Attraction Profile
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flyover-america.com
The operator Soaring Attractions
FlyOver America is operated by Soaring Attractions, a partnership comprising Vancouver-based tourism entrepreneurs Stephen Geddes and Andrew Strang with backing from Aquilini Investment Group, owner of the Vancouver Canucks hockey team. Here Andrew answers our questions.
Why did you choose Vancouver as the first FlyOver location? There’s something to be said for starting a business in your own backyard and that holds true here. My business partner Stephen Geddes and I are longtime Vancouver residents and have deep roots in the city's tourism and business communities. We recognised a tremendous opportunity when the former IMAX theater went dark [closed] and the landlord published it was looking for an “inspirationally Canadian” concept to replace it at Canada Place. We had just developed the FlyOver concept and were looking for a home. It was the perfect match.
Why did you choose Brogent as your preferred ride supplier? We recognised that the Brogent team was committed to creating the best flying theatre experience on the market. They were passionate, detailed and transparent –
everything you look for in a supplier. Our two companies have become close as a result of working together on installing the i-Ride at both of our current locations.
Please tell us a bit more about the making of the ride film for FlyOver America We shot the film over the course of a year, in all seasons, from Alaska to Florida, Maine to Hawaii. Almost every shot is from a nose-mounted camera on a helicopter. It’s quite a challenge to have so much footage – over 50 hours – and have to boil it down to less than 10 minutes. So far, we have been overwhelmed with the positive guests response to the FlyOver America experience and are extremely proud of our 5-star TripAdvisor rating and all the other stellar reviews.
What other locations are you considering for FlyOver attractions around the world? It seems we are approached weekly with potential locations for a FlyOver, however being a standalone destination attraction has its challenges and considerations and we wish to make sure every FlyOver location is positioned for success. We are currently assessing several opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia.
Guests access the attraction via Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America, but buy tickets separately
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