Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed an exciting new piece of technology called the “HoloTile floor” in a video celebrating Disney Research Fellow and Imagineer Lanny Smoot’s induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals ‘HoloTile Floor’ In the video, Smoot gives a quick demonstration of the new tech. The floor is … 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 Disney Springs building that previously housed the NBA Experience will soon be home to a limited time “Star Wars” virtual reality experience. This Meta Quest VR experience will feature ILM x LAB’s Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge, which previously held a preview at Downtown Disney District in California. Guests will be able … 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
The VR preview of “Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge” has opened at Downtown Disney District and will be operating through January 5, 2022. The complimentary preview experience will be offered daily, noon – 8 p.m., next to Star Wars Trading Post. We were the first in line at 11:35 a.m. today. There are … Read more
A Quest 2 preview of the “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge” VR game will be opening at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort on November 21, 2021, and will be available through January 5, 2022. This preview version of ILMxLAB’s virtual reality experience expands the world of Batuu. Once inside the Quest 2 … Read more
“Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Last Call” is a virtual reality game coming to Oculus Quest on September 15, and a trailer is now available. The game is a sequel to last year’s “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge,” which saw the return of Frank Oz as Yoda. “In need of … Read more
A patent application published January 14, 2021 details how Disney could use smartphones as a conduit to virtual puppeteering. An app and the smartphone’s cameras allow the user to control a virtual puppet. The invention is a consumer version of the technology used in Disney attractions like Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor and Turtle Talk with … Read more
There’s some big news about “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge.” Not only did we find out the virtual reality adventure is releasing November 19th, but also that Frank Oz himself would return to voice the iconic Jedi Master Yoda as part of an interview with creative talent from the experience. From StarWars.com: The … Read more
You’ll be able to come face-to-face with the galaxy’s most beloved protocol droid and an iconic Jedi Master when the virtual reality experience “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge” premieres this holiday season. From StarWars.com: From the lightsaber-wielding fun of Trials on Tatooine through the intense, story-driven Vader Immortal, ILMxLAB has continually pushed the boundaries of experiential storytelling in … Read more
Soon, fans will be able to the mystery and adventure of Black Spire Outpost from the comfort of home. ILMxLAB has revealed more details about Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, an at-home virtual reality experience developed in collaboration with Oculus Studios and inspired by the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands at Disneyland and … 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
The trailer for the Avengers: Damage Control Virtual Reality Experience at select The VOID locations had dropped today. If you remember, only seven locations in the United States will have this experience, including The VOID the one at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. This experience debuts for a limited time on October 18th and tickets are … Read more
May the 4th is almost upon us and The VOID is celebrating this unsanctioned Star Wars holiday by offering a special “four for the price of three” deal on their virtual reality experience, Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire. That’s right, using the promotional code VOIDMAY4 online can net you four admission tickets for the … Read more
Suit up, Marvel fans. Sony announced Marvel’s Iron Man VR exclusively for PlayStation VR during their first-ever PlayStation State of Play stream. In Marvel’s Iron Man VR players will take the role of Tony Stark himself and come face to face with “ghosts from his past” that seek to destroy him and all that he … Read more