Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, along with Genting Malaysia has just announced the name of the first ever Twentieth Century Fox theme park – “TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX WORLD at Resorts World Genting, Malaysia.”
Apart from its official name, the theme park now has an official logo and visitors were also given an overview of the entire park and its attractions at the launch of the TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX WORLD theme park.
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX WORLD will open in Malaysia in 2016 and will feature a fully immersive entertainment experience highlighting some of FOX’s most recognized and powerful film brands like the Ice Age film franchise and Planet of the Apes.
The theme park, spanning 25 acres at the Resort, will create new jobs, including cast members who will be trained to operate the rides and attractions, while representing the characters and stories from various FOX properties.
According to Jeffrey Godsick, president of Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, “The opening of the first Twentieth Century Fox Theme Park at Resorts World Genting takes our rich history of storytelling to a whole new level and will provide an exceptional entertainment experience”.
“People from around the world will gather here in Malaysia to become part of the story and to experience the magic and adventure of their favorite FOX properties.”
Chairman & Chief Executive of Genting Malaysia Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay added that $300 million is being invested to develop the world’s first unique and compelling world-class Twentieth Century Fox theme park.
“TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX WORLD will be built on a grand scale that consists of unique and creative concepts featuring more than 25 rides and attractions of a cinematic nature. The theme park will definitely pave the way for continued growth of Resorts World Genting with a next-level family entertainment experience which will attract tourism dollars to Malaysia,” he mentioned.
According to Business Wire, the TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX WORLD at Resorts World Genting, Malaysia will include:
- More than 25 acres of land, featuring more than 25 rides and attractions from media based rides, thrill rides, dark rides, to children’s rides and water rides
- Rides and attractions based on Twentieth Century Fox blockbuster titles like ICE AGE, RIO, ALIEN VS. PREDATOR, PLANET OF THE APES and NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (additional film build outs to be announced at a later date)
- Retail merchandise and themed food and beverage outlets
2016 is going to be a great year for all of us!
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