No Star City: Family-friendly theme parks you can visit instead during the holidays
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Missing Star City? Then bring your family and friends to these amusement parks this Christmas season.
The huge fire that hit the popular amusement park Star City in Pasay City last October dampened the mood of many Metro Manila residents as we usher in the 'ber' months.
#GoodbyeChildhood: Netizens express grief over razed amusement park in Pasay City
With Star City being closed for rehabilitation, most are left wondering if there are alternatives that their families can visit this Christmas season.
GALLERY: Star City will be closed Christmas 2019 after the fire
Don't fret, because we've listed down other places you can visit during the holidays with your family or barkada.
1. Mall of Asia by the Bay Amusement Park
Entrance fee: Free (Pay per ride)
This go-to mall is not only a major shopping destination, but now offers a wide array of entertainment and boasts at least 14 park rides.
You could also enjoy the beautiful Manila Bay sunset while riding the colossal MOA Eye Ferris wheel. There are also various food kiosks in case you get hungry.
2. Sky Ranch Tagaytay
Entrance: PhP 50.00 (Pay per ride)
Located near Taal Vista Hotel and within walking distance from the City Hall Complex, this amusement park also offers a breathtaking view of Taal Volcano.
Sky Ranch's major attraction is the 63-meter tall Sky Eye (PhP 150/ride) which has 32 air-conditioned gondolas that will give you a 360-degree view of the area.
A perfect ride for a sweet date or a memorable proposal!
3. KidZania Manila
Entrance fee: Kids aged 4-17 years old - Php 900 (Tuesday - Friday), PhP 1,100 (Saturday - Sunday); Parents or Guardian - PhP 630 (Weekday price), PhP 770 (Saturday, Sunday, Holiday)
Do you want a child-friendly facility where your kids could learn something new?
The head to KidZania Manila, an interactive kid-sized city indoor space located at Park Triangle in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
KidZania takes role-playing to the next level by providing kids with a realistic and interactive environment for them to play out numerous roles of their own choice.
4. Enchanted Kingdom
Entrance fee: Weekday rates - PhP 800 (Regular Day Pass), PhP 500 (Junior Day Pass); Weekend rates - PhP 900 (Regular Day Pass), PhP 600 (Junior Day Pass)
They say that Star City's main amusement park rival is Sta. Rosa, Laguna's Enchanted Kingdom, or EK for short.
The theme park, which has Eldar the Wizard as its mascot, opened in 1995. Its 25-hectare facility offers a wide range of world-class themed rides and attractions.
Although their entrance fee can be a bit pricey, they offer discounted rates for PWDs and senior citizens.
Enchanted Kingdom is also investing for the future via their 10-year expansion plan. In a 2017 report, EK will open more attractions, including a man-made lake, that are slated to open in 2020.
Time to plan ahead with the family and enjoy these various theme parks this holiday season!
