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"Welcome to beautiful, beaming Solaris, a city powered entirely by the sun. The Solarians have welcomed you to their historic, radiant metropolis at their favorite time of year - the Annual Solstice Celebration, a vibrant festival celebrating the unique energies of each of Futora’s cities, and the unity that binds them together. As you explore the gleaming streets, astounding technology, and meet the city’s many kind citizens, you’ll discover why Solaris stands at the heart of Futora as a beacon of light." ~ Solaris Show Reference Guide
Collaborators
Creative Leads
Asheton Arnold
Courtney Spaeder
Production
Clairece Lowther
Lizzie Lillywhite
Courtney Brewer
Story/Show Writing
Evelyn Beltrani
Lizzie Lillywhite
Art
Courtney Brewer
Meagan Campbell
Matthew Graham
Tech
Juli Buck
Olivia Kolling
Clairece Lowther
"Solarwing Skyrace is an immersive dark ride/inverted coaster hybrid where guests join the eccentric Dr. Photon in Solaris’ annual race, blasting off on an exhilarating adventure through the neighboring rival cities, facing obstacles and ultimately claiming victory by “Finding Their Flare.” Guests enter the luminous Solaris, a solar-powered, Art Nouveau-inspired city celebrating its annual Solstice and legendary Skyrace. After meeting the eccentric inventor Dr. Photon, they learn that his newest invention, solar flare-powered Solarwing Flyers, needs riders for the race—meaning you!" ~ Solaris Show Reference Guide
I was responsible for the following elements for this project:
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Production Schedule - Click here to view
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Attraction Storyboards
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Retail Storyboards
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Attraction Key Art
The work shown below is only part of my contribution to the team. Some process elements included. Brand package/logos included on this page is the work of Meagan Campbell.
I was responsible for the following elements for this project:
-
Production Schedule - Click here to view
-
Attraction Storyboards
-
Retail Storyboards
-
Attraction Key Art
The work shown below is only part of my contribution to the team. Some process elements included. Brand package/logos included on this page is the work of Meagan Campbell.
Attraction + Retail Storyboard:
This panel can be read from right to left, down each row to follow the guest journey through our E-Ticket attraction, the Solarwing Skyrace. It begins with the exterior perspective of the attraction building and guides the guest through the queue areas, pre-show, loading, the attraction scenes, unloading, and into the retail space at the end of the attraction following special design and story beats in each location. The inspiration for much of the design was Art Nouveau + Futurism along with balancing and blending the history and development of Solaris/Futora over the years.
Museum of Solaris - Queue
"We enter a doorway marked “Museum of Solaris”, where our path intertwines with exhibits showcasing artifacts from Solaris's rich history, technology, and culture. Much of the museum focuses on the history of solar energy technology, with an emphasis on Solaris's present efforts to harness the immense power of solar flares."
~ Solaris Show Reference Guide
Dr. Photon's Laboratory - Pre-show
"The lab is notably more futuristic, with an emphasis on artificial-style lighting and clean architecture. We recognize the scientist from the statue you just saw, tinkering with the dials on the Solar Flare Cylinder on the desk before him. The Solar Flare Cylinder, a key component of Solaris's solar energy technology, is a device designed to harness and control the immense power of solar flares." ~ Solaris Show Reference Guide
Dr. Photon's Study - Pre-Load Lockers
"The next hallway serves as a brainstorming space for Dr. Photon, specifically regarding the technology of his Solarwing Flyers. The first section of the room features blueprints, sketches, and models of previous Solarwing Flyer prototypes (including the now-retrofitted Solar Streets Eats), with Dr. Photon’s notes strewn about." ~ Solaris Show Reference Guide
Dr. Photon's Secret Lab - Load Zone
"As we turn the corner into the large loading zone, we’ve made it to Dr. Photon’s Secret Lab. The magnificent Solarwing Flyers are revealed to us, enchanted and glowing, with seats hanging from the illuminated body. On either side of the loading bay, we see glowing cylinders containing untested, raw power from the sun, visualized as Aurora. Intertwined energy wires snake from the cylinders, weaving through the lab and connecting to the Solarwings as they pulse with charging energy, awaiting our arrival." ~ Solaris Show Reference Guide
Flight Over Solaris
"As we exit the loading zone on our Solarwing flyer, we soar upwards and into the bright beauty of Solaris. For a moment, we just take in the astounding architecture and bustling city. Turning a corner, we reach the starting line. Inching forward, we see all the neighboring competitors– Zephyr, Cascadia, Atmora, and Eniac." ~ Solaris Show Reference Guide
Cascadia City
"We suddenly dive into an enormous tunnel and find ourselves in a beautiful, aquatic-inspired city tunnel system. Our ride vehicle shudders and slows. Suddenly, through the portholes, you see a strange sea creature resembling a shark with strange, squid-like limbs. The Squalith follows our Solarwing as we slowly navigate the tunnel, maintaining an inquisitive gaze, before headbutting the glass with a seeming burst of rage." ~ Solaris Show Reference Guide
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