The game isn’t open to the public yet, and in fact some locations are still behind construction walls, but it’s a safe bet that early in 2012 we’ll see the new game Sorcerers in the Magic Kingdom unveiled. It will be like Kim Possible at Epcot, where players use a handheld device (in that case, a rented cellphone) to interact with physical objects left planted around World Showcase. The objects react to buttons pushed on the cell phone, and do minimal animations as a result.
The game isn’t open to the public yet, and in fact some locations are still behind construction walls, but it’s a safe bet that early in 2012 we’ll see the new game Sorcerers in the Magic Kingdom unveiled. It will be like Kim Possible at Epcot, where players use a handheld device (in that case, a rented cellphone) to interact with physical objects left planted around World Showcase. The objects react to buttons pushed on the cell phone, and do minimal animations as a result.
Sorcerers will use special cards instead of cell phones, and the storyline has something to do with defeating Yzma and Kronk from Emperor’s New Groove (I know, I know… not my favorite, either). The stations visible so far all sport not one, but two cameras aimed at the player, and always on both sides of the station. That implies the cameras are going to triangulate, and the player will have move in three-dimensional space a certain way (kind of like wii or Xbox Kinect). Indeed, the Disney Dream apparently has a game like this already in service.
Kronk, Yzma
Let’s have a look at some of the stations, shall we? I’ve previously posted pictures (some of them in my slideshow videos) of the locations near Pirates of the Caribbean, Swiss Family Treehouse, opposite Country Bear Jamboree, and next to the reopened Frontierland Shootin’ Gallery.
This time around, I’ll include photos of some other locations I haven’t yet shown. Most of these have been around for weeks, but it’s hard to keep up with the pace of change. Each location has the keyhole structure, hidden cameras, and hidden speakers. Many also include an obvious screen area.
Near Tiana’s meet and greet.
To the left of the riverboat dock.
Around the corner from Hall of Presidents
Most locations include this sticker on the ground – I’m guessing where the player is supposed to stand?
Next to Philharmagic (see the keyhole next to the handrail?). Most locations are very out of the way.
A longstanding Hidden Mickey outside Sir Mickey has been pressed into new service.
An ice cream cart blocks the view of this location also outside Sir Mickey.
A third location outside Sir Mickey. Will the players overhear the nearby station?
A closer look inside that last Sir Mickey station shows a lot of theming (Merlin?)
Outside the Castle Couture shop (not far from the Cinderella fountain).
A close-up of the Couture location. That hole looks a bit ragged to me.
One of the Emporium windows.
Does this mean Christmas Carol will now permanently be in the Emporium windows? I’m not sure that’s a good thing. The seasonal changes were always welcome.
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