Editor's note: What a week-end! A new Kim Possible interactive attraction is officially announced for Epcot's World Showcase, new infos confirm the Ratatouille GPS controlled dark ride for the Walt Disney Studios, and i found for you rare pictures of the Zorro show at DLP in 1993! Scroll down to enjoy all these news!

New Kim Possible Interactive Attraction at Epcot's World Showcase!

Walt Disney World announced a new attraction for Epcot's World Showcase! As you will see in the press release below, it's a new kind of attraction!

New Ultra-Interactive Attraction at Epcot Immerses Walt Disney World Guests In the High-Tech World of Disney’s Kim Possible

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 exciting new experience 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.

Photos and press release: copyright Disney

Laughing Place reveal more informations on the WDS Ratatouille attraction

The always good Laughing Place.com site revealed more informations on DLP future. More specifically on the upcoming attractions for the Walt Disney Studios, confirming what i told you last Sunday in my DLP update about the Ratatouille and the other three Toon Studio little attractions. Also, as i've mentioned, the coming of Soarin' may never happen...

The Ratatouille attraction will be located behind the Magic of Disney Animation and seems to have a full John Lasseter approval. And, yes, the attraction will use a GPS control system - just like the Winnie the pooh ride at TDL. But those of you who remember the "Adventure through Inner Space" attraction at disneyland will be happy to know that Disney guests will be shrunk once again as " Guests will be shrunk to the size of Remy as they are chased through the kitchen by Chef Skinner and his cohorts. The attraction will play with scale throughout as the four-man ride vehicles careen around the world of Ratatouille. " . No mighty telescope involve this time, though.



As i had the intuition last sunday, the imagineers decision to use the GPS control system is a perfect idea for a Ratatouille dark ride, specially when imagineers want to give the feeling to move inside the decor like a rat can do.

As for the Toon Studio little attractions, the working title for this area is ToyStoryLand and it "will provide up to five kid-friendly attractions and a Meet ‘n’ Greet area. The theme is likely to be Woody’s Roundup from the fictional TV show from the two movies."

Laughing Place also confirm that the park is interested in the Little mermaid attraction but didn't decide yet for Star Tours 2. More details on DLP future in the Laughing Place.com article HERE

Photo: copyright Disney-Pixar

Rare pictures of the Zorro show at Disneyland Paris

In 1992-1993 Disneyland Paris guests could enjoy with pleasure a "Zorro" show on the rooftop of Frontierland buildings, more specifically on the roof of the Fuente del Oro restaurant.

This little sword fighting show only last a few minutes each time, but the Zorro character is highly popular in France, so it was a real good idea, and, like it happen sometimes with good ideas, the Zorro show ended shortly after this series of photos were shoot - in August 1993. It's very difficult to find photos of this show, so i am happy to show you today these rare documents.




As you can see, Zorro was fighting against soldiers - probably soldiers of the evil Monastorio commandante!




Of course, Zorro was victorious...




And before he left, he salute one last time the audience!



The good question is: Why DLP don't put back this show again, even only in summer...Only three persons were involved in the show, so it's not very expensive to produce. Hopefully, one of my reader may pass on to them the message!

I want to add for any Zorro fans that season 2 of the TV series was released in France in dvd one month ago. Language is in english for those of you eventually interested and who don't speak french.

Photos: copyright Daniel Rous

Editor's note : A new kind of Disney theme park?

It seems that a new kind of theme park is definitely coming.
After Sea World's Discovery Cove, Disney Imagineers are probably working on a "Jungle Trek" luxury theme park experience. Some days ago a Mice chat member revealed the survey that he did about it, and today, Jim Hill has his daily article about it. Is this Jungle Trek a good idea? It could be, but at $300 a day, the imagineers must design a really exceptional experience to reach the future guests expectations...

Today on Disney and more, don't miss the visit of Pixar Animation Studios and the Artwork article of the week with this rare Disneyland summer 1959 booklet below. Looking for my new DLP update that tells you all about Disneyland Paris future? Scroll down, you will find it below or click HERE.

A private visit of Pixar Animation Studios introduced by John Lasseter and Pete Docter

Which one of you would not like to visit Pixar Animation Studios? Well, on this three-part video below, not only you will discover each section of the studios, but the visit is introduced by John Lasseter and Pete Docter!

This video - who shows a lot of the making of Monsters Inc - was filmed some years ago after the opening of the new Pixar Studios building at Emeryville, CA . It probably was part of the Monsters Inc collector's edition dvd. It's great, and if you never saw it before, you're going to like it!










Photo from www.dailygame.net

Youtube video: copyright Disney-Pixar

Rare Disneyland Summer 1959 booklet artwork and Inauguration day video

1959 was an incredible year for Disneyland. In summer, The Matterhorn, the Submarine voyage, the Disneyland Alweg monorail system opened along with New Autopia freeways and the motorboat cruises. Wow! I don't think we will se again so many attractions opening at the same time - including two E-Tickets!

And guests who bought the souvenir book that year had the surprise to find inside a "special insert" 4 pages booklet describing with renderings the upcoming attractions. The good surprise is that many of them are rare WED Enterprises artwork!

You have the cover above, and the three other pages below, as usual, double-click on each to enjoy them in big size.







And when it was time to inaugurate all these wonders, Disneyland had one of the most incredible inauguration day ever! On this four parts video below, you will be able to see how amazing that day was. The amazing parade, the guests, and this not-to-be-missed hilarious moment during the opening ceremony of the monorail when the two daughters of Richard Nixon - Eisenhower vice-president at that time - are trying to cut the inaugural ribbon with scissors who refuse to cut!







Special insert "Disneyland summer 1959 booklet: copyright Disney Enterprises Inc

Youtube videos: copyright Disney