New Universal Patent Teases Interactive, Customizable Ride

A digital artwork depicting a man in a suit harnessing electricity between two orbs, with various figures and scenes surrounding him in a dark, chaotic setting. Text reads "Artist Conceptual Rendering.

Universal Destinations & Experiences filed a patent for an interactive ride system that would give guests a customized experience. Universal’s Custom Ride System Patent The patent, titled “Choreographed Ride Systems and Methods,” is a continuation of their previous carousel patent. It describes a system that may “adjust a trajectory or traveled course of the ride … Read more

Disney Files Water Flume Patent Hinting at Possible ‘Moana’ Ride

Technical diagram of a sailing vessel with various labeled components and a partially filled sail, designated as FIG. 3B. Arrows and numbers point to specific parts of the vessel, reminiscent of the detailed illustrations found in a Disney water flume ride patent.

Disney has filed a patent for a new two-dimensional guiding system that could change points of view on a water flume ride. The patent’s images hint at a possible “Moana”-inspired ride. Potential ‘Moana’ Water Flume Ride Patent The patent, named “Guided boat with external discrete yaw control,” was filed in 2020 and published in 2024. … Read more

Disney Files Patent for ‘More Aggressive’ Soarin’-Style Flying Theater Attraction & More: Daily Recap (3/31/24)

Disney filed a patent for a “more aggressive” version of the Soarin’-style flying theater attraction, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular was confirmed to return to this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and a new live show debuted at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, March 31, 2024. Walt Disney World … Read more