coasterverse
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Yeah, no. I'm a big fan of darker themed attractions, and I agree with the sentiments from other people above that it's an easy option for parks to go for as it's much more marketable than lighter themed attractions. I know for me personally I would be much more intrigued at the prospect of a dark, foreboding attraction than I would one with a happy theme.
However, one point I must agree upon, is that for the most part it is quite overdone. I think in terms of areas with big thrill rides lends themselves to such a theme, however I do think there should be additional areas with predominently flat rides (maybe even a family coaster or two) that are themed a bit lighter. Towers does lean very heavily into the darker themes, but I can definitely see why. Darker themes gets the audience talking, allows for the age old 'you need to be X years old' and 'this ride is SO SCARY that you need to sign a WAIVER' talk that loves to get members of the public talking - it's free press that doesn't cost the park a penny, so I can totally see why they do it.
However, one point I must agree upon, is that for the most part it is quite overdone. I think in terms of areas with big thrill rides lends themselves to such a theme, however I do think there should be additional areas with predominently flat rides (maybe even a family coaster or two) that are themed a bit lighter. Towers does lean very heavily into the darker themes, but I can definitely see why. Darker themes gets the audience talking, allows for the age old 'you need to be X years old' and 'this ride is SO SCARY that you need to sign a WAIVER' talk that loves to get members of the public talking - it's free press that doesn't cost the park a penny, so I can totally see why they do it.