SAN DIEGO, BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- From CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009® in San Diego, Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Disney Interactive Studios today announced that "Disneyland Kart Racer" is available on Verizon Wireless phones.
"Disneyland Kart Racer" puts Verizon Wireless subscribers in the driver's seat as they race through some of the most popular Disneyland Park attractions. Disney fans will recognize popular race environments inspired by Disney attractions such as the water boats of Pirates of the Caribbean, the rocket ships of Space Mountain, the crazy cars of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and the mining carts of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. "Disneyland Kart Racer" features eight different tracks modeled in dazzling 3D and wacky power-ups and weapons along the way.
"'Disneyland Kart Racer' is a fast-paced thrill ride that is sure to appeal to Disney fans and gamers alike," said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. "We captured the essence of some of the park's most famous rides to create fun-filled race environments that will challenge the entire family." Verizon Wireless customers can purchase and download "Disneyland Kart Racer" from the Verizon Exclusives folder on their Verizon Wireless feature phones. "Disneyland Kart Racer" is available for a $7.99 one-time fee for unlimited access or for a $3.49 monthly subscription on a number of popular phones from Verizon Wireless. Download charges vary and airtime or data charges may apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Disney Interactive Studios Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com/. DATASOURCE: Verizon Wireless CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, ; or Brandy Phillips, Disney Interactive Media Group, +1-818-623-3764, Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
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