Noticeable changes can be seen from the outside of the new Ghost Train, with new building decor standing out and it being themed to Thorpe Park Junction. With some new hidden easter eggs in the queue, you can find posters linking to old rides, current areas and snippets of where you may end up on the last train that is departing Platform 13 from Thorpe Park Junction.

Heading inside the building, you’ll notice changes right away with a new pre show and introduction to Ghost Train. Meeting with one of the train conductors in the waiting room, here you will stand and wait for your train to be ready to depart. You’ll also meet another new character from the story called Angelois Mortis. He explains more on the Believers, what happened at the crypt and why you shouldn’t go to Chapel Station…

Each part of the Ghost Train has had work done from it from its previous version, with it all looking more sinister than it ever has. From the train you board, to the journey you head on to the crypt and everything inbetween. The experience is now heavily actor led, which each scene having actors which dive deeper into the new story. All performed live using clever special effects and eerie environments.

Before we say too much, Dean’s favourite part of the new Ghost Train is the crypt scene which is very atmospheric with the actors who draw you deeper into the story. Austyns favourite part was boarding the train and having a more actor led story instead of the virtual reality scenes which became a little boring after a few rides. With actors now in control throughout, it’ll provide a better attraction time and time again.

After finishing the ride, you lead back out into the Last Call Café which is a Costa Coffee location with a selection of hot drinks and sandwiches. Also you can find a small gift shop which has some new merchandise, including a Believers T-shirt and hoodie which look very snazzy. They also have mugs and pin badges for guests after something smaller to remember the Ghost Train.

We want to say a huge thank you to the team at Thorpe Park Resort for inviting us down to visit the new Ghost Train. They invited us to the preview event which included free food & drink, as well as being the first to ride Ghost Train before it opened to the public the following day.

With the Ghost Train now open daily from 12, it is worth heading to the island like no other to catch the last train departing from Thorpe Park Junction. Who knows, it may be your last…