The science of Disney imagineering

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Fluids

Learn the role that energy plays in Disney rides like the Mad Tea Party and Epcot's Test Track. Discover how Disney Imagineers use fluids when constructing theme park rides, such as The Seas With Nemo and Friends, and Grizzly River Run. Explains fluid dynamics and how it affects the way fluids behave and move.

Design and models

Learn the role that energy plays in Disney rides like the Mad Tea Party and Epcot's Test Track. Discover how Disney Imagineers use fluids when constructing theme park rides, such as The Seas With Nemo and Friends, and Grizzly River Run. Explains fluid dynamics and how it affects the way fluids behave and move.

Magnetism

The Walt Disney Imagineers show how they apply magnets to all of Disney's theme park attractions. Some examples include the use of magnetic connectors that guide guests through The Seas of Nemo and Friends, and the use of sound through audio speakers in the Pirates of the Caribbean.

Friction

Disney Imagineers learn about different types of friction, including static, kinetic and rolling and demonstrate how they reduce drag and improve friction in rides such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a Disney Cruise Line ship and more.

Trajectory

Discover the role of forces and motion, and learn how they apply to theme park rides such as Toy Story Midway Mania and California Adventure's California Screamin'. Learn how to apply the physics of motion to the trajectory of a projectile.

Energy

2009
Learn the role that energy plays in Disney rides like the Mad Tea Party and Epcot's Test Track.

Newton's 3 laws of motion

2009
See how Disney Imagineers apply Isaac Newton's three laws of motion in some of the most popular rides. Highlighting ride experiences of California Adventure's Golden Zephyr and California Screamin', this program helps students understand the motion of objects, acceleration and friction.

Animal adaptations: communication

2009
The Walt Disney Imagineers visit the animal experts at Disney's Animal Kingdom to watch animal adaptations at work. Learn about animal behavioral and physical adaptations, as well as animal communication types.
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