Newest Disney Patent Hints at New Astro Orbiter

[ChrisFL]

I'll be honest here, the way those sketches look I don't know how smoooth that ride would be.

 

[The Duck]

I don't know, it could very well be for Disneyland. There's recent talk that they're getting a new attraction on the PeopleMover track, which would mean they'll probably be finally reusing their currently-abandoned Tomorrowland Hub platform. If that's the case, they'll likely attempt to rebuild a spinner ride up there as well, and it'd probably have to be built from scratch. I don't see why it couldn't be in a spinner like this.

A while back, there were rumors of an Ironman attraction possibly coming to Disneyland.

 

[Buried20KLeague]

I would be for ANY kind of change to the boring "flat spinner" model we see over and over in the parks. This would be good.

 

[Disnee4Me]

I work for a patent attorney; sure wish Disney was our client.

 

[Kbfarms]

Buzz Lightyear ride!!!

It's a neat design alright, but I wouldn't expect to see it any of the parks with an existing Astro Orbiter or Rocket style ride, unless there is some need for replacing the system altogether. Perhaps at a new park, but don't hold your breath.
One advantage this one does offer though, is it doesn't require hydraulics to lift the vehicles. They lift or slide out on their own with the centrifugal force.
Another aspect of this design that looked pretty neat was a wing type configuration, where riders would be strapped to, but with a vehicle underneath.

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