Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience has opened at Fever Hub in The Florida Mall. This 40 minute edutainment experience places individuals or groups into walkthrough experiences to learn about our universe and the formation of stars. Unlike many VR experiences, I noted how focused this specific offering was at avoiding nausea-inducing moments and providing a calm, learning environment. If you love space and the hard-working teams at the Smithsonian, this may be a fantastic attraction for you.
The Smithsonian, but in Orlando.
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience has debuted at the Florida Mall, a 40 minute interactive VR experience about the birth of stars and our universe. pic.twitter.com/2JJ00M5NdE
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Different from the high-speed VR experiences that are more common, this is a walkthrough, edutainment adventure where you can be still and listen or grab items and interact with the space (literally) around you. Seeing planets and stars appear doesn’t feel like a gimmick, it feels like an all new way to genuinely learn about something.
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I get it, some virtual reality can be disorienting. That is one aspect that stood out for this experience. It was obviously built for comfort in mind with a steady flow of air, a cool room and a consistent platform to look down at. 40 minutes can be a long time in VR, so the experience is designed for comfort and ease of use. Fever employees were standing by, ready to assist anyone that needed help.
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is highly recommended for those looking to dive deeper into the universe beyond our skies.
