Originally Posted By dshyates So now we know what they are closing the Firehouse shop for. An interactive game similar to Kim Possible is setting up it's HQ in the old firehouse space. <a href="http://disneyatwork.blogspot.com/2011/07/sorcerers-of-magic-kingdom-underway.html" target="_blank">http://disneyatwork.blogspot.c...way.html</a>
Originally Posted By ChiMike I saw that on the blog. I don't know how this will work out for the park on busy, crowded days. What a headache, now in addition to crowded walkways with parked strollers, ecvs, odv, dvc sales, we will have folks congregating in areas off the midway. I guess I'm cranky, but this just seems to be unnecessary when there are so many necessary things needing attention. Plus, the sign pictured looks pretty ugly.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox I'm confused about this paragraph from the above link: "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." Don't you need some kind of electronic gadget to "read" the QR code? What exactly are you "showing" your QR code to, in order to play? Can someone please explain this in more detail?
Originally Posted By leobloom What's the purpose of these games? I've never done the Kim Possible thing at Epcot. Let's say I'm a guest at WDW ("I'm a guest at..."). Why would I play this game instead of riding ______ or going to the meet and greet (obviously the real reason why I traveled here from Minnesota)? Do you have to play the game all at once? Does that mean you're walking all around the park without queuing up for attractions?
Originally Posted By dshyates "Don't you need some kind of electronic gadget to "read" the QR code? What exactly are you "showing" your QR code to, in order to play? Can someone please explain this in more detail?" I believe what they are trying to say is that Disney will not need to provide a cell phone or piece of electronics. I think you will use your personal smart phone. You know the same one they will be spamming with dinner suggestions and PhotoPass purchase options.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I think it's going to be a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to it.
Originally Posted By ChiMike I sold my DVC and started racking up Loews First rewards for my visits to Universal Orlando just so that I can avoid being anywhere near activities like Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. Feel more comfortable now Dshyates?
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Heard about this a few months ago, and it looks quite cool, honestly. Harmless if it isn't in a queue or the aesthetics are bad.
Originally Posted By ChiMike Harmless until you figure out how much they spent to bring it to guests. How many people will buy admission because of it?
Originally Posted By Manfried I want to try it too, and I think everyone else should hold off on their second guessing until they do.
Originally Posted By dshyates Putting it in the Main Street Firehouse is my favorite idea. I really do just wish they would take it back to being a firehouse. I am sure that there is another high profile spot that thematically fits the concept better. They might as fill the Firehouse with "Disney Best Kept Secret" operatives.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Meh, if it didn't cost an arm and a leg(this is Disney, so doubtful), it could be a neat addition.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I can't call these things 'harmless' even if they really are ... it's kind of like the KidCot coloring tables at EPCOT. They don't affect me one way or the other as I don't have kids and I don't like to color (as you'd assume, I am a Spirit that does not like staying inside the lines!) What gets to me about these things (or hula hoops with CMs on Main Street) is there's this tacit underlying point that 'our parks are not exciting enough for you or your kids so we are providing this experience you could get at home to add to it' ... and I am sure you can pull up a trip report where someone who spent 10 nights at the BW with 12 family members and never left property will say 'the most MAGICal moment of our $17,000 trip was when Phillip (the CM, not my fave fan here) sat down with the twins and Cory and colored a Nemo and Dory picture at EPCOT!' If you can't get enough stimulation at WDW (and I am not talking about getting picked up by a hot young 18-year-old CM who just moved to O-Town from the wilds of Maine and is luxuriating in his burgeoning homosexuality!) ;-) ... then I'd say Disney is striking out very badly and they either need totally new management with VISION or they need a new owner who will see they lack it and clean house! ~GFC~
Originally Posted By dshyates "Putting it in the Main Street Firehouse is my favorite idea." That should be, "Putting it in the Main Street Firehouse ISN'T my favorite idea."
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>What gets to me about these things (or hula hoops with CMs on Main Street) is there's this tacit underlying point that 'our parks are not exciting enough for you or your kids so we are providing this experience you could get at home to add to it' ... << >>then I'd say Disney is striking out very badly and they either need totally new management with VISION or they need a new owner who will see they lack it and clean house!<< And that's the crux. These exercises seem 'fun' (haven't we seen that justification enough) but they significantly signal what Disney rather distract guests with, what Disney would rather distract their own employees with in producing or fixing. At least better than those pesky attractions that cost a lot to operate, maintain, and oh yeah, that's right, staff.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Harmless until you figure out how much they spent to bring it to guests.<<< I've heard that this was already partly paid for with KPSWA, so it's already done. But yes, I do understand your point. This could have fixed up PPF.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> How many people will buy admission because of it? << They'll pay admission just for the chance to buy merch at the Emporium. Isn't that why you used to go to MK?
Originally Posted By leobloom So what happens when you win the game? Is there any payoff for an "attraction" like this? Or is it just something to distract the ADD crowd?
