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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2021
Universal City Studios Llc, Universal, CA (US);
Nathanael G. White, Orlando, FL (US);
Kevin B. Primm, Orlando, FL (US);
Universal City Studios LLC, Universal City, CA (US);
Abstract
A dark ride tower system includes a tower having first and second levels. The first level includes a stationary room having stationary walls and the second level includes an adaptable room having adaptable walls configured to be rearranged into a plurality of physical configurations. The dark ride tower system also includes a lift system configured to alternatingly move a ride vehicle between the first and second levels. In addition, the dark ride tower system includes a first projection system configured to generate projection mapping on the stationary walls to simulate movement of the ride vehicle relative to the stationary room while the ride vehicle is disposed within the stationary room. The dark ride tower system also includes a second projection system configured to generate projection mapping on the adaptable walls to present a show scene while the ride vehicle is disposed within the adaptable room.