BACOLOD City – A P600-million theme park will soon open in Silay City, Negros Occidental this coming October.
“Magikland” is the first outdoor theme park in Visayas. It is situated on a five-hectare tourism enterprise zone in Barangay Guinhalaran, Silay City.
The one-stop entertainment destination is themed after the Filipino legend “Bakunawa,” a moon-eating dragon, which has been turned into a friendly and happy creature to become the main mascot of the theme park.
Bacolod-based developer Aton Land and Leisure Inc. president Reynaldo Bantug said they are investing around P800 million to develop the world-class theme park.
“It is not finished yet, but it is taking shape. We hope to open by the time MassKara happens in October. So in October 2019, everything will be finished and we can showcase a project that is uniquely Negrense,” Bantug said in a press conference held at the project site on Saturday afternoon.
Magikland has 12 rides, including a 25-meter high Ferris wheel dubbed the Silay Eye, as well as thrill rides Crazy Surf, Crazy Trail, Disk’O, and Sky Tower. Rides for both children and adults include Family Swinger, Magic Bike, Happy Swing, Carousel, Trackless Train, Mt. Kanlaon, and Bumper Cars.
The park also puts emphasis on education through its “edutainment”-centered programs, galleries, lectures, and exhibitions.” (With a report from PNA/PN)
