# VR Theme Park Rides The Thorpe Park Ghost Train will Scare Guests with Immersive Thrills By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-train References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/virtual-reality-thorpe-park-ghost-train-opens-may-6th-2016-to-the-public-29-02-2016/) & [thorpepark](https://www.thorpepark.com/) Patrons traditionally visited theme parks to ride roller coasters and maybe see a show, but the new Thorpe Park Ghost Train ride is designed to reimagine the experience. Rather than just offering guests a [spooky ride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours), the attraction will require passengers to wear an [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2) [Vive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-motion-simulator) virtual reality headset. This allows guests to be totally immersed in the experience that lasts about 10 to 15-minutes and offers various journeys and two different endings. The scary Thorpe Park Ghost Train ride is set to unveil in May 2016 and has been created in collaboration with Derren Brown. Those looking to ride the ride as soon as it unveils can purchase advanced tickets now to be one of the first to experience it when it opens in the spring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Reality Theme Park Rides:** Opportunity for theme parks to incorporate virtual reality technology into their rides for a more immersive experience. - **Immersive Entertainment:** Opportunity for businesses to create immersive experiences that go beyond traditional entertainment offerings. - **Collaborative Attractions:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with entertainers and other industry insiders to create unique and memorable attractions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Theme Parks:** Theme parks can incorporate virtual reality or other immersive technology into their rides to enhance the guest experience and differentiate their offerings from competitors. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore opportunities to create immersive experiences like the Thorpe Park Ghost Train that engage audiences in new and exciting ways. - **Technology:** Opportunities exist for companies to develop and commercialize innovative virtual reality technologies to support the growing trend of immersive entertainment experiences like the Thorpe Park Ghost Train. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR Horror Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draculas-hotel.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Metaverse-Based Virtual Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-the-ride.md) - [Mixed-Reality Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedreality-theme-park.md) - [Year-Round Horror-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-horror-unleashed.md) - [Customizable Roller Coaster Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roco-roller-coaster-simulator.md) - [VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holoride.md) - [Ghost-Hunting VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbusters-1.md) - [VR Horror Movie Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkeypaw-productions-all-aboard.md)