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Angry Birds arriving in Qatar
Location based entertainment company Trimoo is set to bring an Angry Birds World theme park to Doha Festival City mall. Introduced as a concept by Trimoo, the new indoor/outdoor location has been developed in partnership with video game developer Rovio Entertainment, and will span 17,000 square metres, containing over 20 rides for all ages, Angry Birds themed activities, and a variety of dining outlets and shops. “Our objective has always been to deliver more than just entertainment,”
Tusenfryd hosts roller coaster VR premier
In April this year, guests at the Norwegian theme park Tusenfryd will be able to watch a VR movie made for one of the park’s roller coasters – whilst riding it. Steampunk Hunters boasts a family-friendly physical and virtual journey. Riders will hunt
through mines for monsters, shooting targets and accumulating a score with each successful hit. The VR film has a tailored sound image that is synchronised with the movement of the track, and the ride features 3D effects and dynamic goals. Likewise, the Western Expressen attraction has its own virtual element – experienced
through VR glasses, and this summer guests will be able to watch the Burnout Stuntshow car show lead by Asgeir Borgemoen. Further events and upgrades are planned for Tusenfryd this year. June 11 marks the park’s 30th anniversary, and the ThunderCoaster, with its 950m wooden track and top speed of almost 100km/h, is receiving £5m in upgrades and upkeep.
said Trimoo CEO Riad Makdessi. “We believe that with creativity, innovation, game and design thinking we can revolutionise the way people experience the world.” Angry Birds World, funded by Talal bin Mohamed Trading, will open at Doha Festival City (DFC).
park, adjacent to Cancún Mexico.. “Currently, Jora Vision is in the detailed design
Pirates prepare to storm Amikoo A
ttractions design and production company Jora Vision is currently working on an indoor pirate-themed experience for Amikoo theme
stage of the project, developing not only theming design, but also coordinating other disciplines such as lighting, audio, video hardware and content, special effects and operations,” explains Robin van der Want, project development director at Jora Vision. The 5,000 square-metre attraction, called Los
Piratas de Bacalar, will combine a cultural walk- through with live actors, and be part of the larger
retail, dining, and entertainment district of the Amikoo theme park complex. Developed to be a stand-alone experience, Los
Piratas de Bacalar will feature its own fully themed buffet restaurant and merchandise shop – both inspired by the pirating history of the Mexican Riviera Maya. The fortress of Bacalar, Fuerte de San Felipe; built by the Spanish Navy in the 18th century, also played a role in inspiring the design. The walk-through lasts for 50 minutes and will take
visitors through several rooms to encounter live actors and animatronics, special effects, and a ride system. These amusements all draw from the real-life events of
2019.
the 11th century, where pirates attacked several ships and towns built by the Spanish and Mexican locals. Guests will be guided around the fortress in groups of 60. Then, they will meet Capitán Nicolas Pacheco and his crew before being prepared for battle on the Caribbean Sea. The walk-through culminates in an Immersive Tunnel developed by ride supplier Simworx – the ship-themed vehicle seats 60, and via projection technology and special effects, visitors will engage in maritime pirate battles and a mythical sea monster named Cipactli. Los Pirates de Bacalar is scheduled to open in
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