At today's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Panasonic and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced today that Panasonic Projection Imaging Systems will be the “Official Projection Technology” of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.
The announcement included mention that Panasonic projection technology will be featured in the Na'vi River Journey at the upcoming, Pandora – The World of Avatar, opening Summer 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
As part of a long-term agreement, Disney's domestic theme parks will have access to the latest in Panasonic’s projectors with advanced image processing and lens solutions.
“Panasonic is delighted to work with Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in exploring new ways in which its high-performance projectors may be used to support the Disney storytelling that has captured the hearts of millions of guests who have visited these iconic vacation destinations,” said Panasonic AVC Networks Company President Yasuji Enokido. “The Panasonic brand has earned the trust of generations and today we have a fresh technology vision to support the creativity and innovation of the Disney theme parks in the U.S.”
Panasonic projectors already power effects in a number of attractions, including Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland Park; Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure Park; Haunted Mansion and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park; Frozen Ever After and Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros at Epcot.
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