Sunway Lagoon

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Sunway Lagoon
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View from Sunway Resort Hotel.
Sunway Lagoon
Interactive map of Sunway Lagoon
Location Sunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Public transitBRT: Bus Rapid Transit (electric bus) Sunway Line. Nearest station is Sunway Lagoon (Surf Beach Entrance)
Opened29 April 1993
Owner Jeffrey Cheah
Operated bySunway Lagoon Sdn. Bhd.
ThemeWater Park, X Park, Amusement Park, Captain Quack Land, SDG Walk, Scream Park, Sunway Lost Lagoon, Wildlife Park
SloganYour Best Day Ever
Operating seasonYear-round
Area88 acres (36 ha)
Attractions
TotalMore than 90
Roller coasters2
Water rides28
Website Official website

Sunway Lagoon is an amusement park in Sunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Owned by the Sunway Group, it officially opened on 29 April 1993.

Contents

History

The park began operating in 24 October 1992. [1] and was officially opened by former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, on 29 April 1993. [2]

In 2007 two additional sections opened: Extreme Park (early 2007, with 8 attractions, followed by 9 more attractions. Renamed to X Park from 2022) and Wildlife Interactive Zoo (opened in late 2007, houses more than 90 species. Renamed to Wildlife Zoo with more than 150 species). [3]

In April 2008, Scream Park was introduced in collaboration with Lynton V. Harris. [4]

In Water Park, the Tube Slide was removed to make way for the Vuvuzela, which opened in 2013 as the world's largest vortex waterslide during that time. [5] Also added is FlowRider Surf Simulator in 2010; [6] and Waterplexx 5D in 2012. [7] Gang Slide was removed sometime in 2014.

In October 2013, Sunway Lagoon launched its Halloween-themed festival, Nights of Fright. [8]

Sometime in 2015, two white lions, Zola and Zuri, were added to the Wildlife Park. [9]

Attractions

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The Pirate Ship ride

The Wildlife Park is an interactive zoo that houses over 150 species. [10] The animal sanctuaries within the park have distinct names, including Pet Village, Jungle Trail, and Bird Savannah. [10]

It opened in 2016 as Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, a Nickelodeon-themed and [11] features 14 rides. [12] [13]

Events

Sunway Lagoon has hosted MTV World Stage (2009 to 2015) [14] Other performers include deadmau5 [15] and Pitbull (2017). [16]

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View from the Resort Hotel.
Sunway Lagoon between 2016-2019 with Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon. Sunway Lagoon as of 2016- With Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon.jpg
Sunway Lagoon between 2016-2019 with Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon.
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Awards

Fatal accident

On 20 November 1997, a woman died in a fall from the “Runaway Train" roller coaster after the safety bar and belt failed. Local authorities ordered the immediate closure of the park to investigate the incident. Sunway Lagoon was instructed to suspend Runaway Train operations until safety measures were reviewed and implemented. [28]

References

  1. ↑ "Internationally Known as One of The Best Malaysia Destinations". Sunway Group. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "10 Of The World's Largest Aqua Park | Most Beautiful Places in the World". www.oddcities.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Sunway Lagoon optimistic about next year - Business News | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "A place to make you scream - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Vuvuzela your way to Sunway Lagoon". english.astroawani.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "FlowRider - Sunway Lagoon's latest attraction - Archive | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sunway Lagoon's Waterplexx 5D listed in Malaysia Book of Records 2012". BorneoPost Online | Borneo, Malaysia, Sarawak Daily News. 26 December 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  8. ↑ K., Bryna (14 November 2013). "The First Ever Spook Fest At Sunway Lagoon!". Hype.my. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  9. ↑ Storyandphotos (2 April 2015). "Theme park introduces white lions to its Wildlife Park" . The Star. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  10. 1 2 "Theme park introduces white lions to its Wildlife Park". The Star Online. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  11. ↑ Wahab, Ashraf (24 December 2014). "Sunway Lagoon To Open Asia's First Nickelodeon-Themed Land". Malaysian Digest. Archived from the original on 18 January 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  12. ↑ "The Wait Is Over! Nickelodeon's First Theme Park In Asia Is Now Open At Sunway Lagoon". SAYS.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  13. ↑ "Asia's first Nickelodeon-themed park expected to boost Sunway Lagoon's appeal - Community | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  14. ↑ "20,000 groove with hottest hitmakers - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  15. ↑ "Deadmau5 Live in KL!". Juice Online. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  16. ↑ "Konsert 'Pitbull Live In Malaysia' di Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon". Selebriti Online. 3 December 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  17. ↑ "Putra Brand Awards | The Edge Property Malaysia". www.theedgeproperty.com.my. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  18. ↑ "Putra Brand Awards 2015". www.aaaa.org.my. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  19. ↑ "Best of Malaysia 2012 Award Winners in full - Announcements - From the Magazine - Expatriate Lifestyle". www.expatriatelifestyle.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  20. ↑ "SMEs BRAND SPECIALTY - The BrandLaureate". www.thebrandlaureate.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  21. ↑ "IAAPA's Asian Attractions Expo 2010 Sets Attendance and Exhibit Records in Kuala Lumpur". www.iaapa.org. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  22. ↑ "IAAPA Announces Voter's Choice for Most Popular Asian Attractions". www.iaapa.org. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  23. ↑ "CORPORATE BRANDING AWARDS - The BrandLaureate". www.thebrandlaureate.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  24. ↑ "Sunway Lagoon is again Asia's best | theSundaily". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  25. ↑ "Record-Breaking Asian Attractions Expo 2008 a Success in Macau". www.iaapa.org. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  26. ↑ admin (24 July 2007). "IAAPA Asian Expo 2007 : Park World Online – Theme Park, Amusement Park and Attractions Industry News". www.parkworld-online.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  27. ↑ "TWIN HONOURS FOR SUNWAY CITY AT FIABCI MALAYSIA PROPERTY AWARD". Sunway Group. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  28. ↑ "Theme park to close pending death probe". The Straits Times. 23 November 1997. Retrieved 12 December 2023.

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