DreamPlay by DreamWorks: FIRST DREAMWORKS THEME PARK IN THE WORLD

DreamPlay by DreamWorks [via Smart Parenting]

One of the biggest animation studio, DreamWorks Animation will open its theme park in Manila, Philippines. DreamPLay by DreamWorks will be located at level 2 Retail Arcade, Family Entertianment Center City of Dreams in Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Its introduces the new learning, interactive activites, entertainment for whole family. The interactive entertainment concept “DreamPlay by DreamWorks” employs hands on activities featuring characters from the movies.

Master Shufi (Photo Credit by: gist )

Guys can enjoy DreamPlay attractions like How To Fly Your Dragon can become one of the dragon rider, Learn kungfu technique from KungFu master Shifu, baking classes Gingy (the ginerbread Man), Repair Game, Vertical Wall of Awesomness, Hangout with Penguins of Madacascar and more. Activities include wall climbing, toy building, 4D theater and many exciting games.

DreamPlay is expected to open in March 2015.

DREAM PLAY by DREAMWORKS
(Children from ages 6 to 12. Some activities are for all ages.)
Operating Hours:11.00am - 9.00pm
Level 2 Retail Arcade, Family Entertainment Center
Contact Number:  +632-8008080
Email: guestservices@cod-manila.com
Dresscode: Suitable for physical activities

DREAMWORKS CAFE
Operating Hours: 10.00am - 10.00pm

One Day In Hongkong

Victoria Peak (Tai Ping Shan)

Overlooking the Central district on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak (Tai Ping Shan) is one of the best vantage points for stupendous views of the harbor and high-rises. Rising 1,810 feet (552 meters), Victoria Peak is topped with the touristy Peak Tower complex of shops, restaurants and 360-degree Sky Terrace viewing platform.

Go for a stroll through the Victoria Peak Garden, follow one of the many nature walks on the mountain, and stay on for nightfall to see Hong Kong's spectacular nightly light show.

Victoria Peak is on Hong Kong Island. Whether you travel by tram or bus, the steep trip up to Victoria Peak is part of the experience. The Peak Tram leaves Central every 10 minutes or so from the lower terminus

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Ocean Park

Ocean Park is the best them park that I've been to so far. It have a lot of thrill rides rather than Disney Land. And I am the kind of person who is not afraid of any thrilling rides. Thus, Ocean Park is for me! :D Let us now let the photos and captions do the talking.

They say, "Save the best for last", and I think we did. Our last day in Hongkong was the best - for me. I'm not that much of an adventure seeker but when opportunity knocks I open it directly though not as wide as others may opt to. This worthwhile adventure I had was at Ocean Park, Hongkong.

We already packed our things as we'd be leaving at midnight and left our baggage at the hostel reception area. Took the train, rode the bus and there we were, hurriedly lining up to have our CTS vouchers exchanged for regular tickets. And now the moment we've been waiting for, Ocean Park - was also our last Hongkong destination before bidding goodbye to fantasyland and back to reality. 

The Avenue of Stars is also a good place to watch the nightly multi-media light and music performance, known as The Symphony of Lights every night starting at 8.00 pm. Spectacular fireworks displays can also be seen on special occasions.

Hong Kong Disneyland is located on Lantau Island near to the Hong Kong International Airport. It is a theme park assimilating the features of Disneyland Park in California and others. The theme park consists of four major themed areas, namely Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland, and each packed with thrills and spills to enthral tourists. Apart from these four areas, three further areas will be added by 2014, including Grizzly Trail, Mystic Point and Toy Story© Land. Each day, Hong Kong Disneyland has “Disney on Parade” and “Disney in Stars”, which is a fireworks show. At major festival seasons, like Chinese New Year, Halloween, Christmas and New Year, the park holds many special activities which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors either from domestic or international.

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Shimu and Dolphin Encounter at Seaworld Theme Park San Diego, California

We went to SeaWorld via the boat at my Hyatt resort. It is a must do day out if you are visiting San Diego, its fun for all ages. We went last week, lots of children were still on their summer vacation, and the theme park was busy however we did not have to wait for more than 30 minutes for any rides. We got on Manta 2 times in about 30 minutes. All the shows were absolutely fun and nice to watch.

We took our kids to SeaWorld, after one show, presenting Shamu, we tend to realized that we should concentrate on other attractions. It's too laborious to expect to a little child to stay and sit for an hour for about 5 minutes of splashing and a trifle of a heavy-handed, environmentalist platform.

Dolphin Encounter

Flipping Dolphins

Playful Dolphin

Polar Bear

Shamu the Killer Whale

Dolphin Encounter

Beluga Whale

One of the great for family is the Sesame Street Bay of Play. We spent few hours climbing on nets and passing through tubes, and enjoyed the roller coasters sized for our kids. He was delighted! Don't forget grab water, because they have precious few drinking fountains, and charge a too much for bottled water.

We also had fun to the tower ride which makes you see around the whole park and the chocolate funnel cake at Pineapple Pete's, which was looked yummy! I will do this again when I come back in San Diego in the future.

Expect for long lines. I suggest if you can afford it, grab a front of the line pass especially if you are with small kids and elderly. This is also to save time and spend it on the park.

Sea World is fun; we especially liked the Turtle show and the ride that makes you see the overview of the area. We really had a great time. We took 2 days to do everything. The place is clean and easy to navigate. The shows were very good and delighted my kids.

Reviews and Photos of Disneyland California Adventure

Disneyland California is a place established to offer fun to the whole family, with many rides great enough that the whole family can enjoy and only a few roller coasters that could be called tame by modern standards. Disneyland is great place for a family vacation trip.

Disney has high prices on food and drink, but I observed many are eating food they'd brought in from outside the theme park. I enjoyed Disney's asian picnic lunch at the Sonoma Terrace, and I can consider of the best meals during our trip: cold salmon on a bed of fresh leafy greens and chopped cabbage with carrots in a vinegary but light dressing. This was topped off with a light orange custardy dessert and a a good drink.

We were really amazed with the new Car's area in the park. It just newly opened so there were quite lines at different rides. The longest wait was about 45 minute. Maters bumper car ride was a hit with our kids. They made the whole location look just like the movie town of Radiator Springs. The whole family had a great time.

Disney Land California Adventure

The California Screaming roller coaster was so great but other than that, not a lot to do for adults. You have to get reservations early for the World of Color show at night.

Disney Land California Adventure

Parade at Disney Land Adventure

Disney Land Califonia Adventure

Genie

Goofy

Minnie Mouse

Peter Pan

Donald Duck

Lion King

Little Mermaid

Snow White

If you're thinking of visiting a Disney park in Anaheim this summer, be warned that the price is about to jump by between $7 and $150 depending on the ticket deal.

The annual summer price hike for tickets to Disneyland and the Disney California Adventure Park were announced Friday and take effect Sunday.

Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in Los Angeles California

Last June 15, 2012, We decided to have a family vacation for a great tour in universal studios hollywood theme park in los angeles califonia. Getting in the park was so easy and properly signed posted. Getting the ticket is so easy and quick. $159 each for one day only so you need to stand for hours in queues.  This is the highlight of our trip. We arrived to early to enjoy theme park and it was so empty that time. No long lines. We tried the simpsons ride and it was great. We went on the tour and the tour was awesome. It was really fun and exciting. We also tried the Terminator, the effects were perfect.

Transformers was the best ride in the park, had almost 60 minutes wait time and the passes allowed us to walk past everybody. The kids loved transformers and jurrasic park but less impressed with the mummy.

Things we really enojoyed are the jurassic park water ride, water world show, kingkong battle on the studio, the shrek and terminator 3D.

It had a lot of 3D shows. long wait for some rides so I suggest to come early to maximized the day. The bus tour was also great and a lot more functional that Disneyland.

The kids liked the Simpsons ride which I have to say left me cold. This was disorganised and wait times, even with the passes were around twice the advertised.

The Shrek 4D was a great laugh and probably about one of best show.

Make sure you purchase the fast pass options- not cheap but better than spending 90 minutes queuing.