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Skytropolis Funland takes off at
Resorts World Genting
A
carnival world awaits
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LEMON KEK AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE LIVING THE GOOD LIFE AT BURGER&LOBSTER
Resorts World Genting has
breathed new life into its indoor entertainment space, creating the new
Skytropolis Funland that was soft opened in December last year after
closing for nearly one and a half years.
Since the opening, it has
attracted thousands of visitors to the resort. Needless to say, this
newly revamped indoor theme park is a portal to a new dimension of fun,
which will take guests on thrilling adventures and adrenaline-packed
rides. From its entrance with actual moving gears, to the thousands of
colourful light bulbs that deck out each ride, every inch of the indoor theme
park promises extreme fun.
BURGER & LOBSTER IS A STONE'S THROW FROM SKYTROPOLIS
The Skytropolis Funland is spread across four
floors is nothing but colourful and vibrant. With
mega large LED screens on the walls and even on the ceiling (over 50
meters in length) that light up the park, the new
Skytropolis promises an unforgettable time for the whole family.
For
the opening, 13 rides have been introduced, whilst nine more
will follow suit. Covering 400,000 square feet, the indoor theme park
includes Asia’s first The VOID hyper
reality centre, BigTop Video
Games Park and soon the Imaginatrix that
combines physical rides with virtual reality.
“We are always striving to excite and impress our guests with new
experiences at the resort, and with Skytropolis Funland, we have succeeded in
creating a carnival wonderland that can be enjoyed at any time of the
year by children, adults and families alike,” said Brian
Machamer, Senior Vice President of Theme Parks for Resorts World Genting.
He added, “We have invested over RM300 million
into revamping this new indoor theme park. We brought in
15 of the favorite rides from the previous outdoor theme park
and revamped them with an entirely new look. These rides remain as a
big part of almost every visitor’s childhood and we are bringing
them back, bigger and better than ever such as the Super Glider which was known
as the ‘Superman’ roller coaster.
"We are also introducing 7 new
cutting-edge rides for our visitors to experience for the very first time
including Power Surge, Disco!, Sky Tower, Spin
Crazy, Bumper, Boo Boo Bump, Tea Cups and Balloon
Race. When the full collection of rides are opened, we expect to
have more than 7,000 paying customers enjoying the rides on
a daily basis.”
A new beginning
Previously known as the First World Indoor Theme Park, the
attraction saw more than 20 million visitors walking through and enjoying
the indoor theme park with more than 1,000,000 tickets sold a year before
its closure in 2017.
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The indoor theme park was ahead of its time
with attractions such as SkyVenture, a free fall skydiving
simulator the only one in Asia then. With
the introduction of the Genting Integrated Tourism Plan
(GITP) to re-develop Resorts World Genting, the Indoor Theme
Park was part of the plans to be re-vamped to accommodate the new look and
feel that the resort was re-creating.
This shift in paradigm and
outlook has enabled the resort to offer a
new ‘Funland’ for guests of all ages to enjoy.
Enjoy an adrenaline rush or
have fun with the family with awesome rides.
Divided into Child, Family and Thrill categories, each of the
rides has been specifically designed with
a glorious andkaleidoscopic atmosphere. For children, things can
start off merrily in the Ride ‘Em Round, a classic carousel of pastiche
elephants, lions and horses, whirling around at speed.
Pick up the pace in the
Whirly Bugs ride, where kids will be seated in pods rotating swiftly around a
central spire. Boo Boo Bump provides a spin on the classic bumper cars,
while Loop De Loop rotates frantically around an illuminated wrought-iron
Genting Tower to shrieks of joy. Kid-friendly drop tower Jumping Spurs with
mild drops and climbs will be added soon.
Adults can get in on the fun as well, with rides meant for the
whole family to enjoy. First, get the adrenaline started with the Copper
Express vintage as it 'choo-choos' its way along a 61m track,
providing a visual tour of Skytropolis Funland. Space Cadets elevates and
spins passengers around for an exhilarating exploration of the solar
system.
Bring things down to earth with a regal spin on the Royal Carousel, or
stay up in the sky in emulation of Phileas Fogg and his journey Around the
World in 80 Days in the Balloon Race. Coming soon are the magical mystery
Tea Cups, the Charlot Cruise that loops around the park and the Soaring Ships
which offers an aerial view that you can enjoy with the whole family.
The brave can also take things up a notch in Thrill rides, which
up the ante in terms of adrenaline. Start on the ground in a super-sized
version of bumper cars meant for guests who are kids at heart in Bumper Boss,
then prepare to soar high. Sky Tower takes guests up to the top of an Art Deco
tower at a leisurely pace, only to drop them at thrilling speeds to the base.
Disco!
will challenge guests’ orientation, swirling them around a disco ball on a
rollercoaster track, while Spin Crazy shows the world from very different
angles where up is down and right is left, looping 360 degrees in the air
around a central axis.
Power Surge will is an intense high-flying ride
that will have you round and round and upside down, literally. More rides will
be added soon such as the pendulum swing Stormy Voyage, fast spinning
turbulent ride Music Express with sudden slopes and backward motion as well as
the Super Glider, an old favourite that has daredevils in a suspended lie-down
position with sharp turns, curves and sudden drops.
To complete the circus theme, Skytropolis will also
introduce the Resort’s Highland Heroes, namely the animal ambassadors in
2019 – merry figurines that greet visitors at the entrance: Joe the
Orangutan, Tabby the Tiger, Allie the Elephant, Geno the Dinosaur, Bennie the
Bear and Callie the Dragon will be the recognisable faces
of Skytropolis Funland. Cheerful mascots will also be on hand to
spread joy to visitors sometime this year.
More Adventures Await
THE VOID
In the realm of Skytropolis, even more amazing experiences
await besides the carnival rides. The VOID, a highly anticipated
hyper reality experience that features cutting-edge technology and world-class
content which spans more than7000 square feet, is the biggest centre out
of North Americaand the first and biggest in Asia.
DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND LEMON KEK HAMMING IT UP
The VOID uses custom VR
technology along with physical stages to create immersive experiences that
inspire exploration and engagement. The VOID includes titles from
well-loved franchises such as Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, Ralph Breaks VR,
Ghostbusters and their own original spooky experience: Nicodemus: Demon of Evanishment.
BIG TOP
Visitors can let their fun side loose and venture into a day of
family fun at the new BigTop Video Games Park, lit
with colourful light bulbs that offer limitless photo
opportunities. Here, guests can rest in between rides with carnival-style game
kiosks, redemptions machines and video games at the 21, 738 sq ft
area.
This circus-themed arcade at Level
2 of Skytropolis also promises the best range of cutting
edge games for arcade lovers with a whopping total of 150 machines.
The Spacetime Squad Virtual Reality game takes it to the next
level to give players an out of this world experience. Players must try to
stay alert whilst a horde of flying evil robot destroyers and their bosses
attack from every side and see the avatar annihilate them systematically.
Other
top of the line games are the highly competitive PacMan Battle Royale
with a cannibalistic element of ‘eating’ opponents; the Jurassic Park where
players can try to battle their way through nine exciting missions and meet
over 30 species of dinosaurs along the way; the Star Wars Battle Pod where
players battle their way through the original iconic trilogy and Storm Racer G
for those who love speed. Games are played using a cashless system with
the EZiCash card.
IMAGINATRIX
Come July, visitors can also run, race, research and reveal
new worlds in the Imaginatrix area. The latest in VR gaming
technology will be showcased with industry leading immersive VR
experiences from Europe, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Taiwan.
The VR
Arcade area is where visitors can enter multiple universes using VR
technology whilst the Themed Premium Experiences will take
virtual reality to another level where imagination becomes real.
The area will include five main VR attractions including
a selection of state-of-the-art VR experiences, some available exclusively for
the first time in Malaysia. The Q-Ride features a 360-degree view
with unique vision synced with the movement of seats as
the first-of-its-kind in South East Asia and only the second
installation of this technology.
As the first in Asia, Paradrop VR
delivers the feeling of soaring through the air on a parachute, without the
danger. The RoboCoaster is a first for this region with
interactive controls that gives guests the amazing opportunity to real the
real sensations of the journey that their virtual goggles takes them
on.
32-seater XDTheatre (Triotech 4D), the largest
of its kind in Malaysia with includes a 3D display, 4D effects, seat
movements, scoring and weapon feedback. In Virtusphere, participants step
foot in a 10-foot hollow sphere where they can walk and run in any direction
whilst viewing a virtual world through a head-mounted display.
EAGLE LANDING ZIPLINE
Those who have a good head for heights can head for the Eagle
Landing Zipline, stretching 200 metres across the indoor theme park, four
floors from the ground.
DATO KEE HUA CHEE IS MOST GLORIOUS FLYING FOXER
The zip line which is the longest in a shopping
mall in Malaysia, offers a one-of-a-kind view of the indoor theme park for
adrenaline junkies who will whizz through, high above everyone.
Tickets are at
RM31 for one rider, RM25 for two riders and RM19 for 4 riders. A weight and
height limit applies for participants.
Ticket pricing
Pay-per-ride tickets are priced at RM10 from Mondays to Fridays
and at RM15 on Saturdays to Sundays, Public Holidays, Eve of Public Holidays
and on School Holidays. For those looking for an unlimited experience based on
the available rides, the Skytropolis Funland Preview Pass is available at
RM60.
Tickets for Skytroplis Funland can be purchased at the Ticketing
Counters or at the Self-Service Ticketing Kiosks. Alternatively, Preview Passes
may be purchased online at www.rwgenting.com. Operating hours are from 10am to
10pm.
Enjoy unbelievable great
deals with up to 24% off on Combo packages
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Combo Package
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Entitlements
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Price
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A
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• S Skytropolis Funland (Preview
Pass)
Genting Bowl (1 bowling game)
•
SeniKome Péng Hēng (Arts & Cultural Centre)
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RM70
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B
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• S Skytropolis Funland (Preview
Pass)
• SnowWorld
• SSeniKome Péng Hēng (Arts &
Cultural Centre)
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RM90
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C
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• Skytropolis Funland (Preview
Pass)
• The VOID (Hyper-Reality
Experience)
• SeniKome Péng Hēng (Arts &
Cultural Centre)
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RM160
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Recharge your energy with
snacks at the F&B kiosks
There are currently eight F&B kiosks dotted around Level 1 of
Skytropolis. Serving up a wide range of treats that will titillate the taste
buds, guests can choose from piping hot Hong Kong bubble waffles served with
ice cream or sweet and savoury toppings at WOWfils, to durians in a magnificent
array of forms (ice cream, doughnuts, profiteroles, pudding and cake) at Durian
Delights.
Tuck into a hearty serving of nasi lemak, curry puffs and meat
skewers at Malaysian Delights or wander around with bite-sized portions of egg
tarts, nyonya kuih, chicken floss buns, sausage rolls or
ice kacang from Local Pastries.
Guests with a sweet tooth will love
the wide range of delicious flavours at Ice Cream & Gelato, while rose hues
rule the roost at Think Pink, offering yummy treats like cupcakes, candies,
cakes, chocolates and confectionaries like a made-to-order Eton Mess – all
coloured pink, of course.
And how can a visit to a carnival be complete without
a bucket of popcorn – freshly popped and gourmet flavored. Then follow the
wafting aromatic scent of butter, caramel and sugar straight to Popcorn and
Fairy Floss kiosk. Otherwise, get your hands on sweet and savoury treats for a
delicious snack on the go at Circus Snacks.
For more information, please call + 603 6101
1118 visit www.rwgenting.com
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