Agent P's World Showcase Adventure--it's fun

[TwisterMomma]

I feel like this game deserves a bump. We played it on our trip a few weeks ago (actually my husband did most of it with the kids while I was in line for Test Track, but I got to experience some of it) and it is really pretty cool and a neat way to explore the World Showcase. It isn't overly involved and doesn't take long (my husband did ALL the available countries in under an hour with 3 kids in tow), but it is really fun! The final interactive "surprise" you get in each country is the best part--all the sudden something will happen that makes everyone in the area turn around and go "huh?" (Some countries are better than others--Germany was my favorite)

Anyway, worth doing if you've never done it before. Or if you have kids in tow. Or if you don't and just like doing scavenger hunts (my 29 year old husband enjoyed it the most).

 

[_caleb]

Can you give an example of how it works?

 

[TwisterMomma]

You can use the device they hand out at the "recruitment center" or a website on your own phone. We just used the phone. You pick a country and are given a mission--it's essentially a scavenger hunt.

Here's a pretty good overview:

http://www.themouseforless.com/blog...day-review-agent-ps-world-showcase-adventure/

Apparently Japan isn't an option anymore, which is sad because it looked really neat! There also used to be cast member interaction, which wasn't part of our experience. Honestly, it seems like they have a hard time getting people to play and it has suffered, which is a shame because it is fun!

The best part is the "interactive" things you trigger. This video has some good examples.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I did it once in Mexico. Very fun. Still want to try Germany!!

 

[Doodlyday]

I didn't know that was still around. How many years has it been now?

 

[Bairstow]

Now that nearly everyone has smartphones, I'd love to see a theme park implement a more advanced, more involved, and more difficult version of this type of game. There are so many interesting things you can do with an augmented/alternate reality premise in a controlled environment like a theme park- doors to small show rooms that only open to players, interaction with cast members and other guests, integration of in-land lighting, music, and motion elements...The possibilities are nearly limitless.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

This would still be the knockout of the ballpark....
*Knock* *Knock* Disney! Make it happen!!

 

[Cosmic Commando]

It's a shame that Japan isn't available anymore; I wouldn't be surprised if Mitsukoshi got too annoyed at *that* effect in their store.

 

[21stamps]

I'm saving this thread for later! Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[_caleb]

You can use the device they hand out at the "recruitment center" or a website on your own phone. We just used the phone. You pick a country and are given a mission--it's essentially a scavenger hunt.

Here's a pretty good overview:

http://www.themouseforless.com/blog...day-review-agent-ps-world-showcase-adventure/

Apparently Japan isn't an option anymore, which is sad because it looked really neat! There also used to be cast member interaction, which wasn't part of our experience. Honestly, it seems like they have a hard time getting people to play and it has suffered, which is a shame because it is fun!

The best part is the "interactive" things you trigger. This video has some good examples.

Looks like something my family would love! Thanks for the recommendation and explanation!

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

It's a shame that Japan isn't available anymore; I wouldn't be surprised if Mitsukoshi got too annoyed at *that* effect in their store.

Pretty sure it was that reason...Having that robot baby going off every few seconds would be annoying,

 

[Tyaloo]

We are actually planning to try it this year - my daughter is so excited about it! She loved the the Pirate's Adventure last year at MK, so I know she'll love the agent P version at Epcot!

She loves the Wilderness Explorer stuff in AK too - for anyone who has kids into that stuff (and grown ups!) - it's fun for everyone .

 

[Phonedave]

Apparently Japan isn't an option anymore, which is sad because it looked really neat! There also used to be cast member interaction, which wasn't part of our experience. Honestly, it seems like they have a hard time getting people to play and it has suffered, which is a shame because it is fun!

Did you do the UK part of the quest? That is where there used to be CM interaction.

-dave

 

[Tyaloo]

Oh yes! Do you still have to speak to a CM in the Tea Caddy?? I'd love to know too

 

[Bairstow]

Did you do the UK part of the quest? That is where there used to be CM interaction.

-dave

China had some as well.

 

[Texas84]

You can skip the CM part. Or you could when I did it.

 

[Bacon]

It's fun! It's fun! It's fun it's fun fun fun! Phineas and Ferb reference

 

[Phonedave]

China had some as well.

I don't remember that. Granted, it's been years since we did the quests, but I recall UK being the only one where we had CM interaction (and you could not skip it either, you had to go talk to the CM)

-dave

 

[PorterRedkey]

I have only done Mexico but, this September I plan to do a few more. Germany at least.