Now this looks much better and largely encapsulates what I was hoping for in this reimagining.
They‘ve removed many of the cliche ghost train and shoe-horned elements, such as the Happy Family characters and Haunted mansion busts.
I am glad they have retained not only the ballroom, but the original soundtrack too, arguably the two strongest aspects of the 1996-2023 version. I love that they have brought back the hitchhiker ghosts.
Not only does this version feel like a more modern and cohesive version to the original, but feels more like a standout ride with its own identity.
The overhaul feels comparable to Alton Manor and EP’s other older dark rides, such as Piccolo Mondo. Its welcoming to see and I wish more parks would carry out these updates to their older dark rides rather than just closing them.