[UnOrthodOx]

Oh, so you're talking a simulator, akin to Star Wars, not a traditional dark ride like Haunted Mansion? No track, just the movie and moving seat?

I see where you're going with it, and that moving floor should work fairly well. Never seen anyone pull off a homebrew version.

Consider, though, looking into the old Alien Encounter attraction at Disney world. I know they've refitted it for a Stitch theme, which I haven't been to, so can't say what's similar, but the old Alien encounter was KILLER. Air, mist, and sound in pitch black, no moving floors or movies. Might be a good place to start? Then add the other pieces as you can? Don't know how much is out there on that one...

 

[DarkhavenManor]

I think it's an awesome idea. Given the right special effects, you could totally make it come to life

 

[TheDarkRideBoy]

Dude that sounds AWESOME!!!! If you need any help with ideas, feel free to PM me!

 

[thenightmarefamily]

INSURANCE!!!!!!!!!!! Very cool idea but call your insurance company and make sure you are covered for a ride.

 

[shellman]

Yea need to check on the insurance, had no problem last 2 years with the walk thru haunt. But this would be totally different.
Was thinking about using airbags at first, but maybe the larger air pistons would give a better effect. Hoping to maybe get almost a 45 degree slant from every angle. Key word, HOPING. LOL
Have to see what is faster.

 

[solgrundy]

Perhaps this could give you inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnuCLybYO_w

There are 2 videos - one is a POV of the "victim" and the other is the behind-the-scenes "how they did it."

 

[Digunderground]

Looking to do similar this year, I know we are talking 5+ years at this point. I’ll be starting a thread on it + build details.. but I’d love to hear how this went if it went anywhere.