DHS BDX Droids Coming to Walt Disney World: Interactive Animatronics Expand Globally

[dmw]

I wonder how long until we have robotic characters instead of human "friends" as the characters? The tech is certainly not that far off... Robotic characters could work the M&Gs, parades (the ones on the floats, not the ones on the streets), surprise resort or in-park visits, etc.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I wonder how long until we have robotic characters instead of human "friends" as the characters? The tech is certainly not that far off... Robotic characters could work the M&Gs, parades (the ones on the floats, not the ones on the streets), surprise resort or in-park visits, etc.

They'll be perfectly placed for the robotic uprising then!

 

[Epcot82Guy]

So. Disney acquires Simpsons. Robots coming. Itchy and Scratch Land (with carnage) confirmed for Animation Courtyard.

 

[MrPromey]

So. Disney acquires Simpsons. Robots coming. Itchy and Scratch Land (with carnage) confirmed for Animation Courtyard.

 

[SamusAranX]

This is cool and all but my mind is immediately gravitating towards Itchy and Scratchy Land….

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Meanwhile..At Isle of Berk...The Stitch Dragon babies were out..

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

Meanwhile..At Isle of Berk...The Stitch Dragon babies were out..

I think this is why we are getting the droids.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I think this is why we are getting the droids.

Yep, Pretty much..Hopefully they will corral them in an area like they are doing with Dragons at Epic.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Meanwhile..At Isle of Berk...The Stitch Dragon babies were out..

Dear Boston Dynamics:

You forgot to teach the 'dogs' to turn fluidly.

Thank-you for your consideration to this missive.

Love you forever, -MP

 

[easyrowrdw]

Finally some new life into Galaxy’s edge, I hope this is the first step of them actually making the land feel lived in.

I'm still waiting for the roaming aliens.

 

[wdwmagic]

Dear Boston Dynamics:

You forgot to teach the 'dogs' to turn fluidly.

Thank-you for your consideration to this missive.

Love you forever, -MP

Every time I see Dart I just cant get past knowing what's under the skin, and it loses all believability for me.

 

[Agent H]

Every time I see Dart I just cant get past know what's under the skin, and it loses all believability for me.

What’s under the skin?

 

[wdwmagic]

What’s under the skin?

 

[Agent H]

That’s scary looking.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Every time I see Dart I just cant get past knowing what's under the skin, and it loses all believability for me.

Yeah. It’s an impressive attempt but it just doesn’t work for me.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I'm still waiting for the roaming aliens.

Don't get more Alien than the Cosplayer they hired roaming around Battu thinking he's Luke.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Don't get more Alien than the Cosplayer they hired roaming around Battu thinking he's Luke.

People always hate on face characters. Are his mannerisms good at least?

The only convincing face character based upon a live action character for me is Jack Sparrow. Face characters of an animated character are a lot more forgiving. They couldn’t really get Mark Hamill from 40 years ago.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Meanwhile..At Isle of Berk...The Stitch Dragon babies were out..

Cute concept. But it only works right up until Dart begins to turn around then the illusion falls apart. To address, Universal Creative could turn that technical limitation into a creative strength. Have the Performer act as though he's tickling Dart (or Dart is just being uncooperative and stubborn) with the Performer desperately trying to coax him into returning back to Dragon base camp. Or put little Viking-made baby booties on his feet with some type of noise-making tassels or bells that a "baby dragon" would find enjoyment in.

Regardless, I think these character interactions will be popular.

 

[bmr1591]

Robotic characters who can talk to you in the correct voice and know your name because of your MagicBand? I’d be down. Reality is we’d still get the same batch of characters, but at least they could talk.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

People always hate on face characters. Are his mannerisms good at least?

The only convincing face character based upon a live action character for me is Jack Sparrow. Face characters of an animated character are a lot more forgiving. They couldn’t really get Mark Hamill from 40 years ago.

Not even on a good day they could even get one looking like he came out of the Holiday Special..