Kim Possible game officially announced

Brian_WDW74

Brian_WDW74

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The official press release:
New Ultra-Interactive Attraction at Epcot Immerses Walt Disney World Guests In the High-Tech World of Disney’s Kim Possible​

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Epcot guests at Walt Disney World Resort will be treated to a brand new, highly interactive attraction inspired by Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning animated series, Disney’s Kim Possible. The new experience is slated to premiere in late 2008.

Using the latest technology, Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure invites guests of all ages to become secret agents, teaming up with members of Team Possible to save the world from various comical villains and their mad inventions.

As guests embark on this international adventure, they will receive an official “Kimmunicator,” at kiosks throughout Epcot. The interactive, handheld device is designed to help them maneuver through the mission. Using state-of-the-art technology, the interactive device connects guests with a variety of Kim Possible characters who provide clues to stop villains from taking over the world. The highly interactive devices also allow guests to control top-secret equipment hidden inside the World Showcase pavilions, creating an ultra-interactive adventure jam-packed with mystery and excitement.

Guests can play Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure in seven of the World Showcase pavilions: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Japan, France and United Kingdom. Each pavilion features a unique mission including distinctive visual events and a different super villain from the animated series.

"Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure is an example of a next generation attraction that offers fun and excitement for the entire family," said Jim MacPhee, Epcot vice president. "We are constantly exploring new ways to provide immersive experiences to Epcot guests, and this new offering will add to our dynamic portfolio."

“Today’s emerging generation expects more immersive, personal and interactive experiences in every facet of their lives, including their entertainment choices,” added Bruce Vaughn, chief creative executive of Walt Disney Imagineering. “As leaders in family entertainment, Disney theme parks push the envelope by combining state-of-the-art technology with creative storytelling to enhance the overall Disney vacation experience.”

Epcot is a place of innovation, imagination, human achievement and endless possibilities. The park encompasses two “lands” of discovery: Future World, a showcase of new ideas and technology, and World Showcase, a kaleidoscope of nations celebrating cultural heritage, arts and entertainment. For more information, guests may call 407/824-4321 or visit disneyworld.com.

Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure will open at Walt Disney World Resort during “The Year of a Million Dreams” celebration.

A worldwide hit for kids and families, Disney's "Kim Possible" is an Emmy Award-winning animated series from creators/executive producers Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle and Walt Disney Television Animation. It tells the story of an average high school cheerleader, Kim Possible, who, in her spare time, happens to save the world from super villains. With the aid of her enthusiastic pals, this contemporary heroine is capable in ways few high school students ever imagine. On the flipside, she realizes that defeating the bad guys comes easier than coping with the typical teen pressures of schooling and socializing. Viewers' connection to "Kim Possible" led to a successful off-TV franchise for The Walt Disney Company including Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable characters at Disney Parks & Resorts, DVDs, books, video games and Disney Consumer Product's line of "Kim Possible" branded products available at mass retailers nationwide.
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bhg469

bhg469

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This is the one thing i wish i could try on my visit next week. I would love to see them take this and expand it to all the parks in the future.
 
raven

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I like this idea. They found a way to impliment something for younger guests to enjoys without shoving it down the throats of the old EPCOT junkies like myself. Sounds very cool. :wave:
 
urbanvegan

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I would love to try this in October, I hope it will be implemented by then.

Does anyone know how much the attraction will cost? The release doesn't mention "included with your Epcot admission", so I foresee a surcharge.
 
MousDad

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[LOL at the next to last paragraph in the article. :hammer:]

I think this looks extremely cool. Forget the kids, heck, I'll try it.

I say, do a similar thing like this in DHS based on Phineas and Ferb.
 
Brian_WDW74

Brian_WDW74

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urbanvegan said:
Does anyone know how much the attraction will cost? The release doesn't mention "included with your Epcot admission", so I foresee a surcharge.
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If it's operated the same way as the test run in 2006, there won't be a charge. But you'll have to provide a credit card number to get a Kimmunicator. You're not charged unless your Kimmunicator "disappears." :)
 
Hurricane

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It says seven different missions, does this mean that the format has changed from the initial test? More importantly, does this make it unlikely that the final villain is upstairs at Imageworks (and that I won't get to see the rainbow tunnel)?
 
MichWolv

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I hope I get to do this at some point. Fingers crossed that it's still running when I get back to WDW.
 
MiklCraw4d

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So now we're going for "Ultra-Interactive"? I guess we went right straight past "Mega-Interactive" and right through to the big-time. Also, I don't know what marketing drone writes these things but - honestly - how would you even conceive of the following sentence:

"We are constantly exploring new ways to provide immersive experiences to Epcot guests, and this new offering will add to our dynamic portfolio."

No one talks like that. Do they think there are people out there who are dying to hear about EPCOT's "dynamic portfolio", get really excited, and book a vacation? No one talks like that.

Nevertheless, yay for something new to see in World Showcase. I'm not really up to speed on the game so I don't know what the little show scenes are like...
 
PeoplemoverTTA

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MiklCraw4d said:
No one talks like that. Do they think there are people out there who are dying to hear about EPCOT's "dynamic portfolio", get really excited, and book a vacation? No one talks like that.
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Very funny, because it's so true. I cannot understand why WDW's news releases (the term press release is kind of being phased out of the PR industry nowadays) are so inflated with superfluous terms and grandiose statements :animwink:

Seriously, though, a basic rule of thumb for releases is to craft them toward a general audience, in other words, hold back that A+ vocabulary so your messages are able to be digested by their target publics. I don't get why Disney constantly "over-writes" their releases.

Anyway, back to your regularly scheduled program...
 
HMF

HMF

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OK, normaly when they add characters to Epcot I am strongley against it.(nemo,3Cabs.) but I actually think this is a good idea. It will appeal to the kids. It's not forced down your throat and it does not interfere with the spirit of Epcot. While I am not a Kim Possible fan I support their decision to help kids learn from their favorite charcter while the rest of us can enjoy our Epcot.
 

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