Sunway Lagoon
Theme park in Sunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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Sunway Lagoon is an amusement park in Sunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Owned by the Sunway Group, it officially opened on 29 April 1993.
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.jpg) View from Sunway Resort Hotel. | |
 Interactive map of Sunway Lagoon | |
| Location | Sunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 3°4′8.9″N 101°36′24.3″E |
| Public transit | BRT: Bus Rapid Transit (electric bus) Sunway Line. Nearest station is Sunway Lagoon (Surf Beach Entrance) |
| Opened | 29 April 1993 |
| Owner | Jeffrey Cheah |
| Operated by | Sunway Lagoon Sdn. Bhd. |
| Theme | Water Park, X Park, Amusement Park, Captain Quack Land, SDG Walk, Scream Park, Sunway Lost Lagoon, Wildlife Park |
| Slogan | Your Best Day Ever |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Area | 88 acres (36 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | More than 90 |
| Roller coasters | 2 |
| Water rides | 28 |
| Website | Official website |
History
The park began operating in 24 October 1992.[1] and was officially opened by former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, on 29 April 1993.[2]
In 2007 two additional sections opened: Extreme Park (early 2007, with 8 attractions, followed by 9 more attractions. Renamed to X Park from 2022) and Wildlife Interactive Zoo (opened in late 2007, houses more than 90 species. Renamed to Wildlife Zoo with more than 150 species).[3]
In April 2008, Scream Park was introduced in collaboration with Lynton V. Harris.[4]
In Water Park, the Tube Slide was removed to make way for the Vuvuzela, which opened in 2013 as the world's largest vortex waterslide during that time.[5] Also added is FlowRider Surf Simulator in 2010;[6] and Waterplexx 5D in 2012.[7] Gang Slide was removed sometime in 2014.
In October 2013, Sunway Lagoon launched its Halloween-themed festival, Nights of Fright.[8]
Sometime in 2015, two white lions, Zola and Zuri, were added to the Wildlife Park.[9]
Attractions
The Wildlife Park is an interactive zoo that houses over 150 species.[10] The animal sanctuaries within the park have distinct names, including Pet Village, Jungle Trail, and Bird Savannah.[10]
It opened in 2016 as Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, a Nickelodeon-themed and[11] features 14 rides.[12][13]
Events
Gallery
Awards
- 2024: No 1, Entertainment and Leisure Category by Talentbank Graduates‘ Choice of Employer Awards 2024
- 2023: No 1, Entertainment and Leisure Category by Talentbank Graduates‘ Choice of Employer Awards 2023
- 2022: Silver Award, Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2024
- 2021: Family Theme Park (Gold) by Trusted Brand Award 2021
- 2020: 2020 People’s Choice Gold Putra Brand Awards in the Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2020 (Star Media Group)
- 2019: Silver Awards – Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2019
- 2018: Nation Branding Award 2017 – 2018 by The BrandLaureate 2017
- 2017: Best Attraction 2017 by Expatriate Lifestyle’s Best of Malaysia Awards 2017
- 2016: 2016 People’s Choice Bronze Putra Brand Awards in the Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards
- 2015: Silver Award in the Entertainment Category at the Putra Brand Awards 2015.[17]
- 2014: 2014 Putra Brand Award (Silver) in the Entertainment category.[18]
- 2012: Best Attraction/ Tourism Experience Excellence Award by Expatriate Lifestyle.[19]
- 2011: Brand Speciality Awards BrandLaureate – SMEs Chapter Awards 2011 for Most Creative Brand, organised by Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF).[20]
- 2011: Malaysia Achievement Awards 2011 – Hall of Fame Awards under ASEAN's Most Recognisable Brand; Theme Park & Attraction 2010, Asia's Best Attraction 2010 and Asia's Best Waterpark 2010 category.
- 2010: Asia's Best Water Park Award 2011 by the International Amusement Parks and Attractions Association (IAAPA).[21]
- 2010: Asian Attraction Expo 2010 in Asia's Best Attraction award by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).[22]
- 2009: BrandLaureate SMEs Chapter Award in Best Brand in Corporate Building – Leisure – Theme Park.[23]
- 2009: Asia's Best Attraction 2009 (Medium Attraction Category) at International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA).[24]
- 2008: Asia's Best Attractions 2008 Awards (Medium Category) at International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).[25]
- 2007: Best Asian Attractions Awards 2007.[26]
- 1993: FIABCI – Malaysia Property Award 2000 for Best Leisure Development.[27]
Fatal accident
On 20 November 1997, a woman died in a fall from the “Runaway Train" roller coaster after the safety bar and belt failed. Local authorities ordered the immediate closure of the park to investigate the incident. Sunway Lagoon was instructed to suspend Runaway Train operations until safety measures were reviewed and implemented.[28]
