Anjo World opens new attractions on its 3rd year anniversary

MINERVA BC NEWMAN

MINGLANILLA, Cebu—Anjo World Theme Park located in Minglanilla town opened its latest attractions at the FUNtastic ARENA on November 30 as part of its third-year anniversary celebration.

“The FUNtastic ARENA features rides that can accommodate guests of all ages, including kids. There will be an arcade for kids and another for adults. There are two major rides, one interactive ball games and an interactive educational component,” Anjo World president Chester Lim said during Wednesday’s unveiling event.

Lim bared that these additional attractions are in response to clamor of guests who requested a wider choice of entertainment at the theme park. The new attractions are located at a 500-square meter area at the second floor of the Colosseo with arcade games, additional 15 brand new equipment, al in all there will be 20 new attractions.

According to Anjo World head of sales, marketing and press relations, Cedric Reyes that guests’ feedbacks want more attractions for little kids thus the FUNtastic ARENA was conceptualized to cater to the kids and families.

It has an arcade type video gaming setting for children and adults, unlimited rides for kids and educational attractions that spark the senses of small children, Reyes said theme parks will never be complete without the arcade.

“We are also looking at the park not only as outdoor park but also an indoor park.  We were really looking for people to stay to refresh themselves and then we make it more interesting by adding more attractions at the indoor arena,” Lim added.

There are no additional charges for the new attractions and that ticket prices remain the same, Lim said that with no price increase in tickets this year, people will enjoy more as there are more amenities in place.

Lim disclosed that they would like to position Anjo World not only for its recreation activities but also a go-to place for food, games and party as Anjo World now upgraded its menu and now serving authentic Italian dishes.

Reyes pointed out that Anjo World is giving a more complete experience to all its guests with the outdoor rides, the arcade and the food and next year the Park will launch the e-card for more convenience to guests.

Reyes noted that the theme park has brighter prospects with the reopening of the economy and return to normal and the increasing number of guests coming to Anjo World as the park is now open daily starting last November 24, from 12 noon to 8 pm on Mondays to Fridays and from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The theme park will also have extended hours starting December until New Year.

Reyes said, they decided to open the theme park daily due to the clamor especially from non-Cebuano residents who want to enjoy the park rides whichever day that they come for a visit to Cebu. He added that this is also timely because of the Yuletide season. “We are feeling the Christmas season better.”

As part of its anniversary celebration, Reyes said, they invited 300 orphans to visit and celebrate the theme park’s anniversary from November 28 to 30. Each day 100 orphans will enjoy Anjo World’s rides and games at the FUNtastic ARENA.

 Guests who visit the theme park on November 30 will be have lots of fun while enjoying the music from the marching band, the mascot parade and fireworks.

Lim reiterated that Anjo World continues to ensure that rides are maintained regularly. “We have a third-party accredited engineer/auditor who check our rides every year although this is not part of government requirement. We want other people with other point of view to check our rides,” Lim said.

Anjo World makes sure that all rides are safe and properly maintained. It also has a staff that have certification as safety practitioner as required by the Department of Labor and Employment. “We don’t only train marshals, most of the supervisors also undergo training,” he said.

According to Reyes, Anjo World is doing self-regulation on ensuring the safety of rides. Anjo World is committed to provide and to make the park safe every day.  It is also up-to-date with the safety standards being members of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

Located at the Belmont One Commercial Complex, South Road in Barangay Calajoan, Minglanilla, Cebu, the outdoor rides include Anjo Eye, Boomerang, London Taxi, The Pharaoh, Golden Carousel, Hip Hop, Viking, Space Shuttle, Mr. Cup, Mr. Toad, Bumper Boats and Tower Drop.