With the building excitment of the release of the new Ghostbusters movie, kids may want to get in on the action for themselves. If so, head over to Madame Tussauds New York where they can suit up and start busting some ghosts.
The Ghostbusters Experience and Ghostbusters: Dimension opened earlier this month and brings the film to life as never before. First visitiors descend into a subway and walk through an immersive, haunted section; then a company called THE VOID, provides guests with a first-of-its-kind virtual reality experience where you will become a Ghostbuster by suiting up in a vest and carrying a glowing proton pack. Your suit will vibrate at times as you make your way on an elevator and through the city, battling ghosts, and sometimes even feeling mist on your face.
After exploring the iconic Ghostbusters Headquarters, you get to experience the epic finale first-hand, in which you take part in a ghost hunt of your own, saving New York City from a paranormal villain. This supernatural encounter also includes figures of the Ghostbusters crew from the new movie, all of whom are prepared to help visitors wage battle against nefarious paranormal activity.
When you “check in” to Dimension, you will be assigned an avatar. Once you play, you will be able to see your friends (three can participate together at a time). The virtual reality experience is open to anyone 48″ tall or higher. Parents, take note – the action, while at times intense, is fun, and the violence isn’t graphic.
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