Another immersive experience has flopped, this time an unofficial Bridgerton-themed ball held in Detroit on Sunday (22 September).
On the website, which has now been removed, the Bridgerton-themed experience invited fans of the Netflix series to “step into the enchanting world of the Regency era at the Detroit Bridgerton-themed ball”.
“Join us for an evening of sophistication, grace, and historical charm. Experience a night like no other filled with music, dance, and exquisite costumes,” it said.
However, the experience has since gone viral on social media, with guests complaining on sites like X and TikTok about the sparse theming, undercooked food, lack of alcohol, and one stripper and a lone violinist for entertainment.
Guests were also told there was “a chance to win $2,000 cash” for being named the “diamond of the season”, but there was no cash prize or diamond.
Tickets for the experience ranged from $150 to $1,000 depending on the package purchased.
In a statement to local news station WXYZ-TV, the event’s organisers Uncle & Me LLC said: “We understand that not everyone had the experience they hoped for at our most recent event Sunday night at the Harmonie Club, and for that, we sincerely apologise.
“Our intention was to provide a magical evening, but we recognise that organizational challenges affected the enjoyment of some guests. We take full responsibility and accountability for these shortcomings.”
Event compared to Willy Wonka experience
The company said it was working to address all concerns raised by guests, adding: “We are reviewing resolution options, which will be communicated shortly.”
The unofficial Bridgerton ball is drawing comparisons to Glasgow’s infamous Willy Wonka-themed immersive experience.
The ‘Willy’s Chocolate Experience’ event was billed as a “journey filled with wondrous creations and enchanting surprises at every turn”.
Instead, visitors discovered a sparsely decorated warehouse and the police were called.
Lead image credit: X / @rayleearts
