Firstly, I want to express that this WILL NOT CONTAIN SPOILERS. Nobody needs that in their life. So, The Curse has just opened at Alton Towers & here are our thoughts on the ride!
The Area & Audio:
I think the area looks beautiful. You step inside through these large steel gates which enhance the feeling of entering the manor. You’re then faced with a coffin & hearse. The area feels alive again and that’s exactly what was needed from this refurbishment. It’s good to see the former food outlet being used again. As for the audio within the area it fits in perfectly. With sound effects happening throughout Its cycle too. It’s also nice to see the exit shop receive some alterations to match the theme & the merchandise is quite subtle & cute.
Queue Line:
There’s now a themed entrance into the queue line which I feel used to be the cover to where the zombie once sat outside but was just updated. Then throughout the queue are some cute little nods to past rides at the park. I’ll insert few photos below. But the queue, once the ride is open really, does move quickly the same way it did with Duel. There are considerable carriages on the ride system with a maximum of 6 seats to th carriage which helps keep the queue moving.
The Ride Itself
Honestly, if you haven’t experienced The Curse my first recommendation is to go in spoiler-free. It’s great to see the carriages have faced some changes and they look fresh. This re-theme has truly made an old attraction feel brand new yet aged due to the theme. There is a combination of all elements of theming incorporated together to create a fully immersive experience. The audio throughout is flawless as are the lightning and special effects. There’s a lovely yet spooky atmosphere the whole of the ride and more importantly, it is creepy. I was on edge, but I am scared of the overall theme anyway. But this ride is a huge improvement to Duel and it’s remarkable what the team have managed to build & create within that brief space of time. Alton Towers should be proud.
How Does It Compare?
It is everything which we had wished it was going to be. In comparison to Duel, it still has that joy factor but is greatly spooky. The theming is miles ahead of Duel which can be expected!
Our Overall Thoughts:
It is our favourite dark ride in the UK. It’s beautiful, spooky and atmospheric. The three key parts of any dark ride. Considering the turnaround in time between Duel closing to The Curse opening. It’s something which needs to be experienced for yourself. It’s seemingly a family attraction which if you have brave children I’d agree with. It’s either we are wimps or it’s gotten darker inside in regards to scares, I’ll leave you to be the judge of that. Overall this ride is stunning & we can’t wait to experience it again!
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Thank you for reading & be sure to head to Alton Towers to check it out!
