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 Air and Water-Powered Flying Robots

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Disney has filed a patent for flying robots that would be powered with a hybrid and air and water, Orlando Business Journal reports. The patent is for an “Untethered robot with hybrid air and water power for hovering and quick airborne movements.” It describes how they could control the movements of a flying robot through … Read more

Disney Files Patent for Glasses-Free VR Attraction

Disney has filed a patent for a possible AR or VR attraction that would not require guests to wear 3D glasses or other headgear. The system would utilize a projection screen and beamsplitter, carefully positioned around a physical scenic space to create the virtual object — reminiscent of the Pepper’s Ghost effect used in the … Read more

Disney Files Patent for Retractable Internally-Illuminated Lightsaber

New Lightsaber Patent

The Walt Disney Company has filed yet another patent application which we assume will be commercialized for the opening of Star Wars Land. The latest application is for a “Sword Device with Retractable, Internally Illuminated Blade.” The new technology exemplified in this patent application is used to build a lightsaber hilt that works like a … Read more