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Mack Rides: Through the generations

Mack Rides: Through the generations

Jun 11, 2020 #81 COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Business, COVID-19, Europe & Middle East, Features, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Mack Rides: Through the generations

Europa-Park is a platform for Mack to test and customize new products and concepts.
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Scruffy Dog Builds Entrance for Great LEGO Race VR Coaster at LEGOLAND Deutschland

Scruffy Dog Builds Entrance for Great LEGO Race VR Coaster at LEGOLAND Deutschland

Mar 26, 2018 Europe & Middle East, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Scruffy Dog Builds Entrance for Great LEGO Race VR Coaster at LEGOLAND Deutschland

The attraction is also now open at LEGOLAND Florida Resort.
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort to Open Great LEGO Race VR Coaster March 23

LEGOLAND Florida Resort to Open Great LEGO Race VR Coaster March 23

Feb 07, 2018 News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on LEGOLAND Florida Resort to Open Great LEGO Race VR Coaster March 23

It’s the first virtual reality (VR) roller coaster experience designed for kids and represents the first time the LEGO brand and minifigure characters have been integrated with VR technology in a...
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World’s Longest VR Coaster to Premiere on Vegas Strip

World’s Longest VR Coaster to Premiere on Vegas Strip

Jan 18, 2018 Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on World’s Longest VR Coaster to Premiere on Vegas Strip

The adventure begins as riders are equipped with virtual reality headsets and take on the role of a scientist in hot pursuit of an alien that escaped their research facility.
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Final Ride on LEGOLAND Florida’s Project X Coaster Marks Start of Transformation to VR Experience

Final Ride on LEGOLAND Florida’s Project X Coaster Marks Start of Transformation to VR Experience

Jan 10, 2018 News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Final Ride on LEGOLAND Florida’s Project X Coaster Marks Start of Transformation to VR Experience

Young guest Rowan Lewis was making his first visit to the popular theme park when, at 5:05 p.m., he became the last child to ride Project X in its current form.
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LEGOLAND Florida Offering 360 Degree Preview of VR Coaster Through Mobile App

LEGOLAND Florida Offering 360 Degree Preview of VR Coaster Through Mobile App

Nov 15, 2017 News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on LEGOLAND Florida Offering 360 Degree Preview of VR Coaster Through Mobile App

The app is free to download and can be enjoyed with or without a VR headset.
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Six Flags: Behind the headsets

Six Flags: Behind the headsets

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Attractions, Europe & Middle East, Features, IPM Interviews, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags: Behind the headsets

Last year, Six Flags began redefining the coaster experience by adding optional virtual reality experiences, in conjunction with partners Samsung and VR Coaster, part of the Mack Rides family.
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The New Realities

The New Realities

Aug 11, 2016 #63 Technology 2016, 2016, Attractions, Homepage Slider, Museums, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Uncategorized Comments Off on The New Realities

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) rides and attractions are being rapidly adopted at theme parks, museums and other popular visitor attractions, with a lot of new activity just in the...
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Gargoyles Invade Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on VR Coaster Experience During Fright Fest

Gargoyles Invade Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on VR Coaster Experience During Fright Fest

Aug 07, 2016 News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Uncategorized Comments Off on Gargoyles Invade Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on VR Coaster Experience During Fright Fest

A new interactive Virtual Reality (VR) coaster experience, featuring Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus, is coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom this fall as demonic creatures battle terrified riders...
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