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VIDEO: Every Raid (and the Special Finale) from “A Pirate’s Adventure – Treasures of the Seven Seas”

WDWNT on June 4, 2013

A few weeks ago, we showed you video of two of the raids in the still yet-to-officially-open “A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas” attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Since then, the attraction has been operating quite frequently and we have managed to see all of the raids, including the special finale available to guests upon completing all five raids. Take a look:

The first video was previously posted when we went through the play testing of the attraction. These next four videos were taken last week:

In my last review, I basically said this attraction was onyl for children. Since completing all the raids, I think I have a different view on this attraction. The three new raids we completed were a lot more fun and some of the effects were honestly really cool. I’d say do these at least once, you can make a fun afternoon out of them especially if you’ve already seen every other attraction in the park.

What do you think of “A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas”?

VIDEO: Big Thunder Mountain Interactive Queue Soft-Opens!

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

As of yesterday, the interactive queue at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom was turned on. That being said, it is still not officially open and some stations and effects are still yet to be turned on. We have video of the working elements in the queue including the detonators, the large air fans, and the auto-cannary machines. Take a look:

VIDEO: New Main Street Trolley Springtime Show

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

Last week, the Main Street Trolley show received a springtime overlay as part of Limited Time Magic. The following video shows the two unique show-stops devised for this show that will be running at the Magic Kingdom now through May. Enjoy:

PHOTOS: “Tangled” Restroom Area Opens at the Magic Kingdom

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

The “Tangled” themed restroom area in the Magic Kingdom finally opened last week after what feels like a lifetime of waiting. Myself and Dirk Wallen took plenty of photos of the area to share with you, so let’s take a look:

The Tangled restrooms finally opened on the former Fantasyland Skyway site

New stroller parking area

The area is very well-themed

Going inside the men’s restroom, there are decorations…

Each stall door is themed…

This is above the sink

And there are Dyson Airblades to dry your hands!

The women’s restroom may be even nicer

Rapunzel’s stuff is littered throughout the restroom

Rapunzel painted the ceiling

Rapunzel’s trademark hair on the sign

There is also the charging station we told you about over a year ago

Just lift the flaps

See?

There is even a little area where you can find hidden Pascals!

We won’t spoil all of them for you

Mist fans installed for the hot summer months

A royal guard sign shows that they are armed with frying pans

Maximus’ footprint in the ground

A nice water feature

So strange to see the backside of the Yankee Trader

The other side of the pathway is right next to the Haunted Mansion exit

New Bus Loop To Be Constructed at Magic Kingdom as Attendance Rises

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

With the Walt Disney World adding larger busses to the fleet and attendance on the rise resort-wide, there has become the need for an expanded bus loop area at the Magic Kingdom. Beginning March 18th, construction will commence on a third bus loop adjacent to the existing bus loops. Luckily, traffic should not be greatly hindered by this work even though it will be taking place during the day.

What are your thoughts? Do you think this will help bus efficiency at the Magic Kingdom?

Tom Corless & Dirk Wallen’s 3/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

Things have been so crazy around here at WDW News Today lately that we’ve had some minor news stories slip through the cracks. In an effort to get you up to speed on some of the stories we haven’t covered on the site lately, here are newsworthy photos from myself and Dirk Wallen taken earlier in March:

Some new “flat” snowglobes for sale

There are some new hot sandwiches in Liberty Square

Most of the arcades at Walt Disney World are replacing their prize counters with one of these

An automated prize machine is a pretty cool concept

The new purchase with purchase item for sale is an expandable duffle

Wriost gift cards are available for the Flower and Garden Festival

Work continues on expanding the Boardwalk Bakery

The arcade next door is gone

The sign is still up and the door still enters the small ESPN shop

The arcade section is covered by a curtain

A few weeks ago, Test Track introduced a new car type guests can choose

Triton’s Treasures behind the Mine Train now has shutters on it

An ADA compliant ramp was installed on the Yankee Trader

Some of the new Haunted Mansion merchandise is for sale in Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe

Picture frame

Hourglass

Coasters

Work continues on installing A Pirate’s Adventure in Adventureland

Work continues on the exterior of the Adventureland Veranda

Rumors indicate that this may finally become a Pirate restaurant in 2014 once the Disney Fairies move out

More tarps on the front of the building

St. Patrick’s Day shirt

Spring Break and graduation merchandise out

Two new Oswald shirts for sale

Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny are in town square

Awwwwww

More Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train construction

Some trees up on the mountain

We can finally see some rock work

In preparation for FastPAss+, a large section of the Pirates of the Caribbean queue has been re-routed

Work continues on the Villas at the Grand Floridian

Thanks for reading!

Joe Hogarty’s 3/21/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

Today we welcome WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty to the team with his very first photo report! Joe visited the Magic Kingdom to catch Splash Mountain now that it has reopened from refurbishment, but he also got some pictures of progress on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train and A Pirate’s Adventure to share with us, so let’s take a look:

The scariest opening photo of any report ever…

Don’t worry, it’s just a prop for “A Pirate’s Adventure”

Make sure to brush your teeth kids

Jack’s compass

Letter from Sparrow

We suspect this bird (similar to the one from World Showcase Adventure) will talk to guests… is it Cotton’s parrot?

Something yet to be installed?

This large shell just recently appeared

Splash Mountain just re-opened from refurbishment and it looks fantastic!

The clothes look brand new

Every animatronic is working flawlessly

Some shrubbery was added around Brer Fox

Oooooo, new lighting…

The store is pretty much unchanged

The blue shirt is new

Otherwise, a lot of the same merchandise

Work continues on Princess Fairytale Hall in Fantasyland

Work also continues on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train

The track is almost done!

This side hasn’t changed much

The other side has made some major progress

It looks like this side is finally going to be covered soon

Some new steel near Storybook Circus

The backside is starting to look like a mountain

Triton’s Treasures is also coming along nicely

Chimneys now up on the shop which may open before the Summer

I see a mountain…

It’s nice to finally see rock work

Thanks for your first report Joe!

Dirk Wallen’s 4/5-7/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen has been all-over the Walt Disney World Resort as of late and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

While most of the new parking lot at the Grand Floridian Villas is open, some is still closed to accommodate construction

Work continues on the Villas at the Grand Floridian

This appears to be the drop-off area

Iron Man-O-Rail running

Moving to the Magic Kingdom, work continues on the Main Street Bakery

The new Dumbo popcorn bucket available on Main Street

Purty

Work continues on the exterior of the Adventureland Veranda

The glass canopy on the other side of the building is still missing

Some work happening at the Swiss Family Treehouse while it is open

Kodak picture spots are still up around the parks

Some new Splash Mountain shirts have come out

Work continues on Columbia Harbor House

The other side looks completely new

More rock-work appearing everyday on the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train

A new shirt featuring Main Street U.S.A.

Some new sports shirts

They put a cardboard popcorn bucket inside the Dumbo popcorn bucket

Moving over to Epcot, work continues on the facade of Mission: Space

Walls are already up and work has begun on the Spice Road Table restaurant in Morocco

A temporary stage is now up for Mo Rockin’

Work continues on turning the old France bakery into an ice cream parlor

Moving over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios…

Kodak signage is gone from Muppetvision 3-D

A dance party truck was rolled out on Streets of America to deal with the heavier crowds recently

The Disney Truck Shop at Downtown Disney

The latest pin in the 2013 poster collection was released last week

Huey, Dewey, and Louie are now 75 years old

Disney-PIXAR Vinylmation pins are now on sale

Imagineers Offer a Video Preview of A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

The new interactive game in Adventureland called A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas will be opening to guests soon and Imagineers were nice enough to provide a video preview of the latest Magic Kingdom attraction:

What do you think of the new game coming to the Magic Kingdom?

Joe Hogarty’s 4/11/13 Magic Kingdom Photo Report

WDWNT on April 24, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has a ton of newsworthy photos (including A Pirate’s Adventure, the Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train, Princess Aurora’s new costume, and more) to share with us, so let’s take a look: