Fans of the literary and cinematic versions of The Hunger Games can rejoice at Lionsgate Entertainment's release of a theme park based off of the setting and storyline of the dystopian universe set to be open to the public in 2019. The park is set to be a simulated universe for fans to enjoy living the destiny of the iconic characters such as Katniss Everdeen.
The theme park is scheduled to be built in Dubai with a three million dollar price tag to boot. The park will feature a replication of District 12 complete with real settings such as Peeta's bakery, interacting characters and a simulation hovercraft tour. There will also be a rollercoaster modelled after the high speed train that travels to the Capitol.
Cinematic Dystopia Theme Parks
The Hunger Games Adventure Land Brings the Film to Reality
Trend Themes
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Dystopian Themed Attractions — With the success of The Hunger Games Adventure Land, other popular dystopian worlds from books and movies could be turned into immersive theme parks.
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Character Interactivity in Theme Parks — The Hunger Games Adventure Land features interactive characters which can be used as a template for future theme park experiences.
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Real-life Simulation Rides — The rollercoaster modeled after the high speed train in The Hunger Games Adventure Land shows the potential for real-life simulation rides based on popular movies and books.
Industry Implications
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Entertainment — The trend of creating immersive experiences for movie or book fans presents opportunities for companies in entertainment to expand their offerings and revenue streams.
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Tourism and Travel — Dystopian themed attractions can attract more tourists to travel to certain destinations and experience something unique and memorable.
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Technology — The use of technology to create realistic simulation rides present opportunities for companies in the technology field to collaborate with other industries and develop innovative products.