EKstreme EKcitement
At the city of Santa Rosa, Laguna, a magical experience can be beheld. Enchanted Kingdom, dubbed as the "Disneyland" in the Philippines offers a great deal of rides, both for kids and adults. It is a great way to have a fun and relaxing day with family and friends, or even a release of some pent up energy. Open to the public on October 19, 1995, the theme park has added different rides and made many improvements to ensure the magical adventure that each person experiences would be taken home with him/her.
An all-ride pass costs Php500 on weekdays, while it's Php600 for weekends and holidays. A junior day pass is available for the youngsters/students - Php320 on weekends/holidays and Php250 on weekdays. You just have to present your valid student ID and you automatically get a discount. The junior day pass is applicable for children 36" to 47" tall, while children 35" and under are free. Senior Citizens get a 20% discount as well. For ticket reservations, click here.
Upon entering, the very first ride you would see is the Grand Carousel, where it gives a very beautiful view at night. Turning to the right is the Dodgem, otherwise known as bumper cars. You don't have to possess the knowledge and skills of a driver to enjoy this ride. Besides, the goal of this ride is to bump at each other, causing the most intense collision you could possibly create.
Entrance |
Dodgem |
Beside EKstreme is the Roller Skater, a mini rollercoaster built for the "weak of heart" who can't handle the Space Shuttle. Even though it's a short (10 seconds) and simple ride, a lot of people still have a go at it.
The next ride is one of my favorites, the Anchors Away. You hop on a ship and it rocks you to and fro. Sounds simple? Heck no! The tilt is so intense, with a maximum angle of 70 degrees, that you feel the dramatic rise and fall of the ship. Our favorite spot is on both ends. This way, we would really feel the tilt. If you're daring enough, raising your hands gives an additional thrill. If you have a weak stomach, this ride may not be for you. In one of my experiences, an old guy puked during the ride, and I tell you, it is not a great scene to watch. Good thing, though, that the ride was almost over, so I didn't have to suffer watching him barf all over the place.
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The Space Shuttle is THE roller coaster. The one that would churn your stomach round and round. Getting the first seat gives you an opportunity to see what's to come, but sitting at the back is also as much as fun. As the coaster drops you and twirls you round and round, it suddenly stops. But the fun is not yet over. The coaster then runs in reverse with you being dragged from behind. All in all, you turn upside-down six times in just 2 minutes tops.
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View from the Ferris wheel |
Moving along, you get to the 3D theater, Rialto. Getting into the movie experience, you watch a featured movie scene for about 5 minutes. With a huge screen and clear sound, it is accompanied by movement which allows you to be involved in the scene.
Outside Rialto |
If you did not quite get the thrill of getting wet in Jungle Log Jam, you can have a go at Rio Grande Rapids. An 8-seater raft, it glides along a raging river. The raft collides with the water, making a big splash drenching everyone on board. Once you're thru with the ride, there is no single spot on your clothes that's dry. That's why, it is advisable that if you plan to go to EK, you bring along extra clothes for changing.
The Flying Fiesta is situated right in front of Rio Grande Rapids, and they may have a good reason why. Right after the wet ride, people head over to this ride as it seems that you are drying yourself out as you sit pretty and just allow yourself to be swung around and around. Though you may not get the drying that you sought for, it still gives a break from all the rush.
Light changes color from yellow to red and back as it spins and tilts |
The newest of the gang, the Disc-o Magic is much like Anchors Away, with an added twist. People flock to this ride as they would want to try out the new one. Sitting on a round disc facing outside, you are rotated and swayed to the hum of EK's new song. Raising your hands is a must for an added thrill. While I was riding the Disc-o Magic, I was raising my hand the whole time to feel the full effect of the thrill.
Night view - while spinning |
If you want to have some chill time, have a go at the Ferris wheel, called the Wheel of Fate. It lifts you 130 ft up and you can see the entire park from the top and even parts of Sta. Rosa. Another ride where you can relax is the Grand Carousel ride. You can choose if you want to ride on the Victorian horses, goddesses or cherub chariots. If you're with your hubby, you can opt for the Swan Lake. You pedal and float around a pond, which gives you enough time to recharge for the next round of fun.
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View from the top of the Ferris wheel |
Carousel at night |
Other rides you can enjoy:
Up, Up and Away - imagine yourself in a hot air balloon ride, rotating and rising for a calm albeit dizzying ride.
Bump n' Splash - if you're not quite done with some water fun, you can try this one out. Round motor-run boats squirt water so you can have an innocent melee with your friends.
4D Discovery Theater - similar as with Rialto, it gives you a different movie experience but with the added sensory effect. This is not included in the all-ride pass, though, so you may have to dig in your pockets to try this one out.
Dinosaurus, Air Pterodactyl - are rides for kids, they rotate counter-clockwise and give the rider full control of the height, from ground level to max height.
Stone Egg - a mini ferris wheel for kids, it lifts at a maximum height of 24 feet and spins for 2 minutes.
Boulderville Express - a train ride for kids, it runs clockwise at a max speed of 7 kph.
Other shows/attractions:
EK Edutainment
Animal Encounters
EK Storybook Live Show
World Pop/Rock Icons Show
With separate fee (not included in all-ride pass)
Boulderville Kiddie Bumper Boats
Bouncing Boulders
Laser Mission
SRR:X The Experience
Expanded XPP Xtreme Paintball
Kart Trak
Jr. Kart Trak
Park Zones:
Victoria Park
Midway Boardwalk
Jungle Outpost
Spaceport
Brooklyn Place
Portabello
Boulderville
Re-entry is allowed, so long as upon exit your hands are stamped. Upon re-entry, just present the admission ticket and hand stamp.
Enchanted Kingdom offers shuttle services to and from the theme park. For shuttle service cost and schedule, click here.
For other information about Enchanted Kingdom, visit their website here.
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Enchanted Kingdom: The Magic stays with you ^.^ |
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