Enchanted Kingdom
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Enchanted Kingdom is a theme park in the Philippines
. It is located in Santa Rosa City
, Laguna
, about 29 kilometres (18 mi) from Manila
. It has a land area of 17 hectare
s (41 acre
s). The park is managed and operated by Enchanted Kingdom Inc., formerly named Amtrust Leisure Corporation.
Enchanted Kingdom is a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
. It was built at a cost of P1.2-billion. The park first opened on July 28, 1995.
, Laguna, Philippines
.
in the Caribbean Sea where the riches of the Incas were shipped by the Spaniards. It features treasures hidden by the Spanish sailors. Portabello hosts the Rio Grande — the largest attraction found in the park. Other attractions in Enchanted Kingdom’s Portabello are the Flying Fiesta, giant swing ride, Xtreme Paintball, Portabello Show, and 4D Discovery Theater.
, known as "America's Playground" in the 1930s. There are other attractions found around the place, mostly including mimes, clowns and jugglers.
, New York
where slapstick comedies and silent movies are reminisced.
space program of the 1960s. Notably, an 11-story ride, Space Shuttle, stands out in the park, it is the first roller-coaster in the Philippines.
. It has a variety of six giant inflatable
swimming pool
s with water slides, games and rides that is a safe and hygienic water environment.
display during weekends and Philippine Holidays
.
ride stalled on the ride's boomerang (cobra roll element). Rescuers arrived and assisted the 25 passengers - mostly students - and brought them down to the ground. The ride first stalled on June 19, 2004 with 25 people on board. A Meralco
crane arrived and 25 trapped students (from the University of Batangas
in Batangas City
, Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic School in Biñan, Laguna
and Felizardo Lipana National High School in Guiguinto, Bulacan
) were rescued safely and brought to St. James Hospital in Sta. Rosa City for treatment of possible injuries. The shuttle reopened on December 25, 2007, but closed for renovations and will resume operations by fourth quarter 2009. Upon its reopening, it was renamed as Space Shuttle Max, sponsored by Pepsi Max.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It is located in Santa Rosa City
Santa Rosa City
The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
, Laguna
Laguna province
Laguna is a province of the Philippines found in the CALABARZON region in Luzon. Its capital is Santa Cruz and the province is located southeast of Metro Manila, south of the province of Rizal, west of Quezon, north of Batangas and east of Cavite. Laguna almost completely surrounds Laguna de Bay,...
, about 29 kilometres (18 mi) from Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
. It has a land area of 17 hectare
Hectare
The hectare is a metric unit of area defined as 10,000 square metres , and primarily used in the measurement of land. In 1795, when the metric system was introduced, the are was defined as being 100 square metres and the hectare was thus 100 ares or 1/100 km2...
s (41 acre
Acre
The acre is a unit of area in a number of different systems, including the imperial and U.S. customary systems. The most commonly used acres today are the international acre and, in the United States, the survey acre. The most common use of the acre is to measure tracts of land.The acre is related...
s). The park is managed and operated by Enchanted Kingdom Inc., formerly named Amtrust Leisure Corporation.
Enchanted Kingdom is a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.
History
The park was conceptualized by the Landmark Entertainment Group and modeled after Knott's Berry FarmKnott's Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm is a theme park in Buena Park, California, now owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, and a line of jams, jellies, preserves, and other specialty food, now part of The J. M. Smucker Company based in Placentia, California....
. It was built at a cost of P1.2-billion. The park first opened on July 28, 1995.
Location
The park was located at RSBS Blvd., San Lorenzo South, Balibago, Santa Rosa CitySanta Rosa City
The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
, Laguna, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
Victoria Park
The Victoria Park is inspired by the era of Queen Victoria's rule and displays it in elegance. There are entertainers and mascots in this area of the park and, most notably, one of the entertainers found is Eldar, the mascot of Enchanted KingdomMerchandise
- Grand Era Gifts
- Parkside Sweets & Culinary Delights
- Stroller/Locker Rental
- Victoria Scrap Book Souvenirs
Portabello
Portabello is a replica of Portabello, a place in PanamaPanama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
in the Caribbean Sea where the riches of the Incas were shipped by the Spaniards. It features treasures hidden by the Spanish sailors. Portabello hosts the Rio Grande — the largest attraction found in the park. Other attractions in Enchanted Kingdom’s Portabello are the Flying Fiesta, giant swing ride, Xtreme Paintball, Portabello Show, and 4D Discovery Theater.
Attractions
- 4D Discovery Theater - 4-D film4-D film4-D film is a marketing term that describes an entertainment presentation system combining a 3-D film with physical effects in the theatre, which occur in synchronization with the film...
Theater - Flying Fiesta - Wave Swinger
- Rio Grande Rapids - River rafting rideRiver rafting rideA river rafting ride is an amusement ride that simulates whitewater rafting.-History:The river rapids ride concept was proposed by Bill Crandall and developed by Intamin AG...
- Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Experience!!! (SRR:X!!!) - Haunted attractionHaunted attractionA haunted attraction is a form of entertainment that simulates the experience of entering a haunted location that might be inhabited by ghosts, monsters, criminals, humorous characters, and other such creatures...
- Xtreme Paintball
Merchandise
- Discovery Photo
- Enchanted Kingdom Cafe
- Stir Fried Rice
- Purefoods TJ Hotdog Kiosk
- Treasure Island Gift and Rio Grande Photo
Boulderville
Boulderville has a prehistoric theme with dinosaurs as main characters. There are rides that are designed for children, two examples are Petreefied House and Rock Quarry. Puppet shows and dinosaur mascots are mostly found in this area.Attractions
- Air Pterodactyl
- Boulderville Express - Train rideTrain rideA train ride in an amusement park, or a municipal park setting, is a small ride consisting of a miniature train, often running on a permanent or portable track, but sometimes without any track whatsoever. In the latter case, the "trains" are simulated by connecting railroad-like cars behind an...
- Bumbling Boulders - TeacupsTeacupsTeacups is an amusement ride characterized by cup-style spinning vehicles atop a turntable-like floor.-Operation:Typically, each set of four teacup vehicles has a circular floor or a motor capable of turning 360 degrees. The circular floor or motor sits within a larger, turntable-like floor...
- Dinosoarus
- Petreefied House
- Stone Eggs - Kiddie Ferris WheelFerris wheelA Ferris wheel is a nonbuilding structure consisting of a rotating upright wheel with passenger cars attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, the cars are kept upright, usually by gravity.Some of the largest and most modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on...
- Triassic Tag
- Rock Quarry
Midway Boardwalk
The Midway Boardwalk is colorful and carefree zone inspired by in Coney IslandConey Island
Coney Island is a peninsula and beach on the Atlantic Ocean in southern Brooklyn, New York, United States. The site was formerly an outer barrier island, but became partially connected to the mainland by landfill....
, known as "America's Playground" in the 1930s. There are other attractions found around the place, mostly including mimes, clowns and jugglers.
Attractions
- Anchors Away - Pirate Ship RidePirate ship (ride)A pirate ship is a type of amusement ride, consisting of an open, seated gondola which swings back and forth, subjecting the rider to various levels of angular momentum....
- Bump N' Splash
- Dodgem - Bumper Cars
- Midway Games
- Roller Skater - Mini Roller CoasterRoller coasterThe roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...
- Steeplechase Arcade - Arcade Games
- Up, Up and Away - Balloon RideBalloon Race (ride)The Zamperla Balloon Race is a tilting, circular motion amusement park ride manufactured by Antonio Zamperla S.P.A. The ride makes its way up a structure, and at a certain height, it starts tilting.-Car designs:...
- Wheel of Fate - Ferris wheelFerris wheelA Ferris wheel is a nonbuilding structure consisting of a rotating upright wheel with passenger cars attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, the cars are kept upright, usually by gravity.Some of the largest and most modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on...
- EKstreme Tower Ride - drop tower
Merchandise
- Feltman's
- Harry Houdini's Magic Shop
- Henna Tattoo & Face Painting
- Purefoods TJ Hotdog Kiosk
- Sips Ahoy
- Stir Fried Rice
Brooklyn Place
Brooklyn Place is a theater and shopping zone designed after 1940s BrooklynBrooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
where slapstick comedies and silent movies are reminisced.
Attractions
- Broadway and Brooklyn shows
- Funhouse Express
- Parade at the Cobblestone street
- Rialto - Simulator RideSimulator rideSimulator rides are a type of amusement park ride, where the audience is shown a movie while their seats move to correspond to the action on screen.-History:...
Spaceport
The Spaceport is inspired by sci-fi films and the NASANASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
space program of the 1960s. Notably, an 11-story ride, Space Shuttle, stands out in the park, it is the first roller-coaster in the Philippines.
Attractions
- Bandstand
- Eldar's Tent
- Exodus: The ATV Ride - All-terrain vehicleAll-terrain vehicleAn all-terrain vehicle , also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control...
Adventure Trail - Kart Trak - Kart racingKart racingKart racing or karting is a variant of open-wheel motorsport with small, open, four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. They are usually raced on scaled-down circuits...
- Jr. Kart Trak - Kiddie Kart racingKart racingKart racing or karting is a variant of open-wheel motorsport with small, open, four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. They are usually raced on scaled-down circuits...
- Jr. ATV
- Launch Time
- Space Shuttle MaxSpace Shuttle MaxSpace Shuttle Max is an inverted boomerang roller coaster at Enchanted Kingdom located at Santa Rosa City, Laguna, PhilippinesSpace Shuttle Max was formerly known as Space Shuttle, is inspired by sci-fi films and the NASA space program of the 60's. These features 11-story-high Space Shuttle will...
- VekomaVekomaVekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. is a roller coaster and thrill ride designer with its facilities based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1926 by Hendrik op het Veld under the name "Veld Koning Machinefabriek" and had first manufactured agricultural machinery and mining equipment...
Boomerang roller coaster - Spaceship Race
Jungle Outpost
The Jungle Outpost offers a jungle adventure. It was designed after the Amazon jungle. There is a calm ride, Swan Lake, and some other rides like the Jungle Log Jam, a Log Flume attraction that slides rapidly from a tall slide.Attractions
- Amazon Hoops
- Jungle Log Jam - Log flumesLog flume (attraction)Log flumes originally referred to a special construct used to transport lumber and logs down mountainous terrain to a sawmill by using flowing water. Today, however, the term is also used to refer to an amusement ride consisting of a water flume and artificial hollow logs or boats...
- Swan Lake
- Safari Shoot Out
- Tropics Trading Post
Merchandise
- Amazon Grill
- Amazon Rice Meals
- Burgers
- Jungle BBQ Kiosk
- Jungle Photo
- Purefoods TJ Hotdog Kiosk
- Tacos (Mexican Outlet)
EK Biki Waterworld
EK BiKi Waterworld is a first world-class inflatable water park in the PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It has a variety of six giant inflatable
Inflatable
An inflatable is an object that can be inflated with a gas, usually with air, but hydrogen, helium and nitrogen are also used. One of several advantages of an inflatable is that it can be stored in a small space when not inflated, since inflatables depend on the presence of a gas to maintain their...
swimming pool
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
s with water slides, games and rides that is a safe and hygienic water environment.
Fireworks Display
The park features spectacular fireworksFireworks
Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
display during weekends and Philippine Holidays
Public holidays in the Philippines
-Regular and Special Holidays:-Other Holidays:* Constitution Day - A non-working holiday on February 2, 2002, in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the approval of the 1987 Philippine constitution....
.
"Space Shuttle" ride
On December 12, 2007, 5:30 p.m., many riders hung mid-air when the "Space Shuttle" roller coasterRoller coaster
The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...
ride stalled on the ride's boomerang (cobra roll element). Rescuers arrived and assisted the 25 passengers - mostly students - and brought them down to the ground. The ride first stalled on June 19, 2004 with 25 people on board. A Meralco
Meralco
The Manila Electric Company , also known as MERALCO or Meralco, is the Philippines' largest distributor of electrical power.The word MERALCO, is an acronym for Manila Electric Railroad And Light COmpany, which was the company's original name from 1903 to 1919.MERALCO is the Metro Manila's only...
crane arrived and 25 trapped students (from the University of Batangas
University of Batangas
The University of Batangas or UB, the former Western Philippine College is a private university located in Batangas City, Philippines. Established in 1946, the university currently offers pre-elementary, elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate studies.-Campus:The university has five...
in Batangas City
Batangas City
- Foreign Rule :The first Spanish missionaries arrived in Batangas City since 1572. Finally on 1581 Spanish authorities governing the Philippines created a pueblo in the area which included the hill where the present Provincial Capitol of Batangas stands after the formal end of the Coumintang...
, Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic School in Biñan, Laguna
Biñan, Laguna
The City of Biñan is a first class component city in the Republic of the Philippines. It is located in the Province of Laguna, in the island of Luzon, and also accessible from Metro Manila via the South Luzon Expressway, Biñan City has become both a suburban residential community of Metro Manila...
and Felizardo Lipana National High School in Guiguinto, Bulacan
Guiguinto, Bulacan
Guiguinto is one of the fast growing municipalities in the province of Bulacan. From a predominating agricultural economy, it gradually urbanized and developed. It is now a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It's now conurbated with Metro Manilla. According to the...
) were rescued safely and brought to St. James Hospital in Sta. Rosa City for treatment of possible injuries. The shuttle reopened on December 25, 2007, but closed for renovations and will resume operations by fourth quarter 2009. Upon its reopening, it was renamed as Space Shuttle Max, sponsored by Pepsi Max.
"Exodus" ride
On January 4, 2008, a 21-year-old woman suffered a broken leg after she rode "Exodus". The accident took her 2 months to walk, as the management apologized but stated that it will not pay for any damages. As the result, the exodus ride was closed to the public, but was reopened and as of May 2, 2009, the Exodus ride is open.Trivia
- The name of their mascot is "Eldar"
- The theme park is also a setting of previous GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
primetime programs: Ako si Kim SamsoonAko si Kim SamsoonAko si Kim Samsoon or simply Kim Samsoon was a romantic comedy Philippine drama that was aired on GMA Network, a remake of a popular and award-winning Korean drama that originally aired on MBC TV on Summer 2005...
, Totoy BatoTotoy BatoTotoy Bato is a boxing-themed Philippine drama from GMA Network, based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas, that depicts the remarkable story of an ordinary person named Totoy Magtanggol, played by Robin Padilla, becoming a skillful boxer and conquering injustice with bravery and...
and Stairway to HeavenStairway to Heaven (Philippines TV series)Stairway to Heaven is a Philippine drama adapted from a Korean drama with the same name; directed by Joyce E. Bernal and developed by Dode Cruz, their third team-up after the highly-successful MariMar and Dyesebel....
. - The theme park is used for QTV Children shows: Kids on Q and Q-Lets & Co.
- The theme park has been featured countless times on television, in films, and in music videos.
- The park is holding "Asian Sky Wizardry Fireworks Competition" yearly every october.
- The Champion in the 2nd Asian sky Wizardry is Singapore
- The park in an episode was also featured on Pepito Manaloto on GMA where Pepito's best friend celebrated his birthday there.