Wanna know what it's like working attractions for Disney?

Those of us that have had the opportunity to work in one of Disney's theme parks know how interesting and fun it can be. We also know how demanding and tricky it can be, too.

Over the last couple of days, a set of four flash games have been floating around the blogsphere, and with good reason. They're four simulations of Disney attractions which you can control with the aim of running the attraction as efficiently as possible and by getting as many guests through as possible.

Sounds easy? You'd be wrong. The four attractions are the Disney-MGM Studios version of the Tower of Terror, and the Disneyland Paris versions of Big Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain Mission 2 and Phantom Mannor, and the games are quite tricky to master. You have to control the doors, queue, loading and dispatch of each ride for up to four ride trains as well as attending to breakdowns and the ever growing line of guests forming at the entrance to your attraction.

So, what are you waiting for? Go on and give it a play!

Links:
- Simulations on themagical.nl

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Pirates of the Caribbean video game on the horizon

Yarr! Soon, the familiar faces from the Pirates of the Caribbean films will set sail on your favourite gaming platform*.

Reports say that you will be able to play as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner or Elizabeth Swann, and the game will be based on the upcoming film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, including events and locations from the film as well as events and locations from the previous two films.

Those of you looking for a more interactive adventure may want to consider the Nintendo Wii version of the game, which will make use of the console's innovative controller for actions such as sword swings, etc. The games on all platforms are expected to be rated T for Teen in the US with the exception of the Nintendo DS version, which will have an ESRB rating of E10+, for anyone aged 10 and over.

The games are scheduled to be released towards the end of May 2007.

* Assuming your favourite gaming platform is one of the following: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, XBox 360.

Links:
- Pirates to Set Sail on Consoles and Handhelds - ComingSoon.net

Meteos: Disney Magic reviewed

Ars Technica has put together a short review of Meteos: Disney Magic for the Nintendo DS on their Opposable Thumbs journal.

This isn't a game that would be easy to port without losing much of what makes it such a classic. In short: blocks fall from the sky, and you have to move the blocks up and down their rows to get three or more next to each other. Once you accomplish that, they launch up off the screen, clearing them.

Meteos: Disney Magic is available now at around $30.

Links:
- Game Review: Meteos: Disney Magic (DS) - Ars Technica: Opposable Thumbs
- Buy Meteos: Disney Magic from Amazon.com