Mar 22, 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...

Mar 5, 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...

Feb 21, 2013

Since it was announced a few months ago, we have wondered exactly what will take place in the interactive queue for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom. Well, wonder no more. In this video, Disney Imagineers take us behind the scenes at Big Thunder and show us the props and backstory that make up the new interactive queue: So, what do you...

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom on Saturday and has some fantastic pictures of new progress on the Big Thunder Mountain interactive queue, A Pirate’s Life: Treasures of the Seven Seas, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and more, so let’s take a look: While the Main Street Bakery is closed, guests can head to the Tomorrowland Terrace Plenty of options at Tomorrowland Terrace, including beignets! The flowers in the hub have gone to Valentine’s Day colors and the ducks love it… Valentine’s Day cupcakes available at Big Top Treats I’ve heard of panning for gold… More props and interactive elements have been installed in the queue at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad The “exploding” crates are...

As work continues on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad interactive queue at the Magic Kingdom, we can see more and more of what exactly we can expect while we wait in line. Let’s take a look at the latest progress: These signs were installed recently The signs are pretty funny Signs saying “Explosives” have been added to the large cabinets in the queue Props that guests can blow-up are being installed on the mountain I somehow managed to get a closer shot while in a moving train… I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited to blow things up while I wait to ride Big Thunder Mountain...

I was at the Disneyland Resort this afternoon and captured some newsworthy photos from all around the resort to share. A giant crane is in place right over Big Thunder. It looks bigger in person  Work on the center Fantasmic fountain is underway  New Orleans Bayou Bash has already been setup getting ready for the event kickoff tomorrow  Very temporary looking speaker setup  Mark Twain still in dry dock for its annual refurbishment  Christmas decorations still coming down in New Orleans Square  Blue sky and no more snow on the castle  Now for the juicy stuff, Fantasy Faire  A new structure has sprung up where previously a path led to Fantasyland  A closer look at that new structure  Over in DCA, it seems the Hyperion Bridge which crosses over...

Conner went to the Disneyland resort on the 9th of this month. He was able to capture photo’s of the Main Street U.S.A train station refurbishment and continued construction on Royal Hall. He also grabbed photo’s of all the renovations and entertainment happening in Frontierland. Conner captured some photos of Muppet Vision 3D which recently returned. Main Street U.S.A Train Station in construction. Royal Hall Construction Royal Hall, formally known as fantasy faire, is set to open spring 2013.Castle starts to peak above the walls. While construction continues in Frontierland, shops remain open. Big Thunder Mountain went under refurbishment Jan 8th, 2012 and will reopen in fall of 2013.Big Thunder Tail is closed some days of the week to assist with...

Watch as the beloved show in Frontierland graces the stage of the Golden Horseshoe once more as Miss Lily hosts A Salute to The Golden Horseshoe Revue. The show is a part of Limited Time Magic and runs January 10-14, January 17-21, January 24-28 and January 31-February 4. Are you ready for a A Rip Roarin’ Good Ole Time?

The huge refurb that has been rumored for Big Thunder for months now has just been announced. From Erin Glover on the Disney Parks Blog: In the normal course of a Disney Parks attraction’s lifespan, there are periods of time when it is necessary to close for a major refurbishment. You may recall that this was the case last year with the Matterhorn Bobsleds, which now looks better than ever with its fresh snowfall. Up next at Disneyland park, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will close January 7 for refurbishment, reopening in fall 2013. Updates being made to the attraction will include: New ride vehicles (but don’t worry – they’ll still look like the trains that you know and love!) Track replacement (but the attraction will still follow its current...

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited the Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney yesterday and took plenty of newsworthy photos, so let’s take a look at what’s new: It appears some of the elements for the Adventureland interactive game have been installed This icon should help guests locate the game area Not sure what this will do A different icon near this cannon You can see the cannon aiming at something behind this tarp Another game area Looks like there is a skeleton under the water where the Junior Jungle Boats used to be Another game area being set-up The Crow’s Nest is still behind walls We expect this is where the game will begin for guests Golden Oak Outpost is closed again… The tower from Tangled visible from Frontierland Kind...