Imagicaa

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Imagicaa
LocationKhopoli, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates18°46′05″N 73°16′44″E / 18.768°N 73.279°E / 18.768; 73.279Coordinates: 18°46′05″N 73°16′44″E / 18.768°N 73.279°E / 18.768; 73.279
StatusOperating
OpenedApril 18, 2013 (2013-04-18)
OwnerImagicaa World Entertainment Ltd.
SloganBadi Interesting Jagah Hai
Operating seasonYear-round
Area
  • 132 acres (theme park)
  • 72 acres (water park)
Attractions
Total38
Roller coasters4
Water rides16
Other rides24
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Imagicaa is a 130-acre (53 ha) theme park in Khopoli, India. It is owned by Imagicaa World Entertainment Ltd.[1][2][3] The park has an estimated daily capacity of 15,000 visitors.[4] To date, the park has hosted over 5.2 million visitors.[citation needed]

History[edit]

The park opened in April 2013.[1]

The park temporarily closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

Following a second lockdown due to the pandemic, Imagicaa reopened on 22 October 2021.[6]

Parks[edit]

Main park[edit]

The main park was 110 acres large at its opening.[1] This space is split into six zones: Viva Europa, Americana, Jambo Africa, Asiana, Arabia and India.[1]

Nitro roller coaster

The park has three roller coasters: Nitro, Deep Space, and Gold Rush.

The Scream Machine at Imagicaa Theme Park

The park also has the Scream Machine, a teacup ride, water-based bumper cars, and a carousel. One of the rides, "Mr. India", is based on the 1987 Bollywood film “Mr. India", starring Anil Kapoor, while another ride is based on animated character Chhota Bheem.[7]

There are also some rides specifically for children, including a log flume ride, mini Ferris wheel, a mini drop ride, and a mini carousel.

Several shows and attractions are also present within the park, including two movie experiences, a comedy show, an evening lights show, and "the first official Bollywood Hall of Fame".[1][8]

Aquamagica[edit]

The water park, which opened in 2014, includes water slides, a rafting ride, a mat racer, a lazy river, a wave pool, and a kiddie pool.[3]

Snow park[edit]

In 2016 the Imagicaa Snow Park, an indoor snow-based theme park, was opened.[2] The park is spread across an area of 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m2). The park includes basketball, slides, a short hiking trail, play areas, and three cafes.[2]

Events[edit]

The park holds a special parade and carnival to celebrate Christmas.[9][10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Adlabs Imagica: Inside India's First Disney-Style Theme Park". International Business Times. 18 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Imagica adds a Snow Park this summer". The Financial Express. 11 April 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Adlabs Imagica to open water park, hotel this year". Business Standard. Press Trust of India.
  4. ^ Mishra, Sanghamitra (4 June 2018). "Imagica partners with Vh1 Supersonic to bring the biggest bash this summer". Everything Experiential. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Coronavirus outbreak: Imagicaa, EsselWorld shut till March 31". Mid-day. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Imagicaa to welcome back guests from 22nd October". Hotelier India. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  7. ^ Menon, Bindu D (23 March 2018). "Ride the Chhota Bheem wave at Imagica". businessline. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  8. ^ "After Chhota Bheem, Imagica to offer House of Stars rides". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  9. ^ Jhangiani, Anjali (15 December 2022). "Fun-filled Christmas-themed Events To Be Hosted In City For Kids, Parents | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Jingle your way to a 'Magical and Snowy Christmas' at Imagicaa!". Everything Experiential. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2023.