Attraction Concept: THE PHANTOM ECLIPSE
Ad Copy (Short)
Headline: ENTER THE VOID
Subhead: Where Darkness and the Unknown Collide.
Main Copy: The Phantom Eclipse is here to transport you into the depths of space. Feel the terror of an uncharted galaxy as you spiral through cosmic blackouts and sudden bursts of light, twisting past celestial wonders and alien landscapes. Will you survive the journey beyond the stars?
Call to Action: Prepare for the ultimate space odyssey. Only at Carowinds. Opening Summer 2024.
Ad Copy (Expanded)
Headline: THE FINAL FRONTIER OF THRILLS
Subhead: There Is No Escaping the Phantom Eclipse.
Main Copy: Venture into the unknown and prepare for an experience like no other. The Phantom Eclipse will take you deep into the heart of a distant galaxy where wonder and fear become indistinguishable. As you rocket through twisting, gravity-defying turns, the silence of space will be broken by your pulse-pounding screams. Plunge into the cold, empty void, where the dark corners of the cosmos conceal dangers and mysteries yet to be discovered.
Feel the pull of the unknown as you soar past otherworldly planets and dodge alien threats, all while the light of familiar stars fades behind you. It’s not just a roller coaster—it's a journey through the very fabric of space and time.
Call to Action: Face your fears. Discover the awe. Only at Carowinds. Opening Summer 2024.
Website Copy (Long-Form)
Headline: The Phantom Eclipse
Subhead: A Cosmic Journey Awaits
Intro:
Prepare to embark on an interstellar voyage like no other—where fear and fascination collide in the depths of space. The Phantom Eclipse is Carowinds’ newest and most immersive roller coaster, designed to transport you into the heart of a dark and mysterious galaxy, where the light of familiar stars fades and the shadows of the unknown consume everything in their path.
This science-fiction-themed ride offers a one-of-a-kind experience that evokes the chilling isolation of deep space exploration and the breathtaking awe of the universe’s vastness. With heart-racing drops, rapid twists, and sudden blackouts, The Phantom Eclipse is not just a thrill ride—it’s an expedition into the farthest reaches of the cosmos, where danger lurks in every shadow, and the secrets of the universe are waiting to be uncovered.
The Story:
In the year 2187, our scientists discovered a distant celestial phenomenon known as The Phantom Eclipse—a rare cosmic event in which a massive, unknown object eclipses the light of a supergiant star, casting an entire star system into darkness. A team of space explorers was dispatched to investigate this anomaly, but communications were lost soon after their arrival. Now, a new crew—you and your fellow passengers—have been chosen to journey to this shadowy region of space on a mission to uncover what happened to the lost explorers and the source of the terrifying Eclipse.
Your spacecraft will carry you through the eerie silence of space, navigating through asteroid fields, alien landscapes, and the immense gravitational forces pulling you into the Phantom Eclipse. But as you draw closer, you’ll realize there’s something waiting for you in the darkness—an unknown force, both awe-inspiring and terrifying, lurking just beyond the veil of shadow. Will you make it back to Earth, or will the Eclipse claim you like those before?
The Ride Experience:
Launch: Your mission begins with a pulse-pounding vertical launch that propels you straight into the unknown, racing away from the safety of Earth and into the infinite void of space.
Point of No Return: As you rocket forward, the stars disappear, and an eerie darkness envelops the track. You’ve entered the Phantom Eclipse—a region where light is swallowed whole, leaving nothing but darkness and the ominous sense that something is watching you. Spiraling twists and sharp turns simulate the unpredictability of navigating uncharted space, while sudden plunges drop you into the depths of the Eclipse.
Alien Landscapes: Flashes of light illuminate the track ahead as you speed through stunning, otherworldly environments. Nebulas, asteroid belts, and distant planets blur past as the universe reveals both its beauty and its peril.
Zero-Gravity Inversion: Feel the weightlessness of space as you’re thrown into a zero-gravity inversion, giving you a brief, disorienting moment of free-floating suspension before you’re hurled back into the grip of the Eclipse’s pull.
Final Descent: In the ride’s final moments, you make one last desperate attempt to escape the Phantom Eclipse. A sharp drop leads into a thrilling high-speed chase through the remnants of the lost crew’s abandoned spacecraft. As you dodge debris and hazards, the ride culminates in a pulse-pounding race back toward the light of familiar stars, just as the Eclipse begins to consume everything in its path.
Unique Features:
- Dynamic Lighting Effects: Experience the chilling sensation of the Phantom Eclipse with sections of the ride plunging into total darkness, broken only by bursts of cosmic light, creating a thrilling, disorienting experience.
- High-Speed Launch: An adrenaline-fueled vertical launch sends you straight into the heart of the Eclipse.
- Zero-Gravity Inversion: Defy gravity with this unique element that mimics the feeling of floating in space.
- Immersive Theming: From the queue to the ride itself, The Phantom Eclipse immerses you in the high-stakes world of space exploration. The design includes alien landscapes, a futuristic space station, and interactive story elements that set the stage for your adventure.
The Technology:
Using state-of-the-art coaster technology, The Phantom Eclipse combines high-speed thrills with cinematic storytelling to deliver an unforgettable journey. The ride is equipped with synchronized lighting, sound effects, and cutting-edge track design to create a fully immersive experience that blurs the line between reality and space fantasy. Every twist, drop, and launch is engineered to heighten the sense of wonder and fear as you confront the vast unknown of the Eclipse.
Are You Ready to Face the Eclipse?
The Phantom Eclipse offers the ultimate test of courage. Step aboard, strap in, and brace yourself for a journey that will push the limits of your bravery—and your imagination. Will you emerge from the darkness, or will you become just another lost crew member in the Eclipse’s mysterious depths?
Only at Carowinds. Opening Summer 2026.
