Category: Games & Apps

Preview Of New Play Disney Parks App Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Back in April, Disney announced that they have created a new app which will allow guests to interact with their environment depending on where they are in the parks. Now we’re getting a sneak peek at the all-new mobile app, called Play Disney Parks, coming to guests at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort this summer.

The Play Disney Parks app will allow guests to play with family and friends while waiting in line for some favorite attractions. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from activities that interact with select attraction queues to games that bring favorite Disney stories to life in immersive new ways.

Guests can also earn and share digital collectibles when they receive themed achievements, earned for experiences both in the app and across the Disney parks. And with the Disney trivia feature, family and friends can band together to see if they have what it takes to become Disney trivia masters as they discover fun facts about their favorite theme parks.

While the popular My Disney Experience app at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland App at Disneyland Resort will continue serving guests in their vacation planning before and during their visit, the all-new Play Disney Parks app will soon allow guests to discover even more ways to enhance their in-park experience. Get ready to explore Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort like never before.

The Disney Play Parks app is now available for pre-order on the App Store and Google Play.

June 12, 2018
VIDEO: New Kingdom Hearts 3 Release Will Feature Frozen World & Characters

Fans of the Kingdom Hearts series have been anxiously awaiting the next instalment in the franchise and after Microsoft’s E3 press conference yesterday we have some chilling new details. It was revealed that Kingdom Hearts 3 will feature a world based on Disney’s Frozen.

Kingdom Hearts III is an upcoming action role-playing game, developed by Square Enix and published by Disney Interactive Studios for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is the ninth installment in the Kingdom Hearts series. The beloved game is a crossover of various Disney settings based in a universe made specifically for the series. The series’ plot centers on the main character Sora’s search for his friends and his encounters with Disney characters (and a few others) on their worlds.

A new trailer, featuring the theme song “Don’t Think Twice” by Utada Hikaru, was released during the conference that showcased the new world. Watch it below:

In addition to Frozen, the confirmed Disney worlds in the game are Tangled, Big Hero Six, Hercules, Toy Story, and Monsters Inc. Some other characters you will get a chance to meet also include Wreck-it Ralph and Ratatouille.

The game was confirmed to be in development during E3 2013 and it is set to be released on January 29, 2019.

June 11, 2018
6 ‘Incredible’ New AR Emojis Revealed by Samsung and Disney

Samsung and Disney recently teamed up to make messaging a little more incredible by bringing six new classic Disney characters to life as AR Emojis.

The companies have revealed that the already available characters of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck have been joined by all five members of Pixar’s beloved Super family, the Incredibles, and their friend, Frozone.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ users may now personalize their messages with augmented-reality avatars of Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack, as well as fellow Super Frozone.

“By extending our characters and stories to new digital platforms, we are creating daily Disney experiences everywhere our audience goes, and we are able to draw in new generations of fans,” said John Love, Vice President, Apps at Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. “The Disney AR Emojis offer an innovative approach to content for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ and a fun way to bring magic to messages.”

To add them, simply access the camera’s AR Emoji mode, tap the plus icon on the right-hand side, and select the Incredibles AR Emoji pack from the Galaxy Apps Store.

Characters from favorite Disney films including Zootopia and Frozen are expected to roll out throughout the year.

May 25, 2018
Toy Story Land-Inspired Games Debut on Disney World Website
With the Toy Story Land expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios nearly complete and opening this summer, Disney has created two new digital games inspired by Toy Story Land that you can play on their website.

Both games are inspired by attractions in the land – the guest-favorite Toy Story Mania!, as well as the new Alien Swirling Saucers.
- The Claw Challenge – In :60 seconds, use The Claw to pick as many “chosen ones” as possible. Tip: the smaller the Aliens, the higher the points!
- Trivia Mania – Test your knowledge on “Toy Story.” How many questions can you answer?
Another game, Slinky Dog Dash, debuted earlier this spring. In it, you’ve got :10 seconds to stretch Slinky Dog around the course to collect points … but don’t let his tail catch up before time runs out!

All three games are complimentary and can be accessed on desktop or mobile devices.

As a reminder, Toy Story Land will officially open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018.

For more on what to expect when this thrilling new land opens, check out the list of related blog posts below!
April 29, 2018
All-New Interactive ‘Play Disney Parks’ App Launching This Summer

Today, Disney announced that they have created a new app which will allow guests to interact with their environment depending on where they are in the parks. With the all-new Play Disney Parks app guests can soon explore Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in a whole new way.

This new, free to download, interactive app allows guests to access exclusive experiences at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World through activities that interact with the surrounding environment. Coming this summer on iOS and Android, guests can play in the parks like never before using this soon-to-launch mobile app.

With the touch of a button, wait time turns into play time with family and friends at certain locations. And the more you explore in Disney parks, the more there is to discover on the app. This is just the latest way we are making a visit to our parks even more fun and memorable in new and innovative ways.

Since the launch of My Disney Experience at Walt Disney World Resort in 2013, we continue to reinvent digital offerings at our parks around the world. The My Disney Experience app, our guests’ go-to vacation companion, has continued to evolve – including the Get Directions feature, Online Check-In and the recently launched Digital Key.

Guests are also loving the Disneyland App, Disney MaxPass and soon mobile order at Disneyland Resort – currently available at Walt Disney World – and we’re excited to bring this latest innovation to the parks!

April 18, 2018
Mobile Ordering Service Is Coming to Disneyland Resort Soon

A new mobile ordering service will soon be available at the Disneyland Resort!

Mobile ordering is just one more option for guests to further customize their Disney vacations, allowing them to conveniently place orders at select fast casual and quick-service restaurant locations using the Disneyland App from anywhere across the resort.

Using the new mobile ordering service, guests will be able to easily search for a participating location, select an arrival time window for pickup, choose items from the menu and place their order. As an added convenience, Annual Passholders will be able to apply their discount to meal purchases using the app. Guests notify the restaurant of their arrival on the app and within minutes, an app notification indicates the meal is ready to pick up at a designated window – without ever waiting in line to order and pay.

The mobile ordering functionality is part of our continued efforts to enhance the guest experience. Combined with the recently launched Disney MaxPass, also part of the Disneyland App, guests will spend more time with family and friends enjoying everything Disneyland Resort has to offer – including the upcoming Pixar Fest celebration!

We’ll share more details soon, including which guest favorite locations will be featured.

April 5, 2018
Disney And Pixar Join Forces On New Mobile Game Disney Heroes: Battle Mode
Want to create your own fab five and battle them against other Disney and Pixar characters? Well now you can as Disney announced Monday that it has partnered up with PerBlue to create a new mobile role-playing adventure called Disney Heroes: Battle Mode.

Disney Heroes: Battle Mode is a new, action-packed mobile role-playing game that features Disney and Pixar heroes battling together in the same universe in all new ways. Players will experience fun, unexpected 5v5 match-ups with fan-favorite characters from The Incredibles, Wreck-It Ralph, Pirates of the Caribbean and much more. Pre-registration has already started on Google Play, and the game will be available on the App Store and on Google Play later this year.

The came takes place in the digital City where a wicked virus is corrupting every pixel, turning even the heroes’ own friends and family against them! You will pull together the best teams for the job, equip powerful gear, and battle against incredible odds to save your fellow heroes.

“Disney Heroes: Battle Mode brings together Disney and Pixar characters in an all-new, original universe,” said Lisa Anderson, vice president, Games, Disney. “PerBlue has done a great job of bringing our characters to life in authentically Disney ways, and players will be surprised and delighted as they mix and match hero team-ups.”

Only YOU can win the day! No cape required.

Key Features Include:
- Deep Bench of Characters: Collect and transform 30+ Disney and Pixar heroes into battle-ready big shots, including The Incredibles, Frozone, Wreck-It Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz, Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and more.
- Missions and Friend Campaigns: Team up unlikely Disney and Pixar characters to battle together in the same universe to earn exclusive bonuses.
- A New Digital World: Lead characters through a corrupted digital world that they’re charged with saving from an evil virus.
- Epic Abilities and Gear: Activate skills, equip gear, and level up characters to take on bigger and badder enemies.“We’re excited to be working with some of the most recognizable characters and brands in the world and to bring them together in the new universe we’ve created,” said Justin Beck, CEO, PerBlue. “Disney and Pixar have been great collaborators that have shared our vision for creating a fun, multiplayer experience that can be enjoyed by all gamers.”Disney Heroes: Battle Mode marks the first game developed between Disney and PerBlue since the deal was announced earlier this year.
You can download and play this game for free. The game also allows you to play using virtual currency, which can be acquired as you progress through the game or by paying with real money. Purchases of virtual currency using real money are performed using a credit card, or other form of payment associated with your account.

Pre-registration for Disney Heroes: Battle Mode begins today on Google Play. Pre-registered players will receive a free hero of their choice at game launch. Heroes to choose from include Mr. Incredible, Fix-It Felix, Jr., Nick Wilde, Jessie and Sulley with Boo.
April 4, 2018
Mobile Order Now Available For Guests Using Disney Dining Plans

Now, it’s easier than ever to personalize your Walt Disney World Resort experience through the My Disney Experience app. My Disney Experience continues to add new features and now you can use your Disney Dining credits to complete your mobile order right from your phone.

The service has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from guests who have used Mobile Order in the My Disney Experience mobile app after its launch last spring. Currently offered at 23 locations throughout the theme parks and Disney Springs, this convenient service allows you to order meals and snacks on demand, pay in advance and skip the line at select quick-service food and beverage locations.

Now, the Mobile Order service is being introduced to a whole new audience of guests. With a My Disney Experience update launching later today, guests with Disney dining plans can redeem meals and snacks in Mobile Order, providing them with more free time to enjoy all of the attractions and entertainment experiences throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

All three Disney dining plans are available with Mobile Order: the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, the Disney Dining Plan and the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan. To access Mobile Order, tap the “Order Food” button under “My Plans” in the app. Watch the video below to see the convenience of using Mobile Order with a Disney dining plan – whether you’re redeeming a snack credit for a Dole Whip at Aloha Isle or a quick-service credit for a Pandoran feast at Satu’li Canteen.

This latest app update builds on other new features, like room charge viewing, Online Check-In Service and wayfinding, that are helping to improve the overall vacation experience for our guests.

January 31, 2018
E-Sports Deal Brings EA’s ‘Madden NFL’ To Disney XD And ESPN

A new deal between Disney, Electronic Arts and the NFL is bringing e-sports tournaments for the popular Madden franchise to Disney XD and ESPN2.

The deal gives Disney and ESPN exclusive broadcasts of the coming EA Sports Madden NFL 18 Championship Series. The parties characterized the deal as the first “long-term multi-event competitive gaming agreement” struck with ESPN.

“Through this collaboration with ESPN and Disney XD, we’ll provide ongoing coverage for fans worldwide across a variety of ESPN and Disney platforms, but also digitally through our own Madden streaming and social channels,” said Todd Sitrin, senior VP and GM of the Competitive Gaming Division at EA.

The Madden NFL Ultimate League kicks off Friday, February 2 and continues through the NFL Draft on April 28th. The competition features 16 of the best “Madden NFL 18” in head to head action.

The “Madden NFL 18″ Club Championship tournament is expected to run on the same day as the Pro Bowl, Friday, January 26. Starting on Saturday, January 27, fans can watch ESPNEWS to see the quarterfinal match ups. Then fans can follow the Club Championship Final on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes on Thursday, February 1, live from the Super Bowl Experience in Minneapolis.

Also Disney XD and the ESPN App will become the weekly home to “Madden NFL 18” competitive gaming content. It will be bringing the latest action from the Madden NFL Ultimate League each week. The Madden NFL Ultimate League champion will be crowned at the Madden Bowl, live from the 2018 NFL Draft on ESPN2.

Also ESPN2 will broadcast an Ultimate League Episodic Series beginning in April. The show will follow the best players in the Ultimate League on Tuesdays at 9pm ET and runs through May 1. You will also be able to find episodes on demand on the ESPN App.

E-sports are ever-increasing in popularity especially among young audiences like the tween market Disney XD is aiming for. So popular in fact consideration is even being given to adding competitive gaming to the 2024 Olympics.

January 26, 2018
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Disney Sea & Shore Week

Wouldn’t it be great if buying a Disney Cruise was as simple as Buying a vowel on Wheel of Fortune? Well now it just might be! Tune into Wheel of Fortune for Disney Sea & Shore week for your chance to win right from home.

It’s the fourth annual Disney Sea & Shore Week, and you’ll get to preview all of the amazing Disney Destinations you can find on a Disney cruise or Adventures by Disney. And you can play along, as fantastic contestants solve challenging puzzles.

And here’s the best part of all! Watching could even win you a pretty amazing Disney Cruise Line Vacation, as well – but, you’ll have to tune in to win!

Over the past few years, Pat Sajak, Vanna White and the whole “Wheel” have traveled with us on Adventures by Disney trips, to Aulani, and on our cruise Ships – and you’ll get to experience some of those adventures during the week, too.

Disney had a fantastic time taping these episodes at the “Wheel of Fortune” Sound Stage in Culver City, California. “We wanted to share a couple of pictures, including this pretty cool behind-the-scenes shot of a slightly oversized Disney Cruise Line Life Preserver”, Disney said on its Parks Blog.

There’s even more Disney excitement on “Wheel” this season – stay tuned for more info on that soon. In the meantime, check your local listings for time and channel.

January 9, 2018