# Cinematic Theme Park Spaces This Australian Theme Park Recreates the World of Kung Fu Panda By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australian-theme-park References: [dreamworld.au](https://www.dreamworld.com.au/things-to-do/dreamworks/kung-fu-panda) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dreamworld/photos?ref=page_internal) The Australian theme park '[Dreamworld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamworld)' recently opened up a new area that recreates the cartoon world from the Kung Fu Panda franchise. By combining [movie-themed rides with interactive attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-immersive-quest), 'Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness' brings the popular films to life. Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness is part of the [DreamWorks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxlunch-celebrates-dreamworks-animation-films) Experience section of Dreamworld. The entire space is designed to recreate the setting of the Kung Fu Panda films with Asian-inspired decorations and kung fu-themed attractions. Some of the standout rides include bumper cars designed to look like festive dragons and a swing ride with rickshaw-style seats. The space even features a Kung Fu academy where guests can practice their own moves on sparing dummies amidst a collection of Asian drums and gongs. The Kung Fu Panda-inspired space inside the Australian theme park ultimately goes beyond movie-themed decorations to create an immersive environment that makes guests feel as though they have really been transported to another world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Immersive Theme Park Experiences:** Theme parks are incorporating immersive environments to create a more engaging and memorable experience for visitors. - **Movie-themed Rides:** Theme parks are creating rides that are based on popular movies to attract visitors looking for a unique and exciting experience. - **Interactive Attractions:** Theme parks are incorporating interactive attractions that allow visitors to engage with the environment and participate in the experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Theme Parks:** Theme parks can create more engaging and memorable experiences for visitors by incorporating immersive environments, movie-themed rides, and interactive attractions. - **Movie Studios:** Movie studios can partner with theme parks to create movie-themed attractions and experiences that bring their films to life and attract a broader audience. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can benefit from the increasing demand for immersive and interactive experiences by developing new technologies and products that enhance the visitor experience in theme parks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Mixed-Reality Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-theme-park.md) - [Challenge-Park Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-land-theme-park.md) - [Panda-Themed Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pos-panda-sundae.md) - [Animated Movie Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxlunch-celebrates-dreamworks-animation-films.md) - [Anime-Themed Outdoor Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokpark-kanto.md) - [Futuristic Escape Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cun-panda.md) - [Chinese Heritage-Inspired QSR Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-home.md) - [Airport-Based Retro Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-of-the-warriors-walled-in.md)