Sally Dark Rides
Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence | PortAventura World | Sally Dark Rides
updated
For more information visit www.TreasureHuntRide.com or visit us at 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
David García, Managing Director of PortAventura World, articulated, "this attraction is the outcome of a pivotal agreement with an industry giant in entertainment, Sony Pictures. The alliance permits us to extend our global footprint, by means of a product that is truly state-of-the-art on an international scale and stands equal to the finest attractions globally. With this new ride, our guests can anticipate an unmatched, innovative experience that enhances the diversity and quality of attractions offered. All of this reinforces our position as one of the premier tourist destinations in both Europe and the world."
Luis Valencia, Development Director of PortAventura World, pointed out that "the opening of Uncharted reinforces our role as a disruptor in the entertainment industry through the implementation of cutting-edge technology. The characteristics of its multi-dimensional journey, which plenty of surprises with its many twists and turns through special effects and audiovisuals, will continue to amaze our visitors and attract further interest in our resort. In addition, the immersive story-telling is really exciting and promotes very positive values. We can't wait for everyone to try it and are convinced that it is one of our most stimulating experiences.”
Jeffrey Godsick, Executive Vice President, Brand Strategy and Partnerships, Head of Location Based Entertainment of Sony Pictures Entertainment, said “the opening of Uncharted, the ride, is a testament to PortAventura’s expertise in attraction development. A display of safety and care with the IP was evident from fabrication through completion. PortAventura World is known for adventure and our global teams, including PlayStation, have worked collectively to ensure all guests can look forward to becoming Uncharted explorers.”
“The Uncharted film takes viewers on a grand adventure in search of treasure, making it perfectly suited for a thrilling roller coaster ride,” said Asad Qizilbash, Head of PlayStation Productions. “We can’t wait for fans and newcomers alike to experience key moments from the film in this vibrant attraction.”
The opening ceremony was also attended by Rich Hill, creative director of Sally Dark Rides, and Ignasi Guasch, CEO of Intamin Amusement Rides.
Built on a base measuring 4,800 m2 and standing 16 metres high, this dark ride roller coaster, designed as a family concept, takes visitors on a 673-metre journey completely in the dark where they will be amazed by a multitude of special and audiovisual effects and immersive experiences in 29 key moments, all based on the film Uncharted, released in cinemas in 2022. The attraction, which reaches a height of 12 meters, is based on cutting-edge technology that makes possible elements such as a state-of-the-art 360-degree rotating platform, a thrilling 15-metre-high inverted free fall with a steep 70-degree incline, an inverted launch and a sideways drop, the first of its kind in the world.
The visitors' adventure will begin on the very approach to the area, discovering the imposing mountain, with an experience that starts even before entering the attraction. From the very first minute, the customer becomes an explorer, immersing themselves in the Uncharted story.
Globally recognized theme fabrication experts, Daniels Wood Land and internationally-acclaimed family ride creators, Sally Dark Rides, joined together to bring Treasure Hunt: The Ride to life. Through storytelling, creativity, and craftsmanship, the companies developed the all-new dark ride experience that draws inspiration from Monterey’s true pirate history while weaving an original tale. Now part of Cannery Row’s famous tourist site, Treasure Hunt brings something new and fun to the millions of visitors who come to Monterey, California each year.
Treasure Hunt: The Ride is a pirate-themed, interactive adventure that will transport guests through the newly discovered “Cannery Row Caverns”, a network of caverns located below the famous streets of Cannery Row. During this nearly 20-minute adventure, guests learn the history of the notorious pirate Captain Hippolyte Bouchard, who sacked the town of Monterey and kidnapped the town drunk named Molina. Legend says Bouchard and his crew hid their treasure near the shore of Monterey Bay. Could Cannery Row Caverns be Bouchard’s lost pirate lair?
By using onboard interactive “Treasure Collector” devices, guests will engage in interactive gameplay and become active participants in the next chapter of the pirate tale. While defending themselves from the ghost of Captain Bouchard, his skeleton crew and other creatures skulking in the caverns, guests also collect the pirates’ hidden booty, competing for a vast treasure collection of their own.
Created in partnership by Sally Dark Rides and DWL Studios.
For more visit : treasurehuntride.com
Treasure Hunt : The Ride is a pirate-themed, interactive dark ride where guests are transported through "Cannery Row Caverns", a newly discovered system of caverns located beneath Monterey Bay’s Cannery Row. Guests learn the legend of the notorious pirate Captain Hippolyte Bouchard and his crew of scallywags who hid their treasure in the caverns. Armed with interactive “Treasure Collector” devices, guests will collect the treasures they discover while fighting off the ghosts of Captain Bouchard and his Skeleton Crew!
Created in partnership by Sally Dark Rides and DWL Studios.
For more visit : treasurehuntride.com
The experience takes riders on a thrill-packed adventure to locate the sacred Ora-Tika statue, responsible for keeping Volkanu dormant, and return it to the altar to restore peace to the island. Guests will are equipped with a powerful Thermal Blaster as they battle with the minions of Volkanu.
The attraction features state-of-the-art, multi-level gameplay technology that has something for everyone. Riders will experience an over four-minute ride full of interactive 3D media, dynamic scenery, animatronic figures and dazzling special effects.
The sacred golden Ora-Tika statue protects Lost Island and its five Realms from VOLKANU – a molten magma monster of fire and rage –but it has been stolen from the Temple of Fire! Now VOLKANU is free to bring volcanic destruction to the island and its inhabitants. The idol is hidden in a forbidden grotto and guarded by six demonic tiki statues. Our quest is to destroy the evil tikis, secure the golden idol, make our way to the Temple of Fire and place the idol on the altar. Only then will VOLKANU be confined, and the island will once again be safe. But be aware – for VOLKANU will create fiery, nightmarish minions to halt our progress at every turn.
Designed and produced by Sally Dark Rides for Lost Island Themepark in Waterloo, Iowa.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VOLKANU -- Quest for the Golden Idol is a dark ride designed and built by Sally Dark Rides of Jacksonville, FL for Lost Island Themepark in Waterloo, IA. (2022)
Designed to create a seamless experience with the park’s mythical island theme, the ride is inspired by the great god of fire Volkanu - a legendary bestial being of molten rock living deep inside the volcano at Lost Island.
The experience takes riders on a thrill-packed adventure to locate the sacred Ora-Tika statue, responsible for keeping Volkanu dormant, and return it to the altar to restore peace to the island.
Riders experience a five-minute showtime full of interactive 3D imagery, breathtaking scenery, multi-level gameplay, animatronic figures and immersive special effects.
Dark Ride designed and produced by Sally Dark Rides for Lost Island Themepark in Waterloo, Iowa. CG Media by Pure Imagination.
A Swedish version of the popular Ghost Blasters 2.0 dark ride : sallydarkrides.com/dark-rides/ghost-blasters-ii
Interactive, Black Light, Dark Ride
Upon entrance, guests are immersed in the ‘haunted’ atmosphere from the exterior queue line onward: an eerie graveyard with creepy music and sound effects, engraved tombstones, fog, and a water-spitting gargoyle help to set the mood. Once inside, guests meet the intrepid ghost hunter, Professor Phearstruck as he outlines the challenge ahead. The 14-scene dark ride takes riders on a wild chase through the haunted Bleakstone Manor as they drive out the evil Boocifer and his cohorts. Keep your eyes peeled; scares and surprises await around every corner!
Boocifer comes to haunting life in various forms throughout the ride. The most exciting and memorable encounter with the lead phantom is a fog screen projection of his threatening face–complete with fire effects. The ride vehicles pass through the projection, moving into a pitch black scene filled with frightening skeleton warriors. After the battle, you come face-to-face with Boocifer for a final encounter.
The ride was designed and built by Sally Corporation, in cooperation with Sesame Workshop, Henson Creature Shop, and a slew of talented artists to bring Europe's first Sesame Street-themed attraction to PortAventura World.
The queue is themed with realistic buildings, sidewalks and props, just like Sesame Street. The story, mission and gameplay are told in an elaborate pre-show by our host, Detective Grover.
6 passenger "taxi cabs" will take you to 123 Sesame Street, Hooper’s Store, Count’s Castle, and even Oscar’s Trash Can! All the while, you'll be collecting clues to help you solve the mystery of the missing Big Cookie. (there are over 2,000 clues/targets (virtual and practical) inside the ride) You will meet all your favorite Sesame Street characters - Bert, Ernie, Grover, Big Bird and Abby Cadabby (all animatronic) and Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, Count Von Count, Batty Bats, Fluffy and Cookie Monster, too!
With a theme and story line that's dear to the heart, lovable characters, and a fun game to play with the family, the nearly 6 minute ride experience appeals to all ages - from little kids to big kids, alike!
Help us solve the mission at hand, go #DarkRideIt at PortAventura World today!
It was the first of seven dark rides created for Six Flags Corporation over a series of three years by Sally Dark Rides.
The near six-minute long dark ride attraction is housed in a newly constructed 14,000 square foot building and features a 11 minute pre-show and 5:50 minute ride experience.
Riders on Reese’s Cupfusion become Reese’s Agent Trainees at a futuristic factory that runs on Reese’s Spirit. At the heart of the factory is the legendary Crystal Cup, which collects and amplifies the love of chocolate and peanut butter to power the factory. Reese’s Agent Trainees protect the Crystal Cup under the guidance of Commander Cup, a new character introduced in 2019. However, other new characters like Mint The Merciless and The League Of Misfit Candy are on a mission of their own to steal the Crystal Cup.
Riders will power the factory and stun intruders by aiming their amplifier at fixed-based targets, motion-based targets, small media screens, large media screens, individual "Easter Eggs" and cooperative group play that unlocks bonus points. They can try to beat their score with every ride to become a Reese’s Legend in the Hall of Fame.
Reese's Cupfusion is a one-of-a-kind, next level guest experience for Hersheypark and the Reese’s brand. The interactive dark ride blends a state-of-the-art gaming experience with an action-packed comedic story, delivering an exciting adventure for all ages (a family ride). The attraction also marks a list of historic firsts, both for Hersheypark and the dark ride gaming experience.
In Reese's Cupfusion, guests take on the roles of Agent Trainees charged with protecting Reese's Central, a futuristic factory powered by Reese's Spirit-the world's love of peanut butter and chocolate. At the heart of Reese's Central is the fabled Crystal Cup, the object that collects Reese's Spirit to create the energy that runs the factory. But beware-the trouble-making League of Misfit Candy, led by the bumbling Mint the Merciless, will do anything they can to lay their sticky hands on the Crystal Cup so they can use it for their own nefarious purposes.
Reese's Cupfusion was designed by Raven Sun Creative and built by Sally Dark Rides.
In Reese's Cupfusion, guests take on the roles of Agent Trainees charged with protecting Reese's Central, a futuristic factory powered by Reese's Spirit-the world's love of peanut butter and chocolate. At the heart of Reese's Central is the fabled Crystal Cup, the object that collects Reese's Spirit to create the energy that runs the factory. But beware-the trouble-making League of Misfit Candy, led by the bumbling Mint the Merciless, will do anything they can to lay their sticky hands on the Crystal Cup so they can use it for their own nefarious purposes.
Reese's Cupfusion was designed by Raven Sun Creative and built by Sally Dark Rides.
As Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk officially opened the new $9 million Haunted Castle on June 4, 2010, over forty frightful animatronic critters and characters (human and non-human) from Sally Corporation, and a variety of scary special effects, sprang to other-worldly life, eliciting screams and giggles from visitors.
Culminating over four years of planning and building, the new Haunted Castle erected on the site of the old Haunted Castle—which started out as the home of Dante’s Inferno in 1931, utilizes nearly 10,000 square feet of space beneath the Boardwalk for the ride.In an unusual twist, the new ride loads and unloads at the Boardwalk level, descending to enter and ascending to exit the spooky attraction.
At the start of the ride, the old-fashioned hearse-style ride vehicles (from I. E. Park) travel backwards down a spiral ramp haunted by floating ghosts. Passing through the entrance hall, where the ghostly (projected) king extends a royal welcome, visitors travel through various areas of the castle…dungeons, the kitchen, a wine cellar, and the dining room before, surprisingly, passing through a fireplace into a swamp and over a bridge, then finding themselves in an eerie graveyard before braving rabid dogs in the royal kennels and barely escaping a falling guillotine as they exit the castle.
The aim was to create a family ride that was spooky and a little scary, yet fun. There are some good scares, but no blood and some really funny scenes. Old and new came together seamlessly to create a winning attraction for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk visitors: the ride consistently runs at capacity, according to Boardwalk management, and guest reviews are extremely positive.
*R & R Creative Amusement Designs. Inc., in concert with Boardwalk technical and facilities staff, was responsible for the overall concept and design.
*Yosemite Sam and The Gold River Adventure was designed and art-directed by R & R Creative Amusement Designs, Inc. of Anaheim, California.
Join Sally Dark Rides, Lauren Wood Weaver VP of Marketing and Business Development as she talks with industry leaders Amanda Thompson, OBE and Managing Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Andreas Andersen, CEO Liseberg Group and Chris Lange, Park Consultant and experienced ride designer, as they explore the power of the dark ride.
This ride was once operating at Carowinds, Canada's Wonderland, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Kings Island, and Kings Dominion. The only Scooby ride that remains is at Parque Warner in Madrid, Spain.
Video Credit : Cassy Morin
The first day of the 2019 IAAPA European Expo, Sally Dark Rides announced its latest partnership with Aardman, the multi award-winning animation studio in debuting not one, but two exciting new concepts for Aardman themed Dark Rides at the IAAPA EXPO Paris.
Adventure Through Time features a brand new Aardman IP and an original storyline that takes thrill seekers on a journey full of mystery, magic and exhilarating adventure. Discovering a mysterious finger trap hidden in a dusty corner of a museum, our mischievous heroine is in for the ride of her life. Join her high-velocity journey through the ancient and perilous world of the Egyptian Pharaohs, the stormy Pirate-infested East China Seas of the 1800s, and the world of terrifying beasts of the Cretaceous Period. Only her bravery and quick-witted actions will save her and get her back to her family. The perfect adventure for a Sally Dark Ride!
Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon – Shaun’s next adventure is out-of-this-world!
Shaun the Sheep’s highly anticipated new movie will launch the world’s most famous sheep into a space-themed adventure, when an impish alien named Lu-La crash-lands on Mossy Bottom Farm. The ideal concept for a Sally Dark Ride, jump on board and join Shaun for intergalactic fun and adventure as he sets off on a mission to help Lu-La find her way home. An unmissable experience for Shaun the Sheep fans of all ages.
Ngaio Harding-Hill, Head of Attractions & Live Experiences at Aardman comments:
“Introducing our newest IP gives us the exciting opportunity to reveal the endless potential Aardman offers to attraction partners. From our multi-award winning, world famous characters such as Shaun the Sheep and Wallace & Gromit, to brand new IP and concepts featuring Nick Parks’ very own characters, the opportunities to create unique and creative dark ride experiences in collaboration with Sally Dark Rides are limitless”
Sally’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, Lauren Wood Weaver, comments:
“As we got closer with the talented folks at Aardman, we realized there is a lot more our two companies bring to the table by working together. With our experience in turn-key dark ride solutions, and Aardman’s amazing stories and animation capabilities, we could truly create some dark ride magic for any park looking for a fun, family attraction.”
We look forward to discussing these opportunities at this year’s IAAPA Expo in Paris.
####
About Sally Dark Rides
Recognized as the worldwide leader for turn-key dark rides, Sally Corporation specializes in building destination-quality attractions for regional parks around the world. Founded in 1977, Sally Corporation began as an animatronic production company to help market corporate brands in a unique and entertaining way. Since then, Sally has evolved into the lead designer and manufacturer of the most successful dark rides around the world. Sally’s services include custom design, special effects, animatronic and scenic fabrication, media integration, control systems, project management and installation. www.sallycorp.com
The near six-minute long dark ride attraction is housed in a newly constructed 14,000 square foot building and features a 11 minute pre-show and 5:50 minute ride experience.
Something completely new and different (designed with a nostalgic nod to the classic Laff-in-the-Dark rides), this thrilling fun-filled scream fest is part of the Ripley’s entertainment zone attractions at one of Thailand’s most popular malls. With an array of scary, crazy circus clowns, skeletons, zombies, a multi-headed attack dog and more, Scream in the Dark! is guaranteed to make you scream (when you’re not laughing!). In fact, your screaming is measured by an advanced targeting system incorporating new technology: a Scream-O-Meter. The Scream-O-Meter measures the intensity of riders’ screams… and the more you scream, the higher your score! The Scream-O-Meter. This amazing technical wizardry registers the decibel level of guests’ screams, in addition to actual target hits, and awards bonus points. Scream in the Dark! is a fun ride experience for kids and adults alike. And it’s one ride where the kids can easily out-score the adults!
Designed and built by Sally Dark Rides
Adventure Through Time features a brand new Aardman IP and an original storyline that takes thrill seekers on a journey full of mystery, magic and exhilarating adventure. Discovering a mysterious finger trap hidden in a dusty corner of a museum, our mischievous heroine is in for the ride of her life. Join her high-velocity journey through the ancient and perilous world of the Egyptian Pharaohs, the stormy Pirate-infested East China Seas of the 1800s, and the world of terrifying beasts of the Cretaceous Period. Only her bravery and quick-witted actions will save her and get her back to her family. The perfect adventure for a Sally Dark Ride!
Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon – Shaun’s next adventure is out-of-this-world!
Shaun the Sheep’s highly anticipated new movie will launch the world’s most famous sheep into a space-themed adventure, when an impish alien named Lu-La crash-lands on Mossy Bottom Farm. The ideal concept for a Sally Dark Ride, jump on board and join Shaun for intergalactic fun and adventure as he sets off on a mission to help Lu-La find her way home. An unmissable experience for Shaun the Sheep fans of all ages.
Ngaio Harding-Hill, Head of Attractions & Live Experiences at Aardman comments:
“Introducing our newest IP gives us the exciting opportunity to reveal the endless potential Aardman offers to attraction partners. From our multi-award winning, world famous characters such as Shaun the Sheep and Wallace & Gromit, to brand new IP and concepts featuring Nick Parks’ very own characters, the opportunities to create unique and creative dark ride experiences in collaboration with Sally Dark Rides are limitless”
Sally’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, Lauren Wood Weaver, comments:
“As we got closer with the talented folks at Aardman, we realized there is a lot more our two companies bring to the table by working together. With our experience in turn-key dark ride solutions, and Aardman’s amazing stories and animation capabilities, we could truly create some dark ride magic for any park looking for a fun, family attraction.”
We look forward to discussing these opportunities at this year’s IAAPA Expo.
Interviews from Tom Canfield of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Tom Wages, formerly of Lake Compounce, on what made the Ghost Blasters dark ride a success at their parks.
Congratulations to all that worked on this amazing project. #DarkRideIt at PortAventura World!
Sally Dark Rides specializes in producing lifelike, fantasy, and haunted animatronics. Give us a call today to talk about your next animatronic.
The lively, custom-designed family dark ride is set in the Thanksgiving area of Holiday World. This is the location of Autumn Falls, a make-believe town where autumn colors glow all year ’round, and where, in Brigadoon-like fashion, visitors can step back in time and participate in an event that happened over two-hundred years ago when Farmer Van Snoodle’s flock of turkeys disappeared right before Thanksgiving.
Each ride vehicle is equipped with digital scoring consoles to track riders’ scores as they zap the ninety targets located throughout the ride, and turkeys pop up at the sound of the turkey callers. Gobbler Getaway is designed with appeal for all ages: Fun, adventure, and fast paced custom music, along with all those silly turkeys, leave everyone from kindergartners to grandparents with smiles on their faces. Aunt Abigail explains that everyone gets a turkey caller to help round up the missing turkeys, which are hiding everywhere: popping up in the barn, in the cornfields, the hayloft, the stable…even from the well and laundry hanging on a clothesline. Each time a target is hit, a turkey reacts with something silly to say or do and guests watch their scores add up on the in-car scoring console. After the runaway turkeys have been rounded up and brought home, Farmer Van Snoodle doesn’t have the heart to serve one up for dinner. Instead, he proudly unveils PIZZA! And his feathered friends celebrate with a Broadway style musical show.
This spectacular interactive dark ride takes guests on an amazing journey deep into the heart of the ancient pyramid where the tomb of the legendary pharaoh, King Tutankhamon, was hidden from the world for thousands of years. The ancient god, Seth — Lord of Destruction and Chaos — has vowed to protect the sanctity of the tomb, and has unleashed the mystical terrors of the curse. Your challenge is to enter the uncharted regions of the dark passageways and find the lost treasure.
This journey involves an interactive battle of mythical proportions. Three thousand year-old gods and demons still protect the tomb of the pharaoh, and stand ready to challenge all who dare enter. Defeat the guardians along the route, or you will be turned away before reaching your goal. The ride features 130 interactive targets, and digital consoles in the TRV track both individual and composite scores.
Riders must achieve a set score and defeat the final (golden) Seth in order to enter the treasure chamber. Those who fail are sent through one of two early exits. Winners ride into a wonderland of sparkling treasure. A thrilling adventure, Challenge of Tutankhamon is also an enthralling game where riders can challenge each other, another ride car or themselves. Ride fans in Europe even track the highest scores online!
This spectacular interactive dark ride takes guests on an amazing journey deep into the heart of the ancient pyramid where the tomb of the legendary pharaoh, King Tutankhamon, was hidden from the world for thousands of years. The ancient god, Seth — Lord of Destruction and Chaos — has vowed to protect the sanctity of the tomb, and has unleashed the mystical terrors of the curse. Your challenge is to enter the uncharted regions of the dark passageways and find the lost treasure.
This journey involves an interactive battle of mythical proportions. Three thousand year-old gods and demons still protect the tomb of the pharaoh, and stand ready to challenge all who dare enter. Defeat the guardians along the route, or you will be turned away before reaching your goal. The ride features 130 interactive targets, and digital consoles in the TRV track both individual and composite scores.
Riders must achieve a set score and defeat the final (golden) Seth in order to enter the treasure chamber. Those who fail are sent through one of two early exits. Winners ride into a wonderland of sparkling treasure. A thrilling adventure, Challenge of Tutankhamon is also an enthralling game where riders can challenge each other, another ride car or themselves. Ride fans in Europe even track the highest scores online!
Reese's Cupfusion was designed by Raven Sun Creative, New York and produced by Sally Dark Rides.
Before hopping inside the Ghost Tracker Vehicle, guests are greeted by Professor Phearstruck in the queue line, where he will explain the history of Mystic Mansion, its curse and who haunts it now. Pay close attention because there are 15 different scenes in which the Mansion’s ghost could appear! Riders will heed the warning of the Professor, then hop in a Ghost Tracker Vehicle at their own risk to weave their way around this haunting yet family-friendly attraction, complete with neon colors, black lights, and a spooky storyline featuring the main ghost: Boocifer.
Motions: Neck Up/Down; Neck Turn Left/Right; Tongue In/Out
(additional motions available on request)
Watch the infamous DC villain, Joker, transforms before your eyes. This sinister character resides in the JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle For Metropolis rides located at Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Mexico, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Over Georgia, and Six Flags Magic Mountain.
JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s20)
There’s a wild and wacky wabbit…er, rabbit, hunting down bad guys at Six Flags Over Texas. Yep! Bugs Bunny and friends are chasing Yosemite Sam, who has relieved the bank of all its gold. And Captain B. Bunny of the fearless Texas Rangers is deputizing visitors.Yosemite Sam and The Gold River Adventure is a fun-filled Looney Tunes dark ride featuring twenty-nine animated characters, dozens of special effects and colorful settings. Animatronic characters include everyone from the Stetson-wearing Bugs to a pistol-packin’ Daffy Duck and Wile E. Coyote.
It’s an audience-participation adventure with characters talking directly to visitors, who are also dropped into a stream-filled tunnel, blown up with dynamite, and hit by spouting water.The ride has been running over 25 years and is proven to be a major success.
*Yosemite Sam and The Gold River Adventure was designed and art-directed by R & R Creative Amusement Designs, Inc. of Anaheim, California.


