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Summary

Toronto's 'Stranger Things' Experience Is Just Like Being In The Show & Here's A First Look

You'll get to visit the Upside Down.

Madeline at the Stranger Things experience.

Madeline at the Stranger Things experience.

Lead Writer, Travel

Get ready to be taken to the Upside Down. Toronto's Stranger Things experience has just opened and you'll actually feel like you're in the show.

Stranger Things: The Experience is an immersive attraction by Netflix and Fever that officially launched in Toronto on March 31, 2023. The experience has transformed Cinespace Marine Terminal Studio into Hawkins and you can enjoy all sorts of sets and characters from the series.

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The adventure begins at Hawkins National Laboratory where you'll be sorted into groups. As you travel through the lab, things start to get eerie, and soon you'll find yourself entangled in an elaborate escape plan. This part of the experience is top-secret and no photos are allowed, so you'll have to see it for yourself.

Stranger Things: The Experience. Stranger Things: The Experience. Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

Live actors and realistic animations will transport you deeper into the story and you'll have to use your powers to ward off evil. You'll even get to travel the the Upside Down where all sorts of horrors await.

The Upside Bar.The Upside Bar.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

Once you've successfully travelled back to reality, you'll find yourself in an '80s-themed, interactive area called Mix-Tape. This part of the attraction features several food areas as well as an arcade and photo ops.

Madeline at Scoops Ahoy.Madeline at Scoops Ahoy.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

You can grab some ice cream at Scoops Ahoy, indulge in pizza from the Surfer Boy van, and sip a themed cocktail from The Upside Bar.

Surfer Boy Pizza.Surfer Boy Pizza.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

There's a replica of the Byer's living room complete with flashing lights as well as a life-sized Vecna that you can snap some photos with.

The Byer's living room.The Byer's living room.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

Other highlights include Stranger Things merchandise, an '80s-themed photo booth, and more.

Vecna.Vecna.Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

If you're a fan of the show you'll definitely want to check this "totally tubular" experience out. Tickets are available online.

Stranger Things: The Experience

\u200bMadeline at Stranger Things: The Experience.

Madeline at Stranger Things: The Experience.

Madeline Forsyth | Narcity

Price: $49+ per person

When: Opening March 31, 2023

Address: Cinespace Studios Marine Terminal at 8 Unwin Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This immersive experience whisks you away to Hawkins and is filled with interactive moments.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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