Calling all friendly neighborhood spidermen! Back in 2021, we brought you an unboxing of the original design for the WEB Power Band, an augmented reality enhancement for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Now, we’re seeing that WEB Suppliers has upgraded their original design for a more adjustable fit. … Read more
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
Apple has acquired the startup Mira, the development company responsible for the augmented reality headset currently in use at the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge attraction in Universal Studios Hollywood and in Universal Studios Japan. Apple Acquires Mira, the Startup Responsible for the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Headsets Apple has acquired Mira, according to The Verge. … Read more
At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 event today, the tech giant announced a new mixed reality headset that will be compatible with Disney+ from day one. The Apple Vision Pro is one of the biggest announcements in a decade from Apple, and will retail for $3,499. Disney & Apple Team Up for Mixed Reality … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has patented a “virtual world” simulator that could be used on future theme park attractions, Orange County Register reports. The technology, which Disney calls “virtual world” instead of virtual reality or augmented reality, would allow multiple guests to experience a 3D virtual world from multiple vantage points without a VR headset … Read more
Lighting is often an overlooked aspect of attraction design. Look up while riding Spaceship Earth and you’ll find numerous theater-style lighting fixtures. Consider how the Sistine Chapel scene lighting differs from the computer lab. Lighting designers illuminate the scenes much like a television production or stage show. A new Disney invention could eliminate traditional lighting, … Read more
If Disney has its way, augmented reality (AR) systems will not require controllers in the future. Instead, AR users will be able to interact with physical objects using only their hands. Disney plans to pull off this feat by using the user’s skin as a communication network. In a United States Patent Application Publication for … Read more
A new patent granted to Disney suggests that new technology would help make lightsaber training at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser as close as it appears in the movies. The patent, granted May 19th, is for the calibration of a magnetometer within a device used as part of an augmented or virtual reality game. The system … Read more
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
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