SpongeBob SubPants - State-of-the-art "InterMersive" character experience coming to Moody Gardens, T

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Moody Gardens was home to the Ice Land exhibit over winter, but they are not ready to say goodbye to SpongeBob just yet. Super 78, the studio behind the 4D Great Jelly Rescue attraction, is developing the world's first stereoscopic interactive character attraction in partnership with Nickelodeon, which is scheduled to open at Moody Gardens in spring this year.

Super 78 describes SpongeBob SubPants as "an InterMersive (interactive and immersive) Character Experience - a state-of-the-art theme park attraction that combines interactive 3D digital puppetry, branching storytelling, multiple high def stereoscopic screens and immersive in-theater effects."

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SpongeOddFan said:
wow, look like they loved SB so much.
They love the sponge, We love the sponge, so it can all be agreed with now
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(Aw yeah, Parry Grip signing a song for SpongeBob)
 

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That's not what Ubelukelale said

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i don't think that's parry grip. it might be some random singer no one cares about
It's definitely Parry Gripp, because he posted about it on his Facebook page.
 

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Press release:

MOODY GARDENS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW ONE-OF-A-KIND SPONGEBOB SUBPANTS INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

GALVESTON, Texas – Moody Gardens’ newest interactive experience will take guests on an undersea voyage with the debut of the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure attraction this Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. This first-of-its-kind, choose-your-own-path, immersive experience lets visitors join their favorite underwater friends from Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants for a submarine adventure to Bikini Bottom.

The SpongeBob SubPants Adventure lets guests explore the world of Bikini Bottom through a 3D digital show that features live narration; a unique interactive option that allows guests to choose which locations to visit on their underwater journey; and exciting 4D sensory elements, such as wind, seat sensors, bubbles, leg ticklers and scents that make the aquatic town come to life.

Before guests descend into the deep sea on the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure “Le Plunger” submarine, the audience will encounter real sea stars, squids and sponges as they learn about ocean and sea-life conservation. They will then dive towards Bikini Bottom for a unique, multi-sensory experience, having real-time conversations with their tour guide, Patrick Star; traveling to destinations, like Jellyfish Fields, Rock Bottom, Sandy’s Treedome and Goo Lagoon; and encountering other surprises from SpongeBob SquarePants, Sandy and Plankton.

“Our objective is always to provide that fun, educational experience that is so important to parents and kids, and the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure attraction will achieve this in a new and exciting way,” said Moody Gardens President and CEO John Zendt, who added that Nickelodeon serves as the ideal partner in creating memorable family experiences. “This is real engagement. Visitors will be able to interact with the Nickelodeon characters on a digital stage as they have never been able to do before.”

In keeping with Moody Gardens’ mission statement to educate the public through the utilization of nature in the advancement of conservation, rehabilitation, recreation and research, this attraction gives guests a chance to explore a diverse ecosystem and be educated on the importance of preserving and protecting this fascinating biosphere.

For more information, call (800) 582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.
 

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SpongeBob SubPants Adventure At Moody Gardens Lets Guests Choose Their Own Submarine Adventure Beginning This Memorial Day Weekend

Moody Gardens guests can visit iconic destinations and meet their favorite underwater characters from Nickelodeon's global phenomenon SpongeBob SquarePants when the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure debuts in the Discovery Pyramid this Memorial Day weekend.

The SpongeBob SubPants Adventure will take guests through all the stages of a submarine voyage, complete with live animals and their captain, Patrick Star, who takes them on a wild and silly deep-sea adventure where they help choose their path through the experience.

The doors open to a pier-themed pre-show area filled with hands-on activities and tanks full of remarkable sea life. Guests will be transported back in time through L'Oceanauts Submarine Explorations' vintage "mission briefing" film that explores the beauty of coral reefs and highlights the different animals within the tanks surrounding them. The audience will encounter real sea stars, jellyfish, sea sponges and squids while also learning about the importance of sea-life conservation.

Once the briefing is completed, the doors will open for guests to step aboard "Le Plunger" submarine and take their 3D glasses and their seat before departing from the dock for open water. The SUB then descends to a familiar underwater town as SpongeBob SquarePants and your tour guide, Patrick Star, appear through the front window of the SUB.

Guests will be part of the experience as they have improvised, real-time interaction with Patrick while he takes them to destinations of their choosing through Bikini Bottom. They can have their fortune read by Patrick in Goo Lagoon, try the jellyfish dating call in Jellyfish Fields or learn a special dance from Sandy Cheeks. Guests will also try to stop Plankton from taking over the SUB in his evil plan to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula.

The nautical adventure comes to life as guests are able to smell the sunscreen, pop bubbles above their heads and hit around a beach ball when the 3D images on the screen transform from digital to real time through exciting 4D sensory elements and live narration. The SpongeBob SubPants Adventure is a non-stop whirlwind of surprises that is fun for the whole family only at Moody Gardens.
 

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A new SpongeBob SquarePants 4D interactive experience has opened at Moody Gardens theme park in Texas.
The SpongeBob SubPants Adventure has opened in the Discovery Pyramid area of the park and will take guests through all the stages of a submarine voyage with captain of the vessel, Patrick Star.
The "mission briefing" film prior to the experience explores the coral reefs and highlights the different animals within the tanks surrounding them.
The audience will encounter real sea stars, jellyfish, sea sponges and squids while also learning about the importance of sea-life conservation.
Once the briefing is completed, the doors will open for guests to step aboard Le Plunger submarine and take their 3D glasses and their seat before departing from the dock for open water.
The sub then descends to Bikini Bottom as SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Starappear through the front window.
Guests will be part of the experience as they have improvised, real-time interaction with Patrick while he takes them to destinations of their choosing through Bikini Bottom.
They can have their fortune read by Patrick in Goo Lagoon, try the jellyfish dating call in Jellyfish Fields or learn a special dance from Sandy Cheeks.
Guests will also try to stop Plankton from taking over the sub in his evil plan to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula.
The 4D aspect of the ride comes as guests will be able to smell the sunscreen, pop bubbles above their heads and hit around a beach ball when the 3D images on the screen transform from digital to real time through 4D sensory elements and live narration.
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Moody Gardens' New Spongebob Subpants Adventure Features Never-before-seen Technology

GALVESTON, Texas, May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Always among the leaders in use of state-of-the-art technology, Moody Gardens is showcasing another first in entertainment with the opening of its new attraction, the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure.

Moody Gardens has partnered with Nickelodeon, Super 78 and SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment to create this innovative attraction opening in the Discovery Pyramid on May 23. Harnessing the power of modern computer technology and classic artistic techniques, a group of designers, engineers, fabricators and animators who are responsible for many of the world's leading theme park attractions have come together to create the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure.

Guests will experience a whole new kind of submarine adventure as they take the "Le Plunger" into the hyper-real, life-sized world of Bikini Bottom which is viewed through a 30-foot wide observation window. Patrick Star and the rest of his animated underwater pals are seen on screen through 3D technology, as guests are able to have real-time conversations with him and help choose their path through the underwater adventure. To further immerse guests, four large viewing portholes bring the experience of the entire submarine to life.

To make this all possible, Super 78, an attraction design and production company, has provided their newest custom software and hardware for the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure named the Gepettoo™. This Animation Control System allows a performer behind the scenes to control all aspects of the full-sensory experience on screen in front of audiences. The performer's voice becomes an on-screen character, and he has an unlimited palette of animation options which brings the character to life. The performer also runs the lights, sounds, bubbles, and scents with the push of a button.

SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment created custom seats, designed and installed all theater systems and programmed special effects in new ways to enhance the adventure. They worked closely with Super 78 to integrate the virtual actor system into the overall attraction.

"This collaboration creates an emotionally engaging experience with innovative technology and definitely takes 4D storytelling to the next level," said Mike Frueh, Senior Vice President, Licensing & Distribution at SimEx-Iwerks.

Also used in the design of this breakthrough attraction is Mushroom VR™, a proprietary attraction design tool that utilizes the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to pre-visualize the experience. It provides an accurate guest-experience assessment of all the attraction content, including 3D environments, media, scenic and show elements, making it seem as if you are submerged within Bikini Bottom.

"For the first time ever, the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure will allow guests to interact 'live and in person' with a 3D digital character, a major breakthrough in digital puppetry," said Michael "Oz" Smith, Super 78's Technical Director. "And because guests also help navigate the sub, choosing which direction the adventure takes, every voyage will be truly one-of-a-kind."

This world-class technology immerses guests in a non-stop whirlwind of surprises with fun for the whole family to enjoy. Admission to the attraction is $18.95 for adults and $16.95 for seniors and children. It is also included in a Moody Gardens Value Pass.

For more information, call (800) 582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.
 
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