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First look at new fun family attraction ‘Dream Point Experience' as it officially opens doors at Dublin's Docklands

THIS is the first look at the standout new fun family attraction 'Dream Point Experience' which officially opened its doors today. The massive 21,000 sq ft purpose-built, multi-room immersive 'world of dreams' at the Dublin Docklands invites families to "step inside a spectacular world where imagination leads the way". Advertisement 4 The first look at the standout new fun family attraction 'Dream Point Experience' 4 The Dublin Docklands venue is a massive 21,000 sq ft purpose-built, multi-room 'world of dreams' 4 The €3m development was created by Dan and John Gleeson The €3m development was created by Dan and John Gleeson, the Irish brothers behind The Van Gogh Experience, The Friends Experience, The Lego Bricktionary Experience and more in Dublin recently. Inside you can find The Balloon Room, where a glowing chamber is filled with oversized pink balloons complete with a walk-around path designed for visitors with sensitivities. There's also The Projection Room, the European premiere of an interactive animation wall by acclaimed Taiwanese artists Wei Wen and Damon. In the Draw Alive Room, children simply draw a picture of one of their favourite animals and submit it into a kid-friendly machine. They are then amazed to see their animal drawing come to life on the gigantic projection wall before them — jumping, running or flying across the screen. For extra fun, the child's name even appears above their animal as it moves across the scene. Advertisement Read more in Travel And in The Inflatable Forest, you can wander through huge, 10-foot, touch-sensitive inflatables that light up and change colour at every touch. In The Photo Opp Room, visitors can immerse themselves in installations that create surreal, gravity-defying moments made for the camera, including an always-fun upside-down room. The Glow Corridor sees people use a torch to create glowing trails of light on the walls, crafting magical and shareable moments. The Ball Pit Room contains Ireland's largest ball pit, overflowing with 250,000 pearl-toned balls beneath floating clouds. Advertisement Most read in Family And The Dream Café is where visitors can unwind in a stylish, family-friendly shop with artisan coffee and treats, while little ones explore a dedicated soft play zone. The developers say Dream Point is designed with children and families in mind but could also appeal to "young adults, couples and content creators seeking standout experiences". SIX-MONTH RUN It's also expected to create up to 40 new jobs locally, including creative, technical, hospitality and visitor support roles. Dream Point, which is fully accessible, operates in timed 90-minute sessions, six days a week (closed Tuesdays), for a six-month run. Advertisement Tickets are available now at Discounted rates are available for students, seniors and accessible guests. 'NEW CATEGORY OF EXPERIENCE' Family bundles are also available, with prices for a family of four starting from just €43.05. Co-founder Dan Gleeson said: "This is more than just a new attraction — it's a whole new category of experience. Advertisement "We've travelled the world to bring the best of immersive exhibitions back to Dublin, and Dream Point is our own dream brought to life. "Every room is designed to spark creativity and connection, and we are so proud to open our doors to the public today." 4 It houses Ireland's largest ball pit, overflowing with 250,000 pearl-toned balls beneath floating clouds