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Mini Dark Ride
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Plan view of the Mini Dark Ride showing two rotating stages, wrap-around LED screens, load and unload areas, and the attraction entrance
Patented design

MiniDark Ride

Mini Dark Ride — Ride model drawing

01 — About the Mini

Designed to transform limitations into wonder.

Small Scale,Big Impact

The Mini™ delivers all the hallmarks of a traditional dark ride - captivating stories, rich theming, dynamic effects, and cinematic media - into an experience perfectly designed for limited spaces.

2-3K
Square foot footprint
360°
Immersive environment
150 THRC
6-passenger ride car
Footprint study
Not to scale
Cutaway rendering of the Mini Dark Ride with two immersive rotating-stage scenes

02 — How it works

Patented ride system / Plan view

Engineeredin Motion

The unique design features rotating stages, animatronics, invisible blacklight paint, projection mapping, and wrap-around LED screens that deliver multiple, engaging, interactive scenes.

Plan view of the Mini Dark Ride showing two rotating stages, wrap-around LED screens, load and unload areas, and a blacklight-themed wall
Mini Dark Ride — General arrangement
Rotating two-stage configuration
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Rotating stages

Guests move fluidly between distinct scenes while the compact system resets out of view.

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Physical worlds

Immersive queue and ride theming throughout.

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Digital layers

Projection mapping transforms physical sets with movement, depth, and responsive storytelling.

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Panoramic screens

Wrap-around LED screens place every rider at the center of multiple interactive scenes.

03 — Story options

08 worlds / Select to explore

Choose yourAdventure

One ride system. A world of possibilities. Explore the stories available for the Mini Dark Ride.

04 — New for Zoos & Aquariums

Education / Conservation / Adventure

Where conservationmeets imagination

Embark on close-up animal encounters, journey through treasured national parks, or help protect and preserve our beautiful oceans.

Animal Odyssey artwork featuring silhouettes of elephants, a giraffe, deer, and birds
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Animal Odyssey

Travel across wild habitats and meet remarkable animals from around the world.

Nature’s Calling national parks adventure poster with mountains and pine trees
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Nature’s Calling

Venture through iconic national parks on a story-led celebration of wild places.

Operation Ocean Clean Up artwork surrounded by underwater wildlife
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Operation Ocean Clean Up

Join a high-energy mission to remove ocean waste and protect marine habitats.

05 — Key features

09 capabilities / 03 optional

Built forWonder

All the elements of a full-scale dark ride, brought together in one immersive adventure.

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Optional enhancements can be configured to suit each story, audience, and location.