Ankara, Turkey | Wonderland Eurasia | Theme Park

[Ethan]

I was under the impression this entire thing was a money laundering scheme... Is it not?

 

[Hixee]

I was under the impression this entire thing was a money laundering scheme... Is it not?

Oh yeah, no doubt.

Whether it'll open or not, is a different question.

 

[Dar]

Found this article saying the local municipality has got the park on a 29 year lease and they've changed the name from Ankapark to... “Wonderland Eurasia” (I think, Google Translate isn't the best at Turkish), and they're still due to open on the 20th with Erdogan being there and the opening presentation will be in multiple languages. Only 2 and half days till we find out!
http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/yerel-haberler/ankara/ankaparkin-adi-degisti-41151890

 

[vaugc002]

I am genuinely excited. This park's history has been pretty wild already and it's not even open yet

 

[Lofty]

Really interesting - I just can't see this working out, at all. The locals absolutely hate the idea of the business and without their support, it just won't work.

 

[Yoris Kerkhoff]

Really interesting - I just can't see this working out, at all. The locals absolutely hate the idea of the business and without their support, it just won't work.

Welcome to: Disneyland Paris 2: Ankapark Boogaloo

 

[Lofty]

At least Disneyland Paris is accessible and had the Disney IP - this is in a city that's "not advised to travel to" and is a bunch of creds thrown onto sand lol.

 

[davidm]

But the website they point to ( wonderlandeurasia.com ) is just dead for me.

 

[Lofty]

Great way to start a promo - dinos being spited.

 

[Gavin]

At least Disneyland Paris is accessible and had the Disney IP - this is in a city that's "not advised to travel to" and is a bunch of creds thrown onto sand lol.

Don't care. Going.

 

[Lofty]

Oh yeah. I wannit, too. If a coach full of ECC members can do it, anyone can?

 

[Dar]

My Turkish friend says you couldn't pay him to visit the city it's in, let alone the park!

 

[zazobo]

Is that because it's a **** hole or because of safety? I'd be interested to know.

 

[Ethan]

I wouldn't want to go to Turkey anyway? Hairy arms make me really uncomfortable if I'm honest.

 

[caffeine_demon]

But the website they point to ( wonderlandeurasia.com ) is just dead for me.

Either that or it's taking a while to load - not to mention the work "cok" in big letters!

Edit - google translates it as "We are with you very soon"

 

[Efan]

Should the thread title be updated, then?

 

[TilenB]

Found this photo in a local news article about Erdogan's comments on how he will 'return Australians back in coffins'.

And here's a more relevant article from the source of the photo (although without any photos);
https://www.reuters.com/article/tur...-in-ankara-amid-safety-concerns-idUSL8N2162LK

So I guess we can FINALLY de-sticky this topic?

 

[Hixee]

Critics say the park suffers safety problems and that the prolonged delay to the formal opening meant the safe lifespan of many attractions had already expired, posing risks to visitors.

The Ankara office of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) said it had examined public photographs of the park which showed rust on roller-coasters and issues at the foundation of other attractions.

Yay, I guess?

And on that wonderful note - destickied.

I look forward to seeing how this park gets on. Or doesn't...

 

[davidm]

Free entry too!

Erdogan said on Wednesday that entrance to the park would be free until election night on March 31

Some more links ;
https://www.dailysabah.com/ankara/2...rk-wonderland-eurasia-opens-in-turkeys-ankara
https://www.trtworld.com/turkey/europe-s-biggest-theme-park-opens-in-turkish-capital-25119

 

[Pear]

Damn I never thought I'd see the day this place opens.