jedimaster1227 Posted September 10, 2006 Posted September 10, 2006 Over the last week, I was able to test out Epcot's newest experimental technology (that has been 2 years in the works) in the new Team Possible Challenge. (I did do a search to make sure no one had posted photos or videos yet on this topic). Basically, you start out inside of the Canda Hotel where cast members give you a briefing, then you recieve you cell phone and try to foil the plans of three villains (or three villain teams). First, we went to take down Duff Killigan in the UK. After this, we traveled to France to stop Senoir Senior Senior and Senior Junior. After this, we were sent up to the old Imageworks (upstairs at the Imagination Pavilion-this made me really excited) to stop Shego and Dr. Drakken. The finale was really the best part of the experience and after that, I was allowed to walk around the upstairs area, looking at pieces of the past inside of the pavilion, bringing back memories of the Dreamfinder and Journey into Imagination in its original state... It was a little emotional for my family and I but it felt nice to be back upstairs for the first time in ten years. Also, you can watch the video of it (in two parts) here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=251867 That day, we left Imagination hoping that someday they will open up the second floor again, and bring back the Dreamfinder... A guy can dream can't he? Everything in Imageworks is still there (in part), just covered up by black sheets... This was the standup Figment placed at the top of the escalator to Imageworks nearly 7 years ago...Way to go Figment! Anyone miss the Rainbow Corridor? After the challenge was over, we were taken to a computer to fill out a survey. I told Disney my feelings about Imagination and the Dreamfinder. I hope others will do the same. The hidden Mickey in this adventure is pretty lame and not so subtle. Sorry Guy, but Kim is mine now!!! But...if you want, you can have Ron...I don't really want him... Inside of Imageworks upstairs, the finale takes place. It brought back alot of memories for my family and I to be up there. Clues and hints are sent to your Kimmunicator direct from the Team Possible headquarters in Canada! This toy soldier decides to tell you information about how to defeat Duff Killigan, but that didn't come too quickly for us...First, he had to insult my father after learning that his codename was Agent Wookie. (See the video to hear the insult.) Team Possible wants you! You are shown a briefing video before you get your Kimmunicator that is comical and informative. This video sets the stage for your adventure in Kim Possible's world (Guy, this is probably your dream adventure!) The three villain teams you face in the TP Challenge. This handy little form is the first thing you fill out to be able to participate in the Team Possible Challenge. Basically, it says that if you break it, you buy it-for $300!
jedimaster1227 Posted September 10, 2006 Author Posted September 10, 2006 Today, we went to the Trade Show (Travel Show) to see if any theme park companies had advertisements or booths in the show... We were suprised to only find a few. The front entrance to the Trade Show! One of the Disney handouts gave us a look at the logo for the new Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club coming to the Magic Kingdom in 2007. Also, we got to learn more about The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Oh, and everyone watch out for an official annou Disneyland=Maynardland! Walt Disney World had an adverisement. We wished they had posters up for Sorenland and Derek's Expedition Everest: Mission for the Beer! This was the only theme non-Disney related theme park out of the state that was advertised. Universal had a booth and it was pretty empty. OOH!!! Pretty Car!!! Orlando held the majority of the booths in a certain section of the convention, so this ended up being our last stop...
Erik Johnson Posted September 11, 2006 Posted September 11, 2006 Yeah, you are the very first person to post anything about the new Kim Possible game. Nice Photo TR. Guy, have you booked your flight yet?
RCTfan Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 I'm sorta surprised that Kim and Ron don't come out for a meet-and-greet. I figured thats what would happen at the end of the "tour." Guess not. Does it cost additional money? If not, I may have to do it sometime soon!
SLUSHIE Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 A room with the largest pin art ever created... and some other crap. It was basicly a lesser advanced thing of what they have downstairs now.
USRoadTripper Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Wow, the Kim Possible challenge thingy looks really fun! I'm sure a bunch of us will end up doing that in December. Thanks for taking the time to share! -Julie
mcjaco Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 A room with the largest pin art ever created... and some other crap. It was basicly a lesser advanced thing of what they have downstairs now. Um no. Disney dumbed down everything when they moved stuff downstairs (as they have with most of Epcot). Imageworks took up the entire second floor with all sorts of stuff to "inspire your imagination." They had two or three areas that consisted of blue screens where you and a group would act out movie, walls with banks of computers where you could color pictures with touch pens (remember this was the 80's and cutting edge), an area where the floor was covered in lights and each light was and instrument note. Stepping on each light created a sound. Another music area that worked by sense of of light by using you hands, the higher you hand was over the light, the louder it got. And yes, they had two or three large pin tables that you could run your hand under. I know I'm missing more. It's a sorely missed part of the Imagination Pavilion, even if some of the activities were outdated.
ChrisFL Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 They had big kaleidoscope things too. The instrument thing with the lights was really cool, and had some holographic effects with it. There was also a wall with colors which changed when someone stood next to it IIRC
SharkTums Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 Yeah, and they had changing exhibits in the glass pyramind also. Kodak used to have photo contests, there was art displayed, it was awesome! As for the KimPossible game thing, I read that it will be closing down soon for them to re-evaluate the game and then reintroduce it at a later date.
mcjaco Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 ^ I've read that this is a temporary set up at Imagination until they figure out what they really want to do with it. Hopefully, they re-open Imageworks again. I don't understand why it's just allowed to sit there unused.
bgwfreak Posted September 12, 2006 Posted September 12, 2006 I can't believe Guy hasn't posted in here yet. He's probably bouncing off the wall with excitement.
jedimaster1227 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Posted September 12, 2006 As for the KimPossible game thing, I read that it will be closing down soon for them to re-evaluate the game and then reintroduce it at a later date. This is true. They were testing this setup at Imageworks for a quick finale and if the test has been proven successful, then they will consider making the finale in Imageworks a permanent fixture, removing the last piece of the Imagination pavilion in its original form. The overall experience was interesting, but it wasn't smart how many of the clues had you walking back and forth between portions of the UK or France pavilions. It would have been a better experience if the challenges spanned across the entire world showcase (which in the final version at Epcot, it most likely will) in one fluid sequence.
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