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ero Latency VR has opened its doors in Abu Dhabi at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, a leading lifestyle and entertainment
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At Zero Latency Abu Dhabi, up to eight people can play with or against each other in a variety of completely immersive virtual worlds. With no cables or wires and a massive gamespace to roam, players are immersed inside a game where their bodies become the controllers, and their minds believe it’s real.
Players may choose their experiences from a library that includes over half a dozen games. This library features the zombie apocalypse favourite, Undead Arena, and puzzle adventure game, Engineerium, both available as special offers at the grand opening at The Galleria. Zero Latency VR has partnered with Qwerty LLC, an Emirati start-up dedicated to investing in cutting-edge technologies, to bring their warehouse-sized, multiplayer gaming experience to Abu Dhabi for the first time.
Commenting on the grand opening, David Robinson, general manager of The Galleria Al Maryah Island said, “We are very excited to introduce first-to-the-UAE concept Zero Latency to
Zero Latency is now open at The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi. As an experience-led and community- focused destination, The Galleria is committed to curating meaningful experiences for our guests. Our extraordinary mix of world-class entertainment and leisure attractions, combined with first-to- market concepts sets us apart as a destination.
120 attend NEAAPA summer meeting at Six Flags Tornado Springs opens
Danish theming firm MK Themed Attractions assisted UK family park Paultons Park in getting its brand-new themed area, Tornado Springs, ready for 12 April by producing and delivering customised props for the entire area.
After taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID crisis, 120 members of NEAAPA, the Northeast’s Entertainment Association, met Tuesday for the organisation’s 108thAnniversary Summer Meeting at Six Flags New England. The gathering had the best turnout in recent memory, according to NEAAPA Secretary Ed Hodgdon.
and experiences, all with a heavy Midwestern US theme. The majority of the themed elements were produced and delivered by MK Themed Attractions. Guests will be immersed in the new area completed with themed signs, props, objects, and coasters, all telling the unique story of Tornado Springs.
A tour of the newly-themed DC Universe was conducted by Six Flags Communications Manager Jen McGrath, who also held a question and answer session. Mike Nuizel,
to say that it has been a pleasure working with Paultons Park. From the very beginning the visions and ambitions Paultons Park had sounded exciting, and a project we at MK Themed Attractions have loved being a part of. We look forward to seeing the impression the new area Operations director at Paultons
are so pleased to finally open the park and welcome guests to explore Tornado Springs, our largest single investment here at Paultons Park. We wanted to introduce a spectacular and immersive themed area
Zero Latency has contributed immensely to our family of entertainment offerings.”
The Abu Dhabi venue is using the latest Zero Latency Generation 2 VR System, developed in partnership with HP, Intel, and Microsoft.
park engineer, conducted a behind-the-scenes look at how Cyclone, the facility’s signature wooden coaster, was transformed into Wicked Cyclone. John Hallenbeck, vice president and executive director of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) North America, provided an update on IAAPA affairs during an afternoon NEAAPA Board of Directors meeting.
Following a social hour, NEAAPA President Dave Oberlander and Six Flags New England President Pete Carmichael welcomed those in attendance at the start of the dinner. Among those at the gathering were NEAAPA Hall of Fame members John and Beth Bowen. John is also a past president of the association and Beth served a secretary for many years. The Bowens owned and operated the former Whalom Park in Lurenburg, Mass.
Past presidents, Stephen Lipkin, Carl Berni, Ed Connor, Kevin Naughton, and Eric Anderson were also in the group.
Next year’s summer meeting will be at Santa’s Village, Jefferson, N.H.,
SUMMER PART 3 2021
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights marks its 30th year with new experience
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uture Dreamworld guests will be able to stay and play, with plans underway for a new $75 million Dreamworld Resort including a resort-style hotel
The most notorious Halloween Horror Nights icons in Universal Orlando history will join forces to inflict unimaginable terror upon guests in Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured.
and tourist park. Dreamworld is excited to announce that it
This sinister new experience will thrust guests into a monstrous “Hell of Fame” where they’ll face The Caretaker, The Director, The Usher, The Storyteller, Jack the Clown, Chance and more as part of Halloween Horror Nights 2021, celebrating 30 years of fear on select nights from 3 September through to 31 October.
has entered into an agreement with experienced accommodation developer Evolution Group to fund and build an accommodation precinct on part of the surplus land owned by Ardent Leisure adjacent to the Dreamworld park. The accommodation offering will include a 4-star 250-room resort-style hotel, 40 bungalows and a 5-star tourist park with 100 powered sites. Dreamworld Resort will be designed to cater to all guests, especially interstate travellers, with a broad range of family friendly accommodation options, as well as restaurants, conferencing facilities and leisure facilities such as swimming pools and a gymnasium. Guests of Dreamworld Resort will also have exclusive
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