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American Dream
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ctivate Games, an indoor, interactive gaming experience that merges the best of gaming technology with competitive, real-life activity, will open a 5,000 square-foot East Coast flagship location at American Dream. Activate Games takes entertainment into the future by fusing technology and full body activity together to create live-action gaming experiences. Teams, made up of two-five players, are challenged physically and mentally as they choose from over 500 different games and difficulty levels, such as shooting games that include basketball games that mixes team trivia with Pop-A-Shot, or an action-movie inspired laser game. An RFID wristband tracks participants’ scores and progress throughout the experience making it perfect for a casual night out with friends, corporate team building activities, or intense competition.
Island Theme Park. “We partnered with Sony Pictures in order to achieve an authentic experience that will be the first attraction of this level in Russia, in one of the world’s leading theme parks.” “In line with our growing Location Based Entertainment strategy, Dream Island Theme Park has done a fantastic job bringing this beloved brand to life and giving audiences the unique opportunity to transport themselves into the thrilling world of Hotel Transylvania,” said Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships and Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In addition to the Hotel Transylvania ride,
Falcon’s Beyond partners with BRON Studios
“We’re thrilled to add Activate Games to the growing list of unique experiences at American Dream,” said Don Ghermezian, American Dream’s
CEO. “American Dream is constantly evolving its entertainment lineup to delight our multi- generational audience. This innovative concept
guests will also find a “Tavern of Fear” snack bar, a “Vampire’s Bite” burger cafe and “Transylvania Treasures,” a gift store filled with Hotel Transylvania themed souvenirs and memorabilia.
that combines digital and sport-style games is truly the next evolution in attractions and will be an outstanding option for our guests.”
“American Dream is an unbelievable destination with an outstanding lineup of entertainment, shopping and dining,” said Bryce Anderson, owner of Activate Games. “It’s the perfect place for us to open our East Coast flagship.”
Activate Games will be the latest addition to American Dream’s lineup of indoor attractions, which include DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, The Escape Game, Dream Wheel, and exciting attractions coming soon such as The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and Skip Barber Racing Go-Kart Academy.
Warner Bros. Movie World set to open Wizard of Oz land
Tornado Springs opens
Falcon’s Beyond has partnered with BRON Studios, a leading global media, technology, and award-winning production company. Under the partnership the companies will co-develop and co-produce multiple worldwide entertainment properties into feature films, episodic series, video games, Web3 activations, consumer products, and location-based entertainment experiences.
Cecil D. Magpuri, CEO of Falcon’s Beyond, said: “This amazing collaboration with BRON leverages our complementary areas of expertise to create new opportunities for ongoing fan loyalty and engagement for our respective brands and IPs.”
Danish theming firm MK Themed Attractions assisted UK family park Paultons Park in getting its brand-new themed area, Tornado Springs, ready for 12 April by producing and delivering customised props for the entire area.
and experiences, all with a heavy Midwestern US theme. The majority of the themed elements were produced and delivered by MK Themed Attractions. Guests will be immersed in the new area completed with themed signs, props, objects, and coasters, all telling the unique story of Tornado Springs.
“BRON’s incredible reputation and resources will help make the Katmandu franchise a premium offering for audiences worldwide, while Falcon’s will engage our IP expander to activate their powerful IPs across a wide variety of physical and digital entertainment.”
Aaron Gilbert, CEO of BRON Studios, added: “The opportunity to collaborate with Falcon’s Beyond to co-develop and co-produce IP makes this an invaluable partnership for BRON. From Falcon’s vast knowledge of all-things immersive entertainment to the company’s impressive Katmandu brand, it’s a thrilling time and opportunity to work with such an impressive key industry player.”
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to say that it has been a pleasure working with Paultons Park. From the very beginning the visions and ambitions Paultons Park had sounded exciting, and a project we at MK Themed Attractions have loved being a part of. We look forward to seeing the impression the new area Operations director at Paultons
Warner Bros. Movie World in Queensland, Australia is set to open the world’s first The Wizard of Oz-themed area with two new family-friendly rides. Opening in 2024, the zone will feature a suspended family coaster that will reach speeds of 67 km per hour through over 1,400 ft of track with a height of over 60 ft. The second attraction will be a family boomerang racer comprising two racing tracks over 700 ft in length, and 70 ft in height, reaching speeds of 58 km per hour.
“The new precinct will be developed in the retired Arkham Asylum area and will transform the space into the colourful and vibrant world of Oz as seen in the nostalgic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz,” said Village Roadshow CEO, Clark Kirby.
are so pleased to finally open the park and welcome guests to explore Tornado Springs, our largest single investment here at Paultons Park. We wanted to introduce a spectacular and immersive themed area
“This precinct is going to be like nothing we have ever done at Movie World and we are working closely with our partners at Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment to make this one of the most beautifully themed precincts in Australian theme parks.”
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