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CAVU Designwerks partners with Thinkwell, DreamCraft, and Framestore on Lionsgate LBE attractions for China

CAVU Designwerks partners with Thinkwell, DreamCraft, and Framestore on Lionsgate LBE attractions for China

Jun 03, 2019 Asia, Attractions, News, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on CAVU Designwerks partners with Thinkwell, DreamCraft, and Framestore on Lionsgate LBE attractions for China

Thinkwell Group has partnered with CAVU Designwerks Inc. (CAVU), DreamCraft Attractions Ltd. (DreamCraft) and Framestore to develop two new rides that will expand the boundaries in location-based...
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CAVU Designwerks Flying Theatre opens in Changsha, China

CAVU Designwerks Flying Theatre opens in Changsha, China

Dec 24, 2018 Asia, Attractions, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on CAVU Designwerks Flying Theatre opens in Changsha, China

Since the opening in October 2018, Macrolink has experienced unparalleled success with CAVU’s Flying Theatre, with a constant flow of guests and a busy queue line.
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Holovis unveiling Li-Fly turn-key attraction at Asian Attractions Expo

Holovis unveiling Li-Fly turn-key attraction at Asian Attractions Expo

Jun 05, 2018 Business, Events, News, Technology & Media Comments Off on Holovis unveiling Li-Fly turn-key attraction at Asian Attractions Expo

Li-Fly uses a uniquely developed 5-DOF motion system that securely holds up to 100 guests tilted into a prone position before elevating them over a highly immersive, ultra-high-resolution dome
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Truly, virtually, Birdly

Truly, virtually, Birdly

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Museums, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Truly, virtually, Birdly

Riders lie prone on a platform, arms extended, as if they’re flying through the air. This is augmented through a combination of motion control, virtual reality, 3D sound, and environmental effects.
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Brogent i-Ride Soars Through Europe in Europa-Park’s Most Expensive Attraction to Date

Brogent i-Ride Soars Through Europe in Europa-Park’s Most Expensive Attraction to Date

Jun 06, 2017 Europe & Middle East, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Brogent i-Ride Soars Through Europe in Europa-Park’s Most Expensive Attraction to Date

Highly-engineered cameras installed on the helicopter and drone produced images in an resolution of 8K - eight times as high as Full HD.
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MoveoPlus and Paramount Announce VR Simulator Partnership

MoveoPlus and Paramount Announce VR Simulator Partnership

Apr 27, 2017 Attractions, Business, News, Technology & Media Comments Off on MoveoPlus and Paramount Announce VR Simulator Partnership

The collaboration with Paramount will also include working with content creators such as JJ Abrams and Michael Bay, giving them access to cutting-edge technology that will transport audiences even...
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Iron Man Soars Into Hong Kong Disneyland With Disney’s First Marvel Ride

Iron Man Soars Into Hong Kong Disneyland With Disney’s First Marvel Ride

Jan 10, 2017 Asia, Homepage Slider, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Iron Man Soars Into Hong Kong Disneyland With Disney’s First Marvel Ride

More than 70 Disney Imagineers from the city of Hong Kong contributed their talent working hand in hand with the international Walt Disney Imagineering team and the Marvel team to create this...
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Holovis and S&S-Sansei Partner on Immersive Elevator MediaCoaster

Holovis and S&S-Sansei Partner on Immersive Elevator MediaCoaster

Jan 04, 2017 Attractions, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Holovis and S&S-Sansei Partner on Immersive Elevator MediaCoaster

Ride vehicle enter a 360° dome and media completely surrounding the guests, negating the need for cumbersome VR headsets or 3D glasses by creating the same level of intense immersion but allowing...
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Viad Corporation Acquires Vancouver’s FlyOver Canada

Viad Corporation Acquires Vancouver’s FlyOver Canada

Jan 03, 2017 Attractions, Business, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on Viad Corporation Acquires Vancouver’s FlyOver Canada

FlyOver Canada is a flying theater attraction that showcases some of Canada’s most awe-inspiring scenery from coast to coast.
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Jora Vision and Simworx Partner on Pirate Themed Immersive Tunnel Attraction

Jora Vision and Simworx Partner on Pirate Themed Immersive Tunnel Attraction

Dec 20, 2016 Attractions, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Jora Vision and Simworx Partner on Pirate Themed Immersive Tunnel Attraction

Instead of the ride vehicle being the more familiar jeep or tram, in Blackstorm Bay it’s a pirate galleon. A real water basin around the galleon helps to simulate a journey on the sea and 30 or 60...
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