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 Paris has a tower, London has an eye, and Thailand has Phuket FantaSea. It’s packed with tourists, cameras are a required accessory, and there are an untold number of souvenir shops to spend money in.
With building designs that are occasionally wacky, over-the-top costumes, and elephants milling about, Phuket FantaSea has all the subtlety of a mouthful of Thai chillies. But it can’t be avoided; everyone should go once.
Phuket FantaSea bills itself as “the ultimate cultural theme park”, and it’s tough to come up with a better description. The evening peaks with a stage show, but that’s not the only excitement. There’s a village with an assortment of shopping choices – from t-shirts to beachwear to jewellery – as well as carnival games, elephant rides, and restaurants. Everything is big, bright, ornate, and made to impress.
Operations at Phuket FantaSea are slick. Should you let them, they’ll make sure you’re picked up, fed, entertained, and returned safely to your hotel – all without missing a beat. Transitions from Point A to Point B to Point C are seamless, and there’s always plenty of staff around to keep you heading in the right direction. The size of this well-oiled machine is astounding, and makes its flawless execution that much more impressive.
The theatre opens at 20:30 and guests start filing through security. Cameras aren’t allowed inside, and they take it very seriously. Video cameras, digital cameras, camera phones – basically, everything short of pen and paper that can create an image – must be checked in. The process is quick and painless, and two minutes later you’re in a large hall full of costumed staff, baby elephants, and young tigers, all of which will pose for a photograph with you – for a fee.
The show kicks off in grand style at 21:00. The stage is huge, but the performance space is even bigger. Aisles, ceiling, audience – every part of the theatre is used. While the eye is treated to modern effects like smoke, explosions, lasers, rain, soaring people, the brain gets insights into Thai culture in the form of traditional dances from different regions of the country, shadow puppets, and a fascinating wardrobe. It’s not tough to believe elephants can become accomplished actors, but this show also employs goats, roosters, water buffalo, and doves in supporting roles.
The story isn’t easy to follow, and it doesn’t matter. Loud and funny moments interrupted by quiet, beautiful interludes do a great job conveying the emotion. The end result is a display that’s as dazzling as the sights outside the theatre. Young children, old children, and adult children all enjoy the show.
Fantasea Park has 3 main attractions:
Fantasy of a Kingdom is the ultimate in Las Vegas style theatrical productions. Created and designed by international experts and local professionals, this audio-visual extravaganza incorporates 9 stunning show themes (Thai culture, magical illusions, 4-D effects, aerial performance, acrobatics, indoor pyrotechnics, special effects, elephant circus featuring over 30 elephants and stunt) into one unforgettable theatrical masterpiece that is guaranteed to thrill and delight visitors of all ages and nationalities.
The Golden Kinnaree is one of the world's grandest buffet restaurants. Fronted by a glorious Golden Pavilion, this 4,000-seat dining facility indulges every visitor with a sumptuous feast of Royal Thai dishes and international delicacies prepared by some of Thailand's finest chefs.
Festival Village offers an unforgettably enchanting and fun shopping experience unlike no other. Visitors can also enjoy activities such as elephant rides, cultural performances, parades, street shows, handicraft demonstrations, live bands, carnival games and much more.
Paris has a tower, London has an eye, and Thailand has Phuket FantaSea.
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