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Mirror Maze Mania Fishing for fun in Mexico
Four mirror mazes have opened in as any months in Mexico following a deal between the British maze designer Adrian Fisher and Grupo Divertido. The group opened its first mirror maze at the Gran Plaza Mall in Guadalajara back In April. Named the Coral Reef Adventure, it features multiple themed chambers bathed in dappled light, fish and walls of bubbling water. Visitors have three kinds of treasure to find, which they trade for golden ‘Pieces of Eight.’ Then, on June 18 a second maze named Tutankhamon Adventure opened in
Monterrey, closely followed by the Pirate Adventure Mirror Maze in Pachuca and Candy Adventure in Chetumal in July. "These mazes each bear Adrian's design hallmarks, with vibrant theming and soundtrack," notes Grupo Divertido president Rene Aziz. "Coloured lighting changes from moment to moment, so the scenery appears to zoom constantly in and out!” Adrian Fisher is the world's top maze
designer, with over 500 mazes of various kinds to his name. Based in Dorset, England, his company Adrian Fisher has created attractions in Japan, China, Thailand, India, the Middle East, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Mexico and the United States.
How many babies do you see? (correct answer is three)
ABC Smart Swing Candy Adventure in Chetumal Bully in Bavaria
A new dark ride opened this summer at Bavaria Filmstadt in Germany. Like the park’s earlier 4D motion ride, Bullyversum centres on the tales of film director, actor and comedian Michael ‘Bully’ Herbig.
The new attraction was integrated into a former stunt show building and uses ‘trackless’ Mystic Mover vehicles by ETF Ride Systems. Theming was completed in-house by the park’s own team.
The dark ride, which features a series of 2D and 3D scenes from
Bully’s movies is part of a larger exhibition celebrating the director’s work. As well as interactive element to the ride, guests can also enjoy a number of interactive games and exhibits. An animatronic Bully character was created by the US company Life Formations.
www.bullyversum.com
Part of the Swiss manufacturer’s new Smart Rides collection, the Smart Swing from ABC Rides is a simple but effective, low capacity attraction, suitable for riders of 1.2-metres and up. Occupying a 5 x 8-metre footprint, the ride stands 8.5m high and features a single two-seater gondola and arms that turn at up to 14rpm. Three units have already been sold. More details will be available on the ABC Rides booth at IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando.
www.abc-rides.com Double the Dumbo fun
Storybook Circus, part of the Fantasyland expansion at the Magic Kingdom in Florida, will open in early 2012. Guests at this popular Walt Disney World park will be able to enjoy a second Dumbo The Flying Elephant attraction as from February, taking riders clockwise for the very first time. The existing Dumbo ride will be refurbished and relocated from its location near Cinderella Castle, reopening in the summer.
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