PandaVision
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PandaVision is a 4-D film
show in themepark Efteling
based on the interests of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It was inaugurated on June 19, 2002 by Prince Bernhard.
, ocean and jungle which are, according to the movie, all in the gravest of dangers and only the power of the WWF can save them now.
The movie was made by Movetrix NWave Pictures and has special simulation effects like moving seats, splashing water, blowing wind and a 1000kg tree branch (made by the Stakebrand company) that falls into the audience.
construction cost, the WWF only contributed 7 million, this while they are being considered an organization with a strong political agenda that doesn't match with the "care-free" spirit of a theme park.
Also, the finishing of the ride on the outside is not according to the normal high standards, e.g. some steel plating can be seen sticking out.
The same WWF movie has been playing since the beginning and few visitors are still interested, all the more because WWF has sold the same movie to other amusement parks as well, like the Hansa Park, thus devaluing the uniqueness of the ride.
Efteling has made known they do not wish to prolong the contract after 2012.
4-D film
4-D film is a marketing term that describes an entertainment presentation system combining a 3-D film with physical effects in the theatre, which occur in synchronization with the film...
show in themepark Efteling
Efteling
Efteling is the largest theme park in the Netherlands, and as it opened in 1952, it is one of the oldest theme parks in the world. Efteling is located in the town of Kaatsheuvel, in the municipality of Loon op Zand, and has received over 100 million visitors....
based on the interests of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It was inaugurated on June 19, 2002 by Prince Bernhard.
Main show
With the 3D spectacles provided, a maximum of 400 visitors enter the main theater. During the next 12 minutes, the movie Dream of the Panda takes the visitor to the North PoleNorth Pole
The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is, subject to the caveats explained below, defined as the point in the northern hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface...
, ocean and jungle which are, according to the movie, all in the gravest of dangers and only the power of the WWF can save them now.
The movie was made by Movetrix NWave Pictures and has special simulation effects like moving seats, splashing water, blowing wind and a 1000kg tree branch (made by the Stakebrand company) that falls into the audience.
After the movie
After movie the guests can have a look at some more WWF material, and children can play in a WWF playground while their parents can sign up for the WWF.Criticism
Of the 23 million euroEuro
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construction cost, the WWF only contributed 7 million, this while they are being considered an organization with a strong political agenda that doesn't match with the "care-free" spirit of a theme park.
Also, the finishing of the ride on the outside is not according to the normal high standards, e.g. some steel plating can be seen sticking out.
The same WWF movie has been playing since the beginning and few visitors are still interested, all the more because WWF has sold the same movie to other amusement parks as well, like the Hansa Park, thus devaluing the uniqueness of the ride.
Efteling has made known they do not wish to prolong the contract after 2012.