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Best Dark Ride or Media-Based Experience of the Year Intamin Amusement Rides
Danse Macabre at Efteling
On October 31, 2024, Efteling in the Netherlands unveiled Danse Macabre, a world-first attraction
featuring Intamin’s groundbreaking Dynamic Motion Stage ride system. Built on the site of the iconic Spookslot, the attraction reimagines Efteling’s haunted legacy through an innovative fusion of technology, music, and storytelling. Inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns’ 19th-century composition,
the story follows eccentric conductor Joseph Charlatan, whose orchestra vanished after performing Danse Macabre— devoured by “The Unnamable,” a monstrous creature that haunts the ruins to this day.
The ride features six church-stall cabins seating 18 guests each, combining scent effects, seat vibrations, and immersive audio. The 18-meter platform delivers heave, tilt, drop, and full rotation, offering an unprecedented range of synchronized motion.
FEC Project of the Year Simworx Ltd
Helios Experience at Portlantis Rotterdam
Helios Experience at Portlantis, Port of Rotterdam, invites guests on Developed by Simworx, the attraction features a cutting-edge 4D Cinema with a 3DOF motion base, aeroplane-style harnesses, and immersive in-theatre effects including wind, water, and synchronised
Set within the futuristic headquarters of “Helios Concepts,” visitors explore visionary transport innovations before embarking on an
neutral building powered by solar panels and a wind turbine, Helios Blending entertainment and education, the attraction transforms Through its narrative, technology, and setting, Helios Experience demonstrates how media-based attractions can inspire curiosity, celebrate innovation, and bring real-world industries to life in dynamic,
Best Use of Theming of the Year Dock World at Walibi Belgium
In 2025, Walibi Belgium unveiled Dock World, an ambitious themed land that redefines immersive design in Europe. Created for the park’s 50th anniversary, this hyper-realistic industrial port blends cinematic theming, storytelling, and architecture into a living, breathing world. Divided into two contrasting zones - the colourful Port of Wavre and the darker industrial harbour - Dock World celebrates the park’s origins on water while introducing bold, new creative depth. Anchored by the Mecalodon coaster, Dock World captivates through rich detail: weathered facades, cranes, shipping containers, and a towering 15-metre lighthouse crafted by leading European theming studios. Every texture, sound,
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and prop adds authenticity and atmosphere. From the fishing village queue of Mecalodon to the repurposed Turbine building, every space tells a story.
More than a themed area, Dock World is a masterclass in world-building - an emotional, sensory journey that cements Walibi Belgium’s reputation for innovation and creative excellence.
OCTOBER 2025
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