Facing my Fear of Heights in Enchanted Kingdom
Note: This blog tackles not only my experience on how I manage my fear from extreme rides but also highlights the rides we experience and also include the rides and attraction that we have never experience and reference it from Enchanted Kingdom website as of August 24, 2019. Thus, contents like prices, attractions, rides and the like may be subject for change as time goes by. You may also refer to the links for each topic.
My son with ELDAR the Wizard statue outside Enchanted Kingdom on March 22, 2013
Me, my son and my friends with ELDAR the Wizard statue outside Enchanted Kingdom on 11/25/2015
Me, my son and my friends with ELDAR the Wizard statue outside Enchanted Kingdom on 11/25/2015
Enchanted Kingdom was the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines.
Park Hours:
June 10 to Sept. 1, 2019
Monday to Thursday the theme park is closed
Friday - 12:00nn to 7:00pm
Saturday, Sunday and regular holiday - 11:00am to 9:00 pm
Sept. 2 to Dec. 15, 2019
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Monday to Tuesday the theme park is closed
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Wednesday to Friday - 12:00nn to 7:00pm
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Sat., Sun. ®ular holiday - 11:00am to 9:00 pm
December 16 to 20
Monday to Friday - 11:00am to 9:00pm
Dec. 24 & Dec. 31
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Tues. 10:00am- 7:00 pm
Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, 2020
Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 9:00pm
Jan. 2 to 5, 2020
Wed- Sun 11am-9pm
Park Map
Direction
Enchanted Kingdom Is Located At San Lorenzo South, City Of Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines 4026
Shuttle Service
Location: 2nd floor, Ayala Park Square Carpark (in front of Dusit Thani Manila) OR Starmall Alabang (from Enchanted Kingdom ONLY)
Ticket + Roundtrip Shuttle Rates
P1,200 — Weekends/Holidays
P1,100 — Weekdays
Shuttle Rates:
Makati P360 — Roundtrip | P180 — One-way P1,100 — Weekdays
Starmall Alabang (from EK to Alabang ONLY) P100 — One-way
For shuttle inquiries and reservations, you can contact the following numbers: (0998) 849 4357, (0917) 825 6824, (632) 830 3535 local 37 or email reservations@enchantedkingdom.ph
Public Transportation
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (BUS|VAN|FX)
FX | VAN
LOCATION: Pasay City near Buendia LRT station Bus
ROUTE: Balibago (Waltermart: Sta. Rosa, Laguna)
FARE: around P60.00
TRAVEL TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour
(varies depending on traffic conditions)
LOCATION: EDSA Crossing (in front of Star Mall EDSA)
ROUTE: Balibago (Waltermart: Sta. Rosa, Laguna)
FARE: around P80.00
TRAVEL TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour
(varies depending on traffic conditions)
Ticket Rates
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Regular Day Pass P 800.00
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Enjoy unlimited use of all the Park's rides.
GUESTHEIGHT
48 inches (4ft or 122cm) & above
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Junior Day Pass P 500.00
Enjoy unlimited use of all the Park's rides depending on height restrictions
GUEST HEIGHT
* Children below 36 inches (3ft or 91cm) may enter the Park for FREE except for AGILA
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Senior Citizen / PWD Day Pass P 500.00
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Applicable upon presentation of Person With Disability (PWD)/Senior Citizen ID. Inclusive of 20% BIR discount and EK special discount.
GUESTHEIGHT
48 inches (4ft or 122cm) & above
Junior PWD Day Pass P 350.00
Applicable upon presentation of Person With Disability (PWD) ID. Inclusive of 20% BIR discount and EK special discount.
GUESTHEIGHT
between 36 inches (3ft or 91cm) may enter the Park for Free except for AGILA
EK Bracelet that will serve as ticket to rides
11/25/2012
Purchased Ticket
11/25/2012
EK Bracelet that will serve as ticket to rides
11/25/2012
Kids and Teens Rides and Attraction
Air Pterodactyl
My son at Air Pterodactyl on 0322/13
The Air Pterodactyl is a kiddie ride with eight (8) airplanes. It allows the children to make-believe and experience the thrill of flying their own airplane. The ride, which revolves counter-clockwise, allows the kids full control of the height of travel of the airplane, for an enhanced aerial experience.
Stone Eggs
My Son & our neighbor's child at Stone Eggs on 03/22/2013
Stone Eggs is a mini Ferris Wheel for children. It has six (6) egg-shaped gondolas that are individually loaded for a 2-minute ride, during which each egg is lifted over 24 feet into the air. What better way is there for a kid to cross over to the dinosaur era than a ride on a giant dinosaur egg?
The Grand Carousel
My son and his classmate 10/29/2014
The Grand Carousel is Enchanted Kingdom’s elegant centerpiece that greets guests upon their entry to the theme park. With its features of sixty (60) Victorian horses and two (2) Chariots inlaid with goddesses and cherubs, the ride takes guests back to the Victorian era.
Dinosoarus
My son at EK Dinosoarus website photo on 11/25/2012
The ride is an exciting opportunity for kids to experience the adventure of riding a dinosaur – just like in the movies. The guest may choose from any of six (6) Dino tubs to ride and maneuver it up and down while it revolves around the central point.
Wheel of Fate
Picture from EK website
Go for a truly enchanting ride on this big, old fashioned Ferris Wheel which lifts the riders over 130 feet into the air. There are 36 gondolas and each gondola can accommodate up to 6 riders. One gets a breathtaking view of the entire theme park and the surrounding areas of Laguna province from the top of the Wheel of Fate.
Rialto
My friends outside Rialto 11/25/2012
sonaly Rialto is my favorite ride in Enchanted Kingdom. Rialto motion simulator theater has been upgraded with the latest in 4D technology for an enhanced and ultimate theater experience. To accommodate more guest riders at a time, the theater seating had been increased from 60 seats to 108 seats (+ 4 non-moving seats for PWDs).
7D Interactive Motion Theater
Photo from EK website
The 7D Interactive Motion Theater is the first of its kind in the Philippines. It features the new XD Dark Ride, a 7D Interactive Light Gun Motion Ride that offers an incredible multi-sensory interactive adventure, players are equipped with light guns that are used to fight off and defeat on-screen characters, scoring points in the process. It redefines the motion simulation theater category by combining 3D Graphics, state-of-the-art motion technology and 4D Effects with multi-player gaming action.
Swan Lake
Photo from EK website
Go on a slow-paced boat ride at the Swan Lake. Here, guests can pedal a swan-shaped boat around the large pond for a relaxed chat, away from the bustling excitement of the park. Or even take the kids for an experience of floating around the islets and dodging other swans. Swan Lake has twelve (12) self-controlled pedal boats for the enjoyment of guests
Ghostbusters Adventure Live
Photo from EK website
The Ghostbusters Adventure Live is a spooky, scary and immersive walk-through attraction designed to give a fun startling adventure to see if you have what it takes to become a Ghostbuster. It takes you through the iconic Ghostbusters NYC Firehouse HQ that appears in all three movies, and some fantastic scenes from the latest 2016 Hollywood blockbuster!
Fying Fiesta
Photo from EK website
Experience an exhilarating swing ride on the Flying Fiesta. Guests get the feel of flying as the rotation speed of the fifty-two (52) swing seats increases while a wave motion is created by gradual lifts, drops and tilts. Parent and child will have a thrilling and memorable ride on the tandem seats.
I would personally suggest putting ride Rio Grande as your last option of rides as you definitely soak with water afterward or better to bring extra clothes that it wrapped in a zip-lock plastic. Rushing over rough waters on board a rubber raft is no tame experience. The Rio Grande Rapids is an exhilarating family (or group) ride that has guests constantly catching their breath while traversing raging white water. Each of the eleven (11) circular rafts can seat 8 riders for this awesome and refreshing water adventure.
Rio Grande Rapids
Me, My Husband & Son @Rio Grande on 11/25/12
This is 6th of my extreme rides list that I am afraid of, but I can't escape anymore because, during the time that my son reaches the qualified height for extreme rides, he wanted to experience them all. Of course, As a mom, I want to be with him on this journey so I learn to realize to face this fear. I remember my husband's advice when I told him about my fear of extreme rides, he was my boyfriend that time and wanted to be with me on that experience, he told me to shout as much as I could, close my eyes so I could easily catch my breath. and I take his advice to be with him and my son in this magical experience.
Jungle Log Jam
Jungle Log Jam view from exit Bridge 11/25/12
This Extreme ride is 4th of my list of rides that I am afraid of because while your brain adjusts you still feel the adrenaline flowing fast. And even I am still lock in my seat I don't feel like I am, I feel like my body left in the air even the ship reaches the ground. And when the ride stops I feel like crawling into a dark motionless hole feeling terrified.
Anchors Away
My husband & friends on the other side of the boat 11/25/12
Air Race is 2nd on my list of Extreme rides that I am afraid of , my stomach twitch as the ride spin and spin in the air it feels like I want to go down even that ride still not starting.
Air Race boasts of six (6) acrobatic planes that can fly four (4) passengers each. Famous for its simulation of acrobatic exhibition flights, this thriller ride banks, loops, dives, and mimics weightlessness as each plane rotates anywhere 360 degrees while revolving around a central tower. The country’s first and only, Air Race also features remarkable visuals for riders and spectators alike.
Air Race
Photo from EK Website
Xtreme Paintball Philippines (XPP) offers a war simulation arena for guests to enjoy with their family and friends. Take a break from our rides and go for some friendly competition, group or 1-on-1, for added EKcitement to your Enchanted Kingdom getaway.
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25 Rounds for 150.00
Additional 10 rounds for 70.00; 20 rounds 120.00; 50 rounds 200.00
Target Shooting 20 rounds 130.00
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XPP (Xtreme Paintball Philippines)
My Husband and friends at XPP 11/25/12
The Space Shuttle is 5th of the Extreme ride on my list that I am afraid of. When the ride takes off , my heart pounds as the gear clicking while watching myself climb higher and my mind counting every foot. Then all the noises stop and I feel rumbling as gravity rips the cars down while the wind is slapping my face and even after the boost of my shout lasts The car still not reaching the ground. And after the ride my body still shaking from the twist turns and loops.
Space Shuttle
Photo from EK Website
The Disk-O-Magic is 3rd on my list of rides that I'm afraid of. This is a breathtaking family ride that takes its riders on a spinning and rocking adventure of motion. It's feels like you are thrown in the air while my body feels the spinning motion of the ride. Seems like I am being thrown in the air over and over again and it seems like it will never stop.
Disk-O-Magic
My son, my Husband's cousin, my husband &me 3/3/19
Extreme Tower is top on my list of the extreme rides that I am afraid of, The height of this ride is like a sky-high and as the ride suddenly drop, even I shout, it's automatically stopped even before reaching the ground. Seems like it reaching my limit. This thrill ride gives guests a breathtaking view of the expanse surrounding the Enchanted Kingdom. The EKstreme Tower takes the rider a minute to get to the top almost 40 meters high before suddenly dropping at 76 kph. This ride will leave you screaming your lungs out for more.
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Extreme Tower
Photo from EK Website
Photo from EK Website
My Realization on how to face my extreme rides fear
My realization is that even the fear that I experience when riding Extreme rides and even my heart still pounding faster remembering the scream of everyone riding with me, I have learned how to manage this fear. Usually I closed my eyes, as the visual of falling doubled the fear and shout as much as I could to overcome the fear of height and the air that slapping my face that causes the downing feeling from the massive amount of air occupying my lungs. I face this fear, in order to be with my family. As they encourage me to have fun with them. It's like motivating myself that the happiness that my family experience with me is stronger than my fear.
by Elizabeth Villaruz