It was back in November when we confirmed that a SpongeBob ride would be opening in Las Vegas and yesterday (March 1st, 2024) marked the ride’s first official opening day!
The grand opening of the Sally Dark Rides project titled SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride saw Circus Circus in Las Vegas gain a brand new dark ride immersive experience for guests.
Marketed as the first-ever SpongeBob SquarePants-themed dark ride this fun-filled interactive adventure takes guests through the crazy underwater world of Bikini Bottom.
With screen-based shooting mixed with physical sets and animatronics, the beloved Nickelodeon characters come to life to surprise and delight guests of all ages.
Riders are immersed in the world of Bikini Bottom, complete with vibrant sets, special effects and vivid integrated projections.
The fully interactive new ride includes six of Sally’s world-class animatronics, bringing the iconic SpongeBob characters to life in a whole new way.
Posted in the press release sent out by Sally Dark Rides the experience is described as follows:
Throughout the interactive attraction, Mr. Krabs invites riders to try their luck at a collection of midway games as they move through his new money-making carnival. SpongeBob and Patrick who are trying to assist him, accidentally grab boxes of Krabby Patty ingredients instead of the carnival game equipment.
The devious Plankton sees an opportunity to steal the ‘Krabby Patty’ recipe and the result is a hilarious experience for guests of all ages.
John Wood, President of Sally Dark Rides says:
We are so proud to be here today. This incredible project has excited our entire team from Day 1. We thank Circus Circus, Nickelodeon and Paramount for
trusting us to create this original tale with SpongeBob SquarePants, Mr. Krabs, Patrick and their friends.
Sally is known for bringing beloved brands to life and it’s been an honor develop an entirely new experience with these lovable and silly cast of characters.
Marie Marks, SVP, Themed Entertainment, Paramount says:
The partnership and collaboration we shared with Sally Dark Rides and Circus Circus has been truly remarkable.
From the very beginning, we knew we were creating something special, and we are ready to welcome fans of SpongeBob SquarePants to this fun-filled new ride.
Shana Gerety, General Manager of CircusCircus says:
Since we first announced that a SpongeBob SquarePants dark ride was coming to Circus Circus last November, we have been counting the days until opening.
This engaging, interactive attraction is the perfect addition to our family-focused resort, and we know people from all over the world will want to experience this crazy SpongeBob adventure again and again.
Guests will climb into their very own sponge and will be transported through 15 unique and colourful scenes.
Each Carnival Cart (ride vehicle) can hold 5 people and will include special effects including scent, media projections and interactive targets.
Sally Dark Rides is also working on a second SpongeBob-themed ride at Land of Legends theme park in Turkey.
More fun in Bikini Bottom is just around the corner!
For more information on the SpongeBob dark ride visit
https://www.sallydarkrides.com/dark-rides/spongebobs-crazy-carnival-ride
