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Would You Like the Chance to Own Disney World?

While this is not a Disney specific title – it is actually quite exciting and being a huge fan of the game, I wanted to share with you the latest updates that will be released in the new Monopoly: Here & Now Edition. More than 3 million people voted on the game highlights that included replacing the Boardwalk with New York’s Time Square and Park Place with Boston’s Fenway Park.

There are multiple Monopoly games out there including versions for Star Wars and the Lord of the Rings, but this version takes into account what the game would be like if it were created today instead of in 1935. The original version is based on the 1935 Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Okay, so why are we talking about Monopoly’s Here and Now version here in the Disney Blog? Because Orlando’s Disney World earned the votes to land it the coveted red spot formerly known as Illinois Avenue. As you may remember, Illinois is one of the most frequently landed on spots in the original game of Monopoly so it makes sense that Orlando’s Disney World would do the same in the Here & Now version.

Personally, I’m Excited

Maybe I am just a kid at heart, but it’s a lot of fun to see more about this game and the 22 new properties that include everything from the Los Vegas Strip to Disney World to the Johnson Space Center and Dallas’ own Texas Stadium as properties. The railroads are now airports, the chance cards include winning $100,000 for staring on a reality television series and much, much more.

The game will be officially released on September 14 – that’s tomorrow. I think it’s a great gift idea for the Disney lovers (although there is the Disney Princess Edition Monopoly and Disney Monopoly that my daughter already has) and Monopoly lovers alike. It’s already on my Christmas list.

Oh, and one more thing, the tokens in the game include:

  • Toyota Prius
  • McDonald’s French Fries
  • Motorola RAZR cell phone
  • Airplane
  • Labrapoodle
  • Laptop Computer
  • New Balance running shoe

Monopoly really does have something for everyone. Wouldn’t you like a chance to own Disney World?

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About Heather Long

Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago. They have a beautiful daughter who just turned five years old. She is learning to read and preparing for kindergarten in the fall. An author of more than 300 articles and 500+ web copy pieces, Heather has also written three books as a ghostwriter. Empty Canoe Publishing accepted a novel of her own. A former horse breeder, Heather used to get most of her exercise outside. In late 2004, early 2005 Heather started studying fitness full time in order to get herself back into shape. Heather worked with a personal trainer for six months and works out regularly. She enjoys shaking up her routine and checking out new exercises. Her current favorites are the treadmill (she walks up to 90 minutes daily) and doing yoga for stretching. She also performs strength training two to three times a week. Her goals include performing in a marathon such as the Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness or Team in Training for Lymphoma research. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience through the fitness and marriage blogs.