Make note of the part about KP (in bold).

Nov 12, 2008 (Tampa Tribune – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — Visitors to the Disney parks and resorts early next year will be to able connect with the equivalent of a personal tour guide through their wireless phones in a partnership between Disney and Verizon Wireless, the companies announced today.

Certain items such as dining locations, show times and location information will be available to all Disney visitors, regardless of their wireless company.

However, guests with Verizon Wireless service will get certain exclusive information including real-time attraction availability and messages from the theme park characters. The service will be available before and after guests arrive.

Ninety percent of families take a mobile phone into the parks, Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said in a statement.

“Imagine receiving up-to-the-minute tips on special Park activities with just the touch of a button or receiving a call from Buzz Lightyear welcoming you to the Magic Kingdom,” Rasulo said.

Guests visiting Epcot in early 2009 also will be able experience Disney’s interactive Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure through a Verizon Wireless handheld device to maneuver through the mission of saving the world from various comical villains.

Reporter Ted Jackovics can be reached at (813) 259-7817.

Now, does that mean that you have to have a Verizon phone to do the KP thing, or that Disney will provide a Verizon branded device?

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