Dineventure

At DineVenture, guests experience how food connects us all through time by taste-testing dishes of the past and future, playing themed minigames, and enjoying a four-course meal while protecting the Heartroot Tree in the interactive story of Bloom. 

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What is DineVenture?

Since the beginning of time, there has stood the Heartroot tree, which represents the connection of all living things. Era, the visionary botanist who discovered it, found that its roots grow through history itself, a symbol of one thing humans have always shared: food, and how it has connected us through time. 

Guests are now invited to trace the roots through the past and future, with stops in Ancient Rome, in a Medieval Feast Tavern, on the Silk Road, at the Aztec Market, on the American Frontier, at the Caribbean Shore, and in the year 2999. Using RFID-enabled Flavor Passports, visitors can taste dishes eaten by these ancient cultures, watch captivating shows, play themed minigames for food-related prizes, and experiment with futuristic flavors and food technology. They can then gather around a table to eat, sharing funny stories and interesting facts they learned along the way. 

Bloom: a Ride Restaurant

On the lower floor, guests can partake in Bloom, our separate ticketed dining experience. Seated at a table on a rotating platform, guests will travel through four beautifully themed rooms, partaking in the interactive story of the Heartroot Tree. While touring the lands of the Farm, Forest and Ocean, they can use their interactive tabletop to fend off the Gloam, a force of dark magic and disconnection, earning each dish of a four-course meal as a reward. 

Concept Gallery:

Bloom Final Scene

Guests finish their Bloom dining experience at the Heartroot Tree, where they stop the Gloam once and for all and are given dessert

Bloom Preshow Scene

Guests are given a key and begin their Bloom dining experience by sitting at the table that glows the same color as their key

Bloom Farm Scene

The first scene of Bloom is the Farm, where guests receive appetizers

Bloom Forest Scene

The second scene of Bloom is the Forest, where guests receive their next course

Bloom Ocean Scene

The third scene of Bloom is the Ocean, where guests receive their third course

Bloom Interactive Table

Bloom tables have an interactive tabletop screen and can seat a varying number of guests

Interactive Elements

Guests can enjoy an IR Magic Key in Bloom and a RFID Tasting Passport in Dineventure to activate effects and interactive games.

Bloom Characters

Gardenia, Arbor and Atlantia, Spirits of the Farm, the Forest and the Ocean.

The Evil Coro

Coro is the antagonist of Bloom and the controller of the evil Gloam magic

Era, the connection with the Heartroot Tree

 Light projections that represent Era, whose voice is heard in off-screen narration

Bloom Logo

Bloom, an exclusive experience at Dineventure

Bloom’s Menu

Menus for each course of the Bloom experience

Entrance boulevard to DineVenture

Ticket access to the right and boulevard to explore with shops.

DineVenture Potato Whirl Sculpture

Showcasing the universal nature of the potato

Ancient Rome at DineVenture

Eat flatbreads in Ancient Rome and watch the Forum Celebration, a timed show that happens every thirty minutes

Gusto Interactive Statue

He is a witty Roman bust brought to life through animatronics and controlled by a live backstage performer, for personalised interactions

Medieval Feast at DineVenture

Eat turkey legs at the Medieval Feast, unlock animated stories on shields around the room, and watch the timed show, the King’s Feast

Aztec Market at DineVenture

Enjoy a bustling, colorful marketplace set in the heart of an Aztec city with vibrant banners flutter in warm, earthy tones, and cacao trees.

Interactive Cocoa Heads

These funny animatronics will entertain you with hilarious stories and ancient knowledge!

American Frontier at DineVenture

A rustic yet magical representation of the American frontier, this space combines the warmth of pioneer life with a sense of adventure.

Caribbean Beach at DineVenture

A sunlit tropical paradise alive with vibrant colors, shimmering water effects, and lush greenery. The floor features glowing sand projections that ripple with every step.

The New Millennium at DineVenture

A sleek, futuristic space alive with anticipation for the year 3000. The area blends high-tech innovation with playful touches of retro-futurism.

DineVenture Menus

Enjoy exquisite snacks and drinks from Ancient Rome and a Medieval Feast!

DineVenture Menus

Enjoy exquisite snacks and drinks from The Silk Road and the Aztec Market!

DineVenture Menus

Enjoy exquisite snacks and drinks from the American Frontier, the Caribbean Beach and a futuristic Springfield!

DineVenture key-visual banner

All families are welcome to enjoy a fascinating journey through food and its origins at DineVenture!

Bloom’s costumes and badge

Staff will wear nature-inspired costumes tailored locally.

Merchandising

Don’t forget to get a unique piece from a fascinating adventure!

Storytelling Signage

Guests can enjoy the story about Bloom while they wait to be called.

General signage

Design to help guests find essential services throughout the experience.

Return Visits

With seasonal overlays, special holiday scripts and menus that constantly expand and evolve, DineVenture invites guests to return for more adventures. Seasonal events like cultural holiday celebrations create opportunities to highlight new cuisines and traditions from the cultures we exhibit. There’s also flexibility to host corporate events, private parties, and educational experiences for a whole new layer of connection and fun.

Why DineVenture?

Sitting in what some might refer to as a “food desert,” our team found that Springfield, Virginia is hungry for standout dining experiences and imaginative restaurant concepts. DineVenture fills this gap in the market, appealing to growing interest in both the global immersive experience market and the global food service industry. It combines education and fiction in a playful blend, making it perfect for families and for younger generations who value unique dining for shareable, social-media-friendly moments. 

Accessibility

At DineVenture, we strive to keep our experience accessible to all who attend. Our venue is thoughtfully designed with wheelchair access and wheelchair-friendly tables, non-slip flooring, accessible restrooms, braille and raised signage for those with visual impairments, and controlled environments to prevent sensory overload. We also offer discounted admission prices to those with impairments, and complimentary admission to caregivers of those with impairments. 

Sustainability

With plenty of farms in the area for local outreach and sustainable food sourcing, DineVenture will also partner with educational and cultural organizations to elevate storytelling and community involvement. 

Travel through time, play with your food, and share the adventure at DineVenture! 

Schematic Gallery:

Entrance Marquee

Tendrils of time curl around the entryway, welcoming guests into a captivating journey through the origins of food.

DineVenture Upper Floor Layout

Room distribution and back-of-house (BOH) areas on the upper level.

DineVenture Room Directory

Room dimensions and positions on the upper floor.

Bloom Ground Floor Layout

Distribution of rooms and BOH areas on the ground level.

Bloom Room Directory

Measurements and positioning of lower-level rooms.

Rotating Platform – 3D Overview

Detailed 3D modeling and system components.

Rotating Platform – Technical Schematics

2D plans and dimensional specifications.

Rotating Platform Control Interface

Operational overview of the rotating system.

Platform System Mechanics

Sensors and power circuit layout.

Heartroot Tree – Technical Elevation

Materials and measurements for Bloom’s boarding and unloading area.

Heartroot Tree – 3D Visualization

Rendered views of the loading/unloading space.

Farm Room – Technical Elevation

Materials and dimensions of Bloom’s first immersive room.

Farm Room – 3D Visualization

Rendered representation of Bloom’s first room.

Farm Room – Effects Map

Placement of special effects in the room. Each space includes its own unique effects layout.

Farm Room – Audio Layout

Audio equipment placement. Each room has its dedicated audio configuration.

Farm Room – Video & Lighting Map

Arrangement of video equipment and lighting. Each space includes its tailored setup.

Forest Room – Technical Elevation

Materials and dimensions of Bloom’s second room.

Forest Room – 3D Visualization

Rendered representation of Bloom’s second immersive space.

Ocean Room – Technical Elevation

Materials and dimensions of Bloom’s third room.

Ocean Room – 3D Visualization

Visual renderings of Bloom’s third environment.

Dessert Lounge – Technical Elevation

Materials and dimensions of the space where guests enjoy their dessert and drink post-ride.

Preshow Cave – Technical Elevation

Materials and layout of the preshow room where the narrative begins.

Industrial Kitchen Layout

Equipment placement and food/waste flow in the kitchen.

Food & Waste Flow Map

Routing of food and waste in both the BOH areas and the rotating platform.

Bloom Toilets – Technical Elevation

Materials and dimensions of the restroom facilities within the Bloom platform.

Interactive Magic Key – Technical Sheet

Details of the IR-based interactive key, which changes color dynamically based on the experience.

Entrance Safety Signage

Informational signs outlining guest safety instructions.

General Information Signage

Themed and integrated informational signage.

Seat Safety Signage

Themed seat signage conveying essential safety details.

Staff-Only Signage

“Arborists Only” themed signs indicating staff-restricted areas.

Team Member Names, Roles & LinkedIn Page URLs:

Leandro Nascimento, Project Manager linkedin.com/in/leandronasciment

Lola Marquette, Project Coordinator linkedin.com/in/lola-marquette

Kristin Hillery, Creative Lead linkedin.com/in/kristinhillery

Frank Ebert, Art Director linkedin.com/in/frank-ebert-2b62a437

Charlie Wickham, Technical Director linkedin.com/in/charliewickham

Jesse Reker, Architect linkedin.com/in/jesse-reker-29703218a

Jildou Bijker, Graphic Designer linkedin.com/in/jildou-bijker

Tim Beekman, Concept Developer & Writer linkedin.com/in/timbeekman

Savannah Kirby, Concept Writer linkedin.com/in/savannah-kirby-a05ba3274

Nick Creider, AV Engineer linkedin.com/in/nickcreider

Fernando Martinez Gil, Ride Design Engineer linkedin.com/in/fernando-martinez-gil

Ben Fry, Mentor linkedin.com/in/ben-fry-0a539940

Kile Ozier, Mentor linkedin.com/in/kileozier