WDW Explorer software

Post by **js3901** » Sep Thu 16, 2004 12:39 am

I just won an auction on eBay for the Walt Disney World Explorer CD-Rom software. And, for a decent price I think (shipping is outrageous, though). In case you don't know what I'm talking about, it's a program that lets you "experience" the sights, sounds, and magic of WDW. Basically, an interactive walkthrough of the parks. To see the auction, go here - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 7100891421

Anyone have this software? I just want to know what to look forward to.

Post by **sockfire** » Sep Thu 16, 2004 12:46 am

I think I have the Disneyland version of that. It's pretty cool, but kinda old. Hopefully your version is more up to date and maybe has some video and higher resolution photos.

rct247 · Post by **rct247** » Sep Wed 22, 2004 9:33 pm

I own the Walt Disney World version of that CD-ROM. My version is the version that was on sale right before the 25th Anniversary. The program is very nice. You will recognize a lot of music from the parks on it. The programs starts out will a very nice opening with Tinkerbell and the main menu an animated cartoon version of WDW including Downtown Disney, the waterparks, the speedway, and of course the theme parks. You can then click from there to a theme park or resort hotel etc. Inside the parks you can click on attractions for a basic overview or you can learn trivia, backstage information, or bonus material about most. The program even has a nice interative timeline. It is probably a great buy on ebay.

Post by **js3901** » Sep Wed 22, 2004 11:15 pm

rct247 wrote:I own the Walt Disney World version of that CD-ROM. My version is the version that was on sale right before the 25th Anniversary. The program is very nice. You will recognize a lot of music from the parks on it. The programs starts out will a very nice opening with Tinkerbell and the main menu an animated cartoon version of WDW including Downtown Disney, the waterparks, the speedway, and of course the theme parks. You can then click from there to a theme park or resort hotel etc. Inside the parks you can click on attractions for a basic overview or you can learn trivia, backstage information, or bonus material about most. The program even has a nice interative timeline. It is probably a great buy on ebay.

It was. $1.99. Do you know if it'll work on XP, or do I have to have something older (as the discription just said windows 3.1/95 or higher)? Sounds great if it'll work..

rct247 · Post by **rct247** » Sep Sat 25, 2004 1:00 pm

From what I can tell it works on XP. I havn't actually used it in a while but I do have XP and it seems to work.

Post by **horizons1** » Oct Tue 12, 2004 4:12 pm

I have one of the first versions (1998?) and it's fun. It has hidden Mickeys to look for while exploring the resort.

nti2002 · Post by **nti2002** » Dec Mon 06, 2004 8:39 pm

I've been using my old copy on XP and it works great.
does any one have version 2 though? I want to know how different it is from version 1

I'm actually surprised that Disney hasnt' made a version 3 with high end graphics and a walk through the parks. Oh well, Eisner strikes again i guess.

Post by **js3901** » Dec Tue 07, 2004 12:28 am

nti2002 wrote:I've been using my old copy on XP and it works great.
does any one have version 2 though? I want to know how different it is from version 1

I'm actually surprised that Disney hasnt' made a version 3 with high end graphics and a walk through the parks. Oh well, Eisner strikes again i guess.

I actually got version 2 shortly after getting the first edition. It's actually the exact same thing with the addition of info for Animal Kingdom park. And for AK, it doesn't even have the same things that you can do for the other parks (like all the attractions) due to the fact that AK was just barely finished when that cd came out...

keenercam · Post by **keenercam** » Dec Thu 30, 2004 9:16 am

Is this something I could buy in the Disney Store? Or can it only be found in the parks?

Post by **js3901** » Dec Thu 30, 2004 1:12 pm

I haven't seen it at any Disney store (but the may have it at the World of Disney store at DownTown Disney at WDW). And I don't recall seeing them at the parks (it's been a few years since I've gone

). I found both versions online through eBay. You may be able to find them at places that sell computer software like CompUSA, BestBuy, etc.

keenercam · Post by **keenercam** » Dec Thu 30, 2004 1:48 pm

Thanks! I will do a search for it. The one I had was years old and I made the mistake of lending it out and never got it back.

jpsevil · Post by **jpsevil** » Feb Sat 12, 2005 2:25 pm

Interestingly, I got mine at Best Buy. I really bet they don't sell them there, anymore, though...

I always wish that they would put out a new version of the software.

QuickGold · Post by **QuickGold** » Feb Sun 13, 2005 9:40 am

I'm sure the version you got is at least a few years old. I believe they've discontinued this product

Post by **js3901** » Feb Sun 13, 2005 12:29 pm

yeah, last version released was 1998. nothing new since then.

rick-g-tn · Post by **rick-g-tn** » Feb Sun 13, 2005 3:46 pm

It seems like I have three different versions of the software around here. How many different versions were there?