BANG SARAY, Thailand, July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- From August, a select group of lucky thrill-seekers, wannabe-surfers and swimmers will experience Cartoon Network Amazone for the very first time. Initially, in a pre-opening period, these invited guests and annual pass holders will be the only members of the public to sample the excitement of the world's first and only Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, as operator Amazon Falls Co. Ltd continues to embed and fine-tune systems, processes and procedures at the park.
While many key features of the park will be operational, others are in the final stages of completion and undergoing some cosmetic fine-tuning, including the retail and food-and-beverage outlets. The grand opening -- when all features will be operational -- is scheduled for the end of the year.
"This is a huge milestone for us. We are thrilled to finally be in a position to offer invited guests a sneak-peek of Cartoon Network Amazone. Although we still need more time to get every detail perfect, the park is looking fantastic and we're looking forward to getting some valuable feedback from our pass-holders," said Mr. Liakat Dhanji, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon Falls Co. Ltd. "We are building much more than a world-class waterpark. We are creating an experience aligned with the dynamic universe of Cartoon Network, bringing its popular series and toon-stars to life like never before. So we want to be absolutely ready and will not open fully until we can guarantee that."
Offering a full range of exciting entertainment, the park boasts some of the world's most exhilarating water coasters, as well as unprecedented live musical shows that will bring fans even closer to their favorite Cartoon Network characters.
Destined to be Asia's leading themed waterpark for the entire family, Cartoon Network Amazone is being built on 35 rai (14 acres) of lush coastal plains of Bang Saray, Thailand, located on the pristine beaches of the country's burgeoning Eastern Seaboard. It will feature 10 splashtacular entertainment zones starring Cartoon Network characters including Ben 10 and his most popular alien alter-egos, Jake and Finn from Adventure Time, Gumball and Darwin from The Amazing World of Gumball, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and many more.
About Cartoon Network Amazone
Cartoon Network Amazone is Cartoon Network's first and only fully-branded waterpark. Located in Bang Saray, 15 kilometres south of Pattaya on the Thailand's Eastern Seaboard, the development comprises 10 themed entertainment zones spanning a generous 35 rai (14 acres), each one offering an array of exhilarating water coasters and attractions. The waterpark also features captivating live and multimedia entertainment that incorporates the latest in interactive technology -- bringing fans of Cartoon Network closer to their favorite characters than ever before. Cartoon Network Amazone takes its theme from the lush Amazon Rainforest while infusing the world's most popular animated series and cartoon heroes including Ben 10, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and The Amazing World of Gumball. Cartoon Network Amazone is developed by Thailand-based attractions developer Amazon Falls Co. Ltd. under license from Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc.
About Cartoon Network in Asia Pacific
Cartoon Network, the number one kids' channel in Asia Pacific, offers the best in original animated entertainment while also drawing from the world's most iconic cartoon library of Warner Bros., MGM and Hanna-Barbera titles. Original series showcased on Cartoon Network include the international hit franchise Ben 10, Emmy-winning Regular Show and BAFTA-winning comedies The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time. Cartoon Network is available in 27 countries throughout Asia Pacific and is currently seen in more than 75 million pay-TV homes. Online, Cartoon Network reaches nearly three million unique visitors a month in the region. In Asia Pacific, Cartoon Network is owned and operated by Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., a Time Warner company.
About Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. creates and distributes award-winning brands throughout Asia Pacific. Turner runs 46 channels in 13 languages in 38 countries throughout the region, including CNN International, CNNj, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Cartoonito, Boomerang, POGO, Toonami, WarnerTV, TCM Turner Classic Movies, truTV, WB, MondoTV and TABI Channel. In India, Turner also manages advertising sales and distribution for HBO, and distribution for HBO Defined and HBO Hits HD. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. is a Time Warner company.
For further information, contact:
For Turner International Asia Pacific / Cartoon Network (in Hong Kong):
Gregory Ho / James Moore
Gregory.Ho@turner.com / James.Moore@turner.com
+852 3128-3536 / +852 3128-3720
