Over the last decade, a variety of new and exciting technologies influenced both theme park attractions and the overall guest experience. Some caught on, while others were short-lived. So what do...
In the amusement industry today, the most important thing that parks must do is attract new guests—that’s just what the industry is about. With the plethora of activities now available, it...
After finding success with Battle For Eire, North America’s first-ever Virtual-Reality attraction on a motion-base, Falcon’s Creative Group has announced their latest technological advance: Falcon’s Vision, a revolutionary augmented reality (AR) solution...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s motion simulator theater has quite the storied history. Originally opened as “Questor” in the area the park then known as “Hastings” in 1990, the theater has housed multiple...
Recently, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has started the trend of talking about next year’s park season before the current season even gets started. With Busch Gardens’ 2017 Project, InvadR, opening on April...
VR roller coaster overlays burst onto the scene last year in a big way, with every Six Flags park in North America adding (optional) Virtual Reality Samsung Gear headsets and VRCoaster...
We’re sticking on the West Coast for this weeks A-Z Coaster of the week. For the letter “R”, we’re looking at a coaster that had one of the most important “firsts”...
Thursday morning I got a chance to visit Six Flags Discovery Kingdom to preview their new virtual reality roller coaster, Rage of the Gargoyles, which has been added to Kong. This...
This morning I got a chance to head to Six Flags Magic Mountain for the media preview of the New Revolution VR roller coaster, developed with VR Coaster using using Samsung...
The future is now, at least if you’re Six Flags. In a story for USA Today from About.com’s Theme Park Expert Arthur Levine, Six Flags announced today that they are bringing virtual...
Alton Towers’ Bolliger and Mabillard Flying Coaster “Air,” which has been thrilling park guests since 2002, will receive a new name and theme this year. Now called “Galactica,” the flying coaster...
It’s a wonderful world we live in when we can ride roller coasters from our living rooms. With mobile virtual reality now, well, a reality, there are so many possibilities! Here...
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