omnimover News & Updates

Omnimovers: How Disney Revolutionized Theme Park Rides

October 4, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Ever wonder what makes rides like Haunted Mansion and Journey of the Little Mermaid work? Find out all about how the omnimover changed the way Imagineers designed dark rides.

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Six Disney Parks Rides That are Totally Different from When They First Opened

September 5, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Discover how some of your favorite Disney dark rides have transformed from their original roots over the years.

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The Major Innovations You Would Never Know Disney Did!

March 24, 2020 by Austin Lang

Disney has played a surprising role in shaping the modern world. Here's a look at some Disney innovations you may not have heard of!

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Travel to Infinity and Beyond! with AllEars TV on a Ride Through Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

July 15, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

Start your week off right, with a trip to Infinity and Beyond! Yes, it’s time to ride Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom.

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Ranking the Disney World OmniMovers from Worst to Best

July 12, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Disney is known for a lot of things -- their patented OmniMover ride system for one thing. But which are the best Omnimvoers? Find out here!

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The Science Behind Disney World’s Most Popular Rides

June 18, 2019 by Courtney Willingham

Disney World rides owe a lot to their immersive theming and creative queues, but the science behind these rides is even more fascinating. Join us as we explore the features of these iconic Disney attractions!

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Disney Imagineer and Legend Bob Gurr Keeps Motoring Along

March 11, 2019 by Chuck Schmidt

On Oct. 25, Disney Legend Bob Gurr will turn 88 years old. At that age, most typical seniors tend to slow down, relax and take things easy. Luckily for us, Bob Gurr has never been “typical.” According to the always affable Gurr, “I’m everywhere these days!”

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Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances

December 18, 2017 by Chuck Schmidt

Bob Gurr sits behind the wheel of a car as he tests the ride system that would be used on the Ford Magic Skyway attraction during the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. Note the individual drive wheels embedded in the track. [The Walt Disney Company] From the time when Disneyland was in the planning stages … Continue reading "Omnimover and PeopleMover: A look at two Disney-designed ride conveyances"

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