Walt Disney Imagineering Interactive Guest Experiences
The Real Magic of Mickey Mouse?
Software Engineers and Artists
The guest experience at Walt Disney World is rooted in magic and wonder. When crafting technology-driven moments for a client like Disney, the software must be seamless, reliable, and strategically engineered. Walt Disney Imagineering partnered with Leviathan to bring that magic to life, collaborating on several immersive, story-driven experiences across Disney World's flagship park in Orlando.
Avatar Flight of Passage: Genetic Matching Sequence
As the most anticipated attraction in Pandora (The World of Avatar at Disney World) Avatar Flight of Passage required a queue experience that thrust guests into the story. In the final scene before boarding, guests are “genetically matched” with their own Avatar through a dynamic show sequence.
Collaborating closely with Walt Disney Imagineering, Leviathan’s software engineers designed and built an immersive simulation that uses guests’ motion-capture data in real time. By integrating media with practical effects like lighting and smoke, the experience creates an illusion of each guest being uniquely linked to an Avatar.
This moment delivers critical story context, setting the stage for the exhilarating journey ahead: a breathtaking flight through Pandora unlike anything on Earth.
Peter Pan’s Flight: Interactive Shadow Play
To reignite the magic of a classic Disney film and ride, Leviathan team designed a playful, interactive moment that lets guests become part of the story while waiting in line. Set inside the iconic bedroom of Michael, John, and Wendy, the experience transforms the space with enchanting shadow play.
Guests see their shadows on the wall, but the magic lies in what isn’t there - interactive “objects” that exist only in the digital realm. Guest shadows ring bells, try on top hats, chase butterflies, and even play with a mischievous, fluttering Tinker Bell. The result is a seamless blend of nostalgia, surprise, and delight.