Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls have confirmed the October 12nd 2022, opening -to the public- of the world’s first fully-branded Columbia Pictures movie theme park, Columbia Pictures Aquaverse.
We are delighted to be teaming up with Liakat Dhanji and Amazon Falls on launching Sony Pictures first theme and water park and are inspired by his vision of creating an immersive entertainment destination for Thailand said Jeffrey Godsick, Executive Vice President of Global Partnership, Brand Management and Head of Location Based Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse is the next step in Sony Pictures larger global strategy to grow and expand location-based entertainment by utilizing its globally known film and TV brands. They are creating opportunities for all audiences around the world to immerse themselves deeper into our stories through water parks, touring exhibitions, and theme park attractions.
The theme park will be a key component in our EEC Smart City development plan, and EEC will provide full support, including 5G services and other infrastructure, digital technology, transit links, and partnership with clean energy and investment promotion package to ensure the success of the project and help create a long-term sustainable development in the EEC.
The theme park is located 20 minutes South of Pattaya in the Bangsaray area home to 5-star beach resorts, seafood restaurants and tourist attractions.
Extensive and fresh design and theming with new rides and attractions will bring to life characters from some of the biggest and most beloved movies, including Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Zombieland, The Emoji Movie, Surfs Up and Hotel Transylvania. New attractions will continue to open in the future.
With offerings for visitors of all ages, the park features themed and immersive zones with a range of both water and land-based attractions in addition to an exciting program of live shows, immersive entertainment, interactive props, unique sets, themed restaurants, as well as speciality merchandise and retail locations.
The Mega Wave Pool will host music events, movie screenings and live shows on the main stage featuring giant LED screens and concert-grade Dolby DTS surround sound.
Guests will be transported beyond the big screen and into the worlds of their favourite films, experiencing epic adventures alongside their favourite characters.
Monsters from Hotel Transylvania are ready to greet their human guests at the Hotel Transylvania Zone featuring the largest water play structure in Southeast Asia.
Ghostbusters Proton Stream offers guests an exhilarating journey in the world’s first water dome attraction. The opening of the Bad Boys Race Club marks the first non-water-based ride, of which there will be many more to come.
Source: The Nation