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tel Transylvania attraction opens Dream Island Park, Moscow
Registration is open for IAAPA Expo Europe A
ttendee registration for IAAPA Expo Europe 2022, the premier event for the latest news, industry innovations and attraction announcements, is open. The conference will run September 12-15, with the trade show open September 13-15. A celebration of the industry, IAAPA Expo Europe is where thousands of leisure professionals gather to learn what is new and trending across the market.
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Attendees can expect hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their innovations, an education conference packed with insights on sustainability, guest experience and technology, plus special events and EduTours. So far, more than 470 exhibitors are
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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,
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.
registered to participate.
IAAPA Expo Europe 2022 is taking place at the ExCeL London, a state-of-the-art venue boasting a 100-acre waterfront campus, seven on-site hotels, over 40 cafes, bars, and restaurants, as well as convenient parking and transport connections. Peter van der Schans, executive director and vice president of IAAPA EMEA, said: “We knew choosing London as the host city for this year’s IAAPA Expo Europe was an excellent choice. London’s a wonderful global attraction known for its history, beautiful cityscapes and buzzing energy. We’re thrilled to be part of an exciting 2022 at a beloved industry destination.”
Dates confirmed for Dome Fest West Tornado Springs opens
Dome Fest West is a 360-degree film festival and conference that brings together the filmmaking community, Hollywood filmmakers and up-and- coming immersive content creators from around the world.
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.
Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Dome Fest West which will begin on October 6, from 6-9pm/PT at the Orange Coast College Community Planetarium in Costa Mesa, CA.
Dome Fest West will continue on October 7 and 8 from 9am to 8pm, and on October 9, from 9am to 6pm. On Oct 9 at 7pm, a final award ceremony will take place. A full schedule of film selections along with panel speakers and presenters will be released on August 15.
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
This year’s festival will screen Fully-Immersive, 360-Degree Media Shows, chosen as the best productions of 2021-22. The festival will also include new technology presentations, industry panels, interactive workshops, industry gatherings and parties. Event organisers expect up to 300 immersive filmmakers from around the globe to attend the festival in-person as well as virtually. The 2022 Dome Fest West festival and conference will focus mainly on fulldome films, the artists that make them, and ways to further connect the fulldome community to new opportunities that are coming up. The Madison Square Garden Sphere in Las Vegas is structurally almost complete and already stirring up new fulldome content fans. As immersive cinema continues to evolve, more and more people are becoming interested in the genre. Immersive cinema offers a unique and engaging experience that traditional cinema simply cannot match. With the increasing popularity of immersive cinema, it is poised to become one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the years to come.
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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
Ryan Moore, executive director and founder of Dome Fest West, said: “I see fulldome and immersive cinema as the future of the movie-going experience. With fulldome, you are no longer just watching a movie on a screen; you are inside the movie. The action unfolds all around you, and you feel like you are a part of it. It’s an incredibly immersive experience that is unlike anything else.”
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