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Walt Disney Imagineering is always filing brand-new, innovative patents that give us a sneak peek at future technology that could make its way into Disney theme parks.
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Disney just filed two new patents that will be game-changers for the parks’ themed experiences, so let’s take a look together!
Whenever a new nighttime spectacular debuts, we’re always looking for the new ways that Disney uses tech in these shows. We’ve been wondering about drone shows at Disney World for a while now, after they were used in Disney Springs for Disney Dreams That Soar and never seen again.
Disney Dreams That Soar drone show
If you’re hoping Disney brings back more drone shows, this patent will get you excited. Disney is expanding on its current drone technology to make drone shows even more themed and cohesive!
Hate 3D glasses but love 3D effects? One Disney invention might be the solution you’ve been waiting for!
3D Glasses
We’ve taken a look at some of Disney’s most incredible tech, including some patents that showcase what the future of the parks could look like. But now we’re taking a look at a special patent that could bring 3D effects to your park experience in a NEW way.
There are some pretty awesome and fantastical items in Disney-owned films.
Luke vs. Darth Vader ©Disney
One such item that comes to mind is the lightsaber. An “elegant weapon for a more civilized age,” as Obi-Wan Kenobi would say. These energy swords are the chosen weapon of those who have a connection to the Force in Star Wars and boy, are they cool or what? We’ve been able to make (toy) lightsabers in the Disney parks since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened and we can sometimes snag lightsabers online — but what about that REAL lightsaber that Disney made?
The Disney parks have some absolutely ICONIC rides.
Mad Tea Party
Occasionally, historic and beloved rides get a little bit of an update to bring them into the 21st century. Think about the high-tech queue at Peter Pan’s Flight in Disney World or the recent updates to the Snow White ride in Disneyland, now called Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. Well, we just spotted something that might mean Disney has more updates in store for a CLASSIC attraction!
It’s Star Wars Day, get it? May the FOURTH?
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney
What better day for some SERIOUSLY exciting news from Disney World about the upcoming Star Wars Hotel experience, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Not only did we learn that the hotel will have a delayed launch but we also learned a LOT of new details — including news about Disney’s REAL LIGHTSABER.
We are having an EXCITING afternoon!
Galaxy’s Edge
Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro just announced the official opening date for the Avengers Campus land in Disney California Adventure as June 4th. But, Star Wars fans got a little bit of an exciting nod too… .
Disney tends to be at the forefront of technology.
©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation
Just think about the Star Wars Hotel — Galactic Starcruiser! This upcoming experience is set to be an immersive vacation like none before it. We can’t WAIT to see the space windows and experience using the Force for ourselves! Now, we know a little more about Disney’s work to make new experiences more immersive than ever.
Disney World does a pretty good job when it comes to water and boat rides.
Splash Mountain
There’s Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Frozen Ever After, and MORE. These rides are SUPER popular and all involve some sort of speedy slide down a flume of some kind. Now, Disney might be working on a way to make the lines for attractions like this SHORTER than ever!
Disney might have a big thing with mice, but they’re big on the duck scene too.
Disney Ducks
Sure, you’ve got Donald Duck, but you’ve also got alllllll the ducks who reside in the Disney parks. We love those little guys! Now, Disney has invented some new tech that’s seriously amazing — but all we can focus on is the duck in the pictures. What does this waterfowl MEAN?
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