Theme parks Archive

The Explorers’ Village – Walygator

AAB imagined and designed the theme for the entrance to the Park, called the “Explorers’ Village”.
The AAB creative team carried out the design & development.
Design, site supervision and on-site construction :

Facade rendering
Props
Traffic signs
Signage
Cornices
Visual merchandising
Lettering with stencils
Walyboat layout
Landscaping of planters

Toutatis – Asterix Park

AAB realized the theming for Parc Astérix’s latest attraction, a roller coaster circuit that is the highest and fastest in France.
Site supervision and on-site construction :

Themed queue line
Themed decorations for the boarding station
Store theming
Menhir decorations
Decorative stonework
Sculptures
Queue line
Railings
Handrails
Signage
Props
Plant garland
Inlaid lighting
Floor covering
Wooden elements
Furniture trim
Bas-reliefs
Patina

The Cité de l’Histoire

The company participated in the Design & Development for the realization of the new museum located at the gates of Paris, which retraces the History of France.
The Cité de l’Histoire is a space for immersive shows, a new concept combining digital technology, interaction and immersion in the history of the world and of France.
Mission to develop Thierry Retif’s concept, site supervision and realization in situ.

Storyboarding
1200 m² of sculpted concrete
720 m² of themed flooring
Props
Painting
Trains on mechanism
Carts
Barrels
Bulkheads
Cycloramas
Smoke extraction grids

Facade – Kingoland

AAB themed various facades in Kingoland Park.

The AAB creative team carried out the design & development.

Design, site supervision and on-site construction :

Plaster on facades
Sculpture
Cornices
Roof spike
Fresco
Patina

Rulantica – Europa Park

The AAB company has produced some of the themed decors for the new Europa Park water park “Rulantica” :

artificial rocks
boat
slow river
artificial trees
waterfall
railings

Tornado Hunter- Futuroscope Park

The company participated in the design & development of the new attraction “Tornado Hunter” at the Futuroscope Park.

A totally immersive attraction combining real sets and live shows.

Design & development
Shotcrete sculpture
Props
Signage
Lighting
Media equipment
Layout
Waiting line
Special effects
GRP elements
Wooden elements
Printed floors
Scenic painting
Cars & Motorization
Platforms

Walygator – Far west Zone

AAB designed the theming for the Far West area of the park.

The AAB creative studio realized the design & development.

Realization in situ :

Shotcrete rockfill
Giant gold nugget in GRP
Cabin
Props

Villages Nature

The AAB company participated in the construction of the ecotourism holiday village in Marne la Vallée.

Creation of Aqualagon’s decoration : a dynamic water park with slides, lagoons, outdoor pools and a spa area.

Model
Shotcrete rockfill
Stone cliff
Waterfall
Seating benches
Climbing walls

Kondaa – Walibi Belgium

AAB realized the themed decor of the new attraction “Kondaa”, the highest and fastest roller coaster in the Benelux.

Design & development
Carved concrete decorations
Wooden decorations
Resin decoration
Props (Lianas, Printed canvas, Rope, Handrail…)
Floor print
Scenic painting

Domaine des Ormes

AAB Theming participated in the design & development and realization of decoration ventilation columns of the Dôme pool area.

Creation of artificial trees, dead oak and fortified castle.

The Dream of Toledo – Puy du Fou Spain

AAB realized the themed decor of the new show “The dream of Toledo ” in Spain :

Battlements
Arcades
Bridges
Upper town

The First Kingdom – Puy du Fou

AAB realized the themed decor of the new attraction “the First Kingdom”:

Entrance portico
A fireplace in the Armory
Wodan’s head in Odin’s room
The columns of the Roman camp
Themed decor in the baptistry room
Lava effect decoration in Valhalla

HIGHLANDER AND NESSIE

Realization of the New Scottish Area

Tabaluga’s Roller Coaster – Holiday Park

AAB realized the themed decors for the new roller coaster ; cave, rockworks and themed facades.

The Mystery of Perugia – Puy du Fou

AAB realized themed decors :

arch in concrete
stone carved facades
rockworks style iceberg
themed decors in water tunnel

The Citadel – Puy du Fou

Execution of all the shotcrete facades of the new “The Citadel” hotel

Golden Driller – Fraispertuis

AAB themed the Far West area of the FRAISPERTUIS City park, renovating the decoration of the Grand Canyon amusement ride mine train and creating the replica of a statue 23 metres high representing an oil industry worker, the Golden Driller. This new space plunges you into the heart of early 20th century America

Motion Gate – Dubai

AAB took part in production of shotcrete decors for various attractions at the new Motion Gate park in Dubai, such as:

Green Hornet : imitation brick facades
River Expedition : imitation metal boat hull

The Sign of Triumph – Puy du Fou

The Sign of Triumph is a show, from 6000 to 7000 people, which takes place in a 115 m long Colosseum where chariot races are held, gladiatorial fights …

The AAB company built the Colosseum inspired by the arena of Nîmes. Gallo-Roman arena reconstruction on scale 1.

Realization using molding and in situ projection of more than 6000 m² of decorations

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The Restaurant – Pirate Table

Design and construction of a restaurant on the theme of pirates.

The secret of the Spear – Puy du Fou

Amusement show: show punctuated by special effects. Construction of a semi-Mediaeval, semi-Renaissance castle in M1 PU resin + sprayed mortar. The unit is movable and weighs more than 70 tonnes; 1000m².

Coating of a rampart which completely disappears.

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Center Parcs – Domaine des Harcholins

AAB produced the themed decors in the Aquamundo and the greenhouse: cladding of rapid river outlet basin, climbing wall, artificial rocks.

Templo del Fuego – Port Aventura

Mexico area: “Templo del Fuego” Amusement show, a visit inside an old temple with special effects and pyrotechnics – Reconstitution, inside and outside, of more than 3,000m² of Aztec architecture.

Sea Odysea – Port Aventura

“Sea Odyssey”: Amusement show – Reproduction of more than 1,700m² of artificial rocks for an underwater adventure based on simulators.

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The Model – Pirate Table

The models Design and construction of a restaurant on the theme of pirates.

Kidzania Dubai

KidZania is a Mexican private company. KidZania is a Mexican chain of family entertainment centres currently operating at 16 locations, allowing children to work in jobs like adults. Each KidZania is a replica of a real city on a child’s scale, containing buildings, stores and theatres, as well as vehicles and pedestrians which move along its streets. In this city, children aged 4 to 12 work in various businesses for brands such as Coca-Cola, McDonalds, etc. The children earn kidZos (KidZania currency) by performing the work, and the money is kept in the KidZania bank for the children.

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Wild Wadi Dubai

Turnkey execution of all the decors for the Aquatic Park – Old temples and artificial rocks (25,000m² of themed decors).

Lud’o Parc

AAB contributed to various projects:
– Phase 1: development of retention basins (themed coatings and imitation stones).
– Phase 2: design and development of an aquatic park: rock + creation of a replica of a Gallo-Roman villa – 1,700m².

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Center Parcs – Ailette’s Lake

Production of more than 5,000m² of themed decor in the Aquamundo: artificial rocks, printed floors, artificial trees, waterfall, banks, flower boxes, cave, suspension bridge, walkways, execution of wooden stamped plates – monkey bridge.

The Lovers of Verdun – Puy du Fou

Le Puy du Fou is a leisure park with an historical theme. Located in the Vendée region, it is the fourth largest theme park in France.

Wodan – Europa Park

AAB produced all the rock decors for the latest “Wodan” roller coaster, the structure of which was made completely of wood.

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Arthur In The Minimoys Kingdom – Europa Park

Arthur In The Minimoys Kingdom is an inverted roller coaster from Mack Rides. AAB produced the decors for the amusement ride.

Atlantica – Europa Park

Atlantica Supersplash : this is a super splash built by Mack Rides, which was inaugurated for the 30 years of the park. It offers the particularity of having two descents, one behind. This attraction is located in the Portugal area of the park.

The company AAB realized all the rocky scenery of the attraction as well as artificial rocks in the area around the attraction.
The AAB company has also reconstructed a real sized 14th century Portuguese galleon called the Santa Marian. This galleon that represents the queue to access the attraction was made of carved concrete wood look.

Sea and Sun Camping

AAB renovated and themed an aquatic area:
– Studies, modelling and design of the jars
– Sculptured facades with plaster, stone and wood finish
– Sculptured decorative elements: polyester composite jar, sculpture of a Minotaur in polyester composite, column in polyester composite
– Painted fresco