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success - nobody predicted that it would creates a new attraction format, the Flying Theatre, which as of 2020 is already one of the most successful media based attraction formats in the industry.” Leisure Expert Group, CEO Marjolein van de Stolpe
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continues: “Flying Theatres started in the theme parks with the prime example being Soarin’ at Disney California, where the overall demand for more immersion led to combining the popular motion simulator attractions with ordinary movie experiences and the sensation of flying in mid-air.” “Flying Theatres have become a staple theme park
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attraction since the inception of Soarin’ back in 2001,” adds Simworx CEO Terry Monkton. “Since then, parks and tourist attractions all across the world have looked to create their own version of the ride. Different ride manufacturers have taken unique approaches to their own versions of the ride, with varying boarding methods and how their seats simulate
arkus Beyr, managing director of Attraktion! says: “When Soarin’ over California opened at Disneyland Anaheim, even with the great
the sensation of flying with varying levels of degrees-of- freedom. As technology has moved forward we’ve also seen tremendous advances in projection quality and special effects that help to make the ride even more immersive.” While in the earlt days Flying Theatres were seen in the
large destination parks, regional parks were often left behind. “Initially these large scale attractions were often out of reach of small operators and therefore weren’t as widely popular due to many places unable to accommodate the ride,” says Terry. “From costs, to space, there can be a lot of restraints. Simworx identified this issue as they looked at entering the market with their Flying Theatre products and looked at ways to make it a more accessible product for customers.” Mike Frueh, senior vice president, licensing and
distribution, SimExIworks agrees that for a long time, the cost was prohibitive: “The cost for the equipment and a bespoke
Dome Ride Theatre,
Attraktion! Combining a dome theatre experience in a sphere, with a ride, the Dome Ride Theatre (patented) is a high-end product development between ATTRAKTION! and Intamin Amusement Rides. It represents the culmination of
many years of experience in the creation of immersive 360° attractions, and combined with Intamin’s renowned background in building major thrilling attractions, Dome Ride Theatre offers an “exclusive and truly amazing experience,” says the company. The attraction features a unique
steel ride structure contained within an impressive full sphere projection theatre. The aim is to involve the audience, so they are completely immersed into a 360-degree environment, providing realistic and thrilling experiences. Giant seamless images, surround
the audience, and they can be taken to different locations through space and time. With a high capacity of 80
guests at a time, the experience is described as unique, thrilling, cost effective and one that will provide memories that last.
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