Could the next Disney ride start inside your own car? Patent suggests new technology

Disney has patented technology that could transform personal vehicles into mobile theme park experiences, allowing guests to experience attractions without entering a traditional theme park.The patent, titled "Vehicle Entertainment System and Method," describes a system that could guide vehicles through specially designed tunnels featuring projections, animatronics and other visual effects.The technology could also interact with a vehicle's existing features, including its stereo, headlights and climate controls, to create an immersive experience. For example, a car's heater could turn on as guests approach a simulated volcano.Loyal Pyczynski, a business consultant and former Disney Imagineering executive, compared the concept to taking Disney's Test Track attraction beyond the theme park.He suggested the technology could be used at locations such as Orlando International Airport, allowing visitors to begin their vacation experience before reaching the parks.The patent also describes d