{"id":1614632,"date":"2023-08-06T23:21:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T03:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1614632"},"modified":"2023-08-06T23:21:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T03:21:43","slug":"divine-reviews-stranger-things-the-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/divine-reviews-stranger-things-the-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"DIVINE Reviews: Stranger Things: The Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/ca\/title\/80057281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stranger Things<\/a>: The Experience* will take you inside some of the show\u2019s iconic sets, including the infamous Hawkins National Lab, the Upside Down, and more. Fans will be part of the\u00a0 storyline as they become a \u201ctest subject\u201d at Hawkins lab, and you will work together with your group to unlock your powers to help save Eleven and Hawkins.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1614687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1614687\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1614687\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stranger-Things-Hawkins-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"Stranger Things: The Experience Welcome to Hawkins Sign\" width=\"600\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stranger-Things-Hawkins-Sign.jpg 600w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stranger-Things-Hawkins-Sign-320x358.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stranger-Things-Hawkins-Sign-560x626.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1614687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Jill Schneiderman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You will end your journey in the Mix-Tape zone, where you can enjoy Surfer Boy pizza, Scoops Ahoy sundaes, cocktails, arcade games and more. There are also plenty of places to take photos including a statue of Vecna and a replica of the Byers\u2019 living room complete with Christmas lights and 8-track tapes.<\/p>\n<p>Stranger Things: The Experience ends it\u2019s Toronto run on August 20th. If you are planning on going, tickets are selling fast. Here is what you need to know:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-is-little-canada\"><span id=\"where-is-stranger-things-the-experience\"><span id=\"where-is-museum-of-illusions-toronto\">Where is Stranger Things: The Experience?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cinespace Marine Terminal Studio<\/p>\n<div class=\"sec-location__box\">\n<p class=\"sec-location__address\">8 Unwin Avenue, Toronto, M5A 3L1, Canada<\/p>\n<p>There is a lot of construction in the area, but there are plenty of signs to direct you to the Stranger Things: The Experience. You can book parking in advance, but you don\u2019t need to if you are going after 5pm \u2013 there was plenty. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not close to a major subway and it\u2019s a bit of a walk from the closest bus stop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"ticket-information\">Ticket Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Tickets are from $49.00 for adults and $39.00 for youths (ages 5-17)<\/li>\n<li>VIP Tickets are from $82.00 for adults and $66.00 for youth. VIP Tickets include priority access, a collectable and tote bag plus the drink of your choice<\/li>\n<li>If you are going with a group of four or more people, there is a slight savings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You simply book a timed ticket online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/126067?cp_landing_source=strangerthingsexperience_yyz&utm_campaign=126067_yyz&utm_source=landing&cp_landing_term=cta_tickets&cp_landing=cta_tickets&_gl=1*yl3yjx*_ga*MTk4NDgxMDc3LjE2ODk2OTQwNjc.*_ga_06HCP5XRST*MTY5MTM2NjcxMy40LjEuMTY5MTM2NjkzMi42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.252265994.226710173.1691366714-198481077.1689694067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ticket selector<\/a>. Stranger Things: The Experience is open from Wednesday \u2013 Sunday.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-the-experience\">Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Experience:<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1614684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1614684\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1614684\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stranger-Things-The-Experience.jpg\" alt=\"Stranger Things: The Experience: Mixed Tape Zone - living room\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stranger-Things-The-Experience.jpg 600w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stranger-Things-The-Experience-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Stranger-Things-The-Experience-560x747.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1614684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Jill Schneiderman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Stranger Things: The Experience is divided into the Hawkins Lab immersive experience and the free-roam Mix-Tape medley of locations. The entry and Lab immersive will take about 45 minutes for you to go through. You can stay in the free-roam Mix-Tape medley of locations for as long as you want.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Like every immersive experience, you will get the most out of it by participating and playing along.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You can\u2019t take photos or video in the Hawkins Lab immersive experience. If you know anyone who is going, part of the fun is the surprise of that portion of the experience \u2013 don\u2019t give spoilers.<\/li>\n<li>Show up on time \u2013 they start promptly and you will not be admitted if you are late.<\/li>\n<li>They do not admit children under 5 years of age and this is a fairly intense immersive \u2013 I don\u2019t recommend it for young children because parts are intense and the storyline may be too much for them.<\/li>\n<li>Use code GOODBYE20 for 20% OFF tickets (excl. Groups) \u2013 it ends up being a better deal than the group price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>I have never watched <em>Stranger Things <\/em>but I still enjoyed the experience. You will have an opportunity to interact with the performers and they stay in character. They really make\u00a0 Stranger Things: The Experience unforgettable. The Hawkins Lab was amazing \u2013 and it made Stranger Things: The Experience different than other immersive experiences. It is the first immersive that I have been to where attendees participate and become part of the story. Most are <a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/divine-reviews-museum-of-illusions-toronto\/\">walk-throughs<\/a> with photo opportunities \u2013 still engaging and fun but different.<\/p>\n<p>Stranger Things: The Experience is expensive \u2013 I recommend the Standard Ticket. While it\u2019s still expensive, the VIP ticket just doesn\u2019t offer enough value for the money. You also have to pay an additional $20 for parking, making it an expensive night out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The experience is ideal for fans of the show, but even if you haven\u2019t watched it, you will have fun tagging along.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit their website at <a href=\"https:\/\/strangerthings-experience.com\/toronto\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strangerthings-experience.com\/toronto<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Tickets were provided for review consideration; opinions are my own.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Stranger Things: The Experience* will take you inside some of the show\u2019s iconic sets, including the infamous Hawkins National Lab, the Upside Down, and more. 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