Disney has dipped back into its video archives for a look at how the engineering behind the popular Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction works. There’s a lot of science behind the magic, but Disney’s Mechanical Engineers Angel and Josh break it down into easy to… Read More »Behind the Science of Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
If you have ever dreamed of designing a Star Wars droid that will one day end up as part of the official Star Wars canon, your chance is finally here. The winner of the “Build My Droid” Contest from Star Wars: Force for Change and FIRST will also get to attend… Read More »Design your perfect Droid for a chance to attend the World Premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Over the years Walt Disney World has carefully crafted an image as the place where people go to celebrate life’s victories large and small. From winning the Super Bowl to a marriage proposal, it’s where magical memories are made. The latest group to celebrate is… Read More »Central Florida student robotics team celebrates world championship win at Magic Kingdom
Discover the science and technology behind “Toy Story,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Finding Nemo,” and more timeless Pixar films in The Science Behind Pixar. The interactive exhibit showcases the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts used by the artists and computer scientists who help bring… Read More »The Science Behind Pixar exhibit moving to Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago
The movie Black Panther shows the fictional nation of Wakanda that becomes a world power through the power of STEM (aka Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). So it’s appropriate that Disney is celebrating the record-breaking success of the Marvel movie with a $1 Million donation… Read More »Disney fulfills promise of Black Panther with $1 Million donation to Boys & Girls Club
A new show has debuted at Innoventions at Epcot called The SpectacuLAB, and it takes a fun look how science and innovation work together. The STEM focused mini-attraction opened with a fun ribbon cutting ceremony that involved Mickey Mouse and science. To develop this show,… Read More »The SpectacuLAB Show Opens at Innoventions at Epcot
The death of Innoventions at EPCOT has been slightly exaggerated. Starting in November the product and concept showcase will welcome The SpectacuLAB, a new engaging, interactive show from sponsor Murata and Disney Pars Live Entertainment. Murata is a big name in the design, manufacture, and… Read More »Innoventions not quite dead yet, adds SpectacuLAB
Marvel and Disney have united behind what I think is a great cause — involving young girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). There is a definite lack of women in the careers supported by those backgrounds, so any encouragement we can give to… Read More »Winners of Ant-Man Micro-Tech Challenge announced, get amazing trip