Disney working on $1 billion 'next gen' project

Walt Disney Co. is quietly working on a highly secretive technology project that is expected to catapult the company's theme parks and resorts into the 21st century. While details on the project are slim, it is internally being called the "next generation experience" or "NextGen" and many former insiders speculate that it may be related to a massive wireless technology overhaul of Disney parks and resorts. Speculators note that implementation of this technology could range from keyless room entry to wireless technology that caters each guest's ride or show experience to their specific preferences.

The project is budgeted in the $1 billion to $1.5 billion range, making this one of Disney's most expensive and expansive park and resort technological upgrades in history. Stay tuned for more information as it is made available... or leaks to the public. [The Daily Disney]