Dubai Parks And Resorts Two Brand New, World First, Record Breaking Rides And Regions Only Lego® Themed Hotel Open This Weekend!
The wait is almost over! The recently announced expansion at Dubai Parks and Resorts, by Dubai Holding, which features the world’s first rollercoaster inspired by Lionsgate’s global hit action John Wick franchise, and the world’s fastest single-car spinning rollercoaster inspired by the popular twists and turns of heist thriller franchise Now You See Me, will open to guests this weekend in the Lionsgate Zone at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. The opening of the region’s only LEGOLAND® Hoteltransforms LEGOLAND Dubai into aLEGO® themed Resort offering an all-encompassing LEGO adventure, including a LEGOLAND Theme Park, a LEGOLAND Water Park and a 250 room Hotel offering fully themed rooms that can accommodate a family of five.
As the world’s first attraction inspired by theJohn Wickfilms, the John Wick: Open Contractride is a 10-story high 4D free spinroller coaster set over a 310-metre track delivering G-force of up to 2.8 Gs. Guests begin their journey at the iconic Continental Hotel before embarking on an intense, action-packed journey that recreates John Wick’s perilous adventures, as the coaster races down a 4D track that offers forward and backward freestyle spins!
Based on Lionsgate’s Now You See Me franchise, the mind-bending heist thriller where a group of magicians pull off daring heists to expose the antics of a criminal mastermind. Now You See Me:High Roller allows guests to experience the film’s masterful misdirection in real-time through a series of optical illusions, magic shows, and immersive storytelling. Riders will reach speeds of up to 70km per hour on the world’s fastest single-car spinning coaster with non-inverted loops and a 500-meter long track. The coaster’s first drop is almost seven stories high and includes an underground experience.
Denis Pascal, General Manager, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai commented: “The launch of these two, world first rollercoasters earn MOTIONGATE™ Dubai the impressive record for the most rollercoasters in a single theme park in the Middle East. We can’t wait to welcome thrill-seekers and fans of Lionsgate’s major motion picture franchises John Wick and Now You See Me, to experience the two record-breaking new rides this weekend”
“With the addition of these world class attractions to the Lionsgate Zone, MOTIONGATE™Dubai solidifies its place as the epicenter of immersive blockbuster thrills in the region” said EVP and Head of Lionsgate Global Live, Interactive and Location Based Entertainment, Jenefer Brown. “For the first time ever, we will offer fans the opportunity to experience the poetic action of John Wick and masterful misdirection of Now You See Me through exhilarating coaster experiences.”
LEGOLAND® Hotel is the region’s onlyLEGO® themed hotel offering its guests the ultimate LEGO adventure located just steps away from LEGOLAND® Theme Park and LEGOLAND® Water Park. This is the perfect family destination with fully themed rooms and suites that can accommodate up to 8 guests per suite and 5 guests per room. Parents longing to WOW their little ones, can book an unforgettable stay, where kids will enjoy endless LEGO- themed experiences, including a hearty breakfast at Bricks Family Restaurant, creative workshops and access to LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park or Water Park and much more.
Commenting on the opening of LEGOLAND® Hotel, Ramesh Ganeson, General Manager, LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort, said: “We, at LEGOLAND Hotel are thrilled to introduce a brand new, exciting hotel concept to the region as we open the doors and welcome families to explore the one-and-only LEGO® themed hotel in the region. As we transform the LEGOLAND Dubai offering into a holistic LEGOLAND Dubai Resort offering, we can’t wait to give families a memorable experience from the moment they step into the hotel to extending their playful journey to the LEGOLAND Theme Park & LEGOLAND Water Park!”
With more than 100 thrilling family friendly rides, record-breaking attractions and roller coasters, memorable character meet and greets and captivating shows and live entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts™ offers an unforgettable experience for all ages and is where the world comes to play.
Dubai Parks and Resorts™is the Middle East’s largest integrated theme park destination. It comprises three action-packed theme parks –MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai. The destination has also one splash-tastic water park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, as well as amazing hotels and dining experiences.
For more information and to buy tickets from 21 January 2022, please visit www.dubaiparksandresorts.com or contact Dubai Parks and Resorts™ call centre on 800-AMAZING (2629464) to experience the world’s fastest spinning rollercoaster, the world’s first John Wick rollercoaster and the region’s only LEGO® themed Hotel.