Exclusive: Frontgrid to launch first Paradrop VR attraction in the UK
04 Apr 2018 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones
Paradrop VR will be an extension of iFly's existing indoor skydiving offering
Frontgrid has announced a new partnership with iFly Indoor Skydiving that will see the VR attractions specialist open the first Paradrop VR attraction in the UK.
Set to launch this summer at iFly Basingstoke, Paradrop VR will be an extension of iFly's existing indoor skydiving offering.
It will offer guests an immersive paragliding experience where they soar through mountains, and collect points by flying through targets as they descend. The ride features full range of motion, giving riders complete control over both their physical and virtual gameplay.
iFly UK CEO Simon Ward said: "Our goal has always been to make the dream of flight a reality by giving our customers 'wings' in a safe and fun environment.
"Flying a performance paragliding canopy offers a unique way to experience the thrill of flying, and we're pleased to be working with Frontgrid to offer this new attraction."
"The iFly team were immediately impressed by the compulsive experience offered by Paradrop VR," he added.
Matt Wells, co-founder and CEO of Frontgrid, said: "Paradrop VR will introduce a new, high energy social experience to iFly, who recognise the potential for growth in adventure-based activities and opportunity presented by VR attractions.
"We're pleased to be helping the world's largest indoor skydiving company open-up new revenue streams, and look forward to introducing ParadropVR to new audiences."
Paradrop VR was developed in partnership with dynamic media-based attractions specialist Simworx.
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking
solution for the leisure industry and the newest addition to the Salto Wecosystem.
Rollercoaster and ride designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides has announced its latest
concept, the Spike Waterfight, which allows spectators and rollercoaster riders to soak one
another with water cannons.
Media based attractions creator Triotech has announced the opening of its latest
attraction, a next generation interactive dark coaster installed at Lagoon Park in Salt
Lake City, Utah, US.
Long known for its fancy casinos, Macau realized within the past decade that it must
diversify its tourism scene to attract new crowds. With the ambition of becoming the
leisure hub of China’s 72-million strong Greater Bay Area, the city began adding shows,
attractions, and family-friendly hotels. But the offering that truly stands out with fun
for everyone is Studio City Water Park – Macau’s first stand-alone water park, with all
the water slides and aquatic play structures supplied by WhiteWater.
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth
in the coming years. Millennials have been at the forefront of this shift, favouring
memorable experiences over material possessions. This preference has extended to other
generations as well, indicating a broader adoption of experience-focused spending habits
in the attractions sector.
Experience designers, Mather & Co, have orchestrated a remarkable collaboration with ITV to
unveil the new Coronation Street Experience, a captivating visitor exhibition at the
Trafford Wharf site.
Aiming to become a top entertainment destination in southern Vietnam for both domestic and
international tourists, VinWonders Phú Quốc opened in 2021 as the biggest theme park in
the country.
Exclusive: Frontgrid to launch first Paradrop VR attraction in the UK
04 Apr 2018 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones
Paradrop VR will be an extension of iFly's existing indoor skydiving offering
Frontgrid has announced a new partnership with iFly Indoor Skydiving that will see the VR attractions specialist open the first Paradrop VR attraction in the UK.
Set to launch this summer at iFly Basingstoke, Paradrop VR will be an extension of iFly's existing indoor skydiving offering.
It will offer guests an immersive paragliding experience where they soar through mountains, and collect points by flying through targets as they descend. The ride features full range of motion, giving riders complete control over both their physical and virtual gameplay.
iFly UK CEO Simon Ward said: "Our goal has always been to make the dream of flight a reality by giving our customers 'wings' in a safe and fun environment.
"Flying a performance paragliding canopy offers a unique way to experience the thrill of flying, and we're pleased to be working with Frontgrid to offer this new attraction."
"The iFly team were immediately impressed by the compulsive experience offered by Paradrop VR," he added.
Matt Wells, co-founder and CEO of Frontgrid, said: "Paradrop VR will introduce a new, high energy social experience to iFly, who recognise the potential for growth in adventure-based activities and opportunity presented by VR attractions.
"We're pleased to be helping the world's largest indoor skydiving company open-up new revenue streams, and look forward to introducing ParadropVR to new audiences."
Paradrop VR was developed in partnership with dynamic media-based attractions specialist Simworx.
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking
solution for the leisure industry and the newest addition to the Salto Wecosystem.
Rollercoaster and ride designer and manufacturer Maurer Rides has announced its latest
concept, the Spike Waterfight, which allows spectators and rollercoaster riders to soak one
another with water cannons.
Media based attractions creator Triotech has announced the opening of its latest
attraction, a next generation interactive dark coaster installed at Lagoon Park in Salt
Lake City, Utah, US.
Christie laser projectors have been used at an experiential art exhibition designed by
media production firm Design Silver Fish to celebrate the history, culture and ecology of
Damyan in South Korea – known for its strawberries and bamboo products.
It can take a while for visitors to identify the species of fish they’re looking at in an
aquarium – trying to match them up with information on an information panel can take time
and isn’t always straightforward. Now a new aquarium by Taiwan’s Industrial Technology
Research Institute (ITRI) helps by exhibiting marine life information in real time
according to visitors’ line of sight.