Movie Park Germany has opened its new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction “Journey to the Forbidden Chamber” today, the park confirmed. The addition marks a milestone ahead of the Bottrop-based park’s 30th anniversary and replaces the former “The Lost Temple” ride in the park’s entrance area.
The part walk-through, part simulator experience spans 2,500 square meters and immerses visitors in a fictional Hollywood film production set at the real Paramount Pictures Studios lot in Los Angeles. Guests take on the role of extras cast in an adventure film, moving through a series of themed sets — including an excavation site and a spirit chamber — before arriving at a climactic scene featuring a two-and-a-half-minute film produced by Paramount Pictures, combined with a moving stage platform.
A dedicated “Paramount Showroom” concludes the experience, offering a small screening theater with trailers from major Paramount releases, on-screen costumes worn by well-known actors, photo opportunities, and an original studio golf cart of the type used to transport crew members around the Paramount lot in Los Angeles.
“In addition to our existing licensed attractions based on well-known movies and series, we are now very proud to integrate one of the world’s most famous studios into the park,” said Managing Director Thorsten Backhaus, noting that Paramount Pictures aligns closely with the park’s long-standing “Hollywood in Germany” identity.
Planning and construction took more than 18 months. The fictional storyline and concept were developed by Paramount’s creative team in the United States in collaboration with Movie Park’s local team. German-speaking actors were cast through a dedicated casting call held in Los Angeles, and film sequences were shot on the actual Paramount Pictures studio lot using CGI.
Several specialist companies contributed to the build. Dutch firm P&P Projects handled theming and prop construction, logging over 8,400 working hours and using more than 10,000 kilograms of materials. UK-based Simworks provided simulation system support and programming, Bentin Projects managed special effects and technology, and IMAmotion produced the pre-show video mapping and safety video. Projection equipment supplied by Panasonic was used throughout.
One notable design change from the previous attraction is the removal of 3D glasses. Creative Director Manuel Prossotowicz said the film presentation has been converted from 3D to 2D following guest feedback, with the aim of offering a more comfortable and accessible experience.
The attraction is rated moderate in intensity and is located in the Hollywood Street Set area of the park. Visitors must be at least 1.30 meters tall to ride unaccompanied; children between 1.00 and 1.30 meters may participate with an accompanying adult, while those under 1.00 meters are not permitted to enter.
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