Difference between revisions of "The Walt Disney World Explorer"
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{{ii}} Installing the Second Edition to the same folder as the original version will overwrite it, meaning that if a user wishes to downgrade back to the original version, then the Second Edition would have to be uninstalled first. | {{ii}} Installing the Second Edition to the same folder as the original version will overwrite it, meaning that if a user wishes to downgrade back to the original version, then the Second Edition would have to be uninstalled first. | ||
{{++}} Although the program handbook for the Second Edition states that the original version must be uninstalled first, users can just run the installer normally without having to uninstall the original version first. It's also possible to have both versions installed on the same machine if they're installed on separate directories. | {{++}} Although the program handbook for the Second Edition states that the original version must be uninstalled first, users can just run the installer normally without having to uninstall the original version first. It's also possible to have both versions installed on the same machine if they're installed on separate directories. | ||
− | {{++}} Despite the low resolution, the application runs well on modern systems | + | {{++}} Despite the low resolution, the application runs well on modern systems, although some [[Windows Compatibility Mode]] settings are required to fully replicate the original experience and improve legibility on high resolution screens. |
{{ii}} AVI videos may not play within the application; see [[#AVI videos not available|AVI videos not available]] below for a fix. | {{ii}} AVI videos may not play within the application; see [[#AVI videos not available|AVI videos not available]] below for a fix. | ||
{{--}} Application (both the original version and the Second Edition) uses a 16-bit installer, despite the presence of 32-bit InstallShield 3 Engine files on the disc(s). A workaround is available (see [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]). | {{--}} Application (both the original version and the Second Edition) uses a 16-bit installer, despite the presence of 32-bit InstallShield 3 Engine files on the disc(s). A workaround is available (see [[#Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows|Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows]]). | ||
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− | |widescreen resolution notes= The application runs at 640x480. Any unused space on a monitor is blacked out.<br>{{ii}}Use Windows Compatibility | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The application runs at 640x480. Any unused space on a monitor is blacked out.<br>{{ii}}Use [[Windows Compatibility Mode]] to upscale the application and improve legibility on large resolution screens. |
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===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ===Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows=== | ||
{{ii}} Both original and Second Edition disc releases use a 16-bit installer. | {{ii}} Both original and Second Edition disc releases use a 16-bit installer. | ||
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# Run <code>indeo32.exe</code> as an administrator. | # Run <code>indeo32.exe</code> as an administrator. | ||
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+ | ===Sound effects do not play on overworld maps or from Tinker Bell cursor=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} While the application runs well on modern machines, it can only play one audio file at a time when running natively on such. This means that sound effects from elements seen in the overworld maps and from clicking with Tinker Bell will not play; only the background music and the narration (which is supposed to play on top of the music, but instead interrupts it). | ||
+ | {{++}} You can ignore this fix if you want to hear the overworld narration more clearly or if you find the sound effects distracting. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Windows Compatibility Mode]]|ref={{cn|date=March 2018}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\code</code>. | ||
+ | # Open the properties for <code>wdw25.exe</code> (the application's executable). | ||
+ | # Under the Compatibility tab, enable Compatibility mode (tick the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:") and select "Windows 95" from the dropdown menu. | ||
+ | # (Optional) If you also wish to upscale the application's screen to be able to see the application more clearly and improve text legibility on a large resolution screen, tick "Run in 640 x 480 resolution". | ||
+ | # Click "OK" or "Apply" to apply the new settings. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Tinker Bell cursor jumps and sticks to corners in virtual machine=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} When running the application on a virtual machine, the Tinker Bell cursor jumps to the corners of the application's screen when moving her, hindering usability. This bug also causes the main Walt Disney World overworld map to scroll too fast. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is probably because of how the virtual machine traps the cursor, which causes a problem for the application as it also traps the cursor within its screen. | ||
+ | Install it on the native OS. Follow any of the fixes above if you need to. | ||
==Network== | ==Network== |
Revision as of 02:13, 8 March 2018
Developers | |
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Mindsai Productions | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Publishers | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1996 (original version) |
Windows | 1998 (Second Edition) |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 (original version) |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1998 (Second Edition) |
Disney Parks | |
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Subseries of Disney | |
Coaster | 1993 |
The Walt Disney World Explorer | 1996 |
The Walt Disney World Explorer - Second Edition | 1998 |
Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour | 2000 |
Virtual Magic Kingdom | 2005 |
Disney Magic Kingdoms | 2016 |
Disneyland Adventures | 2017 |
Key points
- Technically, this is an application that was made to promote the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, not a game. It has a few minigames, however.
- Installing the Second Edition to the same folder as the original version will overwrite it, meaning that if a user wishes to downgrade back to the original version, then the Second Edition would have to be uninstalled first.
- Although the program handbook for the Second Edition states that the original version must be uninstalled first, users can just run the installer normally without having to uninstall the original version first. It's also possible to have both versions installed on the same machine if they're installed on separate directories.
- Despite the low resolution, the application runs well on modern systems, although some Windows Compatibility Mode settings are required to fully replicate the original experience and improve legibility on high resolution screens.
- AVI videos may not play within the application; see AVI videos not available below for a fix.
- Application (both the original version and the Second Edition) uses a 16-bit installer, despite the presence of 32-bit InstallShield 3 Engine files on the disc(s). A workaround is available (see Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows).
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- This application is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues fixed
- All fixes apply to both versions.
Installing on 64-bit versions of Windows
- Both original and Second Edition disc releases use a 16-bit installer.
Install with a modified 32-bit installer[1] |
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Notes
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Installing the application messes with Windows Explorer on startup
- After installing the application on a modern machine and going through the mandatory restart after setup, blank Explorer.exe errors with yellow warning signs appear on startup, and the machine always opens the Fire Explorer windows that were open when the application was being installed. This is due to the application adding a deprecated string value to the Windows Registry during the setup that was supposed to be deleted upon returning to Windows after the restart.
Fix registry[citation needed] |
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AVI videos not available
- When playing AVI videos from within the application on a modern computer, the application will only play the audio and show a white box with black diagonal lines and a message that says, "Video not available, cannot find 'vids:IV32' decompressor."
Install Indeo32 codec[citation needed] |
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Sound effects do not play on overworld maps or from Tinker Bell cursor
- While the application runs well on modern machines, it can only play one audio file at a time when running natively on such. This means that sound effects from elements seen in the overworld maps and from clicking with Tinker Bell will not play; only the background music and the narration (which is supposed to play on top of the music, but instead interrupts it).
- You can ignore this fix if you want to hear the overworld narration more clearly or if you find the sound effects distracting.
Use Windows Compatibility Mode[citation needed] |
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Tinker Bell cursor jumps and sticks to corners in virtual machine
- When running the application on a virtual machine, the Tinker Bell cursor jumps to the corners of the application's screen when moving her, hindering usability. This bug also causes the main Walt Disney World overworld map to scroll too fast.
- This is probably because of how the virtual machine traps the cursor, which causes a problem for the application as it also traps the cursor within its screen.
Install it on the native OS. Follow any of the fixes above if you need to.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Versus Walt Disney World Quiz Challenge minigame. |
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
- Windows information is taken from both the original release and the Second Edition. Macintosh information is taken from the original release only.
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 3.1, 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Original version: 486-50MHz or faster processor Second Edtion: 486-66MHz or faster processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | Original version: 14 MB Second Edition: 20 MB for minimum installation on Windows 95 30 MB for minimum installation on Windows 3.1 |
Original version: 27 MB Second Edition: 33 MB for normal installation on Windows 95 38 MB for normal installation on Windows 3.1 |
Sound (audio device) | 8-bit sound card | |
Other | Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive 256-color VESA, PCI or other local bus video Microsoft compatible mouse |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | System 7.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | 68040 or faster processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB (16 MB for Power Macintosh) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | Double-speed (2x) CD-ROM drive 640x480x256 color video display |