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Disney’s Epcot always struck me as close but missing the mark.  Sure I love the German umpa bands and the Mexico tour but it just wasn’t the thrill ride of other parks.  That may be changing with the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure that takes park goers on secret missions full of surprises.

Upon checking in, guests are given a flip-phone to receive their clues and instructions.  The whole Adventure is woven into Epcot so park goers not playing don’t even realize anything was changed, very low key and ups the game play interest.  Kim Possible is Disney’s animated kid-friendly 007 like cartoon that centers around a very capable girl.  In keeping with the theme, the issued flip phones are called Kimmunicators.

The Kimmunicators display text and video guiding you through lands.  There are multiple adventures, so repeat game play is high.  And even better, Disney takes advantage of GPS in the phones to let us know when we’ve strayed to far off course and adjusts automatically.

Missions are designed with groups in mind and can last anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes. 2 to 4 agents can share a Kimmunicator. Kimmunicators even recognize when a team has broken away from the action—even secret agents need ice cream breaks—and will alter your mission accordingly.

Missions for the sake of fun?  Nope, save the world, dummy.  Disney tells us you’ll feel like a secret agent, solving puzzles while everyone else is just wandering around oblivious to your objectives.  I can see families really getting into this.

In the China Pavilion, for example, you must rescue the precious Jade Monkey from Lord Monkeyfist and his monkey ninjas. In the Germany Pavilion, you must stop Professor Dementor from using his evil mind-control device to influence world leaders.

If you’ve got plans to head to Disney anytime soon, make some time for this.  I can’t wait.

Source: [Disney]