List of IMAX-based rides
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This is a list of amusement rides that use (or used) IMAX technology in their operation. The IMAX format used is listed, along with the ride's location and the date of the ride's opening, where available.
| Ride | Location(s) | Technology | Opened | Closed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back to the Future: The Ride | Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios Japan | OMNIMAX | May 2, 1991 | March 30, 2007 September 3, 2007 May 31, 2016 | |
| Dolphins: The Ride | Various | IMAX | 1997 | ||
| Galaxy | Phantasialand | IMAX | 1994 | 2005 | Replaced by the film Race for Atlantis |
| Horizons (Epcot) | Epcot | OMNIMAX | October 1, 1983 | January 9, 1999 | Horizons actually had two Omnimax Dome Theaters as part of the ride.[1] |
| Asteroid Adventure[2] | Various | OMNIMAX/ IMAX HD | 1994 | ||
| In Search of the Obelisk | Luxor Hotel | IMAX Ridefilm | July 31, 1993 | 2007 | First of the three-part "Secrets of the Luxor Pyramid" trilogy of attractions. First IMAX Ridefilm (VistaVision 48fps) attraction. [3] |
| ReBoot The Ride V.2: Journey into Chaos | Playdium | IMAX Ridefilm | October 17, 1997 | Operated in various IMAX Ridefilm Theaters. | |
| Race for Atlantis | Caesars Palace | OMNIMAX 3D / IMAX HD | January 15, 1998
2005 |
March 14, 2004
2016 |
The Phantasialand version was demolished and replaced by the flying launched coaster F.L.Y. and the area Rookburgh |
| Soarin' | Disney California Adventure Epcot Shanghai Disneyland | OMNIMAX/ IMAX HD | February 8, 2001 | Utilizes a variation of OMNIMAX and IMAX HD 48fps projection. Now replaced with laser projectors. [4] | |
| Arthur, l'Aventure 4D | Futuroscope | OMNIMAX 3D | December 19, 2009 | Opened in 2000 with "Race for Atlantis" |