{"id":98890332,"date":"2017-07-27T13:31:44","date_gmt":"2017-07-27T17:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98890332"},"modified":"2021-07-27T08:46:24","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T12:46:24","slug":"6-cool-new-immersive-attractions-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/6-cool-new-immersive-attractions-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Cool New Immersive Attractions Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to break from reality? No problem! Now you&#8217;re just a quick set of cheap international flights away from a visit to alternate planets, mythical civilizations, and historical communities (no time machine or rocket ship needed)!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magical, paranormal, fantastical, or historical\u2026these live-action, interactive and virtual worlds make it possible for you to go beyond your imagination and actually live in the very scenes you once could only conceptualize or see through a screen! With the smashing success of attractions like the Wizarding World of <em>Harry Potter<\/em> at Universal Studios, Florida and the recent popularization of the show <em>Westworld<\/em> (a science fiction\u2013thriller HBO series about a wild west themed park, tended by robotic hosts),<\/span>\u00a0it seems like\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative visionaries and amusement park imagineers\u00a0are definitely joining the bandwagon with more and more of immersive attractions popping up in theme parks across the globe (a trend we\u2019re totally into)!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019re looking to add \u201calternate reality experience\u201d to your travel itinerary, you\u2019ve come to the right place. We\u2019ve rounded up a list of some of the most jaw-dropping, action-packed, hair-raising immersive theme parks all over the world. Take a look!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/flights\/international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get going on your immersive adventure with cheap international flights!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b><em>Star Wars<\/em>: Galaxy&#8217;s Edge<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Orlando Florida and Anaheim California<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98890344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_226876342-1.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_226876342-1\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_226876342-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_226876342-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_226876342-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/shutterstock_226876342-1-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture this: You walk onto the Millennium Falcon, dressed like scruffy (but lovable) space smuggler and greeted by none other than Chewbacca himself. Under his guidance, you pilot the ship into hyperspace, dodge Imperial cruisers and blast into an epic space. This is more than just another a nerdy daydream, it\u2019ll soon be a real life experience. The upcoming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/star-wars-galaxys-edge-announced-as-name-for-star-wars-lands-at-disney-parks\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star Wars<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Galaxy\u2019s Edge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Disney\u2019s highly anticipated<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Star Wars<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-inspired theme park, is due to open in 2019 in both Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida (so you can join in on the action, from either coast)! Disney Parks\u2019 chairman, Bob Chapek has promised guests will experience \u00a0\u201ctotal immersion\u201d when entering<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the park, and with 14-acres of lush forests, rugged terrains (similar to the ones you saw on Endor in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return of the Jedi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), cantinas, and live action battles, it\u2019s bound to be an out of this world experience!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Anime Forest<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Awaji Island, Japan<\/b><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BXAib5Tgu3c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIGHTWALK \u706b\u306e\u9ce5\u306e\u5165\u308a\u53e3\u306f\u5f15\u304d\u3053\u307e\u308c\u308b\u3088\u3046\u306a\u666f\u8272\u304c\u5e83\u304c\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002 \u662f\u975e\u6de1\u8def\u5cf6\u306b\u706b\u306e\u9ce5\u306b\u4f1a\u3044\u306b\u6765\u3066\u4e0b\u3055\u3044\u306d\u3002 \u8a73\u7d30\u306f\u3053\u3061\u3089\u3078\u3002 http:\/\/nijigennomori.com #\u30cb\u30b8\u30b2\u30f3\u30ce\u30e2\u30ea #\u6de1\u8def\u5cf6 #\u706b\u306e\u9ce5 #\u30d7\u30ed\u30b8\u30a7\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u30de\u30c3\u30d4\u30f3\u30b0 #awajishima<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by \u30cb\u30b8\u30b2\u30f3\u30ce\u30e2\u30ea (@nijigennomori) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-07-26T11:39:13+00:00\">Jul 26, 2017 at 4:39am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ose yourself in the world of Japanese cartoons at this <a href=\"http:\/\/nijigennomori.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anime-inspired attraction<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/japan-jp-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a>\u2019s Awaji Island. The natural beauty of the landscape combined with the latest visual technologies makes this first-of-its-kind, immersive, Anime theme park truly exceptional. The park is divided into three distinct zones. Mori no Zone (the Forest Zone) will feature a walking trail based on 12 popular manga titles, with scenes and visual experiences all along the way. The second and third zones are based on the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crayon Shin-chan <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anime franchise<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which follows the adventures of five-year-old Shinnosuke &#8220;Shin&#8221; Nohara. Zip-line across the Showa-ike pond or get your adrenaline rush while adventuring across the warning states, making your way up levels, just like you\u2019re in a video game! \u00a0With an expansive glamping site and 23 upscale cottages to choose from, this park can also be the perfect retreat for those of you looking for a way to relax, unwind and become a part of the breathtaking landscape of the island.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Warner Bros. World \u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98890334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Abu-Dhabi.jpg\" alt=\"abu-dhabi\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Abu-Dhabi.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Abu-Dhabi-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Abu-Dhabi-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Abu-Dhabi-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not 1, not 2, not even 3\u2026 but 6 immersive worlds?! On Yas Island in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/united-arab-emirates-ae-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abu Dhabi<\/a> there are quite a few different attractions to choose from (water parks, rides, you name it), but this one-of-a-kind indoor theme park, set to open in 2018, will be one of the largest immersive attractions of today! Prowl through the streets of city where Batman reigns in <\/span><b>Gotham City, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">look up at tall skyscrapers and take in the sights of Superman\u2019s hometown <\/span><b>Metropolis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take it back to prehistoric times and have a \u201cyabba dabba doo\u201d time with the Flinstones<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in <\/span><b>Bedrock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enjoy a Scooby snack with Bugs Bunny under a cartoon sky at <\/span><b>Cartoon Junction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stroll through the canyon with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loney Toon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s Marvin the Martian in <\/span><b>Dynamite Vulch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and wind down in a old Hollywood style town brought to life at <\/span><b>Warner Bros. Plaza<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Void <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Toronto, Abu Dhabi, Utah, New York<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BVFbrZjl8sT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tag a friend who loves #Ghostbusters! On this day in 1984, #Ghostbusters opened in American theaters. Now, 33 years later we\u2019re still celebrating #GhostbustersDay. Don\u2019t forget to step beyond reality and check out THE VOID\u2019s Ghostbusters: Dimension if you haven\u2019t yet! Get tickets at thevoid.com\/reservations and check out our latest blog (link in profile) #VOIDVR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A post shared by THE VOID (@voidvr) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-06-08T16:13:35+00:00\">Jun 8, 2017 at 9:13am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go beyond the limits of reality and plunge into the world of your favorite video game, TV show or movie with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevoid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Void<\/a>. This immersive, virtual reality (VR) experience goes far beyond just VR goggles and 3D glasses and actually creates a real-time, interactive adventure that truly makes you feel like you&#8217;re stepping out of this world and into another!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Engage all your senses as you feel the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actual <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heat from the torch in your hands, interact with all the creatures and inhabitants within the world you&#8217;re <em>living<\/em> in, and watch your step as the ground beneath you literally rumbles and shakes! Right now, in all four locations all across the globe, you can become a part of the hyper-realistic dimension of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ghostbusters<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! That\u2019s right. Now you and your friends can strap on a proton pack, as you obliterate paranormal pests, save <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/new-york-city-nyc-new-york-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York City<\/a> from those pesky poltergeists and keep a watchful eye for Slimer. So now the only question is\u2026 who ya gonna call?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/the-coolest-and-quirkiest-spring-festivals-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RELATED: Want a more culturally immersive experience on your global trek? Check out our list of spring festivals around the world!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Puy du Fou <\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Les Epesses, France<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_97190418\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Puy-Du-Fou-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97190418\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97190418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Puy-Du-Fou-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-97190418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fdevillamil\/2767118287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frederic Villamil<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knights, Vikings, and Gladiators\u2026oh my! \u00a0If you\u2019re looking for an interactive experience that goes beyond the imagination and 3D world, it&#8217;s time to book some cheap international <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/france-fr-deals\">flights to\u00a0France<\/a>! Nestled in the heart of the Vend\u00e9e region, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.puydufou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puy du Fou<\/a> attracts more than two million visitors every year! Watch a 20-meter long ship\u00a0emerge from under the water as it reveals live Vikings that climb off the ship and overtake a village, pillaging away as the village goes up in flames. If that\u2019s not thrilling enough for you, how does a Falcon whizzing past your ear or sitting in an 115-meter amphitheater, complete with gladiatorial combat and chariot racing, sound? Spend the night in Hotel La Citadelle, a medieval-style castle and sleep in a real oak bed, surrounded by 10th-century lanterns. With 26 different shows to choose from, complete with 700 performers, 200 horses and birds (among countless other animals), this park is nothing short of spectacular!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pandora: the World of <em>Avatar<\/em><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Walt Disney World &#8211; Orlando, Florida<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_98890333\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98890333\" class=\"wp-image-98890333 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pandora.jpg\" alt=\"Image cia Flickr CC- Theme Park Tourist\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pandora.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pandora-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pandora-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Pandora-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98890333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/themeparktourist\/33858130833\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theme Park Tourist<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t had your fill of immersion at Star Wars: Galaxy\u2019s Edge, head to the Disney Animal Kingdom in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/orlando-orl-florida-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando, Florida<\/a> to discover the splendor of Pandora: the World of <em>Avatar<\/em>. Based off director James Cameron\u2019s film, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these 12 acres have been turned into a reimagined land of magical<\/span>, natural beauty. Thrill-seekers can fly on the back of a mountain banshee to see the landscape of the land from high up in the clouds, hike through the Valley of Mo\u2019Ara amid the glowing foliage and floating mountains, or embrace your inner musician and join a Na\u2019vi drum circle! If you\u2019re looking for a quieter experience, float down the sacred Kaspavan River on a reed boat in the depths of the bioluminescent rainforest. While you may be distracted on your journey surrounded by exotic animals and under a canopy of iridescent verdure, don\u2019t forget to keep an eye out for the Shaman of songs whose powerful music spreads positive energy throughout the forest!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou\u2019re fantasizing about co-piloting the Millennium Falcon with Chewbacca, floating along in a bioluminescent rainforest, or walking through Batman\u2019s hometown of Gotham City, there\u2019s a place for you to live out your alternate universe dreams!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Why settle for experiencing a virtual reality through just a monitor, when you can actually <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Have you been to any of these theme parks? Have more to add to the list? Share your experiences with us in the comments below!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need to break from reality? No problem! Now you&#8217;re just a quick set of cheap international flights away from a visit to alternate planets, mythical civilizations, and historical communities (no time machine or rocket ship needed)! 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