Patents
Disney Patents Next Generation Ride Envelope Safety Testing, Including the Use of Drones
Ride safety is a paramount concern for Disney World and other theme park operators around the world. To that end, a significant amount of...
Disney Patents Next Generation of Water Flume Ride; Showcases Moana-Style Implementation
Disney has filed a patent for a next-generation water flume ride system. More specifically, Disney describes a 2-dimensional guiding system that will allow a...
Disney Publishes New Patent for ‘Project Exo’ to Support Larger-Than-Life Characters
Disney has filed a new patent that expands upon the impressive Project Exo initiative taking place in Walt Disney Imagineering to bring larger-than-life characters...
Disney Files Patent for Soarin’ 2.0 Flying Theater Ride with Greater Thrill, More Complex Range of Motion
A recently published Disney patent shows the company's plans for a Soarin' 2.0 flying theater ride that allows for a more lightweight appliance and...
Disney Patents Star Wars Hovering Pram-Style Drone System
A patent filed by Disney Enterprises seems to suggest that the company is working on creating a magical, floating pram similar to what was...
Disney Patents System for Safer & More Ambitious Laser Light Shows
A new patent application from Disney aims to create safer and more ambitious laser light show displays. The new patent, filed December 28th, is...
Disney Patents Immersive Drive-In Theater To Pass The Time While You Charge Your Car or Wait for Curbside Pickup
A new patent from Disney aims to reimagine the waiting game that you play in your car. From waiting for a pick-up order from...
Disney Patents Robotic Transfer of Ride Vehicles Between Two Different Ride Systems During Attraction Experience
A newly filed Disney patent outlines the use of a robotic tool to transfer a passenger compartment from one ride system to a secondary...
Disney Patents Head Mounted Display That Could Change Character Costumes and Interactions
Disney Enterprises has filed a patent for a system that provides visibility via a head-mounted display (HMD) for an operator of something. In the...
Disney Patent Aims to Use Air, Water, and Projections to Make Robots Fly During Entertainment Shows
A new patent from Disney describes an untethered, flying robot for use in entertainment venues. Disney describes ground-based robots as oftentimes being fixed or...
Disney Patents Theme Park Gameplay System With Merchandise Augmentation
Disney has patented the ability for merchandise to augment gameplay, such as in a theme park. Of course, Disney parks fans will already know...
Disney Patents New “Drop Swing Propulsion” Roller Coaster & Water Ride Experience
A new patent filed by Disney describes a new "Drop Swing Propulsion" ride experience designed for roller coasters and water rides to create a...