Last Friday, the flagship Dreamskape complex opened its doors at Docklands Melbourne, and guests were in for a night of pure fun and excitement. From the moment they stepped inside, they were transported to a world where they could let loose and be big kids once again.
Dreamskape is an augmented reality (AR) entertainment complex, featuring six activity zones with over 100 games and 50 immersive experiences across an expansive 770 square metre playground.
The Jumping Lattice and Laser Challenge were instant hits, with guests showing off their competitive sides as they raced to conquer the obstacles. One guest even likened the experience to being in a James Bond movie, dodging laser beams with finesse and agility.
The energy in the complex was infectious, as laughter and cheers filled the air. It was a night to remember, as guests embraced their inner child and enjoyed every moment of the adrenaline-fueled activities.
Dreamskape has truly set the bar high for interactive entertainment in Melbourne, and it’s safe to say that the excitement and thrill of the opening night will be talked about for weeks to come.
The all-new multi-media fun zone is the first time Australia will experience an AR entertainment complex of this size and diversity, with no visual aids. All games and experiences are visible to the naked eye.
Dream Verse is an immersive cinematic experience, where the story unfolds around you, in full 540-degree splendour. It’s like stepping inside the screen at IMAX. Dream Verse at Docklands opens with three 10-minute movies on rotation: Thrilling Journey, Sea Adventures, and Dinosaur Adventure.
Dream Coaster isan AR rollercoaster ride with 270-degree visuals and surround sound. Hop in the rollicking coaster car, and go on an adventure complete with real wind, mist and bubbles, immersing you fully in the dream world. The Dream Coaster ride goes for 10 minutes. Dream Coaster will open later in the year.
Little Dream is a haven for children from three-years-old to see their drawings evolve into 3D characters with AR Drawing, play a competitive game of AR soccer with L Shape, and try out interactive projection games by throwing balls from the Target ball pit.
Ideating and designing the concept for Dreamskape has been a family affair. Between them, Melbourne business and life partners Joanna Chen and Fraser Bell have over five decades of experience in leading tourism and international technology projects. They worked with three of their children to come up with the name, create the logo, design the mascot and install over 2.5 kilometres of light and data cabling for the flagship complex.
“We have seen a lot of VR and 3D entertainment emerge over the last decade, but now it’s evolving. You don’t need a headset or anything like that to engage in experiences like we have at Dreamskape. This makes it so much more accessible to a wide range of people,” says Joanna Chen, President of Dreamskape.
“It’s an exciting time for entertainment technology, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds as Dreamskape continues to grow nationally,” says Fraser Bell, General Manager of Dreamskape.
Through their company, Joanna and Fraser plan to invest $30 million to build 20 Dreamskape complexes in Australia & New Zealand over the next 5-8 years.
Melbournites and visitors alike are invited to watch and interact with these future technologies in the Dreamskape new world reality at Docklands Melbourne, seven days a week. Book now via Dreamskape.com.au
