Disney Interactive Studios announced that a free demo of Disney Universe, the first video game that brings together characters and worlds inspired by both animated and live-action films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, is now available as a free download on Xbox LIVE  and PlayStation Network.

Disney Universe offers a four-person multiplayer action experience, with frenzied gameplay that appeals to players of all ages. The game features 45 classic and contemporary iconic character costumes inspired by well-known and legendary properties, such as the Disney Pixar hits *WALL E and Monsters, Inc., Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Academy Award winning classics, The Lion King and Aladdin.

The downloadable demo features swashbuckling adventures with the first level of the game's Pirates of the Caribbean world and includes costumes inspired by Stitch from Lilo & Stitch, Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc., Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean and one of Disney's most beloved characters of all time, Mickey Mouse.

In addition to the downloadable demo of the game, consumers who are interested in getting a first-hand look at Disney Universe can also visit a participating Best Buy store beginning December 12. Select store locations will have an Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system available for consumers to play the demo of the game.

Disney Universe is now available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, the Wii and Windows PC.

Published by Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Universe is rated E10+.
Please visit www.DisneyUniverse.com for more information.