Patent watch: Universal Parks carousel tech may hint at future theme park ride

Universal Parks & Resorts is seeking a patent that may offer a tease at one of the rumored attractions at its Epic Universe theme park under construction in Orlando.

The “Choreographed Ride Systems and Methods” patent appears to describe a more free-moving carousel ride system that has more mobility vertically and horizontally — adding a twist to the traditional carousel-style attractions. “During operation, the movement of the ride vehicles is typically restricted to the fixed paths along the…