Marvel Super Heroes arrive at Madame Tussauds in Blackpool

Madame Tussauds Blackpool have an epic new addition, with its new MARVEL SUPER HEROES area.

The previously undeveloped space will add 5501 square feet to the existing public footprint within the attraction, so guests can experience something truly out of this world.

As if something from a classic Marvel comic strip, visitors will step right in to the action and come face-to-face with their favourite comic book and film heroes.

Incorporating four distinct zones, the new area will include a number of new figures as well as interactive experiences to truly excite and delight visitors.

The attraction takes inspiration from the original comics as well as the blockbuster films that continue be a huge hit at the box office.

Matthew Titherington, General Manager at Madame Tussauds Blackpool said: “We arethrilled to announce the addition of Marvel Super Heroes to the attraction, in an amazing UK first.

“The new area will be a must-visit destination for all Marvel fans, offering the chance to get up close and personal to their favourite characters from the big screen.

“We are working closely with Merlin Magic Making and Marvel on the design and build to ensure the new attraction is authentic to the comics and offers unique experiences. As many of the interactive elements have are bespoke to Madame Tussauds Blackpool – somethingUK visitors have never seen before.”

At this time, the following characters and areas have been confirmed, with further figures currently under consideration and development.

ZONE 1 – COMIC STORE

A vintage comic book store filled with Marvel classics and miniature action figures, the store is a portal that will lead them into the real world of Marvel Super Heroes.

ZONE 2 – THOR

Guest will enter a Jotunheim ice cave and come face-to-face with the Asgardian god ofthunder himself, before attempting to lift Thor’s legendary hammer Mjolnir, forged by Dwarven blacksmiths out of the Asgardian metal Uru.

ZONE 3 – HULK

Surrounded by debris and destruction, visitors will encounter the Hulk in a New York street. Guest can then put their strength to the test as they attempt to lift a yellow taxi, that has crashed and is covered in debris.

SPIDER-MAN

Underneath overhead railway arches guests see a series of skyscrapers, where the Daily Bugle has arrived to take a photograph of Spider-Man who is suspended high above the city streets.

Each zone provides a perfect photo opportunity as well as a truly immersive experience – a chance to make magical memories both adults and children alike will cherish. With details on Zone 4 to be announced in early 2018.

Marvel Super Heroes is part of the main Madame Tussauds Blackpool attraction and is included in the ticket price, starting from £13.50 for children and £16.50 for adults (additional 20% discount available when tickets are booked online).

Join the Marvel Super Heroes when it officially launches in March. For more information or book your ticket today, please visit: www.madametussauds.com/blackpool/en/