Hot on the heels of the rumor that Disney would be trying to utilize the DS as a tour guide in its parks comes word that the company is currently in the testing stage. According to Jim Hill Media, the Magic Kingdom is already conducting field tests with its wireless device (which is utilized with a DS). And, the supposed functionality of this device is one that totally destroys anything else we were lead to believe.Not only will you be able to use your DS to guide you around the park, but it will also give you some very dynamic information. In real time, it'll tell you current wait times on rides at the park, as well as the best time for shortest lines at a certain ride or attraction. There will also be a function that tracks your favorite characters, allowing you to stalk Mickey like a champion.
Everything that's being said about this new idea from Disney points to "success," if you ask us. It seems like an incredibly intuitive and functional device that should make the experience of being at one of Disney's parks that much better.
[Thanks, Chris!]
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1-15-2008 @ 3:51PM
luckym3r3 said...
My sister listens to the Disney podcasts regularly and says that, at least originally, the idea was to allow people to use their own DS for the service, in addition to the availability of renting one in the parks. COOL. No idea if that is still true or not, though.
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1-15-2008 @ 8:05PM
JKAntwon said...
Wow this sounds cool!
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1-15-2008 @ 8:18PM
estar said...
At Disneyland last summer they did a DS treasure map kind of thing with the release of Pirates 3. So it makes me think that this rumor could be true, especially since the Disney-branded games have been doing extremely well in sales.
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1-16-2008 @ 7:10AM
Geen82 said...
Very cool; I just don't know how comfortable I feel about bringing my DS into the park with me. I can't remember a single visit where I wasn't soaked by the end of the day.
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1-17-2008 @ 6:13PM
James said...
Old and busted: "Excuse me sir, do you have the time?"
New hotness: "Excuse me kid, do you know how long the line is at Space Mountain?"
Nice.
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1-18-2008 @ 9:58PM
Ponweed said...
I was just there and saw some people having things sticking out of their DSs. But all of them were cast members or people have seemed to have never heard of them before.
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1-24-2008 @ 2:06PM
Danny said...
Hey i'm not usually on this site but found the story....I was just at MK yesterday ( I work at WDW) and I can confirm that they have not only been testing them but recording video footage of the devices.
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