Dream World (Thailand)

Dream World
ดรีมเวิลด์
LocationThanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Coordinates13°59′15″N 100°40′30″E / 13.98750°N 100.67500°E / 13.98750; 100.67500
OpenedNovember 12, 1993; 31 years ago (1993-11-12)
OwnerKitipraporn family
Operated byAmusement Creation Co., Ltd
SloganThe World of Happiness
Operating seasonYear-round
Attendance2 million (2014)[1]
Area63 acres (25 ha)
Websitedreamworld.co.th

Dream World (Thai: ดรีมเวิลด์, pronounced [drīːm wɤ̄ːw, –wɤ̄ːɫ]) is an amusement park in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani province, Thailand. The park includes three roller coasters and multiple other rides and attractions.[2]

History

Established by the Kitiparaphon family, it was opened to the public on November 12, 1993. Across approximately 25 hectares, the park is divided into four distinct zones.[3]

Attractions

Vikings

The four zones of the park are: 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 a hanging roller coaster, which is in the middle of Adventure Land, and a model of the Grand Canyon as part of a river rafting attraction.[4]

Dream World Plaza

This includes the main entrance to the park and an area modeled after Disneyland's Main Street USA.[5] It is filled with shops and buildings that are fantasy-themed.

Dream Garden

Bicycle Boat

Dream Garden has a nature theme. This area surrounds a lake near the Dream World Plaza.

List of attractions:

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

Fantasy Land

Fantasy Land

This area is the park's "Fairy World" themed section. 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

Snow world

Adventure Land is the largest zone of the theme park. This area has thrill rides and attractions, and its theme is space exploration and the future.

List of attractions:

  • Grand Canyon
  • Super Plash
  • The Thunderbirds
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Crazy Bus
  • Monorail Tour
  • Bumper Boats
  • Antique Cars
  • Go Karts Track
  • Flying Carpets
  • Black Hole Coaster
  • Sky Coaster (Former: Hanging Coaster)
  • Vikings
  • Bumper Cars
  • Flying Fishes
  • Hollywood's Action Show
  • Red Indian's Boat
  • Raptor
  • Tornado

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"[6]
  • After 2014: Installed Giant Castle

See also

References

  1. ^ "ดรีมเวิลด์ครบ 20 ปี ทุ่มงบ 230 ล้านบาทเปิดโซนใหม่". Voice TV (in Thai). April 24, 2014. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
  2. ^ "10 ที่เที่ยวปทุมธานี 2565 แหล่งท่องเที่ยวใกล้กรุง ขับรถเที่ยวชิลๆ". TNN Thailand (in Thai). 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Dreamworld". Dreamworld. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  4. ^ "Dreamworld". Dreamworld. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  5. ^ "Dream World | Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit". Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  6. ^ "Dream World takes new blood for spin". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-01-26.

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