Review: A Pirates Adventure

   We're right in the middle of a terrific Disney World vacation...but I can't resist the urge to blog about the fun new Pirates Adventure interactive game now play testing at the Magic Kingdom!  We had the opportunity to experience the entire attraction from start to finish, and thought we would share some insight.

   When I first heard about the new game opening in Adventureland I was a little worried.  In addition to the area being crowded to begin with, there was another interactive game (Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom) already permeating its borders.  Though this day was an exceptionally busy day at the Magic Kingdom, the game was running smoothly and hardly interfered with guests that weren't playing.   The only instances where the game is an obvious hinderance to others is at the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean...where several interactive elements are located.  We all know that shop is already congested, with the addition of this game the crowd is almost unbearable.  

   

Day Three.

   Up super early right now, getting ready for a Magic Kingdom rope drop...thought I would post yesterday's adventures.

Hey! We Got To Disney World Today!!!!

    Aggghhh! I'm writing this from Animal Kingdom Lodge!  Stacey J. Aswad is on the television, and my belly is full of Biergarten lunch!  I'm about to enjoy an adult beverage at the pool over at Jambo House...and still, I managed to make a vlog for today.  Enjoy.

We're Leaving For WDW, But What About YOU??!!

   We've spent a lot of time prepping for Disney World.  We're staying at our favorite resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge, we have dining reservations every day, we even have a printed schedule of our daily tentative plans.  One thing we haven't planned?  STUFF FOR THIS BLOG!!!!
   Yes, despite our rampant OCD we haven't taken a moment to reflect on the fact that we wont be returning to Disney World until October...and we have a loooooong Summer between then and now.  (and all the blog posts that go with that long Summer...)  This is where you come in!

   If there is anything that you've been curious about at Walt Disney World, let us know!  Even if its something you would like our opinion on, we would be happy to take pictures and investigate!  Though the best way to get in touch is via Twitter or via Facebook, you could also just leave a comment on this blog post and we will be sure to get it.  Think of this as a fun scavenger hunt for us...all while providing future content for the blog.  

   If you want to follow along during our trip...again, the best way is via Twitter...but we will also be updating  the Disney Hipsters Too youtube channel  with vacation diaries.  This is a new experiment for us, and we're totally excited about the prospect of it...

   So there you go guys. We TOTALLY thought of you this morning.  If you want to follow along during our trip, please do...because its a lot of fun for us too!  And if you see us roaming around the park feel free to introduce yourself and say hi!  We will have Disney Hipster buttons for everyone who does! :) 

Mad Tea Party Concept Art.

   Yes. I'm still pretty upset about the current closure of the Mad Tea Party.  In spite of my dismay I thought I'd share this awesome concept drawing for the original Disneyland version.  The teacups were an opening day attraction and, as you can see, changed quite a bit before actually being built.

 
   To be honest, the attraction in the artwork looks totally bad ass!  Characters everywhere, and banked curves!  A very pretty piece of Disneyland history indeed...

Lamenting The Temporary Loss Of Teacups

   One of my weekly rituals in life is perusing various Disney blogs.  In particular I enjoy photo updates which document the various goings on at Disney World, including changes and refurbishments.  As our trip is getting closer and closer I recently realized: These changes / refurbs are going to affect MY TRIP! 
   I know that seems simply ridiculous of me to say, but it takes a second to sink in.  I've been getting very upset about the amount of construction work going on at WDW to the point of constant anxiety.  The Magic Kingdom in particular is absolutely riddled with construction walls.  
   Out of everything going on, the lengthy down time of The Mad Tea Party has me the most upset.  Something about the manic spinning, bright colors, and wild music gets me in the "rope dropping" spirit.  I know that I'm in the minority when it comes to actual enjoyment of the attraction...and yes, I too get nauseous on this attraction, but I doubt at this point that anyone could argue against the atmospheric contributions of the famous teacups.
   So, with just a few days until our trip, I'm sitting here upset.  No e-tickets will be closed, no dark rides will be shuttered,  and my favorite restaurants are all fully functional.  So why get upset over the teacups?  Its one of those inexplicable things I guess...

1960's Donald Duck Wallet

   Remember how on a recent trip to Philadelphia I bought a whole bunch of old Disney toys?  I found these amazing Donald and Pluto puppets, and these amazing temporary tattoos.  In addition to those terrific finds I also discovered this stupendous toy wallet!
   I'm pretty sure that at some point in the near future I'll actually put this thing to good use.  The only problem is that its hardly big enough to hold a dollar bill. :/

 What is Donald roping??

 Oh, just a sweet innocent calf...