Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse theme park opens in Thailand

Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse has opened in Pattaya, Thailand with the attraction combining elements of theme parks and water parks and aimed at attracting visitors of all ages.

Water features, land attractions, themed zones and restaurants serving Thai and international cuisine are featured. The park will also host entertainment and live shows, and special sets and shops.

It features rides and attractions based on popular movies and TV shows in its catalogue, such as Hotel Transylvania, Jumanji, Zombieland, Bad Boys, The Emoji Movie, and Ghostbusters.

The official opening on 12th October was attended by Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches as well as the Chief Executive of Amazon Falls Liakat Dhanji. The mayor expressed excitement to see Aquaverse finally open its doors to the public after COVID delays.

Columbia Pictures selected Thailand to create its first theme park, choosing Pattaya because of its proximity to U-Tapao Airport, high-speed trains, and easy transportation. The park opens to patrons of all ages daily from 10am to 6pm.

In the water park zone, waterslides and aquatic activities include a large jacuzzi, the world’s first wave pool cinema, drop slides and a children’s zone.

Sony Pictures Entertainment developed the Pattaya attraction under its subsidiary Columbia Pictures and a partnership with Amazon Falls. The opening of the 80-acre theme park is divided into two phases. Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse is the first phase, with Wonderverse expected to open by 2024.

Aquaverse aims to reach one million visitors per year with global promotions utilising Sony Pictures Entertainment’s network reach of 80 countries.