The latest episode of We Call It Imagineering features a behind the scenes look at the updates coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (at around 12mins) and the creation of the BDX Droids (at around 15mins) now roaming the Disney Parks… plus Olaf too!
Step behind the scenes with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and discover how Disney uses robotics, AI, and immersive technology to bring stories to life! From the brand new self-walking Olaf in World of Frozen and BDX Droids to cutting-edge attractions like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, see how magic meets innovation.
Disney Research continues to push boundaries through partnerships with tech leaders like NVIDIA, Epic Games, and Meta. This video highlights our collaboration with Meta using their Wearables Device Access Toolkit and AI glasses to unlock a world of innovation and storytelling for Disney guests and Imagineers.
Key Takeaways
• Brand new self-walking Olaf coming to World of Frozen in Disney Parks
• Why partnerships with NVIDIA, Epic Games, and Meta power next-gen experiences
• We’re not just using technology for technology’s sake
• If we’re doing our jobs properly, all of the technology goes away and our guests get immersed in the story that we’re trying to tell
• Failure is embraced as part of pushing boundaries
