Enchanted kingdom

Enchanted Kingdom is a theme park in the Philippines. It is located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, about 26 kilometers (16.1 miles) from Manila. It has a land area of 17 hectares (41 acres). The park is managed and operated by Enchanted Kingdom Inc., formerly named Amtrust Leisure Corporation.

Enchanted Kingdom is a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

History

The park was conceptualized by the Landmark Entertainment Group and modeled after Knott's Berry Farm. It was built at a cost of P1.2-billion. The park first opened on July 28, 1995.

Accidence

"Space Shuttle" ride

On December 12, 2007, 5:30 p.m., many riders hung mid-air when the "Space Shuttle" roller coaster ride stalled on the ride's boomerang (cobra roll element). Rescuers arrived and assisted the 25 passengers - mostly students - and brought them down to the ground. The ride first stalled on June 19, 2004 with 25 people onboard. A Meralco crane arrived and 25 trapped students (from the University of Batangas in Batangas City, Holy Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic School in Biñan, Laguna and Felizardo Lipana National High School in Guiguinto, Bulacan) were rescued safely and brought to St. James Hospital in Sta. Rosa City for treatment of possible injuries. The shuttle reopened on December 25, 2007, but closed for renovations and will resume operations by fourth quarter 2009.

"Exodus" ride

On January 4, 2008, a 21-year-old woman suffered a broken leg after she rode "Exodus". The accident took her 2 months to walk, as the management apologized but stated that it will not pay for any damages. As the result, the exodus ride was closed to the public.