Theme Park Bits: ‘Chucky’ And ‘The Purge’ Scare Zones, ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Ride
Given Po’s Asian roots, it seems appropriate that his next stop will beUniversal Studios Singapore.Themeparx(viaDisney and More) has heard from multiple sources that the “new family attraction” promised at the park will be aKung Fu Pandaride. It will be situated between theShrek-based Far Far Away land and the theWaterworldlive show, near theJurassic ParkLost World area.
Currently, there are multiple plans in motion forKung Fu Panda-inspired attractions at parks around the world, including ones inNew Jersey,Russia, andChina. Additionally, Dreamworld in Australia has a themed area called Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness. There’s no word yet on when the Singapore ride will open.
After the jump, get the details on theChuckyandThe Purgescare zones coming to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights.
First isThe Purge: Survive the Night, based on this summer’s hit film about a single night in which all crime is considered legal. Stationed near the entrance of the park, The Purge: Survive the Night will allow guests to live through some of the film’s most chilling moments. As in the movie, the shenanigans at the park will begin at 7 PM.
Elsewhere, the pint-sized killer ofCurse of Chuckywill be on hand to terrify parkgoers in his own scare zone. While the character has been present at Hollywood Horror Nights in the past, this will be his first year getting a designated area.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights run fromSeptember 20through November 2. Among the other highlights planned are theInsidious: Into the Further maze, and attractions based on Black Sabbath,Evil Dead, andThe Walking Dead. Keep an eye onthe official sitefor tickets and additional info.
