UNIVERSAL Studios in Orlando could be looking at Scots legends to inspire its latest attractions.
The park is in the process of unveiling its Halloween Horror Night attractions, which include 10 mazes based on tv shows and films like Trick R Treat, Stranger Things, Chucky, and Killer Klowns.
And the showbizlion.com was invited down by Barrhead Travel and Universal Studios to a very exclusive evening at Glasgow’s Blythswood Hotel to hear about all the plans.
The mazes, or experiences look amazing and feature fully designed sets that are only unveiled after dark.
This year you’ll get to see them from September 14 to November 3 and Barrhead Travel has teamed up with Universal to offer special packages from Scotland and the rest of the U.K.
The attractions open after the daytime park shuts down and there’s plenty of things that go bump in the night. The attention to detail is incredible.
Michael Aiello, Senior Director Entertainment Creative Development, said: “We’re developing an entire horror maze attraction centred around the first season of Stranger Things. You’re going to be surrounded by the Upside Down and be attacked by the Demigorgon. We’re working with Netflix on that. We also have a maze based around Trick R Treat, an awesome movie about Halloween, and you’ll be stalked by Sam. He is the caretaker of Halloween and if you don’t follow the rules he will make your life a living hell.”
Sam was wandering around the Blythswood and a manger to give us a good fright or two with his creepy demeanour.
Michael added: “We’ve also got a black light maze called Zombie Exposure where you will be in total darkness. We also have a Chucky and Killer Klowns maze based on those movies.”
Michael said he was definitely open to spooky ideas from Scotland now that the nights are in their 28th year.
Amongst those we discussed were the legend of Sawney Bean, Burke and Hare, The Wickerman and Bible John.
He said: “When I travel I try to get a sense of the stories that exist in different cultures. what are the things that go bunk in the night in Scottish lore and if they can become real full blown horror experiences in the States.”
The Glasgow-based business is working closely with Universal Orlando Resort to deliver highly engaging and inspirational marketing campaigns to their customer network. Orlando remains a top-selling destination for Barrhead Travel, who have this year reported increases of 111% in bookings to Universal Resort Orlando.
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