Disney?s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure officially announced

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Disney?s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure officially announced

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.

 

[DisFlan]

I thought they'd stopped making the shows. And you don't see them as much now on the Disney channels. Wouldn't this have been a better "adventure" a couple of years ago?

DisFlan

 

[eeyorethegreat]

That's what I was thinking. Seems like this idea was a little slow on the draw.

 

[YoHo]

I agree this is a little late, but Kim Possible is really really popular amoung animation enthusiasts. It is in fact considered the best TV cartoon Disney has made since Gargoyles.

The writing is snappy, The artwork is unique and appealing and the voice work is excellent.
It doesn't surprise me at all that they're using it.

I have mixed feelings about this. It sounds on the face of it like they're doing Where in the World is Carmen San Diego. If that's the case, if it incorporates learning about the countries, then it could be cool. If it doesn't encorporate that learning, then it's kinda offensive.

 

[ImprovGal]

I have mixed feelings about this. It sounds on the face of it like they're doing Where in the World is Carmen San Diego. If that's the case, if it incorporates learning about the countries, then it could be cool. If it doesn't encorporate that learning, then it's kinda offensive.

A friend and I participated in the trial run of the Kim Possible Adventure a couple of years ago. It definitely incorporated learning about the countries. IIRC, the trial took us through France and UK and perhaps one of the other countries -- Canada maybe? As we were briefed on each mission, we were given factoids about each country. It was a nice little blending of fact and fiction.

This year Imagineering has been installing the props and such throughout World Showcase. On several of my visits this year, I've been poking around playing "spot the Kim Possible additions." They really do a good job of blending in most of the additions so as not to detract from the integrity of the pavillions themselves.

 

[Luv2Roam]

Seems like there was a pilot program for this a year or two ago.

 

[sassytink03]

This sounds like a good idea for kids, I know my 8 year old DD will love it. But what about adding somethng new in the WS for adults? Maybe they could bring back our precious AC there with a twist. Adults could walk the WS with the CM's from the AC and get comedic relief while possibly learning something. We could learn "Kungaloosh" in different languages and drink a little in each place. LOL

 

[HdnMickeyGrl]

I thought there was a rumor they were removing the kidcot stations. Maybe this is what will replace them?

 

[Padrepride]

This move really confuses me. Disney tried to cancel Kim Possible a couple years ago but they continued it because of popular demand. If they are trying to phase it out, why would they stage an attraction in one of their parks? I was expecting something else like an African pavillion or the Mt. Fuji ride to come into the World Showcase.