The Brief
The VOID are one of the biggest names in virtual reality, with established locations at Disney Parks globally. They create hyper-reality experiences, where customers put on specialist VR equipment to be immersed in various worlds such as Star Wars, Ghostbusters, The Avengers and Wreck It Ralph. With huge success overseas, the experience plans to roll out in Europe.
LUMINOUS were tasked to complete all design, manufacturing, site installation and ongoing technical support. The team were asked to complete a “Sensory Effects Package” to help make the walk-through experience feel more authentic. LUMINOUS would need to re-design the technology to meet European codes and best practice guidelines.
With the help of our advanced equipment, consumers would be fully immersed into the virtual world with physical special effects. For example, when walking near lava, users would feel the heat and smell the burning aroma of fire. When a window or door opens wide, users would feel a blast of air hit their skin just like it would in real life. All these additions would make the experience come to life!
The Outcome
LUMINOUS designed the following as part of the “Sensory Effects Package”.
- 22x Wind Machines
- 3x 4-Output, Switching Mist Arrays
- 12x Air Atomisers, Wide Angle Nozzle
- 3x Scent Machines
- Mechanical Ankle Ticklers
- Complete Compressed Air Delivery System
- Complete High Pressured Pumped Water System
- Comprehensive DMX Control Package
This package was designed to ensure the walk-through experience for users was much more than what they could see. It was what they could feel, hear and smell too. Using all the senses meant consumers would be fully immersed into their virtual world. The comprehensive DMX control package was crucial to deliver the full impact of the effects at the right time, integrating seamlessly into the attraction.
Unfortunately, COVID brought the roll out of the European attractions to a halt.
