Circular flying theater

A method of providing a theater experience for a flying theater system that comprises a programmable, configurable motion base that comprises a predetermined set of motion actuators configured to provide multiple degrees of freedom;

• a guest platform that comprises a lower surface operatively connected to the programmable, configurable motion base, an upper surface, and a plurality of rows of seats disposed about the upper surface of the guest platform where the plurality of rows of seats comprises an inner row of seats, an outer row of seats and a guest access area configured to provide access by a passenger to the inner row and the outer row of seats;
• a selectively retractable passenger load/unload platform disposed proximate the programmable, configurable motion base and configured to interface with the guest access area;
• a display screen wrapping around a predetermined portion of the guest platform and configured to provide multiple guest viewpoints of a displayed image;
• a media screen content provider;
• and a motion controller operatively in communication with the predetermined set of motion actuators and configured to synchronize movement of the programmable, configurable motion base with media screen content, the method comprising:
• a) controlling the programmable, configurable motion base to achieve a passenger load position for the guest platform;
• b) allowing guests to access the guest platform and select a seat from the inner and outer rows of seats;
• c) at a predetermined time, disallowing further access by guests to the guest platform;
• d) initiating a media presentation sequence by the media screen content provider;
• e) using the motion controller to synchronize motion of the programmable, configurable motion base with the media presentation sequence;
• f) returning the programmable, configurable motion base to the passenger load position for the guest platform upon completion of the media presentation sequence;
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• g) allowing guests to disembark from the guest platform.