A great deal of mystery has surrounded the attraction ever since it was first announced, so we were going in not really knowing what to expect. We think that the attraction is definitely best experienced in this way, so we won't be including a step-by-step walkthrough in our review, or a comprehensive gallery of photos from inside. 

We're very familiar with the British dystopian science fiction anthology Black Mirror, first shown on Channel 4 before moving to Netflix in 2016. It examines modern society and the unanticipated consequences of new technologies, which is a strong and relatively unique concept for a theme park attraction.

Black Mirror Labyrinth occupies a building that's had many uses of the years, from the queue for X:\ No Way Out, and multiple horror mazes including Freakshow 3D, Hellgate, The Cabin In The Woods and most recently The Walking Dead: Living Nightmare. It's essentially a large flat covered space that can be repurposed whenever a new indoor attraction is needed. Given the quality of this, we expect it will be rather more permanent.

On arrival at the attraction, we were greeted by a crew of operators that introduced the story and gave us a good questioning. They explained that Labyrinth is an artificial intelligence and wants to learn about humans. Before entering Labyrinth your photo is taken and uploaded into the system, you then use a registration terminal to assign your name to your photo. 'We value your privacy' is emblazoned above the entrance, but is that true?

At this point we would usually describe the experience in great detail, but this time we won't, as it would simply spoil it. What we will say is that the new attraction makes extensive use of technology and special effects throughout. There's a good reason for providing your photo and name, which are used to tailor the experience to you.

In Greek mythology, a Labyrinth is an elaborate and confusing structure. That's a pretty good description of what you should expect. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a Labyrinth as a complicated series of paths, which it is difficult to find your way through. That's also true. You have multiple choices to make and the very real possibility of getting lost!

The quality of whole attraction was really good, from the superb design and physical build, to the immersive soundtrack and effects. It doesn't feel temporary or cheap. Due to the current social distancing measures, we experienced the attraction as a group of two, which meant being alone for the entire thing. This made it pretty intense. It would be interesting to know how the technology copes with bigger groups.

John Burton, the Creative Lead Designer for Resort Theme Parks at Merlin Magic Making, has done an excellent job of translating the themes, tone and aesthetic of Charlie Brooker's hit TV series into a live experience. Although we were told that Charlie Brooker has not been directly involved in creating the attraction, we're confident that he will be very satisfied with the final product, and that it lives up to his high standards.

There will be a preview for passholders between 10am – 12pm on 21st May, after which the attraction will be opening to all guests. Due to capacity restrictions, guests must book a free timed ticket to enter Black Mirror Labyrinth on the day of their visit. We expect this to be very popular, so make it the first thing you do on arrival at the park.

Photos from the VIP Preview

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