Mission Interstellar at Wonderla
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As I stepped into Wonderla Bengaluru on a sun-drenched afternoon, I could feel the buzz in the air. The amusement park, a beloved staple for thrill-seekers across India, had just unveiled its latest marvel — Mission Interstellar, a next-generation space voyage ride that promised to catapult visitors beyond the stars.
Launched on March 28, just ahead of the company’s 25th anniversary, this cutting-edge attraction had already sparked whispers of excitement. I was about to find out why.
The opening was a star-studded affair with actress Ashika Ranganath cutting the ribbon alongside Wonderla’s top brass — Executive Chairman and Managing Director Arun K Chittilappilly, Chief Operating Officer Dheeran Choudhary, and Park Head Bengaluru, Rudresh HS. Today, it was my turn to step into the spaceship and experience what Arun called the company’s “most ambitious and expensive ride to date”.
From the moment I approached the ride, I knew this was not your average amusement park fare. The entrance, designed like a sleek spacecraft, pulled me into its orbit. Inside, a sprawling 6,500 square foot air-conditioned queue area offered welcome respite from the heat, complete with a preview hall that set the stage for what was to come. But nothing could have prepared me for the real thing.
Mission Interstellar at Wonderla
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Special Arrangement
Strapped into one of the 60 seats, one felt a surge of anticipation as the hydraulic lift system, imported from Italy, hummed to life. Suddenly, we were soaring 40 feet into the air, surrounded by a massive 22m x 15m curved LED screen that enveloped us in a 3,500 sq. ft. cosmic embrace.
The visuals were breathtaking, crisp, vivid, and so immersive that one could almost feel the void of space closing in. Wind effects whipped through the cabin, synchronised perfectly with the high-tech laser projections, while a 46,000-watt sound system roared, amplifying every pulse-pounding moment.
At the launch of Mission Interstellar at Wonderla. From left: COO Dheeran Choudhary, executive chairman and managing director Arun Chittilappilly, actor Ashika Ranganath, head of Engineering Aji Krishnan, and park head Rudresh HS
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Special Arrangement
The ride is a game-changer. Comfortable and suitable for all ages, it is the kind of experience that makes you want to call up your friends and say, “You have to try this.”
Dheeran Choudhary, the COO, shared that Wonderla was partnering with schools to weave education into the experience, turning Mission Interstellar into an “edutainment” adventure.
The ride is more than just a thrill, it is a journey. The spaceship-themed entrance, the cutting-edge motion tech, the sheer scale of that LED screen, it all came together to create something unforgettable.
Published – April 08, 2025 01:29 pm IST
