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8. November 2024

“Danse Macabre” – The Dynamic Motion Stage

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METERS DIAMETER

DEGREES MAXIMUM TILT

M/S DROPS

PASSENGERS PER CYCLE

On October 31st, Efteling in the Netherlands opened the highly anticipated and first-of-its-kind “Danse Macabre” attraction to the public.

Over the years, Efteling and Intamin have successfully collaborated to pioneer the amusement industry through a strong and successful partnership. In 2024, this reached a new milestone with the opening of “Danse Macabre”.

Storyline and Backstory

Built on the site of the beloved Spookslot (Dutch for “Haunted Castle”), expectations for this new ride were high. Together with Efteling, Intamin was entrusted to develop an innovative and highly unique ride system, perfectly aligned with the storyline’s vision which is centred around the famous “Danse Macabre” composition by Camille Saint-Saëns from the 19th century.

The tale unfolds on Friday the 13th in 1876, when the eccentric conductor Joseph Charlatan’s entire orchestra vanished during an international music competition. After a grand performance of Danse Macabre, they were ruthlessly devoured by “The Unnamable,” an evil, monstrous, cat-like creature that still prowls these parts today.

Custom Ride System

The “Danse Macabre” ride system, or Dynamic Motion Stage, has an instant capacity of 108 passengers with each of the six custom-themed choir stall cabins accommodating 18 guests each (alternate seating configurations available).

The cabins can additionally incorporate 4D effects like scent and butt kickers together with an on-board audio system to enhance the storytelling even further.

Heave, Tilt, and Drop

The ride system features an unlimited individual cabin rotation, a 25° (maximum) tilt on the 18-meter-diameter main platform combined with a limitless rotation of the main platform itself. The hydraulic system allows for platform movements of up to 3 meters in height, with heave speeds of up to 1.5 m/s and drop speeds of up to 3 m/s.

The interplay of movements, reminiscent of a falling coin’s dance, opens a realm of new possibilities and enables storytelling on multiple levels. Combined with Efteling’s exceptional theming and animatronics, the highly emotive soundtrack, and the captivating narrative, this ride delivers an unprecedented “romantic horror” experience for the whole family.

Step into the enchanting world of “Danse Macabre” at Efteling and enjoy an unforgettable experience, delighting both young and old alike.

The Intamin team extends its heartfelt thanks to our long-term partner Efteling for trusting us once again to push the boundaries of our industry together.

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19. December 2023

“LuneXplorer” – New experience at the Cité de l’espace

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G PRESSURE EXPERIENCE

PASSENGERS

MINUTES RIDE TIME

Embark on a lunar journey! The Cité de l’espace opened its new immersive ride experience on November 14th, 2023.

The equipment operates on a centrifuge principle, where the rotation speed induces acceleration on guests comfortably seated within ride cabins designed to mimic the environment of a rocket launch module. In total, there are ten cabins, each accommodating four experimenters. Not just an attraction, LuneXplorer is also a scientific experiment. The primary goal is to immerse passengers in the experience of being astronauts while elucidating the principles of forces.

This unique immersive ride, the second one of its kind in Europe, allows visitors to undergo a simulated take-off and journey to the Moon, complete with the physical sensations involved. The experience unfolds in four 10-minute sections, beginning in the lobby of a renovated 1,500 m2 building dedicated to moon missions. To board one of the capsules and experience an up to 3G pressure lift-off, guests must be at least 1.30 meters tall.

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PREPARE,
BOARD,
AND TAKE OFF!

What if, this time, you were the astronaut? With LuneXplorer, embark on a mission to the Moon during an immersive journey lasting around forty minutes.

STAGE 1:

PREPARATION

Discover and compare the Apollo lunar missions with the new Artemis missions to the Moon, involving the European Space Agency (ESA) alongside NASA.

STAGE 2:

THE
BRIEFING

Compose your crew—maximum of four people. Ten other capsules will take off simultaneously. Follow the instructions of ESA astronauts who will prepare you for the mission.

STAGE 3:

THE MISSION
TO THE MOON

It’s time to take off for the Moon! Take your place aboard your capsule and experience the accelerations and decelerations of such a journey, akin to astronauts on a mission.

STAGE 4:

DEBRIEFING

As with all experiences, this one concludes with a debriefing based on your flight parameters, providing insights into the return to the Moon and future projects.

Intamin is proud to have collaborated with the Cité de l’espace to merge entertainment and knowledge, contributing to their success. We extend our gratitude to the entire team for their exceptional cooperation.