Based in Pasadena, California, IdeAttack is a world leader in the tourism and leisure design industry, with projects in more than 28 countries.
Among its offerings, the company specialises in custom theme parks, cultural attractions, water parks, ocean parks, entertainment centres, large scale mixed-use developments, destination resorts, immersive entertainment environments and immersive entertainment environments.
Dedicated to creating guest experiences of the highest order, combining excellence in storytelling with cutting-edge placemaking technology and dazzling visual effects that will redefine the art of themed entertainment, it’s currently working China, where it has two major projects on the go.
Evergrande, one of the largest real-estate companies in eastern Asia, has exclusively partnered with IdeAttack on several theme parks set to open within the next few years, following a rigorous round of bidding and concept pitches by many of the top design firms in the industry.
“We’re the general contractor for two Evergrande theme parks, located in cities of Kaifeng and Changsha,” says company president Dan Thomas.
“As a part of these projects, we’re in the process of designing and producing 34 rides, attractions and shows. These include various dark rides, flume rides, boat rides, 4D and 5D simulators and theaters, as well as interactive walkthroughs, special effect shows and stunt shows.”
The company’s mission is simple. Since its inception, Thomas says its had one goal: to create new forms of innovative tourism and entertainment destinations for global market.
“We’re developing new ideas and approaches that will combine existing industry experience with new tourism project models that will cater the current and near future audience,” he says.
“We’re doing this for a number of sectors, including theme parks, waterparks, themed resorts, tourism and leisure zones, entertainment centres, cultural attractions, mixed-use retail and lifestyle centres.
Building on more than a decade of successful partnerships around the globe, IdeAttack can work on a project of any scale. Combining design, detailed development, and quality production, the company has helped to create some of the world’s most impressive visitor attractions.
“For a project we offer a number of services,” says Thomas. “These include planning, concept design, schematic design, design development, architecture, attraction design and production, brand development, signage and graphic design, character design and feasibility studies.”
IdeAttack can include among its clients Busch Gardens, Paramount Parks, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Warner Bros and Royal Caribbean International. With such an impressive list, it’s no wonder the company is in demand.
“Our key clients are real-estate developers, tourism developers and government organisations, says Thomas. “There’s a need for quality leisure and entertainment spaces where people can spend quality time with their families, friends or partners, out of their homes. In today’s global, growing, fast developing world, there’s increasing lack of such spaces. IdeAttack can supply that.
“One of our strongest goals is to always create unique visions that are financially viable and highly marketable: delivering one of a kind projects, on budget and always on schedules.
“With new and exciting ideas being generated all the time, Ideattack continues to lead the charge for bold and innovative entertainment solutions, well into the 21st century.”