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School holidays special: Theme parks

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Mar 11, 2013

When talking about theme parks, what are among the first things that pop up in your mind? Is it the pulse-pounding roller coaster rides? Or is the sugary sweetness of candy canes! Which ever the reason, its time for the kids to get a bit of fun this school break. 

The theme park has 32 rides and attractions. For cheaper rates, visitors are advised to book online. The park also features a petting zoo, a paintball range and a 428-metre long pedestrian bridge from which the visitors can view the entire park. 

 

The waterworld spans 10 acres and features various water-based rides, slides and pools. One of the main attractions is the Tornado, the first exhilarating zero-gravity 160-foot long, 7-storey high water tunnel ride in ASEAN. The park is operating on a cashless system when visitors pay for a locker or buy food with pre-loaded credit.

Legoland Malaysia is the maiden one in Asia. It also houses the biggest Lego shop in the continent. The theme park is made up of seven themed areas, 15,000 Lego models, 40 rides and 50 million bricks.

 

It is Malaysia’s largest indoor theme park, which has 14 rides. In the Galaxy Station section, there are 6 rides for thrill-seekers while the Fantasy Garden offers 8 rides that are suitable for young children. Visitors can also check out the Haunted Chamber, which is not for the faint-hearted. 

 

The park spans 12.6 acres and is bordered by 50 acres of lake. Attractions of the park include a wave pool, an amphitheatre and the Thunderbolt, which is Asia’s longest water coaster. 

Situated within the Shah Alam Lake Gardens, the park offers visitors a white-knuckle ride on the Monsoon Water Coaster, which is the world’s longest uphill water coaster. Children will love the roped bridge, yellow submarine and kids’ pool. 

 

Originating from Mexico, this indoor theme park has a scaled-down town concept for children to live out their fantasies or ambitions. The kids can try out various role-playing activities. Every job allows the kids to experience the challenges faced and gauge their own level of interest.

Located in Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park, it is the maiden Sanrio Hello Kitty theme park outside Japan. The park consists of interactive activities, walk-through attractions and rides. Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park also has other attractions, including Lat’s Place, where Kampung Boy comes to life. Meanwhile, children’s favourites such as Pingu, Barney and Bob the Builder can be seen in The Big Club. 

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