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Asia-Paci昀椀c
by Coralie Julliet
LOTTE WORLD
Lotte World Seoul Opens MapleStory in South Korea
Lotte World Adventure in Seoul has opened Maple Island, a
junior coaster, a Speedway 8 attraction, and a Sky Tower ride,
new permanent themed zone developed in partnership with
alongside dedicated retail and food and beverage offerings
Nexon and based on the popular MapleStory intellectual
designed to extend the narrative experience.
property. The area debuted in early April within Magic Island,
The project reflects Lotte World’s ongoing strategy to
the park’s outdoor section.
integrate well-known entertainment IP into its attractions
Spanning approximately 2,000 square meters, Maple
portfolio and broaden its appeal across multiple generations
Island brings the fantasy world of MapleStory into a physical
of visitors. MapleStory—first launched in 2003—remains one of
environment, recreating recognizable characters, settings, and
Nexon’s most successful franchises and continues to attract a
story elements from the long-running online game. The new
global fan base.
area features three rides supplied by Zamperla, including a
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Sun World Vũng Tàu Heads to the Beach in Vietnam
Creating a coastal destination, Sun Group
storytelling elements inspired by Vietnamese
debuted the Aqua Adventure zone at Sun
culture with large-scale aquatic experiences
World Vũng Tàu, a new large-scale
designed for a wide range of audiences.
beachfront water park in southern
The development is a prod-
Vietnam. The addition marks a sig-
uct of international collabora-
nificant expansion to the country’s
tion with Mack Rides, ProSlide,
growing leisure offering. Located
and WhiteWater, reflecting the
within the broader Blanca City
increasing role of global suppli-
development, the project spans
ers in Southeast Asia’s expand-
approximately 15 hectares and
ing attractions market.
is positioned as a key anchor
With its beachfront loca-
attraction.
tion and mix of record-breaking
The water park features 20
attractions, Sun World Vũng Tàu
major attractions and nearly
underscores Vietnam’s ambition to
100 water slides, including several
position itself as a leading destination
dynamic rides and first-of-their-kind
experiences in the region. Divided into four
themed zones, Sun World Vũng Tàu integrates
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