PRODUCT NEWS
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Holovis’s Amy Steele opens the door to the Mystic Timbers shed |
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01 Jun 2017 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones |
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The detailed backstory provides a multimedia experience with cutting edge audiovisual, multimedia and animation effects. |
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At Cedar Fair’s Kings Island, Holovis has created a multilayered story-driven pre-show for the newly opened wooden coaster, Mystic Timbers, with the possibility guests will see a different outcome each time.
“This project sets a trend for rollercoasters going forward,” says Amy Steele, vice president of development at Holovis.
The multimedia queue line experience invites visitors to delve into the story of the lumber mill where Mystic Timbers – built by Great Coasters International – is situated.
The mill, property of the Miami River Lumber Company, was abandoned in 1983, but no one knows the reason why. Seemingly, the answer is in the shed.
“We took compelling and immersive storytelling and combined it with an incredible wooden coaster. That mix created something truly special and shows how storytelling can be as integral a part of the experience as the coaster itself,” says Steele.
The detailed backstory begins in the queue line and ends with the shed, a multimedia experience with cutting edge audiovisual, multimedia and animation effects.
“Every detail alludes to why the mill has been abandoned for so long,” Steele says. “But they’ll never discover all of its secrets. The experience changes, playing out different scenarios so guests are unlikely to see the same show twice. Multiple rides are essential to truly discover ‘what’s in the shed’.”
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Maurer Rides introduces Spike Waterfight |
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another with water cannons.
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Triotech launches new dark ride Primordial |
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Media based attractions creator Triotech has announced the opening of its latest
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Lake City, Utah, US. |
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Small Footprint, Big Significance: Studio City Water Park |
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Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
diversify its tourism scene to attract new crowds. With the ambition of becoming the
leisure hub of China’s 72-million strong Greater Bay Area, the city began adding shows,
attractions, and family-friendly hotels. But the offering that truly stands out with fun
for everyone is Studio City Water Park – Macau’s first stand-alone water park, with all
the water slides and aquatic play structures supplied by WhiteWater. |
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How surf simulators are transforming the experience economy |
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The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth
in the coming years. Millennials have been at the forefront of this shift, favouring
memorable experiences over material possessions. This preference has extended to other
generations as well, indicating a broader adoption of experience-focused spending habits
in the attractions sector. |
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