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What is it? Aardman, the world-famous animation studio has partnered with dark ride specialists, Sally Corporation, to develop an array of dark ride concepts based on the stop motion series, Shaun the Sheep.
The Shaun The Sheep-themed dark ride is being marketed to any park looking for a fun, family ride.
What to expect Riders will step aboard custom-themed vehicles that will transport them through the rural, rustic and colourful world of Shaun the Sheep. Guests can expect an adventure filled with slapstick humor and all the playful antics that Shaun (the leader of the flock) can conjure up in a four minute ride experience.
Immersive sets and scenery and custom animatronics will mimic iconic scenes from the movie and series. Buyers can choose from a classic storytelling dark ride or a repeatable interactive gaming experience.
Who’s it for? With Sally’s ability to custom design dark rides, this attraction is suitable for any size park, or FEC looking to satisfy their family sector/demographic and gain a marketable IP for their location.
“From farm-themed attractions and play parks, to cafés and stage shows, people are noticing the universal appeal of this popular IP and integrating it into attractions world-wide. Now, Sally gets the opportunity to join in the fun and create a fully immersive Shaun the Sheep dark ride that will be nothing short of a flockin’ good time,” says Lauren Weaver, director of marketing, communications and business development at Sally Corporation.
Benefits • Family ride • Internationally popular IP • Funny, slapstick humor • Cross-cultural appeal • Bonus holiday animation • Loved by all ages
Background Aardman Attractions and Live Experiences department specialises in creating immersive experiences which appeal to and engage the whole family.
Sally’s experience of creating family dark rides for parks around the world, makes this a perfect partnership.
“Shaun the Sheep loves new adventures,” says Ngaio Harding-Hill, senior manager of attractions and live experiences at Aardman.
“We’re thrilled by the opportunity to provide Shaun’s global family audiences with a unique way to immerse themselves in the world of our characters.”
Contact Sally Corporation today to learn more • [email protected] • +1 (904) 355-7100 • Visit www.sallycorp.com to learn more about our 40 years of destination-quality dark rides
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What is it? Aardman, the world-famous animation studio has partnered with dark ride specialists, Sally Corporation, to develop an array of dark ride concepts based on the stop motion series, Shaun the Sheep.
The Shaun The Sheep-themed dark ride is being marketed to any park looking for a fun, family ride.
What to expect Riders will step aboard custom-themed vehicles that will transport them through the rural, rustic and colourful world of Shaun the Sheep. Guests can expect an adventure filled with slapstick humor and all the playful antics that Shaun (the leader of the flock) can conjure up in a four minute ride experience.
Immersive sets and scenery and custom animatronics will mimic iconic scenes from the movie and series. Buyers can choose from a classic storytelling dark ride or a repeatable interactive gaming experience.
Who’s it for? With Sally’s ability to custom design dark rides, this attraction is suitable for any size park, or FEC looking to satisfy their family sector/demographic and gain a marketable IP for their location.
“From farm-themed attractions and play parks, to cafés and stage shows, people are noticing the universal appeal of this popular IP and integrating it into attractions world-wide. Now, Sally gets the opportunity to join in the fun and create a fully immersive Shaun the Sheep dark ride that will be nothing short of a flockin’ good time,” says Lauren Weaver, director of marketing, communications and business development at Sally Corporation.
Benefits • Family ride • Internationally popular IP • Funny, slapstick humor • Cross-cultural appeal • Bonus holiday animation • Loved by all ages
Background Aardman Attractions and Live Experiences department specialises in creating immersive experiences which appeal to and engage the whole family.
Sally’s experience of creating family dark rides for parks around the world, makes this a perfect partnership.
“Shaun the Sheep loves new adventures,” says Ngaio Harding-Hill, senior manager of attractions and live experiences at Aardman.
“We’re thrilled by the opportunity to provide Shaun’s global family audiences with a unique way to immerse themselves in the world of our characters.”
Contact Sally Corporation today to learn more • [email protected] • +1 (904) 355-7100 • Visit www.sallycorp.com to learn more about our 40 years of destination-quality dark rides
attractions-kit keywords: Sally Corporation
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
Rides: Themed dreams
We take a look at some of the major
openings at visitor attractions worldwide
Theme Parks: Fan power
Jordan Middleton explains how operators
can best work with their audiences
Tourism: The Tourist Trap
What role could attractions play to keep
tourism beneficial for residents and
visitors alike? Kath Hudson reports
Conference: Creativity Cocktail
This year’s SATE conference came to the global epicentre for themed entertainment – Orlando – as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) searched for the secrets to “The Experience Recipe”.
Promotional feature: Whitewater
WhiteWater is branching out of the waterpark business as it
introduces two new attractions products and its brand new
Vantage guest engagement and management software
Show report: Enabling fun
Tom Anstey was on-hand to see what was
on offer at this year’s Euro Attractions Show
Promotional feature: Simtec - forward thinking
Simtec is a flying theatre and simulator ride supplier
for the attractions industry, as well as a manufacturer
of driving and flight simulation applications
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