Sony Pictures To Open Theme Park & Waterpark In Oct 2021 In Thailand; Includes Rides Inspired By Ghostbusters, Men In Black And Jumanji

Good news for theme park fanatics!

Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today (Apr 7) that they are teaming up with attractions developer Amazon Falls to create Aquaverse, the world’s first Columbia Pictures theme park and waterpark in the seaside town of Bangsaray, about 20 minutes from Pattaya and 90 minutes from Bangkok.

The rides and attractions at the 14-acre park are inspired by the studio’s legendary franchises, from Ghostbusters to Jumanji to Bad Boys. The park is expected to open in phases in October 2021.

All in all, there are eight zones with an incredible range of both water- and land-based attractions and include an exciting line-up 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 12m 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.

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Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment