You Can Head Straight Into the Danger Zone with This NEW 'Top Gun' Attraction

Attention 80s fans: Pop on your flight helmets and get ready to take off for the danger zone, because a NEW Top Gun-themed attraction is coming to Las Vegas and seems set to take our breath away.

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Based on the iconic Tom Cruise film and its sequel, 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, the multistory installation from Advent Allen Entertainment is set to feature a “Hard Deck restaurant and bar, multiple interactive zones, and a high-performance flight-themed thrill ride fusing cinematic storytelling, precision motion technology, and immersive media to deliver an experience that rivals the intensity and exhilaration of the blockbuster films themselves.”

Marie Marks, Senior Vice President, Paramount Global Experiences, spoke about the deal in a press release, writing, ”At Paramount, we hold ourselves to the highest standards when bringing our stories to life through real-world experiences. We’re continually inspired by Mark and Bill’s commitment to excellence and their deep respect for the Top Gun franchise, and I’m incredibly proud of the work our Paramount Experiences design team has done in collaboration with Advent Allen to create this iconic attraction. Top Gun is a story defined by action, emotion, and authenticity, and that spirit is reflected in every detail of this experience.”

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The attraction is being designed by Simtec Systems GmbH, one of the world’s “premier design and engineering companies.” According to Mark Advent, Co-Founder of Advent Allen Entertainment, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Simtec Systems and their brilliant team of engineers and designers to bring this extraordinary vision to life. Selecting the right partner for one of Top Gun Las Vegas’ signature attractions was a pivotal decision. Simtec’s unparalleled expertise perfectly complements our mission to create an entertainment experience that pushes boundaries and captivates ride-goers worldwide.”

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If this project comes to fruition, it would not be the first ride based on the Top Gun franchise. During the 1990s, there was a Top Gun roller coaster at California’s Great America, which was then owned by Paramount’s Paramount Parks division. Like other Paramount-themed attractions around the country, the branding was removed after the studio exited the theme park business and sold its parks to operators, including Six Flags.

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The Top Gun project is scheduled to open in 2028, and the company is also allegedly eyeing a potential Orlando location as well. Stay tuned to DFB for more as this new themed entertainment offering develops.

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