July 16, 2010
ADVENTURE AQUARIUM TAKES GUESTS ON 4-D JOURNEY TO SAVE THE RAINFOREST WITH "DORA & DIEGO'S 4-D ADVENTURE"
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC STARTING THIS WEEKEND!
Beginning today, Adventure Aquarium will now present Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure, a new family friendly theatrical film and attraction based on Nickelodeon's hit animated preschool series Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!. For the first time ever, families can see these popular characters animated in digital 3-D, with special effects that make the story burst off the screen.
"We are thrilled to now offer Adventure Aquarium guests the opportunity to see Dora & Diego's 4D Adventure," said Greg Charbeneau, Adventure Aquarium's Executive Director. "The show is wildly popular with our guests and the film offers such a great message about the importance of protecting our Planet."
In Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure, visitors will join Dora, Diego and Boots as they travel from the tropical rainforest to the icy Arctic in a high-speed chase to protect the world's animals from Swiper's newest invention-a Robot Butterfly! Adventure Aquarium's 4-D theater combines the visual drama of a 3-D film with a variety of sensory effects that are built into the seats and theater environment, bringing on-screen images to life with added effects such as water spray, a neck air blast, leg ticklers, and seat vibrations.
Adventure Aquarium's 4-D Theater is included on the Adventure Combo Pass for $26.95 for adults and $22.95 for children. Single tickets are also available for $7 per person. Tickets may be purchased online, or on site at Adventure Aquarium's ticketing windows and 4D Theater.
Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure was produced by SimEx-Iwerks and Super 78. SimEx-Iwerks is the leading innovator of immersive 3-D and 4-D Attractions and the exclusive distributor of the industry's best selling film titles. The company supports over 150 family-friendly attractions in more than 30 countries. Super 78 Studios is a group of artists and technicians who have consistently delivered entertaining and educational stories across all platforms. For over 12 years, the award winning creative and production company continues to help extend well-known brands and intellectual properties into special venues and the experiential market.
Since its launch on Aug. 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer has emerged as a global phenomenon and ranks among the top-rated shows in major television markets worldwide. The show is seen in more than 151 markets around the world and is translated in more than 30 languages.
ABOUT NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 15 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA - News, VIA.B - News).
ABOUT ADVENTURE AQUARIUM
Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 365 days a year, Adventure Aquarium is a waterfront treasure, featuring nearly 200,000 square feet and over 2 million gallons of water. The fifth largest aquarium, Adventure Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world to exhibit hippos and the only aquarium in the country with both a Hammerhead shark and tiger sharks on exhibit. One of the nation's most touchable aquariums, the Adventure Aquarium experience includes 5 hands-on TOUCH opportunities with sharks, jellies, sea cucumbers, anemones and more; and NEW in 2010, touch and feed the graceful and large stingray residents of the all new Stingray Beach Club!
