Disney Seeks Patent for Enhanced Visibility in Character Costumes Disney theme parks are well-known for their characters! Now, the company has filed a patent for enhanced visibility in the character costumes. Performers in full character costumes have limited visibility so this patent will be very helpful! Related – We Spotted
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Disney Patents New Three-Dimensional Skeleton Mapping System
Disney Patents New Three-Dimensional Skeleton Mapping System Disney has filed for a new patent for a “Three-Dimensional Skeleton Mapping” system. This technology would track guests’ movement through the park and help better determine crowd levels in certain areas of the park as well as ride wait times. Related – Disney
Disney Files Patent for Park Ride with Drop Swing Propulsion
Disney Files Patent for Park Ride with Drop Swing Propulsion A new patent Disney filed for in May 2021 was recently published. This new patent is for a park ride with drop swing propulsion. Disney files patents for new inventions every year and some of those become reality. Related –
Disney Patent Reveals Sneak Peek at New Moana Boat Ride Attraction
Disney Patent Reveals Sneak Peek at New Moana Boat Ride Attraction A new Disney patent reveals a look at a possible new Moana boat ride attraction. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is coming to Epcot next year but is an interactive walk-through experience. This new patent is a technology
Disney Files Patent for New Robotic Actor
Disney has just filed a new patent for a “Legged High-dexterity Self-balancing Capable Robot Actor.” The new patent was filed on 11/26/2020 and features plans to create an “AI” or artificial intelligence robot for use in parks. The patent states the following: A robot actor, or character mobility hardware platform,
Disney Is Looking to Change the Future of Virtual Reality with a Moving Floors Patent
As always, Disney is looking for ways to be on the forefront of technology. They are always looking for new ways for guests to experience Disney Parks and their attractions. One form of technology that they have been trying to bring to the next level is Virtual Reality. However, one
New Disney Patent for a Virtual Narrative System for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
A new Disney patent reveals that a user interface may be presented to a creator to facilitate the creation of narrative content. The user interface may be part of a system configured to generate recommendations pertaining to narrative content. The narrative content is meant to be experienced by users, e.g., in
New Patents Could Effect Ride Paths at Disney World Depending On Your Mood
Say you’re on Tower of Terror, you may be getting nervous about the impending, sudden drops ahead. Sensing your fear, the ride changes intensity and doesn’t make such quick, long drops- but more steady, short drops to ease your fear. Disney has filed new patents for ride technology that could
Disney Patents Deployable Weather Shade
If a new patent is put into use, guests at Disney parks may soon get a reprieve from the harsh weather conditions they are accustomed to. A patent under the title “Deployable Shading Structure” outlines the use of canopies that could be deployed and retracted dependent on when Disney feels
Disney Files Patent to Make Disney Experiences Even More Personalized and Immersive
Disney is constantly searching for new ways to bring personalized, fully-immersive experiences to their Guests. The recently opened Pandora – World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom is one great example. Guests visiting Pandora report feeling fully immersed into the World of Avatar. At the D23 Expo it was announced that a Star
Disney Files Patent for Eye-Tracking as Way of Improving the Guest Experience
Though it may seem like the stuff of science fiction, reports are surfacing the Disney has filed for a patent that would allow them to measure a visitor’s gaze. This would help Disney to determine where visitors tend to look during rides, attractions and performances. This knowledge could help Disney
Has Disney Patented The Cake Of The Future?
When we think of Disney and technology the first thing that comes to mind is innovative ride systems, use of RFID and other technologies to enhance guests experiences….but cake???? A recent patent from Disney outlines plans for “augmented reality” cakes and other food products. The concept is that these food
