Dreams do Come True!

To explore how emerging digital media technology is influencing the themed entertainment industry, specifically using FlyOver Canada, a newly opened (June 2013) attraction in Vancouver, BC Canada, as the focus. This attraction is a “flying ride” 180° dome experience employing 4K 60 fps digital capture and playback with specially designed and manufactured spherical projection lens as well as a unique 14:1 audio system. The inspiration of this new attraction was Disney's Soarin' Over California, which only 12 years ago was at the edge of display technology having employed 48 fps IMAX film for both capture and playback. Having been the creative director for both attractions, my presentation will provide unique insight into how times (and media formats/technology) are quickly changing and influencing the global themed entertainment world.