BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 From Disney at Work...Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Underway Game technologies being tested in May at Disneyland.In a MousePlanet article back in April I announced that new interactive games would soon be established throughout many of the Disney parks and resorts. Similar to the concepts around the KimPossible World Showcase Adventures, participants would search around for clues that would come to life as they unscramble a mystery themed to that park land or resort.In a few weeks work will be underway on the first of these at the Magic Kingdom. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, a name trademarked back in 2010, will have games themed to each land. It's believed that the first land to receive this will be Adventureland, followed by Frontierland.To make this happen, a major staging area will need to be created. Word has been out on the street that the store at the Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A. is closing soon. That is because the Firehouse will be remodeled to be the headquarters of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom games. The theming will stay a firehouse, it will simply be repurposed as a gaming headquarters. Thus, the donation of fire patches can still be a part of the firehouse's legacy.Firehouse is headquarters to the new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom.Space adjacent to the Frontierland Shootin' Arcade will serve as one of the "outposts" for the games, similar to the kiosks found for Kim Possible throughout Epcot's World Showcase.Frontierland Shootin' Arcade under "wraps" during remodeling.Unlike the Kim Possible games at Epcot, these games apparently won't involve cell phones or electronic pads. Rather, guests will be given cards that will signal or provide QR and/or RFID codes in some way. The card codes will randomly signal a new game and will carry the code necessary for you to successfully carry the game through to completion. It is similar to the Mickey Midship Detective Agency aboard the Disney Dream, where using your badge you move around the ship showing a 2-D bar-code that would take you through the particular sequence of that game. This way guests will not have to carry or return a phone or electronic piece of equipment.When Disney's new Alauni resort opens, interactive games are planned as part of that experience as well along the Menehune Adventure Trail. Because those playing the games will be guests of the hotels (and will have their credit cards on file), it's easier to upgrade the games so that they use an electronic pad (not an iPad) to work through the activity. Therefore, those activities will have a much greater electronic interface involved.This model showcased by Imagineers at D23, suggests lots of outdoor areas for the Menhune Adventure TrailReturning to the Magic Kingdom, these games are not just a "nice-to-have" on the side. They are part of a major strategy to better direct the guest experience as the park has had to close off areas and in anticipation of capacity increases as the park premieres new attractions over the next couple of years. Already the park has been struggling to maintain the upkeep as it has taken down many areas. Much has been said in recent weeks on Disney Fan Boards about the condition of park attractions like Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain. With the major closure of Toon Town Fair at the Magic Kingdom, as well as lesser attended areas in Fantasyland (Ariel's Grotto and Pooh's Playful Spot) for the new major Fantasyland additions, it is simply difficult for the park to close and rehab major attractions. The park has tried to compensate by creating a new meet and greet experience in Town Square and by trying additional parade and show times to the schedule. This is one additional effort in that guest management strategy.Banners have been added to the Theaterin hopes to improve attendance which is not meeting the hoped for expectation, especially in the afternoons.Remember, even though Magic Kingdom's attendance in 2011 was soft with a 1.5% decline in attendance, it still reigns supreme as the number one park in attendance in the world. There has been much positive (for good reason) about how Disney California Adventure has managed the crowds with a major expansion going on throughout, but keep in mind that there are more than 10 million people going through the Magic Kingdom's gates each year (16.97) compared with DCA (6.29). Meanwhile, Disneyland, who is second in attendance (15.98), can take down attractions (as it did for several months with Splash Mountain) because its core audience is return guests and annual pass holders who ride those attractions all the time, as opposed to those attending the Magic Kingdom, whose opportunity to visit and ride an attraction like Splash is either a first time event, or a once every several year event.Therefore, the demand on the Magic Kingdom is much greater. Sorcerers in the Magic Kingdom and other efforts right now are the most strategic way to soften the blow of taking down attractions for refurbishment. And when Fantasyland Forest opens, it will be an important key to occupy the huge (and perhaps all time record) attendance boost that park will soon be receiving.[follow THIS LINK to the original article to try out the QR code] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 What is this building??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 It's artwork for Aulani in Hawaii Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Banners added, really. How does that have any impact on whether or not people go? Unless the writer of that piece was told by Disney that was the reason for the banners, that's ridiculous.I'm not going, oh, wait, there are banners, let's go.A more plausible reason was that they were delayed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 From the Disney Parks Blog... Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Coming to Walt Disney World posted on September 6th, 2011 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks Today, we’re thrilled to share plans for a new role-playing adventure coming to Walt Disney World called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. This is going to be fun – and it’s all happening inside the park. Merlin the magician will recruit guests to become apprentice sorcerers and then help them with maps and clues that show where and how to defeat an army of Disney villains. Looks interesting, right? Work on this new adventure is already underway. You may notice a few giant crates and even some new spaces showing up throughout Adventureland. They’ll provide early clues to the challenge you’ll face while trying to save the Magic Kingdom. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is scheduled to debut in early 2012. And we’ll be sharing more details in the future so keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for updates. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/09/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-coming-to-walt-disney-world/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 From WDW Magic...Liberty Square interactive area completed for 'Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom' interactive game Sep 12, 2011 The latest interactive area for the soon-to-open "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" is now free of constructions walls. The location is just next to the Liberty Square Riverboat boarding area, and has been walled off for several months. Head to the photos below for a look.You can read more about "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" here. Photos by WDWMAGIC http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Sorcerers-of-the-Magic-Kingdom/News/12Sep2011-PHOTOS---Liberty-Square-interactive-area-completed-for-%27Sorcerers-of-the-Magic-Kingdom%27-interactive-game.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 From WDW News Today... First Look: Pictures and Video of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Play-TestingJan 9, 2012 by wdwntadmin 2 Comments Posted under: The Magic KingdomThe new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game ran a short play-test earlier today and our own Scott Smith was on the scene to be amongst the first to cast spells and battle the Disney Villains. The journey begins at the Main Street Fire House where guests are handed a map and some spell cards. Merlin and the cast member will assist you in training before you embark on your mission to rid the Magic Kingdom lands from the resurrected Disney Villains. The main antagonist of the story is Hades who will bring the other Villains back to life to take over the park by capturing all of the pieces of the Crystal of the Magic Kingdom that are spread throughout the lands.Here’s a look at the maps guests are given and the current Sorcerers game window locations:Merlin instructs you to your first location. At each window, you must press your key card against the key hole to open the portal. Once the first portal is open, Merlin will appear and usually explains he is too busy and will hand you off to a corresponding hero character from a film. That character will give you all of the story information you need to know. Before facing the main Villian in your story, you are usually given a second window where you fight a henchman of the villian. Regardless of what happens in the middle windows, the final battle will be with the main villain of your story. Once you have foiled this villain, you can move on to another land or choose to walk away. If you do walk away, you can reportedly return later in the day or even later in your vacation. The ultimate goal is to free all the lands of villains leading to an eventual final battle with Hades.As far as the cards are concerned, there are 70 in all and it appears each has its own separate animation. For example, with the Mickey’s Magic Beans card, beans would fly at the enemy and beanstalks would grow upwards (this will be much clearer in the provided video). Here’s a look at the cards Scott was provided: Enough explaining in text, it’s probably a lot easier to just show you a video of Scott and the game in action:[follow the link below for the video]http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/8488 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I hope I get to try this in Feb! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 From Screamscape...Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom - (1/9/12) T he new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom has been testing lately with park guests. One of our readers sent in some pictures of it in action, and a brief description.“We did a few of the games, pretty fun although a few bugs to work out. I have included a few pix if anyone is interested. Basically you have a "Key Card" to start each station, the card has an RFID in it that you hold up to a logo and start the station. At some times you need to cast a spell with some additional cards, there are over 70 spell cards and they can be traded apparently.”http://www.screamscape.com/html/wdw_-_magic_kingdom.htm#Sorcerers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 More from Orlando Attractions Magazine... Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game begins public testing – Photos and VideoJan 82012 Filed under: Disney, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Posted by: Matt RoseboomBe Sociable, Share!A new interactive role playing game began public testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World today. It’s called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at how it works. Guests will start out at the fire station, near city hall. Look for a sign indicating they’re looking for sorcerers. Once inside, cast members will give you a map, a key card and five spell cards. They they’ll take you to a screen they call a mystic portal where you’ll first meet Merlin the magician, who along with the cast member, explain how to play. Here’s a look at the cards we were first given. Although along the way we ran into some other guests playing the game and traded some of our cards for theirs. There are 70 cards in all, so it will take quite a few games to collect them all. This is the map guests are given. Besides Adventureland, other areas of the map show Fantasyland, Main Street, and Liberty Square with Frontierland.Each land features a few different story lines, each based on a different Disney movie. You may be interacting with characters from The Emporer’s New Groove in Adventureland, or Pocahontas or The Princess and the Frog in Frontierland. Once you arrive at the right location, look for this keyhole, then hold your keycard up to it to “open the portal”. It’s also important that you find this symbol on the ground and stand here for the game to work properly. Before it’s open, the “mystic portal” may look just like a wall, or a poster, or it may be part of a larger window display.During the game, Disney characters onscreen will tell you a story about how Hades has teamed up with the bad guys from a particular Disney movie (such as Lion King, Sleeping Beauty, etc.) and they need you to help stop them.At the end of the presentation in each location, you’ll be told which symbol on the map you need to look up and head to next. There are five play areas in each land. You may visit them all during your game or you may visit a spot more than once. At some of the locations, you’ll need to battle the bad guys. This is where your spell cards come into play. When directed to do so, hold the spell card of your choosing up in front of you towards the screen and watch as the bad guy is hit with it. All of the cars do something different onscreen. For example, if you use Eve’s Laser Blast spell card, you’ll see Eve’s hands appear on screen and shoot the bad guy. If you hold up Mowgli’s Swinging Vine spell card, you’ll see a swinging vine hit the bad guy. After doing this at several of the locations and furthering the story until you have defeated the bad guy, you can stop playing, or you have the option to head to another land at the park and try another storyline. If you keep your cards, you can even finish playing later that day or even later during your vacation.Here’s a video showing parts of the game in action:http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/#more-11383Because the game is still testing, more features and gameplay will most likely be added. As you can see on the Mickey spell card below, there are number values on each card relating to the spell’s attack, boost and shield that aren’t in use yet. We also noticed while testing that you can use more than one spell card at a time, even though nothing indicates that’s possible. Stay tuned for more details and let us know about your experience after you play.http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/08/sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game-begins-public-testing-photos-and-video/#more-11383 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 From Orlando Attractions Magazine.. Examining and listing the spell cards of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game at Walt Disney WorldJan 242012 Filed under: Disney, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Posted by: Matt RoseboomThe new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game is currently testing at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World. It’s a role-playing, trading card game which has guests trying to defeat Disney Villains who are working to take over the theme park. Armed with magic spells in the form of special cards, players must go to the magic portals throughout the park that lead them to the animated villains’ hiding places.By casting different magical spell cards, guests can do battle with Yzma, Scar and other ne’er do wells hiding throughout the land. From fireballs to frantic frogs and cyclones, there are spells to bring down each and every villain. But just how many different spell cards are there? And how can you collect them all? Below we’ll tell you all we know about the game and try to compile a list of all the cards.Click Here to find out more about how the game works.Right now, when you sign up to play the game, you’re given five cards. We’ve been told there are 70 cards in all, which matches up with what is printed on the cards. But if you take a closer look, you’ll notice different symbols above the numbers. Above each card we’ve seen are what look like either a full moon, crescent moon, solid star, double star or a lightning bolt.So, are there 70 cars in all, with groupings of different symbols, or are there five sets of 70 cards, totaling 350 cards? We don’t know yet.To confuse things even more, we have some cards that are exactly alike, except they have different numbers and symbols. One example: we have a card with Bolt’s Super Bark that is 24/70 with a crescent moon and one that’s 60/70 with a solid star.Along with that, we also have cards that have the same numbers and symbols (or different symbols) that are different cards. For example: one 12/70 card is Merlin’s Fireball and one 12/70 is Mr. Incredible’s Power Heave.So do some sets of cards have duplicate cards or are these simply production changes because the game is still in testing? One other difference we’ve seen that probably is a production change, is that some cards are square on the corners and some are rounded.We’ve heard that once the game testing ends and it begins full-time, guests will continue to receive only five cards when playing. But we’ve heard rumors the cards will be for sale in the park’s gift shops.One thing we know, you don’t actually have to have the cards to play. Since the game recognizes the cards via a camera, print-outs of the cards will work as well. You can even take a picture of a card on your smart phone and hold your phone’s screen up and the game will recognize the card. That’s a handy way for frequent visitors to play without having to bring their cards with them each visit.TIP: You can cast more than one spell at a time by holding up more than one card at a time. Of course, you won’t be able to do this if you’re holding up a photo of the card with your cell phone.We’ve been told the testing of the game is set on “easy” and that the attributes listed on the cards have no effect yet, but that there will be a medium and hard setting once the game fully begins and the spell’s attributes will effect the game.Below is an ongoing list of the cards we’ve seen, listed with their numbers, grouped by their number’s symbol, and listing the attributes on the cards. Let us know if you have any new or different cards to add.Double Star 01 – Apprentice Mickey’s Broomsticks – Attack 4 – Boost 1 – Shield 105 – Eve’s Laser Blast – Attack 5 – Boost 1 – Shield 008 – King Triton’s Trident – Attack 2 – Boost 1 – Shield 209 – Lythos’s Rock Titan Boulder Throw – Attack 5 – Boost 0 – Shield 110 – Maurice’s Wood Chopper – Attack 4 – Boost 1 – Shield 012 – Mr. Incredible’s Power Heave – Attack 5 – Boost 0 – Sheild 012 – Merlin’s Fireball – Attack 5 – Energy 0 – Shield 113 – Monstro’s Water Spot – Attack 5 – Boost 0 – Shield 014 – NIBS’s Neverland Assault – Attack 4 – Boost 0 – Shield 116 – Robin Hood’s Magic Arrow – Attack 5 – Boost 0 – Shield 017 – Simba’s Roar – Attack 3 – Boost 1 – Shield 118 – The Fairy Godmother’s Pumpkin Bash – Attack 3 – Boost 0 – Shield 319 – The Giant’s Stomp – Attack 4 – Boost 1 – Shield 120 – Tinker Bell’s Pixie Dust – Attack 6 – Boost 0 – Shield 021 – Violet’s Force Fields – Attack 1 – Boost 0 – Shield 422 – Woody’s Cowboy Lasso – Attack 2 – Boost 0 – Shield 440 – Eve’s Laser Blast – Attack 5 – Boost 1 – Shield 055 – Mowgli’s Swinging Vine – Attack 3 – Boost 2 – Shield 0Crescent Moon 23 – Aladdin’s Lamp – Attack 1 – Boost 2 – Shield 224 – Bolt’s Super Bark – Attack 3 – Boost 0 – Shield 225 – Cinderella’s Magic Ribbon – Attack 4 – Boost 0 – Shield 126 – Colonel Hathi’s Righteous Stomp – Attack 4 – Boost 1 – Shield 027 – Eeyore’s Gloomy Cloud – Attack 2 – Boost 1 – Shield 330 – Mickey’s Magic Beans – Attack 2 – Boost 1 – Shield 231 – Mike’s Grand Entrance – Attack 3 – Boost 2 – Shield 132 – Pinocchio’s Sawdust Blast – Attack 3 – Boost 2 – Shield 133 – Prince Phillip’s Enchanted Sword – Attack 2 – Boost 2 – Shield 134 – Snow White’s Housecleaning – Attack 4 – Boost 1 – Shield 035 – The Headless Horseman’s Exploding Jack-O-Lantern – Attack 4 – Boost 0 – Shield 236 – The Mad Hatter’s Tea Time – Attack 3 – Boost 1 – Shield 237 – The Queen of Hearts’s Card Army – Attack 3 – Boost 1 – Shield 138 – The Sugar Plum Fairies’ Dewdrop Spiderweb – Attack 1 – Boost 0 – Shield 539 – Wall-E’s Trash Crunch – Attack 1 – Boost 2 – Shield 340 – Yen Sid’s Sorcerers Hat – Attack 3 – Boost 0 – Shield 3Full Moon 41 – Aurora’s Rose Petals – Attack 1 – Boost 1 – Shield 343 – Caballero Donald’s Piñata – Attack 2 – Boost 0 – Shield 344 – Dash’s Whirlwind – Attack 2 – Boost 2 – Shield 146 – Gopher’s Demolition Dynamite – Attack 3 – Boost 1 – Shield 247 – Grumpy’s Pummeling Pickaxe – Attack 2 – Boost 0 – Shield 348 – Lumiere’s Candle Blast – Attack 1 – Boost 1 – Shield 349 – Mowgli’s Swoinging Vine – Attack 3 – Boost 2 – Shield 050 – Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride – Attack 3 – Boost 1 – Shield 152 – Pongo’s Soot Bucket – Attack 1 – Boost 1 – Shield 354 – Pumbaa’s Odorous Gas – Attack 2 – Boost 1 – Shield 255 – Quasimodo’s Bell – Attack 3 – Boost 1 – Shield 257 – The Blue Fairy’s Wand Wish – Attack 2 – Boost 2 – Shield 258 – The Woozles’ Woozle Nightmare – Attack 1 – Boost 2 – Shield 260 – Tiana’s Hot Sauce – Attack 3 – Boost 0 – Shield 2Lightning Bolt 63 – Finn McMissile’s Missile Salvo – Attack 5 – Boost 0 – Shield 164 – Hercules’s Tower Topple – Attack 4 – Boost 0 – Shield 166 – Mama Odie’s Magic Charm – Attack 1 – Boost 1 – Shield 467 – Merryweather’s Stone Spell – Attack 4 – Boost 2 – Shield 068 – Mr. Incredible’s Power Heave – Attack 5 – Boost 0 – Shield 069 – Mushu’s Fiery Breath – Attack 4 – Boost 1 – Shield 1Solid Star 02 – Mama Odie’s Magic Charm – Attack 1 – Boost 1 – Shield 422 – Woody’s Cowboy Lasso – Attack 2 – Boost 0 – Shield 432 – Cinderella’s Magic Ribbon – Attack 4 – Boost 0 – Shield 142 – Lightning McQueen’s Ka-Chow – Attack 4 – Boost 1 – Shield 143 – Wall-E’s Trash Crunch – Attack 1 – Boost 2 – Shield 360 – Bolt’s Super Bark – Attack 3 – Boost 0 – Shield 2http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IGFRxkvFXYcThanks to JeffLangeDVD.com and MouseSteps.com for providing the bulk of the card information.http://attractionsma...rld/#more-11556 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 From WDW News Today... Press Release Gives a Few Fun Facts About Sorcerers of the Magic KingdomFeb 4, 2012 by wdwntadmin No Comments Posted under: The Magic KingdomLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 30, 2012 - Inspiration meets innovation when Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom opens to Walt Disney World Guests in late February of this year. This immersive, role-playing game features unprecedented interaction with Disney characters who come to life in previously hidden areas throughout Magic Kingdom park.Families, friends and individuals can take on the animated Disney Villains by casting spell cards featuring Rafiki, Rapunzel, Woozles and more than 60 other characters. Individually created by Disney artists and trading card game experts, these beautiful, collectible cards will come in packages of five free to Guests ready to take on the villains.“Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom gives our Guests a new way to become the hero of the Disney story, taking Disney innovation to a new level,” said Jonathan Ackley, Producer & Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering. “It’s a great game of discovery and excitement that plays off our wonderful theme park and incredible family of Disney animated characters.”Imagineers spent more than four years creating and perfecting this unique experience, which can be played in 15 to 20 minute segments throughout the Guests’ visit to the Magic Kingdom, or continuously for up to three to four hours. More than 95 minutes of original animation was created for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom – equal to a full-length animated film.While trading card games are popular with about 60 million people in the US, this is the first time players can experience the challenge in such a complex environment. Guests of all ages will love the storytelling, the engagement with Disney characters and the discovery of hidden details of the Magic Kingdom.http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/8667 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 TONS of great photos all around the MK can be found at WDW News Today here...http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/8674 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 From a tweet by WDWNT...Although still in soft opening, SoMK will be available to Guests 2/8-12 after brief Cast previews each a.m. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 This is too cool! It appears to be a bit more enticing for tweens and teens. (and adults!) :suspense: Can't wait to hear more reviews as they roll in... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 The more I see and hear about it, the more I think I need to put this on my list for November. I can see it now... Brian telling me to slow down as I run from one stop to the net like a giddy 10 year old... :doodebug:Oh wait, that happens all the time. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wow sounds like a Magi Quest of Disney very cool! Hard part will be keeping hubby away :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 From the Disney Parks Blog... VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Talks Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Gameposted on February 15th, 2012 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media ManagerLast month, we gave you an exclusive sneak peek at Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, the new interactive game that has been testing at Magic Kingdom Park for several weeks.So many of you expressed enthusiasm to learn more about the experience that we’ve gone straight to the source to find the answers. Check out the following video, in which Jonathan Ackley, Project Producer & Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering, shares more about the game.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BBOiT_Y-mA http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/02/video-walt-disney-imagineering-talks-sorcerers-of-the-magic-kingdom-game/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 From WDW News Today... The Sorcerers Series – Battling Scar in AdventurelandFeb 17, 2012 by wdwntadmin No Comments Posted under: The Magic KingdomWe are happy to begin a series of videos walking you through all of the adventures you can experience at Walt Disney World’s latest attraction, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. We begin our journey with Adventureland and the battle with Scar from The Lion King:http://vimeo.com/36996062http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/8768 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 From WDW Magic...Full details of 'Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom' operating hoursFeb 21, 2012 'Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom', Disney's latest interactive park-based game, officially opens tomorrow and we now have confirmation of its operating hours. Upcoming schedules indicate that Sorcerers opens at regular park opening, and closes 1 hour before regular park close. It is not included in either morning or evening Extra Magic Hours.http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Sorcerers-of-the-Magic-Kingdom/News/21Feb2012-Full-details-of-%27Sorcerers-of-the-Magic-Kingdom%27-operating-hours.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bord1niowa......Curt 79 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 We are so there. KimPossible sounds like fun too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicknMin...Holly 54 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 DH and I played this at MK yesterday and had a blast! Tomorrow is the official first day for the game, so all games that were played prior to this will be cleared out and everyone starts over on day one. I'm sure we'll be going back tomorrow to play some more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 We have been playing Sorcerer's this past week. Right now I would have to say that the game will not hold the attention of smaller children under about 7 years or so. There really isn't anything interactive to do...you stand on the pad, listen to the video, show your spell card and get directed to the next portal. The portal will be in the same area where you've been playing in (like Adventureland) until you finish all the portals and you're told the villian is caught. (I believe there are 7 villians). We haven't finished all the areas yet, but I'm hoping the game will get more interesting as we finish more of it and as it gets more phases complete and the "points" and "spells" at the bottom of the cards start to mean something. Right now, in the beginning stages for us, it is slightly boaring...but then, we are not the target audience. Most of the kids we met at the portals are in the 17 to 22ish age group - college age - and in the "geek"/"gamer" category. They were very well informed about the game, had collected most of the 70 cards (you can get 5 new cards each day), and were eager to talk about the game and trade cards (apparently a couple are very hard to find). I think when the completely finished game is ready to play it will be something more like the trading card game "Magic: The Gathering" but on a video/interactive platform. Tomorrow we will be start playing the "official" game and see what's changed.Here's a picture of a portal in one of the windows on Main Street... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks for the info, Karla!So.... any "kids" in the 40-50ish age range playing or will I need to borrow a kid?? :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
we3peas 12 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 We'll be there today to give it a whirl. DD13 has wanted to try it since it was promoted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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