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Y’all want to see something WILD?
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Sorry, sorry, maybe we should have given you a little more warning before we showed you pure nightmare fuel on a plain old Friday morning. But honestly, we gotta talk about Disney’s new robot.
Walt Disney Imagineering is known for being on the front edge of technology.
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We focus a lot on the innovations that could be used in the theme parks or other entertainment destinations — like this crazy zombie-fighting virtual reality invention! But sometimes, Disney works hard to bring us brand new technology that we could use in our own homes!
One thing that Disney is known for is out-of-this-world technology, the innovations of the future — the kind of tech that makes us make the same face as this guy.
Patent Screenshot
Seriously, I think that’s what we look like every time we ride Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Well, get ready to “Ooh” and “Aah,” Disney has just applied for a new patent and the technology represented is pretty mind-blowing. Are we one step closer to virtual reality in the Disney parks? Maybe!
Sports fans have had a serious eye on Disney in recent weeks.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Between the NBA’s season restart and the MLS is Back tournament, Disney World is home to a big piece of the return of live sports. Of course, that’s not Disney’s ONLY collection to sports — the company also owns ESPN, and it looks like they might’ve invented something NEAT for sports fans.
Occasionally we find some SUPER cool new AR tech that catches our eye. Recently, we’ve found out how we might use the force in an AR environment and we’ve even seen Disney AR in practice with the Play Disney Parks app AR Mickey message!
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Today, we spotted a way that Disney might use augmented reality to bring YOUR doodles to life!
We love Disney fireworks shows — there’s just really nothing quite as magical.
Fireworks in Disney World
Whenever a NEW nighttime spectacular debuts, we’re always pumped to spot the new ways that Disney uses tech in these shows. We’ve been wondering about the addition of drones to Disney shows for a while now. We saw them used in Disney Springs a few years ago. And Universal used them recently as well. Some of the concept art for EPCOT Forever made us think we might see them, but it’s just really cool kites instead.
But don’t fear, Disney IS still working hard on ways to incorporate drones in live shows!
If you’re like us, you’re looking forward to some of the rollercoasters that are coming to Disney World.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney
Between Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and TRON Lightcycle Run, we almost have more excitement than we can handle! Now, a Disney patent we recently spotted might give us some insight into Disney’s newest roller coaster attractions. Check out this entirely new coaster ride system!
It’s no secret that Disney’s attractions are on the cutting edge of technology.
Frozen Ever After Ride
To keep its position at the forefront of theme park tech, Disney is CONSTANTLY putting out new inventions. We love combing through Disney patents to see innovations such as an interactive phone case or a crazy VR lightsaber experience. Well, we recently spotted a patent that might point to a whole new way to create a water ride! Let’s take a look!
For most Disney World guests, phones are their best friends when they’re in the parks.
Star Wars Datapad ©Disney
Between the My Disney Experience app helping you plan your trip, virtual queues for Rise of the Resistance, and the Play Disney Parks app keeping you entertained, it’s pretty important that you’ve got your phone on you. Now, Disney is working on ANOTHER way that YOUR phone could be used to entertain you in the parks — with a case that interacts with the park environments!
Of all the upcoming Disney World updates, we’re pretty excited to see what Disney does with the Star Wars Hotel.
Star Wars Lightsaber Experience
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is set to be a 2-night ultra-immersive experience that opens in 2021. Aboard, you’ll be able to look out windows into space, operate the ship’s defense systems, and offer guests the chance to wield their own lightsaber. Woah! That lightsaber experience sounds pretty cool and, before today, we weren’t sure how we could ACTUALLY wield a lightsaber. Now though, Disney might have developed some tech that could help!
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