It's not often that I get a write about a totally new theme park experience to me, so that's what made our first visit to a KidZania even that much more special! In short, the concept behind KidZania is that it's a kid-sized replica of a real city for ages 4 - 13 that allows kids to work at different jobs and have fun while learning learn what it's like to be an adult. The jobs and activities range from working at a fast food burger joint to doing complicated surgery, from being an airline flight attendant to a fireman.

The location is HUGE, totally overwhelming in some respects, but completely amazing! There is just so much for kids to do at these indoor parks and the attention to detail is absolutely stunning. Seriously, these parks are themed better than 99% of American amusement parks!

As the kids work at their different jobs, they earn money that they need to go deposit in their bank account, and then at the end of the day they go shopping with the money they've earned. They can also spend their money on certain services around the city.

KidZania is located in about 15 different countries all over the world. The company started in Mexico City and locations besides there and Tokyo include Singapore, Dubai, Lisbon, Seoul, Jakarta, Kuwait, Mumbai, Sau Paulo, and London (opening later this year.) It's a concept that was tried in the USA (Wannado City at Sawgrass Mills near Miami) but just didn't work. I feel like it might be too complicated for the US audience and most American children, sad to say, may not have the patience or attention span for it. It's a shame because it's amazing!

Basically, KidZania is the coolest theme park that no one on this forum is allowed to visit! lol

Today Kristen is trying out a different kind of theme park!

Every Wednesday is "English Speaking Day" to encourage some of the local English speakers to come visit KidZania and to help school groups practice their English.

You enter KidZania via the airport!The concept behind KidZania is that kids get to role play real-life jobs & have fun while learning! Here's just a few...

There's actual currency KidZania called "KidZos" & kids make or spend money depending if they're a customer or employee at a job.The inside of KidZania is seriously themed nicer that most American amusement parks! lol Take a look...

The kids go to the location that they are interested in working at, and they choose the job they want to learn. You can choose one at a time, and as the park gets busier, they give you a reservation time to come back later to do the job. This is why it's important to go early so you can get in as many activities as possible.

Kristen is dressed in her "beauty consultant" uniform getting ready for her first job!

Here's a look at the inside of the shop she's going to work in.

Kristen is learning proper Japanese etiquette for working in a department store including bowing!

Kristen's shop has opened, she greeting her first customer, and she's going to work! This is amaZIng!

The attention to detail is amazing. The kids have to wash their hands, get into their uniforms, and carefully go through the motions that a real nail stylist would go through.

"You have chosen this color. Is this the one you want?"

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