{"id":3692,"date":"2025-08-05T19:57:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T19:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk\/?page_id=3692"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:46:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:46:38","slug":"fright-nights-2017","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk\/index.php\/fright-nights\/fright-nights-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Fright Nights &#8211; 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Fright Nights 2017&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.thorpeparkmania.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2017_12.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_left&#8221; height=&#8221;250px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;54px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Walking Dead invade the island for Fright Nights 2017, with 2 new attractions themed around the popular TV show. 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Sanctum<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The second new attraction for 2017 is based around Seasons 4 and 5 of the TV show.\u00a0 Located outside, behind The Swarm, it is more akin to a scare zone than a scare maze, but still produces a number of scares.<\/p>\n<p>Making use of the old My Bloody Valentine shipping containers to create a route, you walk around a supposedly safe zone, away from Walkers.\u00a0 Instead, the humans are the ones you should be worried about&#8230;\u00a0 There&#8217;s some fantastic pieces of theming scattered around, and many things hung to restrict your view of what is coming, creating some good jump scares.<\/p>\n<p>During the attraction, the actors do have set scenes that they create, meaning that some don&#8217;t interact with guests.\u00a0 This does leave some moments where there&#8217;s no real scares, but instead create an atmosphere that leaves you on edge, wondering what could happen to you, rather than worrying about what is happening to you.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately the ending is a bit weak, and just happens, rather than giving you a memorable exit.\u00a0 Again, we understand that some effects are to be introduced to the exit area, so it is a watch this space!\u00a0 We would also like to see some more audio played throughout the attraction, which could really add to the experience.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, Sanctum is a fun attraction, which again produces a fantastic atmosphere that really puts you in The Walking Dead universe.\u00a0 A more memorable ending and a few little tweaks would make it a strong attraction.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Platform 15<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Platform 15 was, unfortunately, a weak attraction last year.\u00a0 Too much open space, not enough actors and little action meant that it verged on boring for large parts of it.\u00a0 This year, there are plenty of new scenes which have largely improved on this&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The pre show walk has received a slight change in story to reflect the new scenes (introducing Creek Village, an area served by the Sleeper Express that left Platform 15, but since abandoned due to strange occurrences).\u00a0 It has also seem more special effects, include many misters, to create a very eerie atmosphere.\u00a0 You also get a lot nearer to the Sleeper Express piece before the fire effect goes off, making it more exciting to see.<\/p>\n<p>After the train scene, you now venture into Creek Village.\u00a0 You enter a series of buildings from the village, all of which feature a creepy atmosphere, and are greeted either by villagers warning you away or &#8216;Sleepers&#8217; who now haunt it.\u00a0 This section featured many scares, tight spaces, and an atmosphere which did leave you on edge.<\/p>\n<p>After the village, your only means of escape is the tunnel.\u00a0 This has received some small changes and a new ending, but is still the weakest section of the maze.\u00a0 Some more effects and things that affect your other senses would certainly help keep people on their toes till the very end.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, Platform 15 has received a large number of improvements, and now is a perfect fit in the Thorpe Park line up.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Big Top<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After a fantastic second season, we didn&#8217;t think Big Top could get any better&#8230;we were wrong.<\/p>\n<p>About half the maze has been changed this season, meaning that it once again feels like a completely different maze.\u00a0 The Madame Mephisto pre show is now done by a pre recording projection (though that perhaps goes on for a little bit too long).\u00a0 A mini mirror maze now follows the strobe section, and the prop room and animal cage have been slightly redesigned \/ moved.\u00a0 The clown wash room has been changed and is now longer.\u00a0 Prior to the finale, guests are now equipped with a choice of going through one of three different doors, and each door contains its own individual tricks and horrors&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>All of the new scenes fit perfectly within the attraction, and add a real chaotic and intense feel.\u00a0 The strobe maze is the most disorienting that we&#8217;ve experienced, and since it contain multiple routes in there, it is very easy to get lost.\u00a0 We certainly spent many times going round in circles, and regularly losing each other!<\/p>\n<p>Big Top remains the star of the Fright Nights show, and in years to come, we think that it will remain this way!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Saw Alive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now in its eighth season at the resort (making it the second-longest running maze ever at Fright Nights), it&#8217;s perhaps understandable why Saw Alive receives less attention from regular goers.\u00a0 Though it hasn&#8217;t received any changes from previous years, Saw remains a dependable scare attraction &#8211; it has fantastic scenes, actors who are intense and some nice effects (and the Freezer room is cold this year!). \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Though nothing special, Saw Alive will no doubt get newcomers running for the exit at the end of the maze, and will give Saw fans a true feeling that they&#8217;ve been immersed into some of the traps<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Containment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Back for its third season, Containment is doing well for itself.\u00a0 Following the positive response to the story and set up of last year&#8217;s version, Containment remains the same this year, though obviously with new codes to help keep things fresh for returning guests.\u00a0 Once again, a special shout out to the cast of Containment this year, who really do make it the best it can be!<\/p>\n<p>Though we still do enjoy Containment, and are certain it will produce something truly memorable for newcomers, we hope to see some bigger changes if it returns next year to keep it nice and fresh!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Roaming Actors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Roamers are back again this year, and they recreate the Saviors from the later seasons of The Walking Dead &#8211; 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