Tourist Claptrap: Magic Connections and Holy Lands
Disney Magic Connection Tests: Info has trickled out about some field tests of a new Nintendo DS-based device for the Disney theme parks. Known as “Disney Magic Connection,” it takes a cue from the “Pal Mickey” robot information thingees that were (are?) offered at the parks, but takes things a few steps beyond just cute one-liners about parades and rides, offering up-to-the-second details on wait times and Fastpass availability, and more:
This “Disney Magic Connection” unit will also reportedly have a feature that will tell guests where their favorite characters are in the park in real time. In addition, this wireless, hand-held device will be able to tell which queue you’re standing in at that precise moment. So that it can then offer you the opportunity to play a game that’s themed to that particular ride, show or attraction. Or just offer you some ride-specific trivia to read while you wait in that line.
I’m a gadget whore so I’d be all over that like webbed feet on Donald Duck.
Improving the Holy Land: The Sentinel had a short write-up (about a week ago) on changes and improvements at the Holy Land Experience, designed to help rehabilitate the struggling Christian theme park.
Are one of the suggestions to better explain what is meant by “daily public stonings” on promotional material to prevent so many Birkenstock clad 20-somethings from being oh so disappointed?
You mean, they don’t mean…???
I’m canceling my trip there this weekend. I’ll just perform my own private stoning at home.