How Disney’s ‘real’ lightsaber patent actually works
Apr 13, 2021 · Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro flashed a “real” lightsaber at the end of a presentation on April 8th. How is that possible? Here’s the best visualization we’ve seen of how a new retractable...
Disney Imagineer wants his amazing retractable lightsaber to …
Oct 3, 2024 · Three years ago, Disney revealed the most convincing replica of a Star Wars lightsaber ever devised, one whose glowing blade fully and automatically retracts inside the handle due to a cleverly...
Disney 'Star Wars' Retractable Lightsaber Unveil - Hypebeast
Mar 15, 2023 · In the works since at least 2018, Disney ‘s Imagineers have now developed a realistic retractable Star Wars lightsaber. During SXSW, Disney Parks and Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro offered...
That ‘real’ Disney lightsaber? You’ll never get to touch it
Nov 18, 2021 · Disney has confirmed you’ll never get to try the “real” retractable lightsaber, even if you’re paying thousands to stay at the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel.
Disney’s Fancy New Lightsaber Looks Like The Real Thing - Kotaku
Mar 14, 2023 · But until then, Disney has created the next best thing: A new handheld prop that looks like a real lightsaber, complete with a retractable glowing blade.
New Fully Retractable Lightsabers Have Arrived in Disney
Apr 8, 2024 · Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World offers Star Wars fans 2 different options for building a lightsaber. The first of these offerings is Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers at the Walt Disney World Resort. You will find this immersive experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Disney’s New Retractable Lightsaber Looks More Legit Than Ever
Mar 16, 2023 · Rather than taking on a vaguely pyramidal shape like the plastic retractable lightsabers of our childhoods, this one’s plasma blade maintains a consistent width when fully extended. The blade...
How Does Disney’s Patented “Real” Lightsaber Work?
Dec 28, 2024 · The lightsaber, which appears to extend and retract like a real lightsaber from the movies, generated a lot of excitement and speculation about how it works. In this article, we will explore the technology behind Disney’s patented "real" lightsaber and how it manages to create the illusion of a retractable blade. The Concept of a Real Lightsaber
SEE IT: Disney Debuts Real-Life Retractable Lightsaber At SXSW
Mar 11, 2023 · To kick off that presentation, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro decided to introduce the audience to a real-life retractable lightsaber. While no photos have made their way online just yet, the outlet Disney Food Blog just so happened to be there and got a very cool look at it up-close!
Disney unveils its first real-life retractable lightsaber
May 4, 2021 · Watch Disney's first real-life lightsaber in action before it debuts at a new 'Star Wars' hotel in 2022.