DreamPark, A Portable Mix Of Reality Theme Park Experience Hits The Road
The dream of transforming traditional theme parks into virtual experiences has finally come to fruition. Two Bit Circus co-founder Brent Bushnell and Aidan Wolf, XR developer and friend, have cracked the code by harnessing mixed reality technology.
A casual experiment in a parking lot using hacked headsets and drift trikes is now the starting point for a company that promises portable theme parks anywhere with just hours of setup. The idea was born from Two Bit Circus’s headquarters as Bushnell remembered watching his heart rate spike while he pedaled through digital terrain, realizing DreamPark's potential.
The system is compatible with Quest headsets and has recently been augmented with an essential companion mobile app for operators. This phone interface eliminates the need for headset-wearing while managing guests, giving teen staff a quick pick-up time of just minutes.
Their first commercial deployment opened in August inside Long Island’s Samanea Mall. With just five thousand square feet of leased space, DreamPark expanded the play zone to twenty thousand square feet at no extra cost by utilizing public mall areas. Parents can record their kids' experiences using a headset or phone and even watermarks videos for social sharing.
In development are several parks including Super Adventureland, Wizard World, Monster Catcher's Journey, and Science Fiction Universe. While IAAPA will feature the latter most polished park, the expansion model involves building an immersive universe with zones across available space similar to how guests navigate a real theme park.
A major advantage is that DreamPark offers more control over lighting and scale using passthrough technology. This technology seamlessly integrates digital worlds into physical environments making attractions like virtual lava flows appear as if they open from the floor. Sessions can be longer than traditional themes due to headset comfort, such as an eleven-year-old staying for ninety minutes.
To support this vision, Two Bit Circus has recently raised a pre-seed round of funding. The market response at IAAPA is expected to shape their next move. Bushnell believes DreamPark allows operators to monetize empty space while providing guests with the magical experience of stepping into any world delivered anywhere through a headset.
The dream of transforming traditional theme parks into virtual experiences has finally come to fruition. Two Bit Circus co-founder Brent Bushnell and Aidan Wolf, XR developer and friend, have cracked the code by harnessing mixed reality technology.
A casual experiment in a parking lot using hacked headsets and drift trikes is now the starting point for a company that promises portable theme parks anywhere with just hours of setup. The idea was born from Two Bit Circus’s headquarters as Bushnell remembered watching his heart rate spike while he pedaled through digital terrain, realizing DreamPark's potential.
The system is compatible with Quest headsets and has recently been augmented with an essential companion mobile app for operators. This phone interface eliminates the need for headset-wearing while managing guests, giving teen staff a quick pick-up time of just minutes.
Their first commercial deployment opened in August inside Long Island’s Samanea Mall. With just five thousand square feet of leased space, DreamPark expanded the play zone to twenty thousand square feet at no extra cost by utilizing public mall areas. Parents can record their kids' experiences using a headset or phone and even watermarks videos for social sharing.
In development are several parks including Super Adventureland, Wizard World, Monster Catcher's Journey, and Science Fiction Universe. While IAAPA will feature the latter most polished park, the expansion model involves building an immersive universe with zones across available space similar to how guests navigate a real theme park.
A major advantage is that DreamPark offers more control over lighting and scale using passthrough technology. This technology seamlessly integrates digital worlds into physical environments making attractions like virtual lava flows appear as if they open from the floor. Sessions can be longer than traditional themes due to headset comfort, such as an eleven-year-old staying for ninety minutes.
To support this vision, Two Bit Circus has recently raised a pre-seed round of funding. The market response at IAAPA is expected to shape their next move. Bushnell believes DreamPark allows operators to monetize empty space while providing guests with the magical experience of stepping into any world delivered anywhere through a headset.
, I think this DreamPark thingy is gonna change the game! 
They're talkin bout takin them traditional theme parks and turnin em into virtual experiences... it's like somethin outta a sci-fi movie 
. The fact that they can do this with just hours of setup and passthrough tech is mindblowing 
. I mean, imagine bein able to try out diff zones in a "park" with no need to leave the mall or anythin... it's like havin ur own personal theme park 
! And the best part? No one gets left behind cuz of headset comfort, so kiddos can stay for ages without gettin tired 
. Can't wait to try this out 2 see how its all done 
It's like they're saying, "Hey, let's take all the magic away from our kids and replace it with something that'll give them motion sickness" 
. And don't even get me started on the cost - $1000 for a headset? That's just ridiculous! What's next, charging you to breathe in a virtual world? 
The tech is cool I guess, but it's all about the hype at this point...
. just set up in a mall or somethin and you got ur own mini adventure land 
. i think it's kinda genius how they use passthrough tech to make it look like ur in another world 
. and the fact that parents can record videos of their kids havin fun is so cool! 
i'm dyin to try this out, but also a lil worried about the cost 
. maybe they'll come down on price after we see how it goes? 
! They're thinking outside the box (or park) and finding ways to monetize empty space 
. With new parks like Wizard World, Monster Catcher's Journey, and Science Fiction Universe in development, I'm hyped to see what they have in store 
anyway i heard they got a major sponsor at iaapa which is gonna make dreampark a lot more accessible... now its just a matter of them executing on this vision
i'm so hyped about this dreampark thing! 
they're literally turning malls into immersive theme parks 
and it's genius 
? plus, the headset is comfy enough for kids to stay in for ages 
i'd love to try it out at samanea mall soon 
11 minutes is a looong time for a kid to be on a ride lol 
. and i love how they're using passthrough tech so it feels like ur really in the virtual world 
The fact that they're using passthrough technology is genius - it makes you forget you're even wearing a headset! 
And with all these new parks in development, I'm excited to see what they have planned. My grandkids would totally love this. It's like having an endless adventure without breaking the bank or wasting space. Can't wait to check it out for myself 
! I mean, who wouldn't want to ride virtual roller coasters or explore digital worlds in their backyard? It's like having a mini theme park but without all the hassle and space needed. The fact that it can fit into tiny spaces like mall areas is genius 
. And the passthrough tech sounds so cool! Like, my kid would freak out if they could see virtual lava flows on the floor 
. Can't wait to see how this thing takes off and becomes more accessible to everyone!