Episode 371: Riviera Add-On Offer, Avatar Experience & New Patents
On This Episode
Riviera Resort owners receive an exclusive add-on offer with discounts on lower point increments. Disney Cruise Line announces the Disney Imagination as the first ship sailing out of Japan in 2029. Disney Parks Blog reveals the 2026 Holiday Merchandise Guide featuring new ornaments and seasonal apparel. A recently filed construction permit hints at a possible themed playground planned for Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney and Lightstorm collaborate on a new Avatar walkthrough and acrobatics experience. Disney files new technology patents to automatically remove background crowds from guest photos and use AI systems to design personalized merchandise. New rumors suggest Walt Disney World could replace traditional entrance gates with Disneyland-style photo validation tap points.
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