The first place
that comes out to my mind when someone ask me where to find the nearest and the
lowest price amusement rides in Metro Manila is Star City.
Star City is the oldest amusement rides here
in the Philippines. The place began as a seasonal carnival during the Christmas
Holiday season during the year of 1991, but since the management notice that
the place is a big hit they made it permanent so the public can still go every
day. The star city offers thrill rides and
attractions for the whole family. These rides range from slow-moving choo-choo
trains to the extreme Star Flyer, a rollercoaster that has claimed a life in
the name of adrenaline rush.
For those not
into rides, the park has special sections dedicated to recreated worlds. The
Dino Island (P100 entrance) aims to be a mini Jurassic Park, complete with
hundreds of robotic dinosaurs that imitate the movements and sounds of the real
thing. At the end of the dino tunnel is a small museum of
prehistoric fossils, including what is said to be the skull of a Homo erectus
and the skeletons of a 20-foot dinosaur. For those in for a
scare fest, Star City has
several horror houses, albeit lackluster for some guests. One is Egyptian
themed, with frighteners costumed like mummies and dead pharaohs. Just across the park’s “Egypt” is the “Antarctic,” or
the Snow World, that is. The temperature in Snow World (P100 entrance + rent
for jackets, socks and mittens) drops below zero, enabling visitors to enjoy a
piece of winter wonderland in tropical Manila. This section’s carved slides are a smash
hit among children, allowing them to experience sledging amid a background of
giant carved ice statues, ice castles and igloos. A special kind of camera, the
one that can withstand extreme chill, is needed to take photos inside the
exhibit.
Near Star City’s entrance, there is a marked foyer leading to Aliw Theater, one of the oldest theaters in the country.
Located just across the street from CCP, Aliw Theater offers free magic shows,
acrobatics, ballets and other performances, especially during holidays. On the
other side of Star City is Kart Track, a
karting circuit catering to those who want to try go-karting (P250 per race, 12
minutes).
So
what are you waiting for go and try to enjoy the place where you can enjoy with
your family and friends.
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