While news continues to circulate around the possibility of Kingdom Hearts III for new consoles, Square Enix is busy promoting another title in the series, the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance for Nintendo 3DS.  Though not the "epic" sequel that many gamers will be hoping for, it will nevertheless be a great new game for the handheld, featuring another wonderful adventure that combines the universes of Square and Disney almost seamlessly.  And we've got some great new details on the game, via a video interview.

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT – The Magic Kingdom is expanding. Walt Disney Imagineers are bringing even more attractions to Fantasyland this year and beyond. The magicians behind the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort are using new technology to help bring movies to life. Walt Disney Imagineer Tim Warzecha explains how tablets are changing the way theme park rides and attractions are developed in this exclusive video interview below.

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT – The actor behind half of Disney’s popular “Phineas & Ferb” TV series, and gaming franchise, was at EPCOT to preview the new Agent P’s Showcase Adventure attraction. Kim Possible is moving out and the hottest show on Disney Channel today is moving in. Vincent Martella talks about the show going live and interactive in the video below.

Richard Petty Driving Experience is expanding its offering with the new Exotic Driving Experience at the Walt Disney World Speedway in Orlando. The new attraction, which opened Monday, puts you behind the wheel of one of these performance cars for a fraction of the cost of ownership. Each session takes you six laps around the 1-mile track configuration, which incorporates the high banks of the speedway as well as a Formula One-style street course. Prices range from $199 to $389, depending on the car you choose. Mike Bartelli details the newest real-life video game attraction in this exclusive video interview below.

Actor Tom Hiddleston has been good for Marvel, even though he plays the bad guy Loki in Thor: God of Thunder and Joss Whedon’s The Avengers. Hiddleston helped propel Thor to record box office last summer and The Avengers is expected to top $500 million globally this summer for Disney. Hiddleston talks about the super villain, as well as his gaming background, in this exclusive video interview below.

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT – Walt Disney Imagineers are giving the Test Track attraction at EPCOT a complete makeover. The new ride will feature a journey into a computer and visuals straight out of Disney’s TRON movie universe, although the ride remains a Chevrolet partnership and is not tied into the movie franchise. Walt Disney Imagineer Trevor Bryant reveals the first details for the new ride, which opens this fall, in this exclusive video interview below.

Disney Cruise Line doesn’t want passengers to take a vacation from gaming. Walt Disney Imagineer Bob Zalk was at the forefront of equipping the new $1 billion Disney Fantasy ship, and its sister the Disney Magic, with state-of-the-art gaming technology that can’t be found on land. Zalk talks about how gaming on the new cruise ship in this exclusive video interview below.

There’s a new game at Walt Disney World. The Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game is enlisting guests to discover and defeat the Disney villains who are wreaking havoc behind the scenes at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park. In this role-playing game, guests become apprentice sorcerers and embark on a challenge to stop these animated villains from stealing one of the four shattered pieces of Merlin’s powerful crystal ball. Videogame veteran Jonathan Ackley talks about this newest attraction in the videos below.

The Disney Fantasy, and its sister ship the Disney Magic, are amazing feats of wonder. The ships feature the latest technology, including new videogame experiences that can’t be found on land. Of course, there’s also Disney “magic” in the form of character interaction, a 3D movie theater showing movies that are still in theaters, and a videogame dance floor made up of 16 big-screen HD TVs. Up on the top deck, hidden near the Goofy’s Mini Golf, is a new interactive experience that uses laser technology to allow passengers to throw, kick and hit real balls against a giant screen to play sports. Take an inside look at Goofy’s Sports Simulator in the exclusive video below.

Even though not every Kinect game is what I’d call “user friendly”, I do have to admit that Microsoft has done a great job reaching out to make games that are accessible for all ages.  Kinect Star Wars arrives next week, bringing plenty of racing action and Jedi-powered action with it; and Disneyland Kinect Adventures turned out to be much better than I gave it credit for, and a decent alternative to visiting the real park.  Sandwiched between the two is Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure, a game that features mini-games based on some of the team’s best films.  While slightly flimsier than what Disneyland had to offer, I can’t think of a kid who wouldn’t enjoy this effort.

Jennifer Hale is a long time voice actress, who has appeared on more mediums than you probably thought. From voicing big roles like Commander Shepard in the “Mass Effect” series to voicing Naomi Hunter in the “Metal Gear” Solid franchise. Her voice has made multiple jumps to TV and movies playing such roles like Disney’s "Cinderella" and Cartoon Network's "Powerpuff Girls". I recently got the chance to ask her a few questions about her time with the “Mass Effect” series and what the future lies ahead for voice acting.

Here we are, 2012, and already we're seeing a bunch of movie trailers indicating upcoming projects that will be in 3D.  Disney has already confirmed that Marvel's The Avengers will be in that format; the upcoming Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance from Sony will benefit from the third dimension; and remakes of Titanic and Beauty and the Beast will soon hit theaters with the 3D touch.  But perhaps the biggest title to use the format arrives next month, when Star Wars officially steps into the 3D realm with a re-release of Episode I: The Phantom Menace.