Sunway Lagoon

Sunway Lagoon is an amusement park in Sunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Owned by the Sunway Group, it officially opened on 29 April 1993. History The park began operating in 24 October 1992. and was officially opened by former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, on 29 April 1993. In 2007 two additional sections opened: Extreme Park (early 2007, with 8 attractions, followed by 9 more attractions. Renamed to X Park from 2022) and Wildlife Interactive Zoo (opened in late 2007, houses more than 90 species. Renamed to Wildlife Zoo with more than 150 species). In April 2008, Scream Park was introduced in collaboration with Lynton V. Harris. In Water Park, the Tube Slide was removed to make way for the Vuvuzela, which opened in 2013 as the world's largest vortex waterslide during that time. Also added is FlowRider Surf Simulator in 2010; and Waterplexx 5D in 2012. Gang Slide was removed sometime in 2014. In October 2013, Sunway Lagoon launched its Halloween-themed festival, Nights of Fright. Sometime in 2015, two white lions, Zola and Zuri, were added to the Wildlife Park. Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon water park opened on February 3 2016 with 13/14 rides. Nine years later, the long-awaited 280-meter track RM30 million Wild Chase Water Coaster opened to public on 10 May 2025. Attractions The Wildlife Park is an interactive zoo that houses over 150 species. The animal sanctuaries within the park have distinct names, including Pet Village, Jungle Trail, and Bird Savannah. It opened in 2016 as Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, a Nickelodeon-themed and features 14 rides. Events Sunway Lagoon has hosted MTV World Stage (2009 to 2015) Other performers include deadmau5 and Pitbull (2017). Gallery Awards 2024: No 1, Entertainment and Leisure Category by Talentbank Graduates‘ Choice of Employer Awards 2024 2023: No 1, Entertainment and Leisure Category by Talentbank Graduates‘ Choice of Employer Awards 2023 2022: Silver Award, Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2024 2021: Family Theme Park (Gold) by Trusted Brand Award 2021 2020: 2020 People’s Choice Gold Putra Brand Awards in the Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2020 (Star Media Group) 2019: Silver Awards – Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2019 2018: Nation Branding Award 2017 – 2018 by The BrandLaureate 2017 2017: Best Attraction 2017 by Expatriate Lifestyle’s Best of Malaysia Awards 2017 2016: 2016 People’s Choice Bronze Putra Brand Awards in the Entertainment Category by Putra Brand Awards 2015: Silver Award in the Entertainment Category at the Putra Brand Awards 2015. 2014: 2014 Putra Brand Award (Silver) in the Entertainment category. 2012: Best Attraction/ Tourism Experience Excellence Award by Expatriate Lifestyle. 2011: Brand Speciality Awards BrandLaureate – SMEs Chapter Awards 2011 for Most Creative Brand, organised by Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF). 2011: Malaysia Achievement Awards 2011 – Hall of Fame Awards under ASEAN's Most Recognisable Brand; Theme Park & Attraction 2010, Asia's Best Attraction 2010 and Asia's Best Waterpark 2010 category. 2010: Asia's Best Water Park Award 2011 by the International Amusement Parks and Attractions Association (IAAPA). 2010: Asian Attraction Expo 2010 in Asia's Best Attraction award by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). 2009: BrandLaureate SMEs Chapter Award in Best Brand in Corporate Building – Leisure – Theme Park. 2009: Asia's Best Attraction 2009 (Medium Attraction Category) at International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA). 2008: Asia's Best Attractions 2008 Awards (Medium Category) at International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). 2007: Best Asian Attractions Awards 2007. 1993: FIABCI – Malaysia Property Award 2000 for Best Leisure Development. Fatal accident On 20 November 1997, a woman died in a fall from the “Runaway Train" roller coaster after the safety bar and belt failed. Local authorities ordered the immediate closure of the park to investigate the incident. Sunway Lagoon was instructed to suspend Runaway Train operations until safety measures were reviewed and implemented. References External links Sunway Lagoon Studios on Facebook Sunway Lagoon Studios on Instagram Sunway Lagoon on X Sunway Lagoon Studios on Youtube