Disney Tourism, DS-Style
компютриIt seems like the big companies are really catching onto using pervasive computing devices for game-like tourism experiences. As reported by Engadget today:
The DS has already proven some of its versatility by ordering food and dishing out replays at Safeco Field, and it looks like Disney’s set to expand those non-gaming capabilities even further, with it now testing a system that turns the handheld into an interactive tour guide. Dubbed the Disney Magic Connection, the app appears to be fairly extensive, including not only maps of the Magic Kingdom, but details on wait times at various attractions, directions to the nearest washrooms and ATMs and, of course, the odd game. Unfortunately, at least in its current state, you’ll only be able to take advantage of those features with one of Disney’s pre-set up DSs and not your own — no word if that’ll change once the system moves beyond the testing phase. Hit up the read link below for more pics of the app itself and a first-hand report from one lucky tester.
Now from the sounds of this report, the Disney DS app sounds like it is actually a homebrew project by a very large homebrewer. My guess is that the Imagineers are doing proof of concept / beta testing before going through the arduous process of having official carts licensed.
Joystiq’s report on the subject states that the Disney DS has GPS support. Following links, I have no idea how & where GPS got into the picture. Furthermore based on my past conversations with Disney Imagineers, I would be very surprised if GPS was actually used. They understand the problems of GPS development as much as anyone, and have shown themselves to be very willing to reach solutions through RFID & WiFi triangulation. So if the Disney DS does utilize GPS, it would represent a minor turn of the tides internally at Disney Imagineering.Detox products, drug detox, other health care products at our best drug detox store. Order online. Fast shipping. Drug detox products for all. High quality detox kits.