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Theme parks

Immersive theme park in Tokyo to close after less than 2 years

Cast members celebrate the opening of Immersive Fort Tokyo in Tokyo’s Odaiba district in March 2024.
Cast members celebrate the opening of Immersive Fort Tokyo in Tokyo’s Odaiba district in March 2024.

Universal Studios in early planning stages for theme park in Saudi Arabia, WSJ reports

Universal Studios is in early planning stages to build a new theme park in Saudi Arabia.
Universal Studios is in early planning stages to build a new theme park in Saudi Arabia.

16 people guided down from stalled Battlestar Galactica ride at USS; no injuries reported

The ride has been checked and will resume on Nov 29 when the USS opens.
The ride has been checked and will resume on Nov 29 when the USS opens.

Behind the wheel of a Ferrari F50: What’s vrooming at Legoland Malaysia Resort

Legoland Malaysia Resort is now home to the world’s first full-scale Lego Ferrari F50 model.
Legoland Malaysia Resort is now home to the world’s first full-scale Lego Ferrari F50 model.

How to survive a theme park holiday without losing your sanity or your savings

ST20250214_202590000559 edminion Azmi Athni/Eddino Abdul Hadi// The Silly Swirly ride at Minion Land, the new attraction at Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, on Feb 14, 2025. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20250214_202590000559 edminion Azmi Athni/Eddino Abdul Hadi// The Silly Swirly ride at Minion Land, the new attraction at Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, on Feb 14, 2025. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Haw Par Villa to partially close from Dec 8 for maintenance and repair works

Haw Par Villa will be partially closed for maintenance from Dec 8.
Haw Par Villa will be partially closed for maintenance from Dec 8.

Six Flags set for Middle East debut in Saudi mega entertainment city

Six Flags Qiddiya City will feature more than two dozen rides, including the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster.
Six Flags Qiddiya City will feature more than two dozen rides, including the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster.

YouTube superstar MrBeast opens pop-up park in Saudi Arabia

YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, commonly known as MrBeast, is estimated to have a net worth at around US$500 million (S$650 million).
YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, commonly known as MrBeast, is estimated to have a net worth at around US$500 million (S$650 million).

3 charged over stuffed animal heist at amusement park seen in Tom Hanks movie

Playland Park is a popular destination for local residents drawn by its waterfront setting and classic mix of rides, games, shows and snacks.
Playland Park is a popular destination for local residents drawn by its waterfront setting and classic mix of rides, games, shows and snacks.

Pokemon theme park to open in Japan in February; ticket sales begin on Nov 21

PokePark Kanto will span 2.6ha within Yomiuriland, which straddles Tokyo’s Inagi City and Kawasaki.
PokePark Kanto will span 2.6ha within Yomiuriland, which straddles Tokyo’s Inagi City and Kawasaki.

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