Walt Disney Imagineering is in the early stages of prototyping a new augmented reality experience at its theme parks. This week, the team released a video showing Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses used as a personal virtual assistant inside Disneyland.
meta is just one of the companies Disney Imagineering R&D is working with on AR. The Ray-Ban smart glasses allow Disney guests to ask questions out loud and receive real-time responses with information about rides, attractions, merchandise, food, and directions.
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The video shows a Disney cast member walking through Disneyland wearing Meta Ray-Bans. As she approaches the paddleboat attraction, she asks, “What’s that, and how can I ride it?”
“That’s the Mark Twain River Boat,” the AI-powered glasses respond instantly.”It’s nearby and you can board for a relaxing 14-minute cruise.”
She proceeds to ask, “Where can I get a gluten-free snack?” The answer is at a snack stand nearby, with the glasses offering to check the full menu for her. She also asks whether a certain ride is appropriate for her 4-year-old,and focuses on a guest’s Porg keychain to inquire,”Where can I get one of those?” It responds by telling her it’s from a store in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.
Another part shows the glasses suggesting activities. “Pirates of the Caribbean currently has a short wait time. Want directions?” And “Winnie the Pooh is…