Kirby and the colorful curse is a popular video game for the Wii U console. In this game, players control Kirby, a cute and pink character, as he embarks on an adventure in a world made entirely of clay. The main storyline revolves around Kirby trying to save his friends, who have been turned into clay figurines by a mysterious witch. The gameplay is unique, as players must guide Kirby through the levels by drawing rainbow-colored clay ropes and lines on the Wii U GamePad. These lines help Kirby navigate obstacles and enemies, and players can also use the touch screen to tap on objects to interact with them. The game boasts beautiful visuals and a vibrant color palette, perfectly capturing the clay aesthetics.
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Even after dropping thousands of dollars, most Magic Key Guests still won’t be spending the holidays at Disneyland!
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in sunny Southern California on July 17, 1955, he declared, “Disneyland is your land.” That was his goal, a place unlike any other in which parents and children, people of all ages, could come and have fun together. For years, Walt Disney Company CEOs and Park management reflected this policy, and while prices increased, there were still ways for the average family to attend and enjoy the place Walt built. However, several shifts have led away from this thinking in recent years.
Two of the most egregious representations of this paradigm shift have been the Genie+ and Magic Key programs. In 1999, the Disneyland Resort introduced a program called Fast Pass. This free service allowed Guests to use their tickets to hold a spot in line and return at a later time to cut down the time it would take to wait for an attraction.
This also eased some of the congestion in what would be called the stand-by lines around the Park. Popular attractions like Star Tours, or Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, whose wait times could get up to four or five hours, were now down to one or two. It was an ingenious innovation that helped more Guests move through attractions within their time in the Parks, and for over 20 years, it was a staple of the Disney Park experience.
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This was summarily replaced by the pay-to-play Disney Genie+ as part of the Disneyland App, which costs Guests, at bare minimum, twenty-five dollars per person per day at Disneyland, adding yet another expense onto an already expensive trip. This wasn’t the only instance of less bang-for-your-buck treatment at the Happiest Place on Earth: The extremely popular Disneyland Annual Pass program also went the way of the dodo and was replaced with the Magic Key.
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The Magic Key Pass program has been fraught with problems since the beginning, and Magic Key holders have had no shortage of feedback. One of the issues that have plagued these Guests since the start has been the enormous number of “blockout” dates. This year has been no exception, and starting today, all levels of the Magic Key, Inspire Key, Believe Key, Enchant Key and Imagine Key, except the to-be-discontinued “Dream Key,” are blocked out until the new year.
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While not offering a Holiday reservation isn’t without precedent, it’s surprising that after paying top dollar for the most expensive and available level of Magic Key, one of the most popular times to visit the Parks will be limited to the majority of Magic Key holders. This may not come as a shock to the average Magic Key holder, who will have known about these unavailable dates since purchase, but it is still another example of how current Guests seem to be getting less for more when it comes to the parks.
Longtime Fans, Former Annual Pass Holders, and all Guests who loved the Fast Pass system are hoping that the newly reinstated Bob Iger will make these issues part of his priority to change and fix in the next year and a half of his tenure to bring back some of that Disneyland Magic.
What do you think of these blocked-out dates? Let us know in the comments below!
Braden Nelsen
The two things most people learn first when talking with Braden is his passion for history, and for Disney. Braden has been a Disney fan from the word go, and if not in the parks with his wife and family, can often be found doing things to incorporate Disney in the day to day, whether that be painting, trying out park recipes at home, or collecting the odd Disney antique!
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BREAKING: Disneyland Magic Key Renewals Opening This Week, All Passes Now Have Blockout Dates
Disneyland Resort will allow renewals for Magic Key passes starting August 18. The Dream Key will not be available and has been replaced by the Inspire pass.
The prices have been raised for each tier:
- Inspire – $1599
- Believe – $1099
- Enchant – $699
- Imagine – $449
All Magic Key passes now have blockout dates, including the top-tier Inspire Key (blocked out between December 21 and January 1). See the full blockout date calendar for each pass tier here. Compare the tier benefits below.
The game boasts beautiful visuals and a vibrant color palette, perfectly capturing the clay aesthetics. The main goal of the game is to collect as many treasures as possible, which can be used to unlock additional levels and content. Kirby and the colorful curse offers a fun and creative experience for players of all ages.
Inspire
- 6 park pass reservations
- Free standard parking
- 20% off select merchandise
- 15% off select food and beverage
- Unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads (coming soon)
- 20% off Genie+ (when purchased same-day after entering the park)
With its charming characters, clever gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals, it is a must-play game for Wii U owners..
Reviews for "Kirby's memorable transformations in Kirby and the Colorful Curse Wii U"
1. John - 2/5
Kirby and the Colorful Curse for the Wii U was a major disappointment for me. While I appreciate the vibrant visuals and unique claymation art style, the gameplay felt lacking. The controls were clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to maneuver Kirby through the levels. Additionally, the level design was repetitive and uninspired. Overall, I found the game to be a lackluster experience compared to other Kirby titles.
2. Sarah - 3/5
As a fan of previous Kirby games, I was excited to try Kirby and the Colorful Curse on the Wii U. However, the game failed to live up to my expectations. The main issue I had was the lack of difficulty. The levels were too easy and didn't offer much of a challenge. The boss battles were also underwhelming, with predictable patterns and repetitive gameplay. While the visuals were charming, the lack of depth and innovation ultimately made this game feel forgettable.
3. Mark - 2/5
I found Kirby and the Colorful Curse for the Wii U to be a tedious and repetitive experience. The gameplay mechanics felt uninteresting and didn't evolve throughout the game. The level design was also unimpressive, with uninspired obstacles and predictable enemy placements. Additionally, the game lacked replay value, as there were no real incentives to revisit completed levels. Overall, I was disappointed by the lack of creativity and engaging gameplay in this Kirby installment.