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.
