I cannot explain how much I look forward to KidZania Singapore’s opening next year!
If you still do not know, KidZania is an indoor family education and entertainment centre, which offers an interactive learning and entertainment experience targeted at kids aged 4 to 14 years. At KidZania, the kids get to combine role-play with real life; from arriving at the airport, to visiting a city centre to exploring the city streets. As in the real world, the kids get to choose activities – such as being a police officer, doctor, journalist or a customer – and earn money, which they can then spend or save. KidZania operates just like a real city complete with buildings, paved streets, vehicles, a functioning economy, and recognisable destinations in the form of “establishments” sponsored and branded by leading international and local brands. The facilities are designed to educate through experience, fostering the development of life skills. From a kid’s perspective though, it is all about fun. :)
The first 6 partners of KidZania were announced some time back and I blogged about it here. Sometime last week, KidZania announced that 8 more partners have come onboard, and every one of them will up the fun factor in the theme park! :)
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KFC is the world’s largest chicken restaurant chain and the leader in Singapore’s Quick Service Restaurant Industry. Children who visit the KFC Restaurant will play the role of a KFC Crew member, learn the importance of hygiene in the Food & Beverage Industry, prepare a KFC meal and bring it home to enjoy! I’ve got a feeling my kids will go straight to this station for their lunch! =P
The Learning Lab is Singapore’s leading provider of academic enrichment and tutorial services for primary, secondary and integrated program students and offers premier educational programs in English, Chinese, Mathematics, as well as the Biological and Physical Sciences at the pre-school, primary, secondary and pre-tertiary levels. The Learning Lab University will be the gateway for children to acquire distinguished academic credentials. Armed with these prestigious qualifications, they earn extra kidZos at selected establishments. What a good way to teach my kids that studying hard is important!
Loomifunz is a visionary green technology environmental provider and innovative manufacturing company in Singapore for safety paint systems and glow in the dark capabilities. Children at the LoomiFunz Painting School will get to unleash their creative flair on the Mural Wall or take home their very own KidZania painting – all created with paint that glows in the dark! My kids never say no to Art & Craft – They are so going to love this!
Nickelodeon is now in its 35th year globally and 16th year in Asia and is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. Visitors to the Nickelodeon Acting Academy and Theatre will get to role-play as their favourite Nickelodeon characters. The aspiring thespians will be able to attend acting classes at the Acting Academy, wear the character outfits and then perform for an audience at the Theatre. Oh my gosh – THIS IS SO FUN!!!
A leading Pictureworks product that innovates digital imaging and multimedia services for mobile, vending kiosks and theme parks, PictureAir has offices in seven countries, and is a proud homegrown establishment. Together with Canon, Pictureworks aims to capture the best memories of visitors in KidZania Singapore, with photo printing services for visitors to purchase in the form of photographs, stamps and even key chains. All the fun moments have to be captured of course!
I’m sure you are not unfamiliar with this brand. They have been the leading pasta and pizza restaurant in Singapore for more than 30 years! Young chefs will get to knead and shape pizza dough, add on their favourite toppings, before sending it to be baked at the Pizza Hut Restaurant. They will also get to pack their pizza into boxes to take home and enjoy with their family! Yes! That means I get to eat them!
Spritzer is Malaysia’s largest bottled water producer with products ranging from natural mineral water to carbonated fruit flavoured drinks. The Spritzer Bottling Plant offers children the chance to play the role of an engineer, learn safety and hygiene matters, how natural mineral water is made, and the ingredients and processes that the water has to go through before it is bottled and dispatched.
As Singapore’s forefront travel agency with 25 years of operations and one of the country’s largest fleet owner in the Travel & Tours industry, the WTS Travel Counter will allow visitors can choose to be either a Tour Guide or purchase a ticket to be Tourist for an in-depth city tour of KidZania Singapore. Each tourist is allowed to be accompanied by one adult to go on the tour with them, however the adult will also need to purchase a ticket. This is one of the few activities that parents can participate with their children. Oh yay! Looking forward to this!!!
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My kids have never been fans of thrilling rollercoaster rides, so KidZania is the kind of theme park that I believe my kids would enjoy. I seriously can’t wait for them to open! Are you looking forward to it too? =D
