I saw this in an article on MousePlanet:
So What's Next?
While guests are looking over the fence to the New Fantasyland addition coming on board, the next bit of magic may be right in the palm of their hand. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is the working title (and the trademark title held since November of 2010) for what is the Magic Kingdom's new interactive experience. Imagine an interactive adventure of going through the Magic Kingdom seeking out clues and seeing the magic come to life. Here are just a few of the possibilities:
Imagine as you play by Pirates of the Caribbean cannon start shooting from the fortress. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
What if searching near the Golden Oak Outpost resulted in actually finding…gold! Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
In Liberty Square, the lanterns hanging in the window suggesting "one if by land and two if by sea" may have a whole new meaning as you unlock clues. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
Imagine the possibilities if you—as a sorcerer—could make this beanstalk grow! Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
In the future, this robot may have important news to unlocking clues. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
Of course, those are just imaginations on my part. The real clues and events have not yet been revealed, And it's unclear whether your adventure will go throughout the Magic Kingdom, or like the Epcot experience, you will be designated to a certain land like Frontierland or Tomorrowland. It's also uncertain what device will be used to navigate through the experience. What is certain that it will not be a phone, nor will it be Pal Mickey. It will be a device unlike those.
While nothing has been implemented into the park, the development of the props and activities are well underway. It's expected that guests will be able to experience Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom before they experience the new Fantasyland addition.
Also, a very exciting interactive game will soon be introduced at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I've been sworn to secrecy as to who the host character is on this experience. But if you think about who it might be, it will be obvious that this is the perfect host for such an experience at a park that seeks adventure. There are a lot of possibilities with this game. And there's a lot of territory and theming yet to cover.
A new interactive game is on the up and up for Disney's Animal Kingdom. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
What about Disney's Hollywood Studios? It's uncertain whether any of this will occur at the Studios, Clearly there could be some great themes played out. Imagine a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" film noir type of experience. But the park suffers from a smaller foot print and moving a massive number of people throughout looking for clues in different directions is a little trickier.
Imagine if you joined Eddie Valiant in a "whodunnit?" caper. Imagineers are not apparently working on a Studio experience, but it could be a fantastic one if it happened. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
But if you want to see this technology come alive sooner, book your next vacation to Hawaii, not Florida. Imagineering has been putting in long days trying to get the interactive systems up and running in time from the opening of Disney's first property on the Islands. The Disney Vacation Club Aulani Resort & Spa will be using a higher grade pad (but not an iPad) for their interactive activities. They can do that because there's a more limited flow through the hotel compared to the parks. Also, they can use a higher tech device because they have everyone's credit card on file at the front desk.
The lobby and public areas of Disney's Aulani Resort will include a host of interactive features for guests. Image © Disney.
And when the Imagineers get done with that, they have to head over to Germany to ready the Disney Fantasy for its high tech activities.
And what about Epcot? It's going to be rebooted, with Kim Possible herself and the "Kimmunicator" phones literally getting the boot. The implementation of the new system will more likely happen after the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom get their systems in. But it is being planned. Management is very pleased with the number of people who continue to participate in the Kim Possible experience. And that's why they want to continue the experience at Epcot, but with a character that has a more permanent place in the Disney family.
Here in Germany is one of many interactive elements that come to life in Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
And why are they doing this? There are two chief complaints at Disney's parks: The crowds are too large and the lines for the rides are too long. This set of initiatives occupies the attention of a lot of guests not only in the queue, but in wandering throughout the park, thus creating a higher capacity for more guests. Think of it as similar to having another attraction placed in the park. But there's no having to build a new building. And the activities do not interfere with attractions, entertainment, shops and restaurants. So it's a win/win for everyone. And while no one is calling it a virtual babysitter, you can be assured that in a very entertaining way, it's occupying your attention and perhaps even creating a more magical experience. And magic, high tech or otherwise, is what Disney is all about.
http://www.mouseplanet.com/9579/New_High_Tech_Magic_at_the_Magic_Kingdom
So What's Next?
While guests are looking over the fence to the New Fantasyland addition coming on board, the next bit of magic may be right in the palm of their hand. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is the working title (and the trademark title held since November of 2010) for what is the Magic Kingdom's new interactive experience. Imagine an interactive adventure of going through the Magic Kingdom seeking out clues and seeing the magic come to life. Here are just a few of the possibilities:
Imagine as you play by Pirates of the Caribbean cannon start shooting from the fortress. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
What if searching near the Golden Oak Outpost resulted in actually finding…gold! Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
In Liberty Square, the lanterns hanging in the window suggesting "one if by land and two if by sea" may have a whole new meaning as you unlock clues. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
Imagine the possibilities if you—as a sorcerer—could make this beanstalk grow! Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
In the future, this robot may have important news to unlocking clues. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
Of course, those are just imaginations on my part. The real clues and events have not yet been revealed, And it's unclear whether your adventure will go throughout the Magic Kingdom, or like the Epcot experience, you will be designated to a certain land like Frontierland or Tomorrowland. It's also uncertain what device will be used to navigate through the experience. What is certain that it will not be a phone, nor will it be Pal Mickey. It will be a device unlike those.
While nothing has been implemented into the park, the development of the props and activities are well underway. It's expected that guests will be able to experience Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom before they experience the new Fantasyland addition.
Also, a very exciting interactive game will soon be introduced at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I've been sworn to secrecy as to who the host character is on this experience. But if you think about who it might be, it will be obvious that this is the perfect host for such an experience at a park that seeks adventure. There are a lot of possibilities with this game. And there's a lot of territory and theming yet to cover.
A new interactive game is on the up and up for Disney's Animal Kingdom. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
What about Disney's Hollywood Studios? It's uncertain whether any of this will occur at the Studios, Clearly there could be some great themes played out. Imagine a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" film noir type of experience. But the park suffers from a smaller foot print and moving a massive number of people throughout looking for clues in different directions is a little trickier.
Imagine if you joined Eddie Valiant in a "whodunnit?" caper. Imagineers are not apparently working on a Studio experience, but it could be a fantastic one if it happened. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
But if you want to see this technology come alive sooner, book your next vacation to Hawaii, not Florida. Imagineering has been putting in long days trying to get the interactive systems up and running in time from the opening of Disney's first property on the Islands. The Disney Vacation Club Aulani Resort & Spa will be using a higher grade pad (but not an iPad) for their interactive activities. They can do that because there's a more limited flow through the hotel compared to the parks. Also, they can use a higher tech device because they have everyone's credit card on file at the front desk.
The lobby and public areas of Disney's Aulani Resort will include a host of interactive features for guests. Image © Disney.
And when the Imagineers get done with that, they have to head over to Germany to ready the Disney Fantasy for its high tech activities.
And what about Epcot? It's going to be rebooted, with Kim Possible herself and the "Kimmunicator" phones literally getting the boot. The implementation of the new system will more likely happen after the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom get their systems in. But it is being planned. Management is very pleased with the number of people who continue to participate in the Kim Possible experience. And that's why they want to continue the experience at Epcot, but with a character that has a more permanent place in the Disney family.
Here in Germany is one of many interactive elements that come to life in Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
And why are they doing this? There are two chief complaints at Disney's parks: The crowds are too large and the lines for the rides are too long. This set of initiatives occupies the attention of a lot of guests not only in the queue, but in wandering throughout the park, thus creating a higher capacity for more guests. Think of it as similar to having another attraction placed in the park. But there's no having to build a new building. And the activities do not interfere with attractions, entertainment, shops and restaurants. So it's a win/win for everyone. And while no one is calling it a virtual babysitter, you can be assured that in a very entertaining way, it's occupying your attention and perhaps even creating a more magical experience. And magic, high tech or otherwise, is what Disney is all about.
http://www.mouseplanet.com/9579/New_High_Tech_Magic_at_the_Magic_Kingdom
, but what it said it seems like they are gunna add a more permanent character( i know figment does not seem too long lasting but he is still in epcot today, and he is a more permanent member of the disney family, not saying P&F are not, just saying in about 10 years when they don't play episodes of P&F of disney channel, they will have to change it again, just like they have to do with KP)
