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Nothing happening at the partially-built waterslide at the waterpark either:



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Izari's Flight



Speed of Light



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Tempest Towers



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The Enchanted Greenhouse: a new interactive dark ride is sprouting

Ever since its announcement, the development of Six Flags Qiddiya City has stimulated the imagination of theme park industry insiders. Located in the shadow of the awe-inspiring Tuwaiq Mountains, Six Flags Qiddiya City is not your ordinary theme park. Every announced ride seems to shatter a new record: from the highest drop tower to the mind-boggling Falcons Flight, which is set to become the world’s tallest, fastest and longest coaster. But the park is not just for thrill seekers. Among all peaks and summits, a consortium of Jora Vision, ETF Ride Systems and Alterface is designing and building a new key ride. An interactive dark ride that will set a new bar for interactive and themed indoor attractions: The Enchanted Greenhouse.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is nestled within the heart of “Twilight Gardens”, one of the six themed zones the park features. Within this mesmerizing landscape, you are welcomed into a long-lost greenhouse to uncover its mysteries. During your expedition you encounter various secrets to unravel, from the identity of the elusive warden ‘Farasha’ (the butterfly) to the hidden inhabitants of the greenhouse. All these adventures are presented through a unique approach to interactivity.

The Enchanted Greenhouse will offer a unique family-friendly experience in Saudi being an oasis full of wonder and magic, where you can interact with all you see around you; If your team is sharp enough to spot it all, that is.

Singular view on interactivity

The central idea is that an interactive dark ride should also be fun to enjoy when your finger is not on the trigger. Instead of a classic shooting gallery, you experience memorable scenes you can influence. Here the interactivity adds to the experience instead of distracting from it. The Enchanted Greenhouse offers a collaborative gameplay experience, inviting guests to jointly uncover the wonders around them. Each vehicle works together to awaken the inhabitants of this mystical world: guests wield the power to alter colours, influence behaviours, and illuminate these creatures, breathing life into the green haven. The experience is no longer just a game or a competition, but a journey where the visitors must cooperate to discover the magical biosphere that surrounds them.

A consortium like no other

When the call for a new dark ride came in, Jora Vision immediately partnered up with Alterface and ETF Ride Systems. Even though collaboration within the themed entertainment industry is common, a consortium with this level of experience is rare. Not only is each participant itself accomplished within the industry, but the companies have also partnered before on award winning rides as Bazyliszek (Legendia Poland) and Popcorn Revenge (Walibi Belgium).

By joining forces from the get-go, the opportunity arose to fully align every ride element. By starting with comprehensive 3D design studies, Jora Vision made sure the ride’s feature fit perfectly in the framework that Six Flags Qiddiya City provided. Extensive storyboards and numerous illustrations made the environment come to life. With a themed surface of 1300 m2 the dark ride is rather compact. Still, by creating smart scenes, the experience lasts almost five minutes and will have an extensive pre-show. The result? A harmonized experience where every part interlocks perfectly due to close collaboration and an eye for detail.

A flourishing storyline

Jora Vision created the overall concept and the (still classified) story for the ride. The whole tale is told by multiple animatronics, 14 multimedia projectors and a never-before-seen effect in an interactive dark ride. All hidden in immersive décor that is overgrown with thousands of lifelike otherworldly plants.

The narrative is influenced both by the local culture and stories inspired by Saudi and the region that resonate with the park visitors. Unique for a ride of this type, there is also a symbolic meaning that infuses the ride: every feature reaches back to a positive message of love and growth.

“Six Flags Qiddiya City is an extraordinary development in our industry, renowned for its creative and visionary ambitions. We believe The Enchanted Greenhouse harmonizes beautifully with these enchanting aspirations, promising to be a brand-new ride experience for families to enjoy in Saudi”, says Robin van der Want, Project development director at Jora Vision.

Signature vehicles

ETF Ride Systems provides their signature autonomous trackless Multi Mover vehicles. Each vehicle has a beautiful custom themed body with animated elements. It seats 6 guests and gives each an unobstructed view of the ride. These 12 vehicles will cruise a 160-meter-long course.

During the ride, multiple scenes will take advantage of the absence of a physical track, allowing for movements and effects that are impossible with traditional rails. Additionally, a unique non-linear loading station increases capacity and reduces queue times.

“With all the different elements and vehicles, it’s like conducting an orchestra to create a symphony”, Ruud Koppens, the CEO of ETF Ride Systems says.

Hands-on interactivity

The unique view on non-intrusive interactivity in this ride demands a new approach to interactivity. Alterface adds their technological know-how and makes the interactive elements blend in seamlessly with the ride’s lush surroundings. A vast array of interactive components add to the challenge: media content, physical props, Pepper’s Ghosts and mapped projections all combine to tell the story. Beside linking all these unique gameplay elements, Alterface has coordinated the media, music, and lighting, thus ensuring a cohesive and magical experience.

“The collaboration with ETF Ride Systems and Jora Vision is key. This allows us to use an entire register of visual tricks and to hide the technology from the guests to immerse them into a truly magical experience”, according to Stephane Bataille, the CEO of Alterface.

From the ground up

Six Flags Qiddiya City is the first Six Flags park designed and built from the ground up outside North America. Park construction continues steadily and is expected to be completed by 2025. Qiddiya City is a new global destination built from scratch on the foundations of play. Located 40mins away from Riyadh, the vibrant city brings entertainment, sports and culture together in a way never seen before.

If you can’t wait until 2025 to see more of the ride, Jora Vision, ETF Ride Systems and Alterface are hosting a reveal event at the IAAPA Europe in Amsterdam. Here they will share more juicy details about the ride and reveal an interesting part of the ride. Interested? Visit the Jora Vision booth (#12416) on September 24th at 14:00 during the IAAPA Europe show.

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More photos of the recently opened attractions:








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Rendering of THE RIG.'s surf pool at its splash park:



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When Six Flags Qiddiya City opens, The Citadel will be busy throughout the day as both the park's hub and as an entertainment venue, but for now, it's a great place for construction workers to gather in the shade:







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Construction of the giraffe hotel's main structure is complete:









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Unfortunately the recently installed Master Blaster waterslide caught on fire on July 30:












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Rendering of an onshore terminal which will service guests heading to and returning from THE RIG.



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In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its third captivating installment of its wildly popular Harry Potter-themed lands with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – one of five worlds coming to Universal Epic Universe in 2025. Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures Fantastic Beasts films and the British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter film series, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic features an awe-inspiring collection of experiences that includes fantastical dining, whimsical retail, spellbinding entertainment and the most ambitious, groundbreaking ride Universal has ever created.

Developed by the award-winning Universal Creative team and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic builds upon the global phenomenon that began in 2010 with the debut of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure and continued with the 2014 launch of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Next year, the bar for theme park entertainment will be raised once again with the addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic – creating an exciting trilogy of wizarding adventures across Universal Orlando.

MAGICAL CREATURES AND THE MINISTRY AWAIT…

Beyond the world’s ornate portal, guests will first journey from a Muggle park in Paris into the breathtaking spectacle of 1920’s Place Cachée – a hidden, bustling shopping district in wizarding Paris lined with Haussmannian buildings, shops, sidewalk cafés, and historic Parisian domes rising in the distance. Here, wizards and non-magiques alike will be enamored with the majestic grandeur and enchanting ambiance of the city as they cast dazzling spells throughout the magical streets using interactive wands, encounter fantastic beasts at a traveling circus, and – for the first time ever within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – travel across countries and time to 1990s London using the Métro-Floo for a thrilling adventure set inside the iconic British Ministry of Magic.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic will feature the unmatched levels of immersion and attention to detail fans have come to expect from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Below is a look at the exciting new wonders waiting to be discovered in this spectacular new world:

• Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry – With its unique combination of massive environments, powerful storytelling and first-of-its-kind ride technology, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry builds upon the historic theme park innovation Universal is known for – and will be one of its most impressive attractions to date. The adventure begins when guests travel by Métro-Floo – a unique mode of wizarding transit inspired by the iconic Floo Network seen in the films – to journey from wizarding Paris to the British Ministry of Magic for the long-awaited trial of the infamous Dolores Umbridge. Upon arrival, guests will enter the Ministry’s jaw-dropping grand atrium and venture through other departments before boarding magical, omnidirectional lifts to watch the trial take place…until Umbridge attempts to escape. Guests then join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and a house-elf named Higgledy in a thrilling chase that will propel them up, down, forward, backward, sideways and more throughout the Ministry as they try to capture Umbridge – all while dodging attacks from Death Eaters, rampaging creatures and more along the way.

• Le Cirque Arcanus – For the first time ever in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, guests will enjoy a live, full-scale theatre experience in the heart of the land with Le Cirque Arcanus. This spectacular show features live performers and aerialists, amazing puppetry, brilliant special effects and more to take guests on a whirlwind journey where they’ll encounter fantastic beasts like never before. The show follows Ringmaster Skender, who has stolen Newt Scamander’s suitcase – where Demiguise, Diricawl, Mooncalves and more reside – to try and bring the failing Le Cirque Arcanus back to its former glory. It’s then up to circus employee Gwenlyn to rescue these creatures before they end up in Skender’s greedy hands forever.

• Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique – Guests can shop some of the world’s finest wands designed by esteemed artisan wandmaker, Cosme Acajor, in the premier Parisian wand shop, Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique. In addition to popular imports from Ollivanders, visitors will find a selection of exquisite wands packaged in unique three-sided boxes – each containing a list of locations throughout the wizarding world where guests can practice casting spells.

• Inspiring Wand Magic – As guests explore the streets of wizarding Paris, they can use their interactive wands to create magical experiences as they cast spells at various locations, interact with fantastic beasts such as Nifflers, Bowtruckles and a Demiguise, and engage with enchanted objects in many of the storefront windows plus other areas throughout the marvelous Place Cachée.

• Captivating Entertainment – While exploring the streets of Place Cachée, guests will also encounter other visitors, officials and residents from the wizarding world, including exchange students from the Hogwarts and Ilvermorny Schools of Witchcraft and Wizardry, an Auror from the Ministère des Affaires Magiques de la France who roams inquiring of suspicious characters, talking portraits of delightful wizards who engage with locals about the happenings in Place Cachée, and more.

Guests can also enjoy delicious international fare and shop for souvenirs and merchandise during their visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at highly-themed dining and retail locations, including:

• Café L’Air De La Sirène – A wonder of French architecture adorned with fabulous carved marble and details of fantastic beasts hidden in the tile and mosaic designs, Café L’air De La Sirène is a charming café where guests can delight in French sandwiches, plats du jour and desserts.

• Le Gobelet Noir – In the shadowy corners of Place Cachée is a mysterious timeworn auberge, where international Dark witches and wizards gather to escape the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry and have a hearty meal over hushed conversation. Menu offerings include starters such as soups and salads as well as a variety of entrées and desserts.

• Bar Moonshine – American witches and wizards can enjoy a taste of home at Bar Moonshine, where they’ll find exclusive beers, wines and cocktails served amid U.S. Quidditch team pennants and other items of wizarding Americana.

• Bièraubeurre Cart – No visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is complete without Butterbeer! Guests can stop by the Bièraubeurre cart during their visit to Place Cachée for a frosty, delicious mug of the fan-favorite beverage.

• Guests can also shop for wizarding gear and memorabilia in Les Galeries Mirifiques, satisfy their sweet tooth at the French confectionary shop, K. Rammelle, or make a stop for Ministry of Magic-inspired items at the Métro-Floo gift shop, Tour En Floo.

Discover a world of imagination at BON Luxury Theme Park, the first of VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta’s upcoming theme parks. Get a sneak peek of the magic underway at the First Look, which offers an exclusive glimpse at just a small portion of the expansive and fantastical world of attractions and entertainment that BON Luxury Theme Park will offer once completed.

Toca Tambo Falls

This water flume isn't just a splash – it's a musical challenge. Drum in harmony with your team to race ahead in this competitive aquatic adventure. Can you keep the beat and conquer the waves?

Speed of Light

Embark on SOL, a suspended coaster guiding you through a jungle adventure, illuminated by beaming lights. Soar through the jungle and embrace the exhilaration and visual splendor of the natural surroundings.

Ashara: Goddess of Fire

Dare to battle the flames in Goddess of Fire! Your temple journey ignites a legendary adventure as you experience twists, turns, and the power of the jungle Goddess in this unparalleled roller coaster thrill!

Delia's Adventure

Join Delia on this whimsical ride, telling the tale of a spirited girl on a mission to save the Firefly Festival. Get ready to make unforgettable memories on this journey through the magic of Delia's world.

Izari's Flight

Embark on Izari's Flight, a magical family-friendly coaster where you soar through a crystal cave and experience the thrill as you see things from this magical iguana's point of view.

Time Quest

Brace yourself for an extraordinary ride, where each twist and turn is a chapter in the story of time and experience the exhilarating rush as you soar through the cosmos in this celestial journey.

Tempest Towers

Sail to daring heights and feel the thrill as two drop towers plunge you into a swashbuckling adventure where the sea meets the sky!

Carousel of Colors

Don't miss this iconic carousel featuring alebrijes arranged in a vibrant color wheel. Choose the magical creature that speaks most to you and let your heart guide the ride.

Experience enchantment with a boundary-pushing water show and culinary journey where Cirque du Soleil's unmatched creativity meets innovative technology on a 360-degree stage!

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