Disney Imagineering has been granted a patent for an attraction where guests drive their own personal vehicles through an immersive show experience. The system would identify each vehicle using its identification or a connected app to customize the experience based on seating and technology. During the ride, the attraction could interact with car features like headlights, windshield wipers, and dashboard displays to simulate events such as severe weather. The concept explores various movement methods including self-navigation, conveyors, or driver control with interactive steering wheels. Disney suggests potential locations beyond theme parks, including parking lots, dealerships, and restaurant drive-through lanes. While the patent allows for creative integration of everyday technology with storytelling, no construction or operational plans have been announced as yet.
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- The patent titled Vehicle Entertainment System and Method was granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on November 10, 2026