Though Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, faces challenges such as overpopulation, pollution, traffic congestion, and waterlogging, it also offers some exciting spots for fun and relaxation. Among these, theme parks are top choices for a joyful day out. Catering to all ages, these parks feature thrilling roller coasters, serene water rides, and engaging live shows. Whether with friends, family, or solo, these parks promise endless fun and unforgettable memories. Let’s explore the top 10 theme parks in and around Dhaka. 10 Popular Theme Parks in and Around Dhaka Toggi Fun World Toggi Fun World, located in Bashundhara City Mall on Panthapath in Dhaka, is an exciting amusement and VR theme park. It operates daily from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The entry fee is 150 BDT, with ride costs ranging from 250 to 1500 BDT. Attractions include the Escape Room, Dragon Hunter, Gyro VR, Hado, Hologate, Laser Tag, and Paintball. The park features an Experience Zone, AR/VR Zone, Horror & Puzzle Zone, War Zone, and an arcade. While Toggi Fun World offers thrilling experiences, it can become crowded during peak hours. It stands out as the country's most exciting amusement destination. Read more: Mana Bay Water Park: What does the Premium Water Park in Gazaria Offer? Fantasy Kingdom Fantasy Kingdom, located at Ashulia of Savar in Dhaka, is a vibrant amusement park ideal for family outings. The entry fee is 500 BDT, including Pepsi or ice cream. For 1000 BDT, visitors receive entry plus access to 12 rides, excluding certain attractions like the Giant Splash and 3D Cinema, along with an ice cream or soft drink. The park features a variety of fun rides, including bumper cars, roller coasters, the Magic Carpet, Santa Maria, Izzy Dizzy, Whirly Bird, Zuzu Train, bumper boats, and a Ferris wheel. Open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays and until 8:00 PM on weekends and holidays, Fantasy Kingdom can get crowded, particularly on weekends and holidays. Nandan Park Nandan Park, located in Savar, is Bangladesh's largest family entertainment center, attracting large crowds daily. With an entry fee of 350 BDT, the park features unique rides such as the 5D Cinema Theater, Cable Car, Water Coaster, Tilt-A-Whirl, and Musical Dancing Fountain. It is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Read more: Beautiful Camping Sites Near Dhaka to Spend Quality Time with Nature

Universal Parks & Resorts is bringing a theme park to Texas that will focus on entertaining young children, officials announced Wednesday. The “one-of-a-kind” park in the Dallas suburb of Frisco will include attractions, interactive shows and opportunities for meet-and-greets with characters, the company said in a news release. It is expected to be about a quarter of the size of the company's large Orlando theme parks, according to Page Thompson, the company’s president of new ventures. “Even though it may be smaller in terms of acreage than our other parks, the quality of it, the level, worthy of the Universal name," Thompson said during a news conference in Frisco. Universal Parks & Resorts recently purchased 97 acres (39 hectares), where the park and a 300-room hotel will be located, officials said. Read more:  Also on Wednesday, the company announced a new permanent entertainment experience in Las Vegas that will “bring to life Universal’s vast library of classic horror films and today’s most terrifying tales,” according to a news release from the company. The company said this is the first time it has created “a permanent horror experience beyond its theme parks.” The experience will occupy a 110,000-square foot (10,219-square meter) space. It will be the anchor tenant in a new 20-acre (8-hectare) expansion of the city's AREA15 entertainment district, which opened to the public in 2020. The company didn't give a timetable for when the projects will be completed. Universal Parks & Resorts, part of Comcast NBCUniversal, has theme parks around the world, including Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in the U.S. In 2021, the company opened a theme park in Beijing, becoming the company's fifth park worldwide. There are also parks in Japan and Singapore.

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