Epcot Explores Possibilities with Kim Possible

This is a neat little story that I found and since I’ve always wondered about the process of creating a new attraction or a new game in Disney World, I’m excited to share this information with you. Researchers from Disney’s Imagineering research and development department are selecting visitors to Epcot to use specially programmed cell phones and directing them to specific places in the park where special effects will activate. The latest generation of hand-held, interactive technologies are allowing the researchers to use video, text and audio messages via these specialized cell phones along with their global-positioning chips. What is … Continue reading

Have You Met PAL Mickey?

Disney has a new product out. He’s not cheap, I promise you that, but after reading about what he does, I personally think it’s totally worth the money (I believe he’s around $40). This is an adorable plush Mickey Mouse doll, but he does so much more than your average Mickey! This plush will talk to you throughout the parks, and tell you about things going on! PAL Mickey interacts with attractions, offers insider tips, and reminds you about showtimes, parades, and will tell you when characters are nearby. He also tells you about short wait times for attractions! It’s … Continue reading

The Week in Review – September 9 – 15

Welcome to the Disney (Unofficial) Blog’s week in review. We’re going to talk about our stories from this week and catch up on anything you might have missed. September 9 We talked about Epcot’s Most Excellent Adventure: World Showcase and what you can find in the World Showcase for you and your family to enjoy and explore. Epcot has always been considered the educational theme park of Disney World, but who says education can’t be fun and engaging? September 10 As a follow-up to yesterday’s story about the World Showcase, we talk about Epcot’s Most Excellent Adventure: Future World and … Continue reading