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Jora Vision, ETF Ride Systems and Alterface team up to create a unique interactive dark ride in groundbreaking Six Flags Qiddiya City, KSA.
ver since its annoncement, the development of Six Flags Qiddiya City has stimulated the imagination of theme park industry insiders.
Located in the shadow of the awe-inspiring Tuwaiq Mountains, Six Flags Qiddiya City is not your ordinary theme park. Every announced ride seems to shatter a new record: from the highest drop tower to the mind-boggling Falcons Flight, which is set to become the park is not just for thrill seekers. Among all peaks and summits, a consortium of Jora Vision, ETF Ride Systems and Alterface is designing and building a new key ride. An interactive dark ride that will set a new bar for interactive and themed indoor attractions: The Enchanted Greenhouse. The Enchanted Greenhouse is nestled within the
zones the park features. Within this mesmerizing landscape, you are welcomed into a long-lost greenhouse to uncover its mysteries. During your expedition you encounter various secrets to unravel, butterfly) to the hidden inhabitants of the greenhouse. All these adventures are presented through a unique approach to interactivity.
Singular view on interactivity The central idea is that an interactive dark ride should also be fun to enjoy when your finger is not on the trigger. Instead of a classic shooting gallery, you
experience memorable scenes you can influence. Here the interactivity adds to the experience instead of distracting from it. The Enchanted Greenhouse offers a collaborative gameplay experience, inviting guests to jointly uncover the wonders around them. Each vehicle works together to awaken the inhabitants of this mystical world: guests wield the power to alter colours, influence behaviours, and illuminate these creatures, breathing life into the green haven. The experience is no longer just a game or a competition, but a journey where the visitors must cooperate to discover the magical biosphere that surrounds them.
classified) story for the ride. The whole tale is told by multiple animatronics, 14 multimedia projectors and a never-before-seen effect in an interactive dark ride. thousands of lifelike otherworldly plants. The narrative is influenced both by the local culture
and stories inspired by Saudi and the region that resonate with the park visitors. Unique for a ride of this type, there is also a symbolic meaning that infuses the ride: every feature reaches back to a positive message of love and growth.
development in our industry, renowned for its creative and visionary ambitions. We believe The Enchanted Greenhouse harmonizes beautifully with these
enchanting aspirations, promising to be a brand-new Robin van der Want, Project development director at Jora Vision.
ETF Ride Systems provides their signature autonomous trackless Multi Mover vehicles. Each vehicle has a beautiful custom themed body with animated elements. It seats 6 guests and gives each an unobstructed view of the ride. These 12 vehicles will cruise a 160-meter-long course. During the ride, multiple scenes will take advantage
of the absence of a physical track, allowing for movements and effects that are impossible with traditional rails. Additionally, a unique non-linear loading station increases capacity and reduces queue times.
Ruud Koppens, the CEO of ETF Ride Systems says.
The unique view on non-intrusive interactivity in this ride demands a new approach to interactivity. Alterface adds their technological know-how and makes the interactive elements blend in seamlessly interactive components add to the challenge: media all these unique gameplay elements, Alterface has coordinated the media, music, and lighting, thus ensuring a cohesive and magical experience.
Jora Vision is key. This allows us to use an entire register of visual tricks and to hide the technology from the guests to immerse them into a truly magical of Alterface.
Six Flags Qiddiya City is the first Six Flags park designed and built from the ground up outside North America. Park construction continues steadily and is expected to be completed by 2025. Qiddiya City is a new global destination built from scratch on the foundations of play. Located 40mins away from Riyadh, the vibrant city brings entertainment, sports and culture together in a way never seen before.
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