The next generation of game playing was introduced by Disney Living and Disney Consumer Products in "Playmation." It is the next step of the evolution of play, where digital get physical and your children's imagination become real. The groundbreaking system of toys and wearables will use smart technology to inspire kids to run around and use their imaginations as the become their favorite hero or heroine from stories across the Walt Disney Company including Marvel, Star Wars, and Frozen.
Leslie Ferraro, President of Disney Consumer Products said this on "Playmation:"
"Innovation and creativity are the driving forces behind Disney, and our goal is to inspire children to unleash the power of their imaginations through the stories we tell and the experiences we create. With "Playmation," we're taking the next step in that tradition - bringing the worlds of play, storytelling, and technology together - in a new and very exciting way. "Playmation" takes the best the digital world has to offer and uses it to create supercharged, real world play. This is play updated for today's kids - bringing their imaginations to life as they go on active adventures alongside their favorite characters."
The first system that is in development is the Playmation Marvel's Avengers system which is due out this coming October at a suggested retail price of $119.99. Pre-orders for the starter pack will begin July 7, 2015. The starter pack as seen above will include five connected toys: one piece of Avenger gear (Repulsor), two power activators and two smart figures - a Super Hero (Captain America) and a Super Villain (Iron Skull). Getting started will be easy, strap the high-tech Repulsor gear onto your arm (it will fit adults), and listen closely to JARVIS as he takes you through the tutorial on how to control your new Gear inspired by Iron Man technology. Other Playmation Avengers connected toys will be available at launch. Star Wars and Frozen systems are currently in development and are due to be released in 2016 and 2017. For more information on "Playmation" visit www.playmation.com.
Here is a trailer for Disney's "Playmation:"
D23 Announces Disney in Concert: A Silly Symphony Celebration for D23 Expo 2015:
D23, Disney's official fan club, announced some exciting news for the upcoming D23 Expo in August. Fans will be treated to an exciting Disney Music performance, Disney in Concert: A Silly Symphony Celebration, will be performed at a live concert at the expo by a 32-piece orchestra. The concert will honor the animated short films by Disney: "Silly Symphony" and will be hosted by Leonard Maltin.
Fans will be delighted as they watch selected "Silly Symphony" shorts from Disney's archives while the music is performed live in synchronization with the picture, presented in high-quality, newly restored digital film masters. The music will be performed as it would have been recorded during those historic days at the Disney Studios on Hyperion Avenue in the 1920's and '30's. The very special concert will showcase the music of: "The Three Little Pigs," "The Old Mill" and many other classics. The concert will be performed in two 70-minute presentations on Sunday August 16 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Stage 23.
Disney/Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur" Teaser Trailer Released:
Pixar Animation Studios today released the teaser trailer for its upcoming film, The Good Dinosaur, due out in theaters this Thanksgiving, November 25, 2015. They synopsis of the film is: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar takes you on a journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he truly is capable of. Here is the teaser of The Good Dinosaur:
Disney World's Wilderness Lodge to Add Waterside Log Cabins to DVC Offerings:
While not announced by Disney yet, it appears as plans to add waterside log cabins to Disney's Wilderness Lodge for its Disney Vacation Club offerings. While, the Wilderness Lodge already has villas at the resort as part of the Disney Vacation Club, plans discovered in permits by WDW News Today will expand and be completely different from what is offered. The permits which are publicly available show 26 waterside units on Bay Lake which are presumed to be themed like log cabins. The concept will be much like the just recently opened Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Other permits for the resort filed appear that there will be remodeled dining and recreation areas, including pools. While Disney has not yet announced the new DVC offerings at the Wilderness, WDW News Today believes work should begin soon on the project.
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