29yrswithaGApass Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I visited the Six Flags Power Plant in Baltimore's Inner Harbor when it first opened. It looked impressive inside - very Jules Verne like. There were only a handful of attractions with the most memorable one being the "Sensorium". It was a 3D move that made use of seat movement and vibrations as well as a whole host of smells including roses, skunks, and hot dogs. Those types of movies are pretty common today (often referred to as 4-D) but this one was really ahead of its time. The other attractions made use of special effects and were either shows or exhibits/walk-thrus (no rides). Gary Goddard Entertainment, makers of GA's Glow in the Park Parade, did the design work for the Six Flags Power Plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 A bunch of the stuff form the Power Plant was moved to GA after it closed. Many of the props found their way into various Fright Fest attractions over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) I have heard that at least one of the masks hanging up in HH are from the old power plant. Sadly I never saw either in person since Power Plant was just before my time and Auto World was open when I was 2. Edited February 27, 2009 by The Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Disney & More just posted some great concept artwork from the Power Plant: Check it all out here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I ran across some photos I took back in 1984 of the Six Flags Power Plant in Baltimore, Maryland under construction. We returned the first summer they were open but unfortunately, no camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Here's a postcard of the Power Plant today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 The Gary Goddard Group Has a few nice photos from the Six lags Power Plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentbinion Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 When I was about 12 years old this film crew came to my home town of Eureka California and filmed the finale sequence to The Sensorium. I was an one of the child extras in the street scene. Unfortunately I have never been able to see the film. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 I loved The Sensorium attraction. It was really ahead of its time with its 4-D effects- even Disney didn't have them yet at the time. I remember one of the scenes was at a carnival/circus and some sort of ringmaster character extended his hand towards the audience and you could smell the hot dog he was holding. The film had a catchy little song too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry2004 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) it remind me of charlie and the chocolate factory Edited August 11, 2020 by harry2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 I thought I already mentioned this but I ate at the Hard Rock there once. Spring 2013 sticks in my mind. I would spend the night on Constellation in Spring 2017-I have two goofy videos on my YT channel from that (but not on the ship). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Over on Twitter/X, Eddie Sotto who did a lot of the design work for the Power Plant has been posting fantastic concept art and info about it: His account is amazing with lot of great background info on the Power Plant and many other projects he worked on. He was a big part of the Euro Disney design team and has been posting tons of stuff about that park in celebration of it's 30th anniversary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Here's a few more: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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harry2004 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 I been wondering if this concept can be revived, I mean, sony already opened up wonderverse & the fact barnes & nobles has left the power plant so would it made sense if this building can be a place like six flags power plant again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 It was a concept that didn't offer enough to do for the price. The issue with any kind of "indoor theme park" concept is the pricing for tickets has to match the number and quality of attractions offered. I think the park at American Dream has/will have the same issue over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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