This big piece of news is taking our “Cuti-Cuti Malaysia” project to a whole new level.
More than RM400 million is being invested by Genting Malaysia Bhd to build the world’s first 20th Century Fox Theme Park to replace the current one at Resort World Genting Highlands.
“The development of the 20th Century Fox branded theme park paves the way for continued dynamic business growth and in ensuring that Resort World Genting continues to be an exceptional tourist destination both locally and internationally,” said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman and Chief Executive.
The investment of 20th Century Fox Theme Park was part of Resort World Genting‘s refurbishment project which is worth RM3 billion. This included the construction of an additional 1,300 hotel rooms to adjoin the First World Hotel.
Datuk Lee Choong Yan, President and Chief Operating Officer of Genting Malaysia signed on behalf of the company while 20th Century Fox was represented by Jeffrey Godsick, Consumer Products President.
The theme park will be built on a 10 hectare (100,000 m²) space and will feature more than 25 rides and attractions that includes thrill rides, water rides, dark rides for children and more. The theme park will be also be using the intellectual property rights of films such Ice Age, Rio, Life of Pi, and more.
Prior to the construction of the theme park, the current outdoor theme park will be closed on 1st September 2013 and the new theme park will complete in year 2015 and re-open in 2016, so make your trip to the theme park for one last time and make way for something bigger!
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