BEHIND THE SCENES of GHOST TRAIN at THORPE PARK

I take a look behind the scenes of Thorpe Park's brand new ride for 2023: Ghost Train. This new dark ride will see the removal of Derren Brown's Ghost Train as it is transformed into a brand new experience. In this video I take a look at all of the work that has been taking place within the ride building in anticipation for this ride. Including the removal of the VR headsets, the removal of theming in the preshow and live action scene and the changes that are taking place in the large room with the hanging train!

*This video was filmed a number of weeks back, there will be another video coming soon showing ever more construction and updates!

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[HunterX]

I'd heard about the mirrors years ago but when I finally went on the ride last year I wasn't able to spot them and assumed I must have misread something. The fact that I still couldn't see them in this video until they were pointed out is testament to how impressive an illusion it is!

[jasonmabbott]

Brings back so many memories working on that ride.

[jadevr]

The Pepper's Ghost effect has been utilized quite a bit before Walt Disney started using it in attractions. The effect was actually used original in theater plays, dating back to the mid to late 1850s, and has since become one of the most famous effects to date. So, imagine the thrill and shock when theater goers were seeing "spirits" on stage, interacting with the performers.

[LiftHillsandThrills]

Hey man, I really do appreciate all of this insider stuff, it's great you're doing this with the park but at the same time if they're allowing you to show THIS much in this video it must be one hell of a refurb (I'm guessing this was shot a while back)

[markoaster]

I am SO EXCITED for this ride!!! It will finally do the huge ride system justice.

[munchathezombie]

Aw Jack this vid was kinda an emotional one ngl as the first ever vid of yours I saw that made me sub to your channel was you and Kieran at the park in 2016 and spending the whole day lingering round the Ghost Train shop speculating when it was gonna open. Watched every video since, cheers for the banging 7 years of content so far 😂🎉

[Plonker_Productions]

This reminds me of when I stubbed my toe on a train set

[mattdavids]

Thankyou for this video. I always suspected mirrors but not quite like this.

[ValueNetwork]

This was a great overview, I can’t wait to see what they do with this, because the Darren brown train effect is truly iconic and I hope they can maintain that effect in some form with the new theme (probably with a different train, although that might be costly)


As for your comment on Pepper’s ghost. It was originally invented in the 1860s as a Victorian novelty, However it was popularised as a method in theme parks by Walt Disneys imagineers such as Marc Davis when they implemented it into the Haunted mansion

[aaronlewis]

I always give Derren browns ghost train and Thorpe Park a hard time, but Jesus Christ They really put everything into this ride. It’s a shame flopped the first time, but I’m excited to see where it goes. I have a feeling it will be much better.

[willa]

Nice vlog! Pepper's Ghost pre-dates Disney by a long shot. It's actually an old theatrical trick created by from the 16th century and then used by Victorian magicians! Just goes to show, the old stuff can still be amazing

[dave]

Amazing to see how much work went in to it all

[craigtoy]

We had I believe the only behind the scenes tour ever in 2019 with TowersTimes. Probably the most impressive and interesting BTS tour I’ve ever done! Fab work Jack 🙌

[Coasterella]

You are just living the dream! Thanks for sharing it with us 🥰

[themeparkcrazyworldwide]

Great update of the ghost train. Please can we have more project exodus updates?

[savvadance]

I can't wait for the Ghost Train Ride at Thorpe Park.

[dave]

It's so cool seeing all the insider stuff thanks for all your Vids and updates mate

[jackkkkkkk.]

The video I needed Great video as always Jack, Keep up the good work!

[DisneyMarkUK]

This is brilliant Jack. I never got to ride this but it looks a pretty clever ride, I can’t wait to actually ride the new version. Cheeeers

[outaboutuk]

Your literally the luckiest person in the world to get access to places no one else gets access to 😮