on Parade Scavenger Hunt is now open https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/smellephants-on-parade/news/03may2024-new-family-fun-at-magic-kingdom-smellephants-on-parade-scavenger-hunt-is-now-open.htm More photos at https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/smellephants-on-parade/gallery/03may2024-smellephants-on-parade-overview.htm

James AlucobondMay 02, 2024

Not all financially imprudent things are multi-level marketing schemes.

Tha RealestMay 02, 2024

The only MLM allowed on Disney property is DVC!

UNCgolfMay 02, 2024

I wouldn't call it harmless since it's pushing an MLM, but if you ignore that part then it's a fine addition.