Dark ride project
Immersive / Entertaining
I've compiled a variety of projects related to theme parks and dark rides. Here’s a quick overview of the most significant ones I’ve completed. You can find the document at the bottom of this page.
Dark Ride Designer
Software used
In design
Khan academy
Documentation
​The main points of what I have achieved
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Followed the training created by Disney Imagineering to the letter
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Documented and realized practical effects
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Created 3D models
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Designed blueprints
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Built a mood board
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Wrote the screenplay
3D Modelisation
​First, I made some sketches to help visualize and design my dark ride wagon. I was greatly inspired by Mystic Manor at Disney Shanghai. Once my drawings were finalized, I created a model that was entirely self-made.
Practical Effect
​I built a madhouse using LEGO. I started by creating one based on my own ideas. After that, I made a LEGO prototype using the blueprint of a real madhouse. You can find more details in the document at the bottom of this page.
Throughout the process, I conducted several tests to ensure the proper functioning of the system. I’m happy to say that everything works at the scale of my model. Of course, I realize that real-life implementation is more complex than working with LEGO, but this helped me visualize the potential feasibility of my idea.
Blueprint
I also created a plan for my dark ride. You can see the visitor path in yellow, including the pre-show. You can also see the boarding and unboarding areas, as well as all the other spaces. I placed a shop in the bottom-left corner of my blueprint for visitors to exit the dark ride.
I also made a different blueprint showing the timing for the entire dark ride: the time to travel through each room and the time to complete a full circuit.
