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2023
Theme Park Star

Theme Park Star

Playgrounds that allow travellers to step into magical worlds and exciting themes brought to life. The Theme Park Star is awarded to attractions that promise loads of fun and incredible entertainment.
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Dreamworld
Australia
With over 40 attractions, Dreamworld is Australia’s largest theme park. Take on the world’s tallest free fall at Rocky Hollow, meet amazing wildlife at Dreamworld Corroboree and have the ride of your life at Ocean Parade, home to three of Dreamworld’s most daring thrill rides. Kids don’t need to miss out — the park also features the toddler-friendly Wiggles World inspired by a group of popular Australian children entertainers!
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Sanrio Puroland
Japan
From its own train station to its lifts and ticket gates, expect all things at this indoor theme park to be decked out in favourite Sanrio characters. More than theme rides, Sanrio Puroland hosts musical performances, several restaurants and a massive gift shop where you can buy all kinds of Sanrio merchandise. For its main attraction, visit Hello Kitty’s house where guests can take photos with her adorable Renaissance portraits!
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Tokyo DisneySea
Japan
Nearly two decades later, Tokyo DisneySea is now the fourth most visited theme park in the world, and it’s not hard to understand why. With seven themed areas or “ports of call” namely, Mediterranean Harbor, American Waterfront, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, and Mysterious Island, the park is indeed every Disney fan’s (and those with a penchant for anything nautical-inspired) happy place!
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LEGOLAND Malaysia
Malaysia
Covering a size equivalent to 50 football pitches, Malaysia’s first international theme park features many attractions lego fans could have only dreamed of. It also happens to be the first ever Legoland theme park in the entire Asian continent! Aside from its famous roller coasters — Dragon, Dragon's Apprentice and Great Lego Race — guests will find over 15, 000 LEGO models, which use approximately 60 million pieces of LEGO bricks!
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Sunway Lagoon
Malaysia
Built on a tin mining wasteland, Sunway Lagoon comprises of six expansive parks and a total of 90 coveted attractions: Some water-based, like the rides and playgrounds in Water Park; some physical, like the bungee trampoline and kayaking in Extreme Park; and some educational, like the exhibits in Wildlife Park. The destination also houses the first Nickelodeon-themed land in Asia carrying attractions like the SpongeBob Splash Adventure and Jungle Fury!
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Enchanted Kingdom
Philippines
A two-hour drive from Metro Manila, Enchanted Kingdom provides an environment so magical, guests will truly feel like being transported in a totally different world. While smaller than most theme parks in Southeast Asia, it makes up with attractions that aren’t just entertaining, but also informative and truly Filipino. In 2016, it opened a flight motion simulator ride called Agila: The EKsperience, now the largest attraction in the entire park!
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Universal Studios Singapore
Singapore
Located in Sentosa Island, Universal Studios Singapore is the first and, to date, the only Universal Studios theme park in the Southeast Asia region. Spread across six themed zones, including Hollywood, The Lost World, Ancient Egypt and Sci-Fi City, more than half of the 24 attractions are adapted exclusively for the park. The world-class integrated resort also features several meet-and-greet locations, award-winning restaurants and luxury retail stores.
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Siam Amazing Park
Thailand
In the Khan Na Yao District of Bangkok lies Siam Amazing Park, the first water park in Thailand. It also currently holds the record of having the largest suspended looping coasters in Southeast Asia and a 13, 600 sqm wave pool, the biggest of its kind in the world! In the 1990s, the park was graced by the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson, while on his Dangerous World Tour!
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IMG Worlds of Adventure
United Arab Emirates
In a place like Dubai, searching for a place to cool down and have fun can be challenging — that is, until IMG Worlds of Adventure came in. A temperature-controlled indoor amusement park (the largest in the world even), it highlights adventure zones each offering unique activities for fun-seeking families, whether it’s the ultimate IMAX® with Laser Experience at Novo Cinemas or the Avengers Battle of Ultron ride at Marvel.
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
See your favourite Warner Bros. characters come to life at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi — with nearly 30 rides, attractions and shows designed for the ultimate indoor entertainment experience in the UAE. Idyllic for a family getaway, the fully air-conditioned park has the areas Warner Bros. Plaza, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch, Cartoon Junction, Gotham City and Metropolis which come with activities inspired by shows from The Flintstones to Justice League!
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VinWonders Nha Trang
Vietnam
A 3, 000 sqm aquarium, a wave pool and the world’s longest sea-crossing cable car ride — these are but a few of the many exciting attractions that make Vinpearl Land and, consequently, VinWonders Nha Trang, must-visit destinations in Nha Trang, Vietnam for every kind of traveller. Aside from the usual rides, guests can also enjoy amazing views from the 120 metre Sky Wheel, the tallest ferris wheel in Vietnam!
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