Friday, 26 July 2013

First World Plaza

Indoor Theme Park

First World Shopping Mall
First World Plaza is a shopping mall on the peak of Genting Highlands, housing the indoor theme park and First World Hotel complex above. Glamourous and kitsch, the First World Plaza is as bright inside as its multi-coloured facade, with cartoonish statues, neon lights and overhanging numerous replicas of international landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower and Petronas Twin Towers scattered randomly throughout the mall. An integral attraction of Genting Resort, the Indoor Theme Park provides lighter versions of its outdoor rides, such as carousels, roller coasters and a slow-moving ferris wheel with an emphasis on families and children.

The plaza is divided into several wings that depict famous tourist destinations with interactive rides, including Paris, Venice, Times Square, Universal Walk, Swiss Alps, Champs-Élysées and their very own Genting Walk. For example, the Venice section offers an artifical gondola ride (complete with motionless paddler) that circles round a short water channel hemmed in by Italian streets and bridges. Champs-Élysées pays tribute to the luxurious avenue in France, with elegant cafes, fashion boutiques and a minicar ride for children around the Eiffel Tower (Ride de Paris). Universal Walk is all things Hollywood, including a Moulin Rouge inspired stage lit by dazzling lights, cineplex offering the lates box office movies and a Ripley's Belive it or Not! Museum.

First World Plaza also offers recreational indoor activities for visitors; Vision City Games Park is a huge gaming arcade; Genting Cyberworld is a collection of virtual entertainment centers mostly for 24-hour online gaming; Genting Bowl, a 28-lane alley for bowlers; Ohmega Forces, a virtual game utilising realistic looking guns; X-pedition Wall on the top floor is a rock climbing studio; Topsy Turvy, a playground for children; and two small snooker centers. Occassionally, concerts, entertainment shows and public events are held from time to time in First World Plaza - The Pavilion Hall is a convention center that hosts these functions.

Meanwhile, the signature rides and attractions in First World Plaza are; SnowWorld, a freezing snow house with toboggan slide, benches and log cabin; 4D Motion Master theatrical ride; Genting Sky Venture, a wind tunnel to simulate sky diving; Haunted Adventure, a funicular train ride into a horror house; and Rainforest Splash Pool, a heated indoor water park. Finally, shoppers can browse from a range of goods that include fashion apparel, electronics, jewelry, souvenirs, bags, shoes and leather from over 90 retail outlets. If hungry, there are many restaurants to sate your appetite, but most offer mediocre dining at best. Food here is also much more expensive that Gohtong Jaya, and even fast food chains charge higher prices rather than following standard prices elsewhere.
Accommodation
Attractions & Facilities
  • One Day Unlimited Ride Pass; MYR30 (adult), MYR28 (child)
  • One Day Express Lane Pass; MYR54 (adult), MYR50 (child)
  • One Day All Park Unlimited Ride Pass (includes Outdoor Theme Park & Rainforest Splash Pool); MYR66 (adult), MYR45 (child)
  • All Year Unlimited Ride Pass (includes Outdoor Theme Park & Rainforest Splash Pool); MYR228 (adult), MYR150 (child) - Discounts for MyKad & WorldCard holders
    * Children are those below 90cm not exceeding 12 years of age. Senior citizens are charged child ticket prices. All ticket prices do not include Sky Venture (MYR38-50 per person)
  • Opening hours; Mon-Fri, Sun & public holidays 9am-12am (9am-1am on weekends & school holidays).
  • Thrill rides; Euro Express, Adult Bumper Car, 4D Motion Master
  • Family rides; Ferris Wheel, Reindeer Cruiser, Monorail, Venice Gondola, Rio Float, Mini Train
  • Children Rides; Carouse, Ride de Paris, Junior Bumper Car
  • First World Cineplex
  • Genting Bowl
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
  • Haunted Adventure
  • Funtasy World (Video Games Park)
  • Genting Sky Venture
  • Snow World
  • Rainforest Splash Pool.
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