Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls recently announced that they have closed a deal to develop the 14-acre prime location in the seaside town of Bangsaray, located 20 minutes from Pattaya and 90 minutes from Bangkok, to open the world’s first Columbia Pictures theme and waterpark called ‘Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse’.
With rides and attractions to begin opening from October 2021, Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse will be a unique theme and water park and entertainment destination for Thailand and visitors from around the world, featuring state-of-the-art rides and newly themed attractions that will bring to life beloved characters from some of the most successful, world-class movies from Hollywood, including ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Jumanji’, ‘Bad Boys’, ‘Men in Black’, and ‘Hotel Transylvania’.
Catering to visitors of all ages, the park will encompass eight highly themed and immersive zones with an incredible range of both water and land-based attractions and include an exciting program of live shows, immersive entertainment, interactive props, unique sets, themed restaurants, as well as specialty merchandise and retail locations.
Men in Black Thrill Rides
Aquaverse’s most thrilling rides and attractions can be found here, including hair-raising water coaster rides, one of which has a 12-meter free-fall ride that sends you careening down a MIB Wormhole.
Ghostbusters Supernatural Experience
Step into the Ghostbusters portal and zip across ghost traps as you glide down a water coaster with your best friend or dare to enter the world’s first and only fully enclosed water dome in a family raft ride
Bad Boys Raceway
Experience the thrill of the chase and put the pedal to the metal around our new outdoor go-kart tracks in a neon Miami-themed racecourse.
Jumanji Jungle Adventure
Brave the world of Jumanji through wild jungle-themed water slides, visiting Jaguar Mountain while being chased by Mandrills before plunging into Jumanji’s splash pool!
Hotel Transylvania Kid-Friendly Zone
Aquaverse’s biggest water park attraction featuring over 100 water features, splash buckets, water rockets, and more!
Surf’s Up in Surfer’s Paradise
Surf a mighty wave and show us what you’ve got on the exhilarating water park attraction with our dual Flowrider!
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Swallow Falls River Adventure
Take a break from the day’s thrills by touring the Aquaverse along the lazy river and meet the amazing Foodimals featured in the hit film.
VIVO Wave Pool
Relax in a giant wave pool inspired by the upcoming animated musical. The wave pool zone is the ideal venue when hosting music events and live shows, where celebrity artists and world-class international DJs will take to the stage.
Watch the announcement video here:
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