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The rise of the dark ride
From the Plains to the Pacific – two new interactive adventures in two unique locations
Each project has a unique story, and Sally Dark Rides’ mission is to create custom concepts that spin a compelling narrative for themed attractions. Using all the tricks at their disposal, from breathtaking scenery and life-like animatronic figures to interactive gameplay and dazzling special effects, Sally’s latest projects demonstrate the dark rides specialist at its spectacular best.
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new classic from Sally Dark Rides, VOLKANU - Quest for the Golden Idol is an original IP, custom designed for brand new mythical-themed park
Lost Island, located in Waterloo, Iowa. On the other side of the country, meanwhile, located in historic waterside destination Cannery Row in Monterey Bay, California, is stand-alone location-based attraction Treasure Hunt – The Ride. Sally has been setting a new standard in dark rides for decades, and now in 2022, these two new extravagant dark ride adventures have all the ingredients to keep families, friends, and competitors blown away and coming back for more.
Even on the heels of a pandemic, family dark rides and out-of-home group experiences are in high demand. Dark rides always find a way, Sally is giving the people what they want… Read on to find out more…
An eruption of fun Family-owned park Lost Island was built during the pandemic by ex-furniture manufacturers from an original concept - a rarity in today’s era of attraction IPs based on films, television and even toys. Lost Island consists of an outdoor waterpark, new theme park, go-karts and mini golf, for unforgettable family fun. The theme park is formed of five unique realms,
each with its own distinct architecture, culture and characters: air, water, earth, fire and spirit. The Tamariki people are central to Lost Island, as they maintain the balance of the four sacred elements.
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VOLKANU – Quest for the Golden Idol is located in the Mura (fire) realm; housed inside a monumental volcano structure and serving as a beacon to the volcanic land, rife with terrifying monsters and thrilling, heart-stopping rides. The Mura are fierce warriors, athletes and spiritual guides who are responsible for keeping watch of the most important artifact on the island: The Ora Tika idol. Designed by Drew Hunter, VP creative design
at Sally, the VOLKANU dark ride seamlessly intertwines with the park’s mythical island theme. Housed in a 9,750 square foot building, riders experience over four minutes of powerful storytelling imparted via elaborate scenes featuring special effects like scent, fire, fog and video projection, incredibly life-like shaman animatronics and real-time gaming from custom created media. Four trackless ride vehicles, each holding six passengers, enable a capacity of 327 people per hour.
Once aboard the Inferno Transport vehicles, adventurers set off into the jungles of Lost Island in search of the six evil tiki statues which guard the sacred Ora-Tika idol. If they destroy the six tikis and secure the Ora-Tika – defeating the living lava scorpions, spiders and bats along the way - they must return the idol to the altar in the Temple of Fire where they will do battle with VOLKANU to save Lost Island!
Treasure Hunt – The Ride!
Designed and produced by interactivity and themed experiences experts Daniel’s Wood Land and Sally Dark Rides, with Rich Hill as creative director, Treasure
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