A duplicate of the ride is also expected to open at The Land of Legends, an amusement park in Turkey.[4]
Background
The attraction centers around the characters of the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. The ride is themed to a traveling carnival established by Mr. Krabs, a entrepreneurial crab that operates the Krusty Krab fast food restaurant in the show. SpongeBob SquarePants, the show's titular character, is paired with Patrick Star and included in the ride's plot as an assistant to his employer, Mr. Krabs. Instead of bringing supplies for the carnival as told, SquarePants accidentally brings Krabby Patty hamburger ingredients instead; this leads to the main antagonist, Plankton, trying to steal the Krabby Patty formula, a recurring theme in the show.[3]
The concept for Spongebob's Crazy Carnival Ride was first revealed to the public via a press release in August 2023, including an announcement that the ride would be manufactured by Sally Corporation with the help of TEAM Construction at a cost of US$6,000,000.[2] The attraction was promoted with a preview center at an International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions expo in November, including an animatronic of SpongeBob character Mr. Krabs depicted as a carnival barker.[3]
On March 1, 2024, the attraction opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Circus Circus officials.[5]
