ElliotDragon Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 Dream World is located in Patumthani, Thailand, about 45 minutes or so outside of Bangkok. The bus can be reached by car, bus, train, or on a package tour. At this park's conception, somebody must have visited the US theme parks and brought home an idea or two. The attractions in Dream World include: *A clock where dancing dolls emerge every hour (It's A Small World) *Replicas of world landmarks (Epcot's World Showcase) *A hanging shark photo spot (Universal Studios) *Sleeping Beauty's Castle (you know) *A parade with a dragon and Peter Pan's ship (Disneyesque) Perhaps the most unique attraction at this park is "Snow Town". Guests are given heavy coats and rubber boots (and the possibility of contracting SARS) before entering a world of manufactured winter. Fake snow fails from the sky, as a population from the tropics shiver and gasp their way through a warehouse-sized refridgerator. The best part is the sledding hill! Guests climb a ramp to the top, dragging a plastic sled behind them ... then WHOOSH! they fly down the slope. How does one stop at the bottom, you might ask? The obvious way - a couple of employees crouch at the base of the hill holding innertubes for protection, and the guest careen straight into them. Once you've untangled yourself from the mess of sprawled bodies, you can run back up and do it again! (I visited a similar attraction in Taipei, Taiwan) Another neat thing about Dream World is your variety of options for transportation around the park. There is a standard train & monorail, but also a really cool sky ride in cable cars. Or, if you don't mind the smell, you can travel from one land to another on elephant back! Speaking of animals, Dream World boasts a nicely kept petting zoo with a very cute animal show - mostly dog tricks, and some other trained critters who do well with domestication. (unlike the oppressed elephants) The GOOD rides are "Hurricane" (flips guests upside down) in Fantasy Land, and in Adventure Land: *Hanging Coaster (the creative name says it all!) *Space Mountain (similar to Disney, with a greater chance of death or dismemberment) *Vikings (large swinging ship) *Super Splash (wet ride like the one at Magic Mountain) *Grand Canyon (very decent circular raft ride) *Haunted Mansion (dark ride. Something dropped from the ceiling and conked my husband on the head. Hard!) The park is quite lax about enforcing height restrictions. Our five-year-old was allowed on everything but "Vikings". The way she cried about missing that ride, it was a good thing her clothes were already soaked! There are "kiddie" rides and play areas in abundance, and the self-guided bumper boats and racing cars are a blast for all ages. According to the website, Dream World now has a Hollywood Action Show. I don't think that one was operating when I visited in 2003. All in all, not a half bad amusement park experience! Another character encounter A more cultural parade float. Mickey's gonna sue! Elliot? A fake old man to climb on! In front of the fountain in the "Love Garden". After standing on the bridge over "Super Splash". The "Vikings" ride Old MacDonald's Farm has got your goat. Another photo spot Hmm ... seem familiar? Plenty of places to take pictures looking like an idiot! Oh, no! More bears! Watch out for bears! Brr! It's chilly in Snow Town! On our way! Jumbo waits for his turn to transport park guests.
greg34 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Just 6 kilometers from Viewpoint Village a ten minute drive along the Jomtien Beach road heading up Pattaya Hill turning left before the traffic lights takes you to the children's and adults play ground of Pattaya Water Park which is well signposted. Extending over acres of grounds with ample parking, this is truly an exciting day of adventure for all the family or will even suite those wishing a relaxing day out! A high speed lift will speed you to the top of Pattaya Park Tower, not for the weak hearted, some 55/56 stories high at 170 meters (552 feet) there are amazing breathtaking views over the full 360 degrees. Stand and gaze over the complete beauty of Jomtien Beach and Pattaya City, then enjoy the ultimate thrill down on the Tower Jump, Speed Shuttle or Sky Shuttle, enjoying the adrenalin rush on your way down in just a very short time. The extensive swimming pool areas are surrounded with sun umbrellas with ample seating for all or for the more active you can crash and splash down the water slides or relax in the Whirlpool by the beach. Experience the one and only TOWERSHOT in Thailand along with Slalom Coaster, Swinging Viking Ship, Samba Tower, Family Swinger, Demolition Derby, Musical Carousel, Rodeo Bull or the Monorail to speed you around the resort with views over the beach and out into the Gulf of Siam.
larrygator Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks for these pictures from a park not visited by many TPR members. However, please note. TPR has made huge strides recently in updating their Park Index Page growing from 170 parks to almost 400 parks. If anyone wants so see additional pictures of Dream World, some of the more detailed PTRs from Dream World can be easily accessed through the TPR Park Index link at the top of the page. http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/page.php?pageid=367
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