If you love the ending of Zombieland and you share an equal affinity for The Walking Dead, then your dream might be about to come true, because the United Kingdom's Thorpe Park is opening a new roller coaster ride based on the living dead AMC series.
A centerpiece of Thorpe Park's "Year of The Walking Dead" events, The Walking Dead: The Ride is slated to open this spring. Featuring dark tunnels, an intense roller coaster, and hordes of walkers, the new ride is expected to open on Easter (April 1st).
According to The Independent (via Bloody Disgusting), The Walking Dead roller coaster will include a mixture of practical and digital effects designed to scare attendees. The main creator behind the ride, John Burton re-watched the entire Walking Dead series multiple times and studied the walker training videos for the show to ensure a wholly authentic experience for fans of the series.
This isn't the first time The Walking Dead has been the subject of an immersive experience. In addition to its attractions at the annual Halloween Horror Nights, the AMC series was also the focal point of an in-the-works theme park that was teased at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) gathering in Orlando, Florida back in 2015.
We have additional details and artwork for the ride below, and be sure to visit Thorpe Park online for more information.
"THORPE PARK Resort is overrun by Walkers and there is but one goal: survive. Making it to the sanctuary of the Safe Zone is vital for salvation. Located at the centre of the Island, navigate your way to the safety of the indoor bunker - but be warned. All signs point to an imminent invasion of Walkers, so keep your head down and move quickly for your best chance of staying alive.
We will see you at the Safe Zone…For the first time ever, experience The Walking Dead: The Ride. Those who ride…survive!
This attraction is not suitable for those under the age of 13, guests with: heart, neck or back problems, epilepsy or claustrophobia as the ride contains sudden stops, lighting effects and haze and those who suffer from motion sickness or dizziness."
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