So many people have asked me about the new expansion in Magic Kingdom, and about Dumbo being closed for refurbishment. I hope this helps answer some of your questions, and helps you better plan your trip. Walt Disney World’s official calendar has been updated with some very interesting refurbishment dates that are very telling in regards to the opening of at least part of Storybook Circus and the much-needed rehab of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Storybook Circus, part of the New Fantasyland Expansion, is scheduled to open in phases beginning in early 2012. Disney has now posted firm dates on the closing and re-opening of Dumbo that all but telegraph the move. According to the calendar (dates subject to change of course) Dumbo will officially close in its existing location on Monday the 9th of January. As it stands now, Dumbo would re-open at its new location within Storybook Circus on Friday, February 17th. Dumbo the Flying Elephant will come to life in a new way with two