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Blackwells Suggests Disney Use AI to Create New Disney Parks Features, Bring Characters to Life

February 26, 2024 Shannen Ace

Blackwells Capital has launched TheFutureOfDisney.com and shared a video explaining why shareholders should elect their nominees to The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors. In the video and a letter to shareholders, Blackwells outlines how they believe Disney should be using artificial intelligence and similar technology. Blackwells Suggests Disney Utilize AI for Characters and Theme … Read more

Universal Applies for Augmented Reality Theme Park Ride Patent

June 20, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Universal Destinations & Experiences have applied for a patent for an augmented reality theme park ride system, Orlando Inno reports. The patent is titled “Augmented Reality System for an Amusement Ride.” It outlines a system with facial and skeletal recognition technology that could add AR elements to an image of a guest. “The augmented-reality animations … Read more

Bose and Lucasfilm Launch New “Star Wars” Audio-Augmented Reality Experience Featuring Sounds From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

March 31, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

Bose and Trigger, working with Lucasfilm, Skywalker Sound, and Disney, have teamed up to introduce an all-new augmented reality app: the Star Wars Audio AR Experience. In celebration of the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Blu-ray and DVD starting today, March 31, this new interactive AR Experience will help you experience all … Read more

Disney Files Patent To Potentially Bring Augmented Reality to ESPN Wide World of Sports, Live Events, and More

July 30, 2019 Derek Sterling

Enhancing live performances is always the goal of Disney as they try to improve the guest experience. Often the spectacle ongoing is enjoyable for some, but confusing to others who do not understand the content as well. Luckily, a new patent filed by Disney could change all that. The technology described in the patent would … Read more

Disney Patent for Augmented Reality Experience May Indicate Possible Lightsaber Attraction at Star Wars Hotel

May 22, 2018 Finn

Disney Files Patent for Augmented Reality Experience, Possible Lightsaber Attraction for Star Wars Hotel?

A recent patent application filed by Disney Enterprises, Inc. indicates that a lightsaber-based Augmented Reality experience might be in the works. Based on the success of the Star Wars – Secrets of the Empire VR attraction at Disney Springs, there is reason to believe Disney wants to add more virtual Star Wars experiences. The patent … Read more