{"id":12587,"date":"2025-10-20T18:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/12587\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T18:14:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T18:14:09","slug":"enter-the-upside-down-of-stranger-things-at-this-heartstopping-new-horror-experience-in-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/12587\/","title":{"rendered":"Enter The Upside Down Of &#8216;Stranger Things&#8217; At This Heartstopping New Horror Experience In Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FotoJet-2025-10-20T170334.913-1024x693.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"Image shows the Stranger Things: Catalyst experience at Sandbox VR in Dallas that features a VR simulation of battling supernatural creatures.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImage via STRANGER THINGS<\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secretdallas.com\/things-to-do-halloween-dallas\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretdallas.com\/things-to-do-halloween-dallas\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Halloween season <\/a>is alive and well in Dallas. Here in the second half of October, it\u2019s only heating up. While for many, the month marks the time to binge-watch all the horror movies under the moon, Sandbox VR is unveiling a new cinematic experience that allows you to live one. Created in partnership with Netflix, Stranger Things \u2013 Catalyst at Sandbox VR is an immersive new experience that transports visitors to Hawkins and take on supernatural foes.<\/p>\n<p>Sandbox VR is a cutting-edge experiential venue at Mockingbird Station in Dallas. The venue is renowned for its socially immersive gaming experiences that include high-quality haptics and full-body motion capture that create unprecedented, hyper-realistic immersion.<\/p>\n<p> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11434\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Image shows the Stranger Things: Catalyst experience at Sandbox VR in Dallas that features a VR simulation of battling supernatural creatures.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-20-at-12.37.49-1024x670.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-20-at-12.37.49-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows the Stranger Things: Catalyst experience at Sandbox VR in Dallas that features a VR simulation of battling supernatural creatures.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\"  \/>Image via STRANGER THINGS <\/p>\n<p>Presently, Sandbox VR is featuring numerous experiences including the third installment of its hit, psychological horror Deadwood PHOBIA 360-degree zombie experience as well its experiences based on hit series including Squid Game Virtuals and Rebel Moon: The Descent. <\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the premier of the final season of Stranger Things, Sandbox VR plans for their new immersive experience to be a \u201cfully cinematic extension of the franchise\u201c. The Dallas Stranger Things experience transports fans to Hawkins, with the ability to explore the Upside Down, Mirkwood woods, and shadowy halls of Hawkins National Laboratory.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, fans can harness the telekinetic powers of Eleven as they take on everything from Demodogs and Demobats to the the ultimate foe, the Demogorgon.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11435\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Image shows the Stranger Things: Catalyst experience at Sandbox VR in Dallas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-20-at-12.38.11-1024x515.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-20-at-12.38.11-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows the Stranger Things: Catalyst experience at Sandbox VR in Dallas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\"  \/>Image via STRANGER THINGS <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe launch of STRANGER THINGS: CATALYST represents the culmination of our most ambitious collaboration with Netflix yet,\u201d said Founder and CEO of Sandbox VR, Steve Zhao.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy creating an entirely new chapter in the Stranger Things universe, we\u2019ve crafted an experience that goes beyond anything fans have seen before. Our technology allows players to truly embody the supernatural powers they\u2019ve watched on screen, creating unforgettable moments as they face the thrills of the Upside Down alongside their friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sandbox VR\u2019s Stranger Things: Catalyst experience debuts at Sandbox VR at 5321 E Mockingbird Ln Ste, 110 in Dallas on Monday, October 20. Parties up to 6 can book the experience together. For larger parties, contact the venue who will work to coordinate the bookings to line up together. Prices range from $50 to $60 per guest.<\/p>\n<p>The venue is open from 10 am \u2013 10 pm from Monday to Thursday, and until 11 pm from Friday to Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Image via STRANGER THINGS Save Halloween season is alive and well in Dallas. 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