Day: March 7, 2024

Kids enjoying water slides at A Famosa Melaka Water Park
Adventure
Meenakshi Nair

Beat the Heat and Get Soaked: A Splashing Adventure at A’Famosa Melaka Water Park

Dive into excitement at Malaysia’s largest water theme park, kicking off your thrilling aquatic adventure!” Seize your suite and dive headfirst into the best summertime fun; laugh and rejoice with your loved ones; and take a vacation from the daily grind. There is something fun for everyone all day, including refreshing pools, exhilarating slides, unique attractions, and mouth-watering delicacies! If you have a list of things to do in Malaysia, visiting the A Famosa Park Water Park should be one of them.    Located in the heart of Melaka, this largest theme park boasts a wide range of unique and thrilling rides and adventures for all visitors. From the exhilarating water slides to the gigantic roller coasters, this destination has something for everyone that will leave you breathless. With its unique rides and exciting activities, this park guarantees an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Laugh, share joy, and beat the heat with friends and family. Exciting Activities at A’Famosa Water Park KIDS ADVENTURE The A’Famosa Water Park is an exciting destination to take your kids to. It is filled with lots of adrenaline-pumping rides and water attractions, like a lazy river, a wave pool, relaxing leisure pools, and kid-friendly attractions that promise a splashing game for all. Your kids will have a blast exploring and playing in the water. Kids enjoy thrilling rides like the Big Ice Cream, Anaconda, and Tornado, which will keep them busy for more hours.    ARABIAN VILLAGE Enjoy endless fun and laughter at the Arabian Wau of Water playground. This particular attraction draws visitors to experience the taste of Arabian culture and architecture . The village features a lot of attractions, including water slides. Relax in the lazy river. With its exotic atmosphere and exhilarating endeavors, Arabic villages must visit the destination at the theme park.   FAMILY RAFT Theme parks are complete with water slides, and this water slide, which you loved once, hits differently. The Familiar Raft Slide at A’Famosa is so thrilling as it allows you and your loved ones to experience the excitement together through twists, turns, and splashes. It’s the perfect activity to create lasting memories with your family and friends.     WAVE POOL Get ready to surf without hitting the beach. As the siren wails, signaling the wave’s arrival, anticipation builds along with the excitement. Dress up your beachwear and enjoy surfing away from the beach. Enjoy the excitement and enjoyment of the Wave Pool while making lifelong memories with your loved ones by riding the waves.   BIG ICE CREAM Explore one of Southeast Asia’s tallest, longest, and widest ice creams.  With a height of 20.8 meters, a widest diameter length of 18.3 meters, and a total length of exactly 108 meters, it is an epic tower like no other. Experience the thrill of immersing in our monumental ice cream sensation and making lasting memories. WAHAHA! Step into the world of WAHAHA, where happiness meets adventure. Experience a ride resembling a tsunami-like effect if you are happy and enjoy it. As you embark on the thrilling journey, you will be swarmed by excitement and joy. Feel the adventure as you twist and turn over the wave. This will definitely be an unforgettable ride and leave you wanting it again and again.    HULALA Get ready to experience an Amazon ride like surfing a tsunami wave. Hulala, by its name, is all about enjoying and having a blast. You will be rejoicing at every exhilarating movement, creating lifelong memories. So get on and start the journey of a lifetime!   INNER TUBE Inside the tube, a pair of enclosed slides launch riders into completely dark spirals. You have yet to determine where you will turn next, and until you reach the last splashdown, nothing is visible!   HIGH SPEED Get ready for an intense thrill on our enclosed slides. These seven-story slides provide a heart-stopping yet breathtaking high-velocity joyride, as you can hurtle down and reach the ground in just a few seconds! How to Reach A’Famosa Water World? Taxi/car: A’Famosa Water World is easily accessible by taxi or car using the North-South Expressway. Switch the tollway’s course to Simpang Ampat or Alor Gajah. To go to A’Famosa Water World, follow the signs posted after the toll.   Bus: Travel to Alor Gajah by bus from Melaka Sentral. On this route, buses 1A and 1B operate. Hire a taxi to go to A’Famosa Water World from Alor Gajah. Address: A’Famosa Resort Jalan Kemus, Simpang Empat 78000 Alor Gajah, Melaka (Malacca).   Timing of A’Famosa Water World  The A’Famosa Water World operates in the following:  Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday and Saturday and Public Holiday: 10 :00 am to 7:00 pm   The park is closed every Tuesday Facilities Available Dining Options Sidewalk Café Enjoy a variety of snacks, beverages, and light meals. Perfect for a quick refuel between water adventures. Fast Food Pavilions Grab a quick bite with familiar fast-food options. Convenient for families and hungry thrill-seekers. The Sailor’s Club A nautical-themed dining spot with a view. Relax and savor delicious meals by the water. Bistro A more upscale dining experience. Indulge in gourmet dishes and refreshing drinks.   Retail Shops Savannah Shop Explore souvenirs, swimwear, and waterpark essentials. Take home a piece of A’Famosa memories. Bazaar Souvenir Shop Find unique gifts, trinkets, and keepsakes. Ideal for browsing and finding treasures. Nursery Shop Catering to families with young children. Stock up on baby essentials and convenience items.   Cabana Rental Weekday Rates: Usage Fee: RM 120 + RM 50 (refundable deposit) Weekend/Public & School Holiday Rates: Usage Fee: RM 180 + RM 50 (refundable deposit) Cabanas: Enjoy a private space with shade, seating, and personalized service.   Locker Rental Small Locker: Rental Fee: RM 30 + RM 20 (refundable deposit) Medium Locker: Rental Fee: RM 50 + RM 20 (refundable deposit) Big Locker: Rental Fee: RM 80 + RM 20 (refundable deposit) Lockers: Keep your belongings safe while you splash around.   Other

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Kids enjoying activities at KidZania Kuala Lumpur
Adventure
Meenakshi Nair

KidZania Kuala Lumpur: Where Kids Rule the City and Learn Through Play

Do you want to give your kids a fun and educational experience they will always remember? Do you like to let them explore different careers and skills in a realistic and safe environment? If so, you should take them to KidZania Kuala Lumpur, the ultimate edutainment centre for kids.   Imagine a place where your children can freely explore a child-sized city where they can become firefighters, doctors, chefs or artists and perform real-life tasks. Children learn many skills, gain self-knowledge and build self-confidence. Fueled by a child’s natural desire to explore, have fun, create, and collaborate, KidZania offers a progressive concept with exciting hands-on activities designed for children from 4 to 14 years old. If you’re looking for fun and educational things to do in Malaysia with your kids, KidZania Kuala Lumpur should catch your list.  KidZania Concept: Learning Through Play KidZania Kuala Lumpur is a replica of an actual city, where kids can choose from over 60 role-playing activities that simulate real-life occupations, such as pilot, doctor, firefighter, chef, and more. They can earn and spend their currency, called kidZos, which teaches them about financial literacy and responsibility.    Children can also use the B·KidZanian program, which rewards them more benefits and privileges as they participate in more activities. Kids can even become KidZania citizens, giving them access to exclusive events and offers.   KidZania represents a novel approach to children’s learning and entertainment. It’s a scaled-down city built for kids, with infrastructure, vehicles and a working economy. The goal is to offer a secure, distinctive, and authentic educational environment that enables children to engage in role-play by imitating adult activities.   Children are free to select from a wide range of professions for role-play. They can pretend to be doctors, firefighters, chefs, pilots and many more. Each activity is crafted to be enjoyable and instructive, emphasizing learning about the adult world, the significance of money, collaboration, and self-reliance. Dive into KidZania Adventure KidZania Kuala Lumpur is a carefully planned, miniaturized city that mimics the operations of an actual tow, complete with various facilities such as a hospital, fire station, beauty salon, bank, radio station, supermarket, television station, pizzeria, theatre, and more. The best part of each facility is that it is linked to real life, allowing children to indulge in role-play in an increasingly lifelike environment. For instance, you can learn to fly in a streamlined cockpit at the Aviation Academy or immerse yourself in the culinary arts in a fully equipped kitchen at the Cooking School. Activities at KidZania Kuala Lumpur Certainly! KidZania Kuala Lumpur offers an exciting array of over 60 role-play activities for kids aged 4 to 14. Here are some of the engaging activities your child can explore:   Accident & Emergency Room: Experience the surge of excitement of being a doctor or nurse in an emergency room or accident scene.   Acting Academy: Master the craft of acting and discover your inner performer.   Air Conditioning System: Take on the role of an HVAC technician and learn how air conditioning operates.   Animation Studio: Create characters, explore the realm of animation, and tell engaging tales.    Antibacterial Research Lab: Discover the exciting field of microbiology by becoming a scientist at the Antibacterial Research Lab.   Auto Garage: Put on your mechanic’s cap and do tyre changes, car repairs and upkeep.   Aviation Academy: Do you want to fly? Take control of a simulated aircraft and practise flying. School Trips KidZania Kuala Lumpur offers an exciting opportunity for school trips that blend education and entertainment. Here’s why it’s the perfect destination for your students:   Experiential Learning: In immersive role-playing exercises, students explore a variety of occupations while assuming adult roles. Therefore, kids can learn through hands-on experience that connects classroom lessons to real-life knowledge. Real-World Experience:  KidZania is like Min Miny City, where kids can explore various careers and professions, gaining insight into society’s functions. Also, as they discover different things, they will learn about money management in a stimulating environment. Skills and Expertise: Students gain knowledge of many industries, work environments, and good citizenship through various role-playing exercises. This activity helps to develop soft skills such as communication, creativity, problem-solving, self-reliance, and teamwork at this young age.   Prepare Your School Field Trip: Suitable for kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools. Popular among kids aged 4 to 14. Accommodates groups of all sizes, from 20 to 1000+ students.   Ticket Prices: Student (4-17 yrs): RM 72 – 84 Teacher Passes: Free (1 teacher pass for every 5 students) Operating Hours: Wednesday to Monday: 10 am – 6 pm Closed on Tuesdays for safety maintenance. Birthdays with KidZania Imagine you have a private party with your friends and family and a chance to explore the Kid Zanis in Kuala Lumpur. Always find an opportunity to experience the excitement. Childhood memories are very precious, and they rarely fade away. To make your fun memorable, sending your kid to the world’s largest indoor role-playing city is a perfect choice.    Essential rules and Guidelines for visitors KidZania is primarily designed for children aged 4 – 14. Kids must accompany all adult visitors at KidZania.  Activities may impose specific age or height restrictions for safety. An adult must accompany visitors under eight years old at all times. Senior citizens should carry a valid photo ID card to avail of offers under the ‘Senior Citizen. Book your tickets online to skip the line—there’s a separate queue for online bookings. Visitors must have a valid boarding pass and RFID bracelet issued at the KidZania Airport (Ticketing Counter). The RFID bracelet is non-transferable.   Location  Address: Curve NX, Jalan PJU 7/5, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, 47810 Selangor, Malaysia   Opening Hours Wednesday – Monday from 10 am – 6 pm Closed on Tuesdays for safety maintenance Experience Learning and Fun! KidZania is a fantastic place where kids can explore different careers and skills in a fun, safe, and realistic environment. Kids can choose from over 60 role-playing

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