Pattaya, Thailand, September 19, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The world's first theme park based entirely on Columbia Pictures films will feature rides and attractions from Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Hotel Transylvania, and other blockbuster movies. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls have confirmed that the world's first theme park based entirely on Columbia Pictures films – Columbia Pictures' Aquaverse – will open in Thailand on October 12, 2022.

Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Deputy Governor of the TAT for Marketing and Communications, said: “The opening of Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse is great news and another top-notch reason to vacation in Thailand. We are very much looking forward to the long-awaited opening of the park.”

Thailand-based theme park developer Amazon Falls has redesigned the former Cartoon Network Amazone water park and, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, created the new Columbia Pictures theme and water park.

Just a short drive from Pattaya, in the Bang Saray district, Columbia Pictures' Aquaverse promises to be an exciting "immersive entertainment experience" for everyone, with rides and attractions featuring characters from movies such as Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Zombieland, The Emoji Movie and Hotel Transylvania.

Mr. Liakat Dhanji, CEO and Chairman of Amazon Falls, said: “In addition to our unique rides and attractions, we look forward to forging new partnerships with leading providers in the accommodation, technology, retail and dining sectors to create an unparalleled lifestyle experience that will delight all our visitors.”

Columbia Pictures' Aquaverse offers attractions for all ages in themed and immersive areas – both in and out of the water. It also features live shows, interactive exhibits, restaurants, and gift shops. Park highlights include the Mega Wave Pool with music events, movie screenings, and shows featuring giant LED screens and concert-quality Dolby DTS surround sound; the Ghostbusters Proton Stream, which takes visitors on a thrilling journey through a water dome; and the monsters from Hotel Transylvania, who greet guests in a giant water playground.

While Columbia Pictures' Aquaverse is the next step in Sony Pictures' larger global strategy to develop and expand location-based entertainment by leveraging its film and television brands, it is also designed to set new standards for immersive entertainment in Thailand's EEC, or Eastern Economic Corridor, initiative, which aims to revitalize the East Coast region, including Pattaya.

Dr. Kanit Sangsubhan, Special Advisor for Strategic Development of the EEC, said: “Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse project will play a key role in reshaping the growth dynamics in the EEC. The theme park will be an important component of our smart city development plan for the EEC, and the EEC will provide comprehensive support, including 5G services and other infrastructure, digital technology, transportation connections, and a partnership with a clean energy and investment package to ensure the project’s success and contribute to long-term, sustainable development in the EEC.”

For more information about Columbia Pictures' Aquaverse, please visit www.columbiapicturesaquaverse.com