List of IMAX-based rides

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This is a list of amusement rides that use (or used) IMAX technology in their operation. The IMAX format used is listed, along with the ride's location and the date of the ride's opening, where available.

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Back to the Future ride in Universal Studios Japan
RideLocation(s)TechnologyOpenedClosedNotes
Back to the Future: The Ride Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Japan
OMNIMAXMay 2, 1991March 30, 2007
September 3, 2007
May 31, 2016
Dolphins: The Ride Various IMAX 1997
Galaxy Phantasialand IMAX19942005Replaced by the film Race for Atlantis
Horizons (Epcot) Epcot OMNIMAX October 1, 1983January 9, 1999Horizons actually had two Omnimax Dome Theaters as part of the ride. [1]
Asteroid Adventure [2] Various OMNIMAX/ IMAX HD1994
In Search of the Obelisk Luxor Hotel IMAX RidefilmJuly 31, 19932007First of the three-part "Secrets of the Luxor Pyramid" trilogy of attractions. First IMAX Ridefilm (VistaVision 48fps) attraction. [3]
ReBoot The Ride V.2: Journey into Chaos Playdium

Luxor Hotel

Adventuredome

IMAX RidefilmOctober 17, 1997Operated in various IMAX Ridefilm Theaters.
Race for Atlantis Caesars Palace

Phantasialand

OMNIMAX 3D / IMAX HDJanuary 15, 1998

2005

March 14, 2004

2016

The Phantasialand version was demolished and replaced by the flying launched coaster F.L.Y. and the area Rookburgh
Soarin' Disney California Adventure
Epcot
Shanghai Disneyland
OMNIMAX/ IMAX HDFebruary 8, 2001Utilizes a variation of OMNIMAX and IMAX HD 48fps projection. Now replaced with laser projectors. [4]
Arthur, l'Aventure 4D Futuroscope OMNIMAX 3DDecember 19, 2009Opened in 2000 with "Race for Atlantis"

See also

References

  1. "Horizons". Intercot. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  2. "Giant Screen Cinema Association > Films > Film Database > FilmDatabaseDetailView". www.giantscreencinema.com. Archived from the original on 2018-06-29. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  3. "The Neon Museum Las Vegas | the history of Las Vegas through neon - Days of Luxor Past: The Neon Museum's Most Enigmatic Sign". www.neonmuseum.org. Archived from the original on 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  4. "Behind the Ride: Soarin' Around the World". Theme Park Tourist. 2016-12-19. Archived from the original on 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2020-11-17.