Since the emergence of theme parks, roller coasters have evolved significantly. However, it's clear that thrill-seekers and park operators alike have long been satisfied with the current level of excitement.
In the early 2000s, the trend was all about going higher and faster. For example, Six Flags in New Jersey, USA, introduced the Gold Coaster, which held the record for the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster—139 meters high and reaching speeds of 206 kilometers per hour.
Despite this, experts and visitors still crave even more intense experiences. Yet, it seems that theme park operators are hesitant to invest heavily in breaking new records. So, what's next? The answer might be to step into the virtual world.
Enter the Virtual Realm
Malcolm Burt, an entertainment researcher known for his documentary "Signature Attraction," has shifted his focus to VR rides. He now aims to understand the real needs of customers in the VR entertainment space.
Currently, one common approach is to integrate VR experiences into existing attractions like roller coasters, jumpers, and water slides. Riders wear headsets, and while they physically experience the motion, their visual and auditory senses are completely immersed in a different world.
A great example is "Kraken Unleashed" at Sea World Orlando, where the traditional roller coaster is transformed into a thrilling underwater adventure through VR.
Virtual Adventures
Malcolm Burt recently experienced "Iron Dragon" at Cedar Point in Ohio. This suspended coaster takes riders on a journey through a mythical land, complete with ogres and orcs, all enhanced by VR. Another memorable experience was "The Daemon" at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, where a simple jumper becomes a fiery journey across China.
Even classic attractions like pirate ships or water slides can be reimagined in VR, allowing visitors to ride dragons, crash in helicopters, or navigate volcanic magma—all from the comfort of a slide.
VR theme parks offer numerous benefits. Not only do they trick the brain into believing the experience is real, but they’re also far cheaper to develop than traditional roller coasters. Plus, updates and changes can be made quickly and easily.
However, according to Burt’s research, visitor reactions vary. Some seek more engaging narratives, showing that while high-tech visuals can excite, a compelling story is still essential.
While many theme park enthusiasts embrace VR, purists argue that it lacks the shared experience of traditional rides. But with mixed reality (MR) technology, players can see each other in the same virtual space, potentially changing that perception.
VR Theme Parks
What does VR mean for theme parks and rides? They could become smaller "warehouses" where everything happens in a virtual environment. Companies like Zero Latency and VR Zone have already taken this approach.
But what if we skip the theme park altogether and bring the VR experience directly to our homes? With advancements in VR technology, users can now walk, run, and interact within a virtual world. High-quality peripherals sync sound and vision, making the experience feel incredibly real. Even VR pornography is a growing segment of this market.
Some predict that VR games will soon dominate the entertainment landscape. Many users already spend significant time in virtual worlds, and as technology improves, we may no longer need to visit places like Disneyland. Instead, we could simply put on a headset and travel anywhere we want.
Just as people never imagined record stores would disappear, the future of entertainment may look very different. Imagine ordering something online and having it delivered by drone.
Spielberg’s upcoming film "The Number One Player" showcases this vision. In the movie, characters escape the real world through VR, exploring a beautiful and exciting digital realm called "Oasis." As one character says, “People come here to do anything, but they stay because it’s where they can be everything.â€
Let’s hope the future of real VR entertainment arrives sooner rather than later.
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