Hey Thrill Seekers,
IP Series
This week we’ve been looking at Intellectual Properties (IP’s) and which ones we believe would make excellent additions to the Orlando theme park landscape. So far we’ve looked at Lord of the Rings Assassin’s Creed and Stranger Things. Today we’re heading into outer space to become the next Captain Kirk, at Starfleet.
The Star Trek theme park IP is owned by Paramount Skydance and does have a history of licencing including “Star Trek: The Experience” in Las Vegas, Star Trek: Operation Enterprise coaster at Movie Park Germany and in 2025 appeared as part of Universal Hollywood’s FanFest Nights.
Starfleet Academy: How Star Trek Could Become Orlando’s Most Immersive Sci-Fi Land
Star Wars dominates Disney. Harry Potter dominates Universal but one legendary sci-fi franchise remains absent in Orlando: Star Trek.
With its optimistic vision of the future and devoted fanbase, Star Trek is perfectly suited for an immersive park experience.
Here’s how Starfleet Academy could boldly go where no theme park has gone before.
Enter Starfleet Headquarters
Guests arrive at a futuristic spaceport:
- Glass towers
- Transporter effects
- Holographic displays
- Uniformed officers
Visitors are “recruits” enrolling in Starfleet. Everything supports the story.
Signature Attractions
1. USS Enterprise: Deep Space Mission
A state-of-the-art simulator:
- Multi-axis motion platform
- Wraparound screens
- Real-time decision-making
- Multiple story paths
Guests serve as bridge officers.
2. Warp Speed Coaster
A launched indoor coaster:
- “Warp core” loading station
- Starfield projections
- Near-darkness sections
- Alien encounters
Represents traveling faster than light.
3. Holodeck Adventures
Rotating VR/AR experiences:
- Klingon battles
- Borg invasions
- Diplomatic missions
New scenarios added yearly.
Dining & Retail
Ten Forward Lounge
A sleek sit-down restaurant:
- Panoramic “space” windows
- Themed cocktails
- Starfleet cuisine
Replicator Café
Quick-service concept:
- Digital ordering “replicators”
- Futuristic packaging
Merch
- Custom uniforms
- Communicators
- Ship models
- Badge pins
Live Experiences
Starfleet Training Show
Interactive performance where guests:
- Solve crises
- Vote on missions
- Influence outcomes
Alien Encounters
Actors portraying Vulcans, Klingons, and Andorians roam the land.
Why It Would Work
- Loyal multi-generation fanbase
- Unique tone (hopeful sci-fi)
- Appeals to STEM/tech fans
- Perfect for immersive storytelling
No other Orlando land would feel like this.
Final Thoughts
Starfleet Academy wouldn’t just entertain. It would inspire and in today’s world, optimistic sci-fi is more valuable than ever.
Would you visit join Starfleet at one of the parks, if so which park?
Smiles included…
Jamie
