Dream World (Thai theme park)

Dream World
ดรีมเวิลด์
Slogan The World of Happiness
Location Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Coordinates 13°59′15″N 100°40′30″E / 13.98750°N 100.67500°E / 13.98750; 100.67500
Owner House Kitipraporn
Operated by Amusement Creation Co.,Ltd
Opened November 12, 1993 (1993-11-12)
Operating season Year-round
Visitors per annum 2 million (2014)[1]
Area 63 acres (25 ha)
Website dreamworld.co.th

Dream World is an amusement park in Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand. The park includes three roller coasters and other rides.

History

Dream World opened on 12 November 1993, occupying an area of approximately 25 hectares.

Attractions

The park is divided into several zones such as Dream World Plaza, Dream Gardens, Fantasy Land, and Adventure Land. The interior of the park is filled with over 40 imported thrill rides and family attractions. The park's main attraction is Asia's first hanging roller coaster in the middle of Adventure Land, and a model of the Grand Canyon as part of a river rafting attraction.

Dream World Plaza

This includes the main entrance to the park and a copy of Disneyland's Main Street USA. It is filled with shops and buildings that are fantasy-themed.

Dream Garden

Dream Garden has a nature theme. This area surrounds a lake near Dream World Plaza. It is the setting for "Color of the World" parade every weekend.

List of attractions:

  • Cable car
  • Seven Wonders of the World
  • Speedy Mouse
  • Bicycle Boat

Fantasy Land

This area is filled with themes of fairy tales from all over the world. It is in the middle of the park.

List of attractions:

  • Fantasy Garden
  • The Giant House
  • Sightseeing Train
  • Sleeping Beauty's Castle
  • Hurricane the ride
  • The Spider
  • Uncle Tom's farm
  • 4D Adventure

Adventure Land

Adventure Land is the largest zone of the theme park. This area is filled with thrill rides and attractions. This has a space and futuristic theme. There has been controversy over the music played in this area of the park due to the park's usage of songs containing obscene language despite the park's overall family-friendly image. The volume has also been cited as an area of scrutiny.

List of attractions:

Ride Year Opened Manufacturer Description
Snow Town 1997
Grand Canyon 2002 Hopkins Rides Rapids Ride with the various water effect.
Super Splash 1995 Hopkins Rides 15 meters high Shoot the Chute ride
The Thunderbirds
Haunted Mansion
Crazy Bus Zamperla
Monorail Tour
Bumper Boats
Antique Cars
Go Carts Track 1996
Flying Carpet Top Fun
Black Hole Coaster (Former: Space Mountain) 1994 Vekoma Model: Custom MK-900
Sky Coaster (Former: Hanging Coaster) 2007 Vekoma Model: Swinging Turns
Vikings HUSS Park Attractions
Bumper Cars
Flying Fishes
Hollywood's Action Show
Red Indian's Boat
Raptor 1996 Höpler Model: Schunkler
Tornado 2012 Technical Park Model: Typhoon

Development

  • 1995: Installed "Super Splash" from the United States.
  • 1996: Installed "Magic Carpet" from Italy. Installed "Raptor" from Germany. Installed "Kart" from the United States.
  • 1997: "Snow town", the first of its kind in Thailand. Installed "Snow Ski Flying" from the United States.
  • 2000: installed "Hurricane" from Germany. Installed the "Octopus" from Germany.
  • 2001: Installed the "Grand Canyon" from the United States.
  • 2002: Celebrated 10 years of Dreamworld.
  • 2007: Switched the original Hanging coaster train to the Vekoma Floorless style train and renamed to "Sky Coaster".
  • 2009: Celebrated 15 years of Dreamworld. Installed "4D Adventure” Theater.
  • 2010: Equipped with "Aliens".
  • 2011: Park closed on 21 October 2011 due to flooding
  • 2012: Park reopens 10 January 2012. Installed "Tornado" from Italy.
  • 2013: Installed "Water Fun" which is a water park with the large Aquatic Play Structure.
  • 2014: Installed Mini Zoo, An "Animal Farm"

See also

References

  1. ↑ "ดรีมเวิลด์ครบ 20 ปี ทุ่มงบ 230 ล้านบาทเปิดโซนใหม่". Voice TV (in Thai). April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2017.

Coordinates: 13°59′15″N 100°40′30″E / 13.98750°N 100.67500°E / 13.98750; 100.67500

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