With todays digital, high definition projection possibilites, this would be the perfect time to revisit Circle-Vision 360. I personally would like to have Circle-Vision installed in the Golden Dreams Theater in California Adventure, and see an end to the lifeless spirit-guide Whoopee film. Look at the beautiful architecture of this theater―it begs for an audio and visual surround experience! Which, to me, has far greater impact than donning headache-inducing 3D glasses!Sponsored by a possible airline company, the films presented could have the beauty of nature as its universal theme rather than specific locations. A good example of content can be seen in the BBC film series Planet Earth. This then would keep with Walt's vision of using current technology to amaze and educate the public. Changes can be made based on holidays, such as American history locations during July, WWII locations during Memorial and Veterans Day, and Christmas around the world in December.
The theater would use HD content via synced computer playback through multiple DLP projectors. Titles would run throughout the day so that people can return to find something new every hour. There will be no seams in the 360° Firehawk screen, but would be a continual circle of overlapping video. Perhaps PIXAR could be employed to render a shortened version of their current film project in 360°? The possibilities are endless, and can be changed as new content is created.
I would also provide a store where you can purchase Blu-Ray disks that have selected films that can be viewed on your home theater. Pressing the arrow buttons allow you to change your point of view. This will encourage you to take the magic home!
Alas, it has been turned into The Little Mermaid ride... Oh, well.
