Undersea Nickelodeon Theme Park Heads to the Philippines

PALAWAN/SINGAPORE: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has teamed up with Coral World Park Undersea Resorts to develop a new Nickelodeon-themed resort and attraction in the Philippines.

The attraction and resort will be part of Coral World Park (CWP), a 400-hectare undersea-themed development in Coron, Palawan. The 100-hectare destination, which is expected to open in 2020, will be inspired by such hit Nickelodeon brands as SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dora the Explorer. It will feature underwater restaurants and lounges, and will allow visitors to have a multi-island experience that includes hidden lagoons, hot springs, an animal reserve and diving amidst shipwrecks.

Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, the first Nickelodeon theme park in Asia, launched at Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia early last year.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Coral World Park to open the world’s first undersea attraction and Nickelodeon’s first resort in Southeast Asia as we continue to expand on our theme-based attractions in Asia and across the world,” said Gerald Raines, the senior VP of global recreation for VIMN. “This is yet another important step in boosting the Nickelodeon entertainment experience as we continue to give our fans, kids and their families, new ways to interact with the brand and the iconic characters they love.”

Mark Whitehead, the president and managing director of VIMN Asia Pacific, noted: “Creating immersive on-the-ground consumer experiences is increasingly important. Hence, growing the recreational and consumer products footprint of the Nickelodeon brand in Asia Pacific is a priority for us. I am delighted this collaboration will add another Nickelodeon-themed attraction in Asia, which will in turn give a significant business opportunity for our partners across multiple platforms.”

Paul Moñozca, chairman of Coral World Park Undersea Resorts, added: “The Nickelodeon undersea attraction and resort will be exciting additions to Coral World Park and I am delighted we are collaborating with Viacom International Media Networks to create this unique undersea-themed family experience.”