VTech Mickey Magical Wonderland is an interactive playset designed for children aged 1 to 4 years. It features Mickey Mouse and his friends, offering an engaging and educational experience. The playset includes various activities and games that stimulate learning and development in various areas such as fine motor skills, cognitive skills, and imaginative play. One of the prominent features of the Vtech Mickey Magical Wonderland is the talking Mickey Mouse figure, which interacts with the child and guides them through the different activities. This friendly and familiar character adds a sense of excitement and engagement to the playset. There are several play areas within the Magical Wonderland, each with its own set of activities.
I really like the product, and it can do everything like in the demo video. I especially like the hands free method. Making a ring float and moving around with my hands completely free? Amazing! Just please don't forget to unwind the thread (like I did) after you preform hovering ring or lifesaver. Your thread will break like crazy if you spin the ring at the same direction all the time and don't unwind the thread.
I had some issues when the thread got broken and I couldn't find the beginnning. Yigal teaches you how to deal with that problem but still, it makes you loose thread.
If you are a beginner at ITR I highly recommend to get some extra ITR, because I spent mine when the thread broke about 8 times.
I think that tarantula should include at least 2 extra spools with it. But the thread should not break so much when you get more comfortable with it.
It is practical as well for beginners but i recommend first to get used to classic IT work to avoid breaking the IT with the Tarantula 2 and buying a lot of spools P. The handling to this trick could be better, in a sense that I do not like the way he handled the thread with the deck in this trick as much as Spooked.
There are several play areas within the Magical Wonderland, each with its own set of activities. These include a slide, a swing, a car, and a train. Children can place Mickey Mouse in different areas to activate corresponding sounds, songs, and phrases.
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After playing with the tarantula, I was very pleased. I have concluded that this gimmick is as versatile as TT! Great product that Yigal released. I've been using the spider pen for three years now and have been having difficulties with it. There are endless possibilities with tarantula.
Quality of the gimmick- I would give it 8.5/10 due to the durability, could be better. Had issues with the motor spooler falling off while taking the spool out. BUT do not let that deter you from purchasing this. Nothing is perfect. Therefore you can easily fix this with a little superglue or I prefer some rubber cement glue. I forgot to mention one more thing, the gimmick, when you stretch it out to fit, BE CAREFUL! I stretched mine a little too far and ripped the gimmick a little. Make sure you don't over stretch it. 8/10
floating ring/Hovering- Great effect that requires audience management and takes LOTS of practice to perfect it. I'm currently still working on it and trying to find the perfect ring for this. I would suggest using a light wedding band for this. Wow yigal came up with the break system which is truly a great innovation to thread work that combines with Steve Fearsons' hookup. This is a truly captivating effect. It is almost like REAL MAGIC. The psychology behind this plus the new applications can be used with different objects besides a ring. The trick speaks for itself, you can see this trick in the demo video. 9/10
Money Magnetism- This trick is hard hitting and simple. Great trick to apply to your act if your a strolling magician/ close up. Basically borrows a bill from the audience and having the bill fly upwards to your other hand. This trick truly defies gravity with a borrowed bill! Like yigal said, "focus on your magic" the tarantula pretty much does the magic for you. All you have to focus on here is the patter. I going to go off topic but if you have read "strong magic" by Darwin Ortiz you can come up with a stellar presentation for this piece. Even if your not a thread worker, I still highly recommend this. 8.5/10 due to the amount of time you need to put into this to be able to perform smoothly.
Haunted Pack- My favorite trick in the whole DVD. I have been doing spooked for about four years now and came across Yigals' haunted pack with the application of the tarantula. Whole new concept due to the new function that the tarantula provides. The trick starts out with the audience member shuffling the deck of cards and selects/signs a card.
The magician cuts the deck in half and asks the audience place back the card. The magician then tells the audience member to focus on their card and then places the deck on the ground. Slow the deck starts to cut in half, then a card shoots out of the deck and it is their selected card.
In my opinion, it is the best trick on this dvd along with the hovering. The handling to this trick could be better, in a sense that I do not like the way he handled the thread with the deck in this trick as much as Spooked. Great for strolling/close up magic. 9.5/10 due to the handling or else I would give it a 10 haha
Magic pen-Great trick for the bars/ strolling magic. Borrowed pen placed it on the table, with no physical contact you make the pen roll all the way off the table and on to your hand. When I do this trick, people go crazy over this. End clean. 9/10
If you are willing to put in the time and effort to master these effects, then you should go out and invest $70 into the tarantula, I guarantee that you will not only be fooling layman but magicians as well. Do not be discouraged with the looks of the gimmick or how it works. Give it a try, practice at least two weeks with it before making a judgement. The tarantula is worthwhile.
This is my first review. I'm still getting a hang of writing them. Please let me know if I left anything out. Thanks for your time!
Posted: Mar 17, 2009 04:30 amNice review Alex. Hopefully this will help people that are on the fence still.
This interactive aspect encourages children to explore cause and effect relationships while also promoting imaginative play. The playset also offers a variety of songs and tunes that teach children about shapes, colors, numbers, and more. This helps to enhance their language skills and expand their vocabulary. Additionally, the playset includes buttons and manipulative features that promote the development of fine motor skills, such as pressing buttons, turning gears, and sliding objects. Parents and caregivers can adjust the volume of the playset, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable play experience for both child and adult. The playset also features an automatic shut-off function to conserve battery life. Overall, Vtech Mickey Magical Wonderland provides an interactive and educational play experience for young children. With its engaging activities, friendly characters, and focus on learning and development, it offers a well-rounded and entertaining playtime option for kids..
Reviews for "Experience the Magic of Disney with Vtech's Mickey Magical Wonderland"
1. Michelle - 1/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Vtech Mickey Magical Wonderland toy. The quality of the materials used is subpar and the overall design is not engaging at all. The buttons are small and hard to press, making it frustrating for little hands to navigate through the activities. Furthermore, the sound effects are loud and obnoxious, which quickly becomes grating on the ears. This toy had the potential to be magical, but it falls short in every aspect. Save your money and invest in something of better quality.
2. John - 2/5 stars - I purchased the Vtech Mickey Magical Wonderland for my daughter, hoping it would be an entertaining and educational toy. However, I was disappointed with its limited functionality. The activities are repetitive and don't offer much variety or engagement. The responses to the buttons are also slow, which causes my daughter to lose interest quickly. Additionally, the volume control is ineffective, and the loud sounds can be overwhelming. While my daughter still enjoys Mickey Mouse, this toy fails to capture her attention for more than a few minutes.
3. Lisa - 2/5 stars - The Vtech Mickey Magical Wonderland is a cute toy, but it lacks durability. Within a few weeks of use, the stickers started peeling off and the plastic showed signs of wear and tear. The toy also requires constant battery changes, which becomes expensive and inconvenient. The activities are not very challenging and my child quickly lost interest in the limited functionality. Overall, I would not recommend this toy as it does not offer long-lasting entertainment value.