No matter the age, visitors at Enchanted Kingdom (EK) in Santa Rosa City, Laguna are sure to enjoy its newest family thrill ride, the “EKlipse.”
The newest ride – EK’s 27th ride and the first of its kind in Southeast Asia – was officially opened to visitors last Sunday, March 30, as part of celebrations for the theme park’s 30th anniversary.
"This new ride, EKlipse, is the first of our gifts [to our patrons] for our 30th anniversary celebration," Nico Mamon, EK’s head of integrated marketing, told local media during the launch.
"As you know, for Enchanted Kingdom, it's always very important that all of our guests enjoy our attractions. EKlipse is a multigenerational ride that everyone can experience and have an enchanted time," Mamon added.
The name “EKlipse” was chosen among the scores of names submitted by netizens to EK’s social media accounts for the newest ride, according to company officials.
Thrill ride
The new ride can seat up to 32 patrons in a single two-minute trip, taking them on a high-speed, gravity-defying adventure, featuring spinning motions, sudden drops, and breathtaking twists that will leave thrill-seekers on the edge of their seats.
The ride promises to be a feast for the senses, with a rendition of the theme song for EKlipse, composed and sung by EK's in-house pop group SMS, as well as breathtaking views of Santa Rosa City and the surrounding area.
"It is very, very beautiful when you experience it at night, pero iba-iba rin po ang experience lalo na sa umaga at hapon," Mamon told reporters.
As with all rides at EK, EKlipse features the most advanced features that will ensure not only fun but also a safe experience for its riders.
“In fact po, ang EKlipse po ay nagkamit po ng award mula sa International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA,” kung saan po kasama ang Enchanted Kingdom. So sinisigurado po natin na ang ride na ito ay talagang safe, and of course, the maintenance, the training, this is something that we really value here,” the EK official said.
EK officials hope the new ride will help boost the amusement park’s visitor count as it prepares for the expected surge of revelers this coming summer season.
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