Cartoon Network waterpark to open in Thailand
GLOBAL television network corporation Turner Broadcasting System has broken ground on the world’s first Cartoon Network- themed waterpark. The Amazone resort, which is being developed by Turner in conjunction
with Amazon Falls Company, will be located in the idyllic surroundings of Bang Saray, close to Pattaya on the east coast of Thailand. Scheduled to open in 2013, the
waterpark will take inspiration from the Amazon Rainforest while infusing Cartoon Network’s popular cartoon characters and animation brands, which include Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and The Amazing World of Gumball. Spread over 14 acres, Amazone will
feature signature attractions including a gigantic family wave pool, a winding adventure river, speed-racing slides, family raft rides and one of the world’s largest interactive water play fortresses for kids. Turkey-based Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems was recently named as the official waterslide supplier for the park. The group said it will supply “unique and thrilling themed waterslides throughout the park.” “Cartoon Network is all about the fun and energy of the playground
and the addition of Amazone means that families can literally step into our vibrant world of animation and vacation with their favourite characters like never before,” said Sunny Saha, senior vice-president and managing director of Turner Broadcasting System’s Asia-Pacific division. At an event held in June at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre,
Bangkok, Pongsawat Sawasdiwat, Thailand’s Industry Minister, said: “We share the joy of all Thai people that this wonderful new project will not only be a world first for Thailand but it will also provide a new adventure for tourists, both Thai and from overseas. “Cartoon Network Amazone further reinforces Thailand’s position as the
leading tourism destination in the region. It will also be an inspiration for other far-sighted investors to bring similar new projects to our shores, in line with the government’s policy to promote tourism.”
Keeping the children entertained
COVELESKI Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, US, has opened a new Aquatic Play Pad from Waterplay Solutions Corporation. At the beginning of June, fans of the Silver Hawks Minor League baseball
team were treated to the debut of the attraction, with parents enjoying the game while their children splashed around on the play pad. The play pad features 16 multi-coloured ground sprays with integrated LED lights and a flush LED light that provides accent lighting after dark.
developers of Reem Island, a residential, commercial and business project located on Al Reem Isle, a natural island 600m off the coast of the Emirate. The adventure park features a surf pool that generates 3m-high waves
every 90 seconds. The facility also has three white water rafting and kayaking runs. They add up to a combined length of 1,133m. “Located at a convenient distance from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Wadi
Adventure enriches Jebel Hafeet’s offering for thrill seekers through its activities such as a challenging ropes course, tough climbing wall and a zip line,” Joe Ong, managing director of Tamouh, said.
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US waterpark offers school worker discount
WATERP Waterpark
AS a way of thanking Florida public school personnel, the Florida Education Foundation in partnership with Wet ’n Wild Orlando is offering discounted ticket prices on park admission now through the remainder of 2012. Florida public school personnel can purchase up to six single day
admission tickets for the discounted price of US$32.99 each, plus tax. For every ticket purchased, $2.50 will be donated to the Florida Education Foundation to support state-wide educational programmes. “Florida educators
at every level within a school do so much for our children and this discounted ticket offer is
just one way we
could show our thanks for their dedication,” said Michael Black, Wet ’n Wild senior vice- president and general manager. “We are excited to be able to partner with the Florida Education Foundation to show our support for their efforts.”
New waterpark opens in Abu Dhabi
AL Ain Wadi Adventure - the Middle East’s first man-made facility offering white water rafting, kayaking and surfing - has opened its doors in the foothills of the Jebel Hafeet Mountain, Abu Dhabi. The facility has been developed by Tamouh, the Abu Dhabi-based master
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