Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Studio City Macau integrated resort in Cotai launched “Studio City Stardust” yesterday, a new 4D immersive attraction that combines dynamic motion seating, visual effects, sound, and multi-sensory technology to create a simulated flying experience.
Yesterday’s technical rehearsal was officiated by Lawrence Ho Yau-lung, chairman and chief executive officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment; James Chui (崔贊捷), co-chairman and chief executive officer of Dynamic Entertainment; and Kevin Benning, senior vice president and general manager of Studio City Macau.
Developed with Canadian entertainment experience creator Dynamic Entertainment, Studio City Stardust integrates advanced hardware, visual content, and special effects into a retro-futuristic setting inspired by the glamour of mid-20th-century travel, according to a statement by the integrated resort operator yesterday.
The attraction features a dynamic motion seating system with multi-axis movement, the statement said, adding that seats can move forward and backward, raise or lower by up to one metre, and tilt forward or backward by up to 10 degrees to simulate the sensation of flight. The statement also noted that a 23-speaker stereo sound system accompanies the experience, while wind, fog, and scent effects are synchronised with the visuals.
Each session accommodates up to 72 guests, with the full experience lasting about 15 minutes, including check-in, safety briefing, boarding, and screening. Two experiences will be available at launch: “Deep Space Expedition” takes guests on a high-energy journey through alien canyons, while “Lost in the Dinosaur World” transports them to an ancient world inhabited by dinosaurs.
Addressing the ceremony, Ho said that “Studio City Macau has always been committed to delivering on its brand promise of ‘Fun Never Ends’ through distinctive entertainment and leisure experiences. The opening of Studio City Stardust marks another important milestone in the development of Studio City Macau,” adding that the entertainment attraction not only introduces a “highly anticipated experience” to the integrated resort, but also “further enriches our entertainment portfolio. It strengthens Macau’s appeal to international visitors, supports the city’s economic diversification, and aligns with the Macau Government’s vision of building Macau into a ‘World Centre of Tourism and Leisure’.”
Studio City Stardust is located on Level 2 of the West Wing of Studio City Macau and operates daily from noon to 8:00 p.m. Standard admission is 150 patacas, while Melco Beyond members receive a 10 percent discount and Studio City Macau hotel guests receive a 20 percent discount. The attraction is open to visitors between 100 cm and 195 cm in height.
This handout photo provided by Studio City Macau yesterday shows Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lawrence Ho Yau-lung addressing the “Studio City Stardust” technical rehearsal at the integrated resort in Cotai.
Guests preview the “Lost in the Dinosaur World” immersive 4D flying experience at Studio City Stardust in Cotai. – Photo: Khalel Vallo
