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Drayton Manor Resort rebrands as part of development plans
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Sandbox VR to open first UK venue in London
Launching this summer, Sandbox VR, a futuristic immersive experience, will be opening its first UK location in central London.
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,
The first of its kind in London, Sandbox VR invites groups of guests to walk into a futuristic experience. Once through the doors of the venue, guests will be hit with a fully immersive environment diving into a high energy ‘social space’. Players will run the full competitive gamut of adrenaline fuelled emotions where they can enter worlds of daring adventures, surviving a Zombie Apocalypse, soaring into the clouds in a space elevator or competing against one another in a futuristic combat arena.
Sandbox VR is powered by a new generation of Hollywood motion capture cameras, 3D precision full-body trackers, custom hardware and haptic feedback suits, creating an experience of touch, vibration and motion for the user. Guests will enjoy a feeling of transformation they will have only seen in films and cannot experience elsewhere.
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.
Tornado Springs opens
Sandbox VR London will be the first site in the world where guests are invited to socialise in comfort as they watch back over their game playing highlights over a cocktail and extensive pizza menu, with a drinks bar operated by the UK’s first permanent robotic bartender, the Makr Shakr.
rayton Manor Resort in Staffordshire has unveiled a new look as part of its future development plans. The rebrand follows the appointment of the park’s new managing director, Victoria Lynn.
Victoria Lynn said: “The rebrand frames the future direction of the resort perfectly, with a shift in focus over the coming years to capture a more diverse family thrill audience, with new rides, attractions and immersive experiences that cater to guests of all ages.”
The new park values include being warm-hearted, inclusive and authentic in approach. Drayton Manor has also pledged to respect the natural environment, promote animal conservation and reduce waste.
Lynn added: “[I look forward] to working closely with the team to continue driving growth and development of an already exceptional family destination, with a shared vision of creating unforgettable memories to be shared and re-lived.” Drayton Manor Resort is home to more than 100 rides and attractions, as well as Europe’s only Thomas Land, a 15-acre conservation zoo and a hotel. It is also expanding its offering with a Vikings-themed area set to open in the spring.
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.
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
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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
Working alongside Russell Sage Studios, the social space will be complete with tall chairs and tables featuring in-built terminals where players can order drinks direct to IG-1. Competitive immersive gaming is known for being high exertion and players will need serious food to be on top of their game. The venue will be working with some exciting London based food brands as well as serving popcorn, ice cream and sweets. After the experience, participants can view footage of their game with their team and celebrate their gaming success. Up to six players can have a truly shared experience through Sandbox VR’s recognised games, physically interacting with one another in the virtual world. As their universe continues to improve and expand, Sandbox VR has built their own bespoke game studio with leading developers from EA, Sony and Ubisoft. Every experience is exclusive to Sandbox VR and their venues. Players are able to see their teammates through VR goggles and free-roam together, exploring worlds and conquering games which include licensed experiences from Star Trek: Discovery through to Unbound Fighting League.
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The robotic genius called IG-1 will be able to serve up to 80 drinks per hour, performing complex motions such as shaking, stirring and muddling. IG-1 delivers a totally unique cocktail experience with a menu centred around Sandbox VR’s varied experiences. Guests can sip on the Samarian Sunset based around the Star Trek: Discovery game or the Zombie Apocalypse from their Deadwood Mansion experience just to name a few. Alongside IG-1, cocktails from leading cocktail maker, Bottle Proof will be on offer together with premium beers, wines (including champagne) and soft drinks.
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