I think having a family maze is great for the park (house of monsters was always popular), and I think some of the permanent lighting and fixed maze locations are promising but as it stands there isn’t enough to make me revisit, a maze themed on a YouTuber and 2 other mazes that have existed since I last visited in 2019 just isn’t enough of a draw.
I agree with Dave above. I did not do Scarefest last year and am really not sure that I am going to bother this year either. I was hoping that there would be a complete re-vamp of the event, yet this does not seem to have happened.
Seems that COMPOUND is our new Scare maze
From the website:
"A terrifying NEW live-action scare maze, COMPOUND, bravely step forward and find yourself a subject of the Phalanx. Guarded by their relentless Operatives, you’re plunged into a sinister sci-fi experiment where your DNA is the next weapon. Are things really as in control as they seem? Can you escape their clutches, or will you become the next target for the experiments lurking within?"
"COMPOUND is an intense and disorientating scare maze, set within an intimidating Phalanx facility featuring dark and claustrophobic environments amongst the hallways and chambers of their labs. Dare you enter this scientific nightmare? (Live-action scare maze recommended for guests aged 12+)"
No of course not. But there are a lot of Merlin Annual Pass holders that are not necessarily enthusiasts or on forums etc. And I am sure some of these people will also recognise that the event seems to be a bit stagnant.I would assume users of this forum are not typical visitors and many people don't go to Scarefest every year or even go to Alton Towers every year.
Seems that COMPOUND is our new Scare maze
From the website:
"A terrifying NEW live-action scare maze, COMPOUND, bravely step forward and find yourself a subject of the Phalanx. Guarded by their relentless Operatives, you’re plunged into a sinister sci-fi experiment where your DNA is the next weapon. Are things really as in control as they seem? Can you escape their clutches, or will you become the next target for the experiments lurking within?"
"COMPOUND is an intense and disorientating scare maze, set within an intimidating Phalanx facility featuring dark and claustrophobic environments amongst the hallways and chambers of their labs. Dare you enter this scientific nightmare? (Live-action scare maze recommended for guests aged 12+)"
Seems that COMPOUND is our new Scare maze
From the website:
"A terrifying NEW live-action scare maze, COMPOUND, bravely step forward and find yourself a subject of the Phalanx. Guarded by their relentless Operatives, you’re plunged into a sinister sci-fi experiment where your DNA is the next weapon. Are things really as in control as they seem? Can you escape their clutches, or will you become the next target for the experiments lurking within?"
"COMPOUND is an intense and disorientating scare maze, set within an intimidating Phalanx facility featuring dark and claustrophobic environments amongst the hallways and chambers of their labs. Dare you enter this scientific nightmare? (Live-action scare maze recommended for guests aged 12+)"
Theme Park Worldwide (and probably others) have been allowed to vlog Thorpe Park scaremazes in previous years - just search TPW fright nights. By all accounts Thorpe Park’s are much better than Alton Towers though.What actually is a scare maze? Happy for spoilers.
You walk through a themed location and actors jump out? Are you guided or make your own way? In designated groups? How long does it last? Is there a story element?
Are there any permanent attractions for comparison I might know?