What’s it like to be in the Upside Down? This is the definitive guide to enjoy the Stranger Things experience that just opened in CDMX.

A 100% immersive experience

The ride begins when you enter the Hawkins Laboratory to participate in a sleep study. However, things soon start to get weird and in the Rainbow Room you will discover that you have powers (just like Eleven!). All the special effects will convince you that you can control your environment with the power of your mind.

Of course, we recommend that you go in the mood to play, pretend and get carried away by the story so that you have a great time and don’t break the illusion – it helps if you wear your best 80’s outfit! For the same reason, you are not allowed to use your cell phone during the tour (besides, smartphones didn’t exist in the eighties).

You’ll see the original characters

Eleven, Will, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Erica and Max will be part of this adventure. You’ll see them on different screens as they help you escape from Dr. Brenner and in the final fight against the demogorgons and Vecna on the other side.

Combination of technology and sets

The whole experience is very immersive because it features the perfect combination of rooms set up just as you see them in the series with state-of-the-art technology that generates incredible special effects.

We don’t want to give you spoilers, but in the final battle you’ll have to wear 3D glasses and, truth be told, you do feel like at any moment a demogorgon could come out and attack you.

Mixtape Zone

Now it’s time to get out your cell phone and take all the pictures you want. In this area you will see the most iconic places in Hawkins: Will’s house, Palace Arcade and Scoops Ahoy. We recommend Surfer Boy’s pizza and you definitely have to try an ice cream sandwich made with waffles.

In addition to the food and drink area, there are plenty of places to get your picture taken: with a demogorgon coming out of a portal, in the official costumes from the movie and the classic one on Will’s couch at home.

Last but not least, we can’t forget their merch, which is really cool. They have Hellfire Club products or Eleven’s iconic shirt. You will also find amazing t-shirts, funkos and tote bags to show your love for the series.

Prices, times and directions to Stranger Things: The Experience

General admission tickets are $616 and can be purchased here. The experience is located at Expo Reforma (Av. Morelos 67, Juarez) and will be open Monday through Sunday until January 11. After that the hours will change from Wednesday to Sunday.

Please note, children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and children under 5 are not permitted.