Jake rushed back to his place and immediately pulled up the system, diving straight into the store interface.
"System, filter out the amusement rides that are perfect for kids."
In a flash, the system interface transformed, and a bunch of rides bursting with childish wonder popped up.
Jake quickly glanced over them.
Mostly the usual stuff, like merry-go-rounds.
Nice, but not quite what Jake was looking for.
He wanted something that would blow every kid's mind, something they'd never forget.
After a bit of digging, he finally found a ride that caught his eye.
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Wonderland Dreamscape (6D Theater)
Rating: Two Stars
Description: Ever imagined yourself in a fairytale like Alice, battling dragons with a brave knight to rescue a princess? Or living with Snow White and the dwarfs? Conquering the savanna with Simba to become king?
This ride will let visitors experience a whimsical world as a semi-participant.
Cost: 20,000 Fame Points
Note: This theater will fully immerse all visitors, turning them into characters from the fairy tales.
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A 6D theater.
Sounds promising!
Jake nodded.
Animated movies might seem a bit childish to adults, but for kids, it’s their whole world.
Who didn’t grow up watching cartoons and dreaming of fighting alongside their heroes?
If this ride really does what the system says, immersing visitors completely and making them feel like part of the story, it could be a total game-changer for the little ones.
"This is it." Jake swiped, and 20,000 Fame Points vanished.
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Jake felt a pang. That was hard-earned!
For Wonderland Dreamscape's construction, Jake opted for the manual build, which would take seven days.
Jake figured that would time it perfectly for the education department's inspection. No delays.
The system was all about getting things done. As soon as Jake paid the Fame Points, it dispatched the construction crew.
Hundreds of workers in matching uniforms appeared out of nowhere, converging on an empty plot in Starlight Amusement Park.
Truck after truck of building materials arrived.
The workers moved like a well-oiled machine, making progress at lightning speed.
Jake saw changes on the site practically every few minutes.
In just a few days, the 6D theater started taking shape.
Meanwhile, Riverdale’s education department was pushing ahead with its school trip plans.
They pulled together a team of experienced teachers from different schools to choose the best amusement parks for the kids.
This task force locked themselves in an office, poring over the information from the amusement park association.
"I think Steiny Amusement Park looks good. It’s an old park from overseas, and the merry-go-round is perfect for the kids."
"I think Brat Park is even better. It has less history but the animation "Naughty bears" from this park, are very welcomed by children, the kids would be happier there."
"What about Happy Valley Amusement Park? It’s a super famous chain here in the U.S...."
The teachers debated.
Just then, one teacher stood up with Starlight Amusement Park's information. "There's also Starlight Amusement Park!"
"Starlight Amusement Park? I thought it closed down."
"You're behind the times. It reopened recently, and it seems to be doing well. Some friends went and said it's pretty exciting."
"Really? Let's take a look."
The teacher handed over Starlight Amusement Park's file, and the others passed it around.
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Starlight Amusement Park
Operating rides: Hyper Velocity Coaster, Death House, Demon's Town, Blast Off, virtual reality arcade, Wonderland Dreamscape 6D Theater.
Kid-friendly rides: Wonderland Dreamscape 6D Theater.
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"That's it?" One teacher couldn’t help but say after reading the file.
The sarcastic comment didn’t get any pushback. Most teachers nodded in agreement.
Starlight Amusement Park’s list was pretty short.
And only one ride was suitable for kids: the 6D theater.
Compared to the other parks with their carousels, fairytale castles, and loads of kid-friendly options, this park was just… lacking.
"Why did the amusement park association even send us this joke? This is a waste of our time," one teacher grumbled.
The team needed to check out each park in person.
With so many to visit, it would take up a lot of time and energy.
They didn't want to waste time on a park like Starlight Amusement Park.
"Yeah, only the 6D theater for the kids. That's not enough."
"And if we want to show them cartoons, why not pick Brat Park? They make the animations, which kids adore!"
"I'll just go through the motions. Pretend to look interested and then cross it off the list."
"That’s all we can do."
Starlight Amusement Park's file was soon tossed aside as the teachers focused on Steiny Amusement Park, Brat Park, and other big names.
Time flew.
A week passed quickly.
The Wonderland Dreamscape 6D Theater was completed on time at Starlight Amusement Park.
This time, Jake didn’t have his employees test it. He wanted the education department to be the first ones to try it.
The inspection team kicked off their activities that day, following the plan they had come up with in their meetings.
Hit the big parks first, then swing by the ones they were just going to glance at.