Trackless vs. Track Based Dark Rides: Pros & Cons for Attractions Detailed Comparison with Decision Making Insight
In-Depth Analysis with a Comparison of Factors Leading to Informed Choices Successful visitor attractions have dark rides integrated into their design. Dark rides guide customer flow, create and control the overall emotional impact of the attraction, and ultimately determine, in many cases, if a visitor will return to the attraction. In the realm of dark […]
How Dark Ride Vehicle Systems Work: A Behind the Scenes Breakdown Explainer on Vehicle Tech, Motion Systems, and Integration
How Dark Ride Systems Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Breakdown Explainer on Vehicle Tech, Motion Systems, and Integration Vehicle and Motion Control Systems Integration The experience that dark ride guests remember most consists of a combination of story, scenes, and emotion. However, the most important component is the vehicle beneath the guests. Dark ride vehicle systems are […]
Dark Ride Manufacturer Checklist: What Clients Should Look for — A Practical Guide for Parks/Operators Evaluating Dark Ride Suppliers
Dark Ride Manufacturer Checklist: What Clients Need to Know A practical guide for suppliers of dark rides Dark rides are a must for most modern theme parks, family entertainment centers, and destination venues. Clients expect dark rides to tell a story, operate consistently, and be a good investment when considering life-cycle costs. While guests see […]
How Cross-Reality Games (VR + AR) Will Redefine the Future of Interactive Attractions
How Cross-Reality Games (VR + AR) Will Redefine the Future of Interactive Attractions With every passing year, we see the enhancements of the attractions and experiences offered by the entertainment industry. Attractions and experiences have gone from being passive to active with the use of virtual reality (VR) technology. The next big step for the […]
Why Flying Theaters Remain a Timeless Attraction Format
Why Flying Theaters Remain a Timeless Attraction Format Timelessness seems like an attractive quality for one of your prizes. Most businesses would like their products or services to be timeless. Most advent attraction formats go out of style. Flying theaters remain timeless because they achieve something deeply human. Flying theaters are one of the most […]
Why Modular Attractions Such As Supernova Are the Future of Mall, Cruise, and Resort Entertainment
Why Modular Attractions Such As Supernova Are the Future of Mall, Cruise, and Resort Entertainment Entertainment venues compete for relevance, flexibility, and the ability to surprise guests repeatedly. With declining foot traffic, shopping malls, cruise ships as optimizers of every square meter, and resorts with year-round differentiation, static attractions seem to answer yesterday’s questions. In […]
Case Studies: Dark Ride Implementations Around the World — Examples of Similar Attractions Showing Trends and Performance
Case Studies: Dark Ride Implementations Around the World — Examples of similar attractions showing trends and performance There is no doubt that dark rides have quietly taken the reins of the global attractions industry. They have reliability and repeatability. They are also highly adaptable, fitting into mega theme parks, as well as smaller regional centers […]
Preparing Your Park for Next-Gen Ride Installations: A Guide for Operators — Logistics, planning, and infrastructure considerations
Upgrading Your Park in Anticipation of Next-Gen Ride Installations: A Guide for Operators Logistics, Planning, and Infrastructure The next gen of attractions is not coming in quietly. There is more ambition, more complex technology, and far more demanding infrastructure than ever before. For today’s park operator, when it comes to next-gen attraction installation, especially modern […]
The Future of Flying Theaters in Smart Cities and Urban Entertainment Centers
The Potential of Flying Theaters in Smart Cities and Urban Entertainment Hubs Cities are not just meant to accommodate people and allow them to move, work, and live in them, but also to provide them with an experience. Flying theaters are emerging as one of the most powerful immersive entertainment experiences in modern cities. Being […]
How Cross-Reality Games (VR + AR) Will Redefine the Future of Interactive Attractions
How Cross-Reality Games (VR + AR) Will Redefine the Future of Interactive Attractions The entertainment sector is entering an unprecedented era—one where digital and physical environments intermingle in such a way that patrons can’t tell the difference. The industry is looking to the future where services can blend augmented and virtual reality in a seamless […]
