I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here at Thorpe Park
We should start this review by stating the obvious, the I'm a Celebrity maze is not a scare attraction in normal terms. It has many features that are identical to a scare attraction, yet is more of a highly themed adventure that is suitable for all the family. Saying that, there were a number of parts that had members of our group jumping, and the 12 year olds we went through with, were a little scared in places! So we'll count it anyway.
To anyone with a passing history of Thorpe Park and the Fright Nights Event, the new attraction has been built in the building that used to house The Freezer/The Asylum and last year's Studio 13. The undercover stage area that was used for the Asylum queue line has been removed and the new outdoor queue extends into some of the land that used to hold the Fungle safari ride.
Once inside, there is a video introduction from Ant and Dec which along with a few tactical effects, sets the scene for the rest of the attraction, and as such it's a shame to immediately stop for the obligatory photo opportunity. Why this couldn't have been done before the start we don't really understand.
From here on in, we are faced with a number of challenges that anyone familiar with the TV programme will recognise. Holey Moley involves rummaging through some very nasty hidey holes full of goo, while Chamber of Horrors pits players against each other with a few nasty surprises if you get the answers wrong. The trials build up to the big Celebrity Cyclone challenge finish with a slide into the unknown to escape.
Due to the nature of each challenge the attraction is a little bit disjointed as it involves a lot of starting and stopping but. the actors were brilliantly enthusiastic throughout, and really encourage everyone to get involved and join in the fun. Just a shame that some noise leakage from the later scenes makes it a bit hard to hear what's going on at times (especially when at the back of the line.)
One key thing to mention about the attraction is the incredible theming throughout - from the lush jungle pathways through to impressive rock work - its hard to believe that this was once the home of The Asylum. (even if a few strobes and sounds towards the end would make any seasoned scare fan feel at home!)
So with the combination of loud noises, strobes, sudden moving props, and an impressive claustrophobia section (or pushy cushions as the kids called them!) the attraction has all the elements of a scare attraction but with a more family theme. Certainly we experienced it as a family group and had a real blast (even if there were a few technical issues on press night). The only thing left for us to worry about is - where are they going to put the fifth Halloween maze this year?
To anyone with a passing history of Thorpe Park and the Fright Nights Event, the new attraction has been built in the building that used to house The Freezer/The Asylum and last year's Studio 13. The undercover stage area that was used for the Asylum queue line has been removed and the new outdoor queue extends into some of the land that used to hold the Fungle safari ride.
Once inside, there is a video introduction from Ant and Dec which along with a few tactical effects, sets the scene for the rest of the attraction, and as such it's a shame to immediately stop for the obligatory photo opportunity. Why this couldn't have been done before the start we don't really understand.
From here on in, we are faced with a number of challenges that anyone familiar with the TV programme will recognise. Holey Moley involves rummaging through some very nasty hidey holes full of goo, while Chamber of Horrors pits players against each other with a few nasty surprises if you get the answers wrong. The trials build up to the big Celebrity Cyclone challenge finish with a slide into the unknown to escape.
Due to the nature of each challenge the attraction is a little bit disjointed as it involves a lot of starting and stopping but. the actors were brilliantly enthusiastic throughout, and really encourage everyone to get involved and join in the fun. Just a shame that some noise leakage from the later scenes makes it a bit hard to hear what's going on at times (especially when at the back of the line.)
One key thing to mention about the attraction is the incredible theming throughout - from the lush jungle pathways through to impressive rock work - its hard to believe that this was once the home of The Asylum. (even if a few strobes and sounds towards the end would make any seasoned scare fan feel at home!)
So with the combination of loud noises, strobes, sudden moving props, and an impressive claustrophobia section (or pushy cushions as the kids called them!) the attraction has all the elements of a scare attraction but with a more family theme. Certainly we experienced it as a family group and had a real blast (even if there were a few technical issues on press night). The only thing left for us to worry about is - where are they going to put the fifth Halloween maze this year?
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Links
14 Years of Thorpe Park Fright Nights feature
Thorpe Park website - www.thorpe-park.com
Thorpe Park website - www.thorpe-park.com
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Too rushed even on press night. Went thru with my 7yr old and he was only mildly scared /interested. Actors too Shouty and over eager. Biggest surprise I got was almost being poked in face by pole cried by the bridge woman.
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