A highly anticipated product announcement took place at IAAPA Expo Europe on day two of the event with the conglomeration of theme park operator Six Flags Qiddiya City along with experienced ride manufacturers Jora Vision, ETF Ride Systems and Alterface revealing more details on the groundbreaking interactive dark ride, The Enchanted Greenhouse.
This state-of-the-art dark ride is destined for the upcoming global entertainment destination in Saudi Arabia. The presentation showcased new visuals of the ride, details on the one-of-a-kind interactivity and an intricate model of the rideโs custom vehicle.
The Enchanted Greenhouse is an interactive dark ride features highly immersive themed environments. The ride utilises interactive trackless vehicles.
Neil Dwyer โ VP Operations of Six Flags Qiddiya City opened the presentation by emphasisng the park’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of entertainment. Six Flags Qiddiya City is poised to become a global entertainment destination and the first Six Flags park designed and built from the ground up outside North America since 1971.ย
One of its main attractions will be The Enchanted Greenhouse, a cornerstone attraction of the park’s Twilight Gardens land, offering an immersive experience for guests of all ages.
“Six Flags Qiddiya City is set to redefine the theme park experience in the region,โ Neil Dwyer said. โThe Enchanted Greenhouse exemplifies our dedication to bringing world-class attractions that combine cutting-edge technology with immersive storytelling.โ
The highlight of the presentation was the unveiling of a model of The Enchanted Greenhouse’s bespoke ride vehicle. Neil Dwyer unveiled the meticulously crafted model, created by Jora Vision. The vehicle’s design features a teal and copper color scheme. Seating six passengers in two rows, the vehicle boasts an elegant butterfly motif emblazoned on its faรงade. Another notable feature is the illuminated tank at the rear.
The Enchanted Greenhouse represents a significant leap forward in dark ride design. By combining Jora Vision’s immersive storytelling and theming, Alterface’s innovative interactivity, and ETF’s advanced ride systems, the attraction offers a multi-layered experience that caters to a wide range of guests.
Da Wang, senior design director of Jora Vision, elaborated on the ride concept: โThe Enchanted Greenhouse invites guests into a mesmerising greenhouse where nature and magic come together.โย
Although most of the seven scenes and the rideโs story are still classified, new visuals of the ride showed a glimpse of what can be expected: an elaborately themed queue, reminiscent of a Victorian greenhouse with Moorish influences. Additionally, Wang confirmed the ride has an extensive pre-show.ย
Among the visuals shared, one image of a new scene stood out: โThe Garden of the Nightโ depicts a breathtaking nighttime scene within what appears to be a bioluminescent garden. Towering, otherworldly plants with broad purple leaves create a sense of being dwarfed by the enchanted flora. Wang shared that the whole ride incorporates over 6200 replicated plants. Additionally, Jora Vision created 22, 40ft containers full of theming, hinting to a richly themed world where the guest is truly immersed.
โOur vision was to create an interactive experience that enhances the story and environment,โ explains Wang. “Instead of only aiming for a high score, guests will be encouraged to explore and discover the wonders of this enchanted world.โ
Images: Jora Vision
