Disney Planes: Storybook Deluxe : App Review

Disney is releasing "Planes" on August 9th, but you can take flight now with the Disney Planes: Storybook Deluxe App, which takes readers to new heights as they relive the film through 41 story screens, read-along text and full narration that re-retells the story of the feature film with original music and video clips from the film.

Created to immerse readers in the world of Planes wherever and whenever, the app features "tilt-and-play" technology that gives pilots a chance to fly as "Dusty" through the story.

These games are pretty difficult for an old timer like me, but youngsters will probably take to them easier! Also, I highly recommend downloading this on an iPad rather than an iPhone if possible, to aid in ease of play.

There are many "tappable" features, so tap on anything that catches your eye to hear character names, dialogue, and actual animation from the film!

Also, as this is a retelling of the movie, if you don't want to know the plot, you may want to wait until after the film's release to read it. 

But in the meantime you can always play the game!

The "Race & Fly" game allows readers to race as their favorite Planes characters.

You can unlock other planes as you advance.

There is also a "Scan and Fly" feature. Once a day, you can scan a "Planes" logo to unlock a plane trading card!

I scanned the logo off of my computer to do so...

...and unlocked a Dusty card! 

Disney “Planes: Storybook Deluxe" is available now in the Entertainment category of the Apple App Store.

 

Also, those who purchase the Planes Read-Along Storybook and CD Bundle – available exclusively at The Disney Store and Disney Parks – will receive the “Planes: Storybook Deluxe” app for free, including four exclusive Planes to fly as in the app’s “Race & Fly” game; a download code can be found inside the book cover and is redeemable on the iTunes App Store.

I'd like to thank Disney Publishing for providing Disney Musings this App for review.

 

Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe Review

Disney is currently having a sale that runs through tomorrow, May 21st, on several of its Storybook apps for $4.99. 
These include:
Wreck-It-Ralph Storybook Deluxe
Finding Nemo Storybook Deluxe
Brave Storybook Deluxe
Monsters, Inc Storybook Deluxe
Tangled: Storybook Deluxe
Cinderella: Storybook Deluxe

Also on sale for $4.99 is the Cars 2 Storybook Deluxe App.

I checked this out, and, as with all the Disney Storybook apps I've had the pleasure of reviewing, really enjoyed it.

The book is a short retelling of the story from Cars 2, with simple animation, and dialogue featuring the original cast. 
Be sure to click on the little glare spots that pop up for surprises.

At any time, you can access the menu by clicking on the Mickey reading a book icon at the bottom of the page.

There are several coloring pages.

Puzzles.

And 2 games:
Tokyo Lights, which is essentially "Simon".

And Mater's Tire Toss, which I actually got addicted to.

The storybook itself isn't as dynamic as some of the more recent offerings, such as the Monsters University Stroybook Deluxe App I reviewed a couple of days ago, but the activities are more varied and engaging, and at $4.99, it's a good bargain!

I'd like to thank Disney Publishing for providing Disney Musings with this app for review.