food IS a theme park
To what extent is Disney World tracking you?
MagicBand+
MagicBand and MagicBand+ wristbands do a lot of nifty things at Disney World! They unlock your hotel room, work as a ticket to get you into the parks, let you scan in for Lightning Lanes, and even let you charge snacks to your room with a quick tap. But as with any tech that makes life easier, there’s always one unsettling question lurking…Is Disney tracking me with this thing?
We often dream about what it would be like to be Disney Imagineers.
Disney Imagineers riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World
Being able to come up with the latest attractions, restaurants, lands, technology, and more is no doubt something to celebrate, but we love celebrating it from the fan side of things just as much! Imagineers are always looking to the future and creating the most innovative ways to bring Disney to life, and we had the lucky opportunity to see some of that new technology firsthand — come with us!
Ever wanted to step into the world of Zootopia? Seeing all the colorful architecture and fun characters that reside in the city, we’ve totally daydreamed about going there. Well, good news — we can! Shanghai Disney Resort just opened a brand-new Zootopia land, and it is INCREDIBLE!
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The park expansion opened on December 20th, 2023, and there are so many fun new things to see and do inside. Of course, there’s a new attraction called Zootopia: Hot Pursuit, which features a trackless ride system and some interesting Imagineering technology. There are some wild new treats, a “one-of-a-kind atmosphere show,” a merchandise location, and more. Disney really made sure to immerse its guests fully into the world of Zootopia! Speaking of — wait until you see the SURPRISE that Disney just debuted during the land’s grand opening ceremony.
Remember those adorable droids that basically took over the internet when they first emerged in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland?
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The wandering droids are being tested right now by Disney’s Imagineering department, and it looks like they might show up in even more parks in the future!
UPDATE: Disney World’s reservation system seems to be back up and running like normal now.
An important part of your Disney World trip is where you choose to eat. To dine at Disney World’s Table Service restaurants, you must have a reservation (or at least it’s highly recommended — some restaurants take walk-ups, depending on availability). However, making those reservations is proving to be VERY difficult today!
Be Our Guest
Disney’s technology is sometimes less than reliable, and that’s proving true today as the dining reservation system appears to have completely shut down. [Read more…]
Disney World is constantly changing.
Main Street, U.S.A.
The Happily Ever After fireworks are coming back, new things are coming soon to EPCOT, and even character meals have changed. But more adjustments could be on the way and we’ve got some clues as to what those could be!
Disney is constantly developing new technology to use in the theme parks.
It’s HULK!
Sometimes it’s things like My Disney Experience and Disney Genie+ that you can access on your phone, but other times it’s impressive new ride systems or animatronics that look so realistic it’s hard to believe they’re fake (we’re looking at you — Na’vi River Journey Shaman of Song!). But even with all the interesting things we’ve seen so far, Disney isn’t stopping yet!
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.
Disney character meet-and-greets and other experiences could be changing in a BIG way…literally!
Think about the possibilities!
We’ve seen some incredible technology already in use in Disney World and some amazing technology potentially on the way. From an animatronic of Spider-Man that can actually fly through the sky to figures that have incredibly real movements, we’ve seen some great things already, but recently we got a closer look at one major project that could change character meet-and-greets forever.
LOOK OUT. 🚨 THE DRONES ARE COMING! 🚨
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The Walt Disney Company is known for its entertainment across its parks, streaming, film, and more. Part of the way Disney stays so dominant in these industries is through constant innovation, keeping itself on the cutting edge of technologies. We see all kinds of technologies utilized in the theme parks regularly (Shaman animatronic, we’re looking at you!), but we’re set to see WAY more mind-blowing innovations in the years to come.
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