Delve into salty trivia about being at sea, exclusive ship parts, strange heliophiles, potential oceanic Moana-land, Disney patents, islands' top-level domains, Cook Islands, solar eclipses, Moana attraction, Disney's latest patents, and Zootopia connections.
Disney is planning Moana and Zootopia themed expansions in theme parks.
Patents reveal innovative technologies for immersive theme park experiences.
Robotic Sherpa technology aims to enhance convenience and mobility for park visitors.
Deep dives
Boat Motion Simulator Patent for Moana Attractions
A boat motion simulator patent was filed for a Moana attraction, allowing passengers to experience boat type movements while in a dome with water splashes to simulate turns and waves. Figures included a computer-drawn Moana character projected into the dome.
Vehicle Entertainment System Patent for Epcot Experience
A patent for a vehicle entertainment system allows passengers to experience a tunnel ride with projections while driving through an immersive course, offering simulations of an African safari. This system enhances in-car experiences within a themed environment.
Robotic Sherpa Patent for Theme Park Convenience
Disney filed a patent for a robotic Sherpa, a locker bot on wheels that can follow visitors throughout the park, providing seamless access to stored items like merchandise or personal belongings. This innovative technology enhances convenience and mobility for park visitors.
Moana Land and Zootopia Land Development Announcement
Disney announced plans for Moana Land and Zootopia Land expansions in theme parks, offering immersive experiences based on the popular films. Moana Land will feature a boat motion simulator attraction, while Zootopia Land celebrates the movie with unique themed experiences.
Interactive Autonomous Robot Patent for Character Safety Response
A patent for an interactive autonomous robot with safety response protocols ensures that character-based messages are conveyed with authenticity. Utilizing droids, such as those resembling R2D2 and BB-8, this technology aims to deliver safety alerts while maintaining character authenticity, possibly hinting at Star Wars themed experiences.
Let's sail through briny trivia and salty facts about being at sea. Chris reports back from his cruise vacation/research and lets us in on the most exclusive parts of the ship, and .do you .kn ow your .is.la. nds? Hey turn around, bright eyes, Colin learns about Ted Pedas and the weird world of seafaring heliophiles. And oh boy, the announcement of a potential oceanic Moana-land has got Karen diving into the USPTO library for recent Disney patents.