CITY OF STA. ROSA HONORS ENCHANTED KINGDOM

Enchanted Kingdom (EK) was recently recognized by the City of Sta. Rosa, Laguna for being among the Top 20 Business Taxpayers and Top 20 Realty Taxpayers in a recent awarding ceremony held at the Grand Ballroom of The Bellevue Hotel.

Mr. Mario O. Mamon, EK’s President & Chairman and Ms. Cynthia R. Mamon, EK’s COO & VP for Sales & Marketing accepted the award.

 “Being a good taxpayer is our responsibility to the country and to the city which has been the home of Enchanted Kingdom for 15 years now. We are deeply honored for the recognition,” Ms. Mamon said.

Ms. Mamon added, “We have been blessed as this year has been good for us. In 2008, we have generated the biggest tourist arrivals in Laguna, amounting to more than 846,000 visitors out of the 1.974 million who visited the province in 2007. We plan to exceed that if God wills.”

Incumbent Mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno said, “The City Government of Sta. Rosa, Laguna would like to recognize the importance of the great contribution of taxpayers towards the continuous development and progress of the city.”

Since its establishment in 1995, Enchanted Kingdom has continuously contributed to the progress and development of the City of Santa Rosa for real estate and income tax.

The annual event recognizing top taxpayers started way back in 1998. Since the assumption to office of Mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno, the event has been formalized by giving out awards during her birthday.

Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s first and only world class theme park, is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM to 9PM until August 29, 2010.

EK Biki Waterworld, the first inflatable water park in the country, is open Saturdays and Sundays from 3PM to 9PM until August 29, 2010. For more details you may call (632) 584-3535 or 584-4326 to 29. You may also log on to www.enchantedkingdom.ph.

ENCHANTED KINGDOM AND EL CIELITO INN’S PARTNERSHIP ANSWER GREAT CLAMOR FOR OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

Enchanted Kingdom and El Cielito Inn’s partnership respond to the growing clamor of guests to stay longer at Enchanted Kingdom by having a lodging facility that can accommodate them.

Extending their time at the Park and turning it into a mini-vacation was a collective sentiment from guests coming in the Metropolitan area to fully enjoy EK’s rides and attractions.

With the partnership of Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s first and only world-class theme park and El Cielito Inn, one of the pioneer establishments in providing value-oriented hotel facilities in the Philippines, guests can now extend their stay at EK by having a venue that offers comfort, warmth, and efficient service that suits the guests’ budget for business or leisure.

Cynthia R. Mamon, EK’s COO & VP for Sales & Marketing shares, “We have always wanted for our guests to have a longer stay at the Park to fully experience the magic. We saw the feasibility of a partnership with El Cielito Inn as a perfect opportunity for us to address our guests’ needs.”

 “The partnership is mutually beneficial because we are able to give good value especially to those who live in Metro Manila,” said Mr. Jorge Angeles, El Cielito Inn’s Director for Marketing.

ECI-Sta. Rosa offers a special package price of Php 3,990.00 which includes overnight accommodations good for four persons in the hotel’s Executive Room, complimentary breakfast good for two adults, four Enchanted Kingdom Day Passes and a roundtrip shuttle service from the hotel to Enchanted Kingdom and vice versa.

Promo period is until January 9, 2011.

For more information, you may call El Cielito Inn-Sta. Rosa at (049)541-2980 / (02)520-8471 or visit www.elcielitohotels.com.

Come to Enchanted Kingdom where the magic stays with you! The Park is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM to 9PM until August 29, 2010.

EK will also be open on August 13 and 20 from 12NN to 7PM and 2PM to 7PM respectively.

ENCHANTED KINGDOM CALLS ON ALL OFW's AND FOREIGN TOURISTS AROUND THE WORLD!

Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the country's premiere theme park, introduces an EKciting Treat for Tourists Package for foreign tourists and relaunches the Global Filipino EKspat Package for fellow kababayans abroad.

Enchanted Kingdom is well known for constantly innovating ways on how to provide magical experiences to everyone. That is why in recognition of the country's modern-day heroes and as part of promoting Philippine tourism, EK specifically designed the EKciting Treat for Tourists Package and enhanced the Global Filipino EKspat Package that OFWS and foreign tourists can avail and enjoy.

Cynthia R. Mamon, EK’s VP for Sales & Marketing shares, “We salute and recognize OFWs around the world. We are glad to bring back the Global Filipino EKspat Package and more than happy to launch the EKciting Tourist Treat Package that we hope will entice foreign tourists to come and visit Enchanted Kingdom.”

For only US $50 or its peso equivalent, the Global Filipino EKspat Package includes three Regular Day Pass Tickets, one 5R Family Photo, one Wizard Doll and allows 15% off for additional tickets purchased with the promo.  This can be availed by presenting any valid proof of overseas employment contract such as POEA employment certificate, OWWA ID, or any proof of residency abroad to avail of the package.

The EKciting Treat for Tourists Package can be availed by simply presenting the foreigner’s passport or any valid proof of residency abroad. It includes four Regular Day Pass Tickets, one Wizard Doll and allows 15% off for additional tickets purchased with the promo. Package is at US $55 or its peso equivalent.

Promo period is from June 26, 2010 to December 31, 2010.

Come to Enchanted Kingdom where the magic stays with you! We are open Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM to 9PM now till August 29 with Fireworks Display at 8:30PM.

ENCHANTED KINGDOM’S FOOD PARTNERS CONTINUE TO LEND SUPPORT

Enchanted Kingdom’s food partners recently took part in the celebration of Flores de Laguna en Mayo at Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Amazon Grill, Angel’s Corn, Dimsum n’ Dumplings, Do Eat Cotton Candy, Hotshots, Karate Kid, Potato Corner, Pita Mania Shawarma, Tender Juicy Hotdog, and Thumbs Up all warmly welcomed the idea of contributing to Enchanted Kingdom’s vision to provide magical experiences by supporting the visit of the Ms. Philippines-Earth winners.

Mr. Ric Palma, owner of Pita Mania Shawarma, expressed his thoughts on why their business continuously supports Enchanted Kingdom throughout the years. “I strongly believe that to a large extent, the success of the whole EK family is dependent upon the full support of its members towards EK’s programs.”

Other food owners expressed too their commitment in supporting Enchanted Kingdom for many years to come.

The titleholders of Ms. Earth-Philippines 2010 -- Ms. Philippines-Earth Kris Psyche Resus, Ms. Philippines-Water Emerie Dale Cunanan, Ms. Philippines-Fire Gwenaelle Ruais, Ms. Philippines-Air Rene Rosario McHugh, and Ms. Philippines-Eco-Tourism Angela Fernando graced the Flores de Laguna and paraded around the park together with the winners from Slimmer’s World Contest.

Dubbed as the happiest place in the country, Enchanted Kingdom continues to spread the magic. Enchanted Kingdom is open Mondays-Fridays from 2PM to 9PM and Saturdays to Sundays from 11AM to 9PM until June 14. Fireworks Display is staged at 8:55 PM.

EK Bikiworld, the country’s first inflatable water park is open daily from 4PM to 10PM until June 14 and from 3PM to 9PM on June 15 to September 17. For more details you may call 584-3535 or 584-4326 to 29.

AN ENCHANTING SWIM AND THRILL AT ENCHANTED KINGDOM

In anticipation of the extended summer season and in response to a lot of guests' clamor for water attractions at this time of the year, Enchanted Kingdom, the Philippines’ premiere theme park, and BiKiWorld of South Korea have agreed to set-up the first and only world-class inflatable water park in the country, the EK BiKi Waterworld.

"Focused on achieving our vision to be the leader in wholesome family leisure and entertainment and to be a tourism destination of choice in the region, we shall continue to introduce rides, attractions and facilities that cater to the needs of all family members, regardless of age, and regardless of the season of the year,” said Cynthia R. Mamon, Ph.D., EK’s VP for Sales & Marketing.

"EK BiKi Waterworld has a variety of six giant inflatable pools with water slides, games and rides that families can enjoy in a safe and hygienic water environment,” she added.
The site inauguration coincided with the Ms. Earth-Philippines 2010 Talent Competition at Enchanted Kingdom.
From April 18-30, enjoy EK Biki Waterworld’s pre-grand opening promo rate of only P250 per person.
Starting May 1, 2010 admission rate is P350.

Enjoy a “twicket” (twin ticket) of an EK Good-Same-Day and EK Biki Waterworld Regular Passes for only P700 from May 1until June 6, 2010.
Guests are required to come in proper swimwear complete with swimming caps.
From April 19 to 23, 2010, EK Biki Waterworld will be open 11:00AM to 9:00PM.

EXPERIENCE AN ANIMAL EnKounter AND SOMETHING EKsotic THIS

In celebration of Earth Day this April, Enchanted Kingdom (EK) brings to you its newest attraction which showcases a unique encounter with animals.

In partnership with Yupangco Group which brought you Zoobic Safari and Residence Inn, EK will feature “ZOORI’s ADVENTURE”, an interactive museum where guests, especially kids, can have a close “EnKounter” with mechanical white lions.

The attraction is divided into different chambers; a replica of colossal caves where guests will go through doors opening to other realms. Guests will also have the privilege to learn about the habitat of white lions and how they survive the wild.

Trapped doors with various surprises also await visitors.  Park goers can also check the bouncing room and try the different activities of lions such as pouncing, hopping, and jumping as they catch their prey like zebras, buffalos, and deer.

Expect to go through revolving tunnels, a hanging bridge and the swinging Tarzan zone as guests try to avoid falling into a pit of inflatable balls.

Witness natural calamities that occur in the forests and how the white lions battle these forces of nature in the typhoon room!

Aside from an “EnKounter” with the lions, “EKsotic” birds will also be housed at Enchanted Kingdom middle of April! Bird lovers will have the opportunity to enter the aviary and feed the winged creatures.  Get a chance to meet EK’s very own Tweeter.

ome to Enchanted Kingdom where the magic stays with you!  From April 3 until June 6, 2010 we are open Mondays-Fridays from 2PM to 9PM and Saturdays to Sundays from 11AM to 9PM with Fireworks Display at 8PM.  For more details, you may call 584-3535 or 584-4326 to 29. 

ENCHANTED KINGDOM’S CYNTHIA R. MAMON WINS
IABC CEO EXCEL 2010 AWARD

Cynthia R. Mamon, Ph.D., Enchanted Kingdom’s (EK) Vice President for Sales, Marketing, Imagineering and Entertainment (SMILE) was recently honored with the prestigious CEO (Communications Excellence in Organizations) Excel 2010 Award by the IABC (International Association of Business Communicators).  Ms. Mamon was one of thirteen distinguished winners, cited for their effective use of communications to drive business success.  The awards night was held at the Bayanihan Hall, UNILAB compound, Pasig City.

“Providing fun is a serious business as we position Enchanted Kingdom as the happiest place in the country,” said Ms. Mamon.

Ms. Mamon became active in Enchanted Kingdom business operations in 2008. She immediately made impact by rebranding her assigned division from SMED (“frown” in the vernacular) to SMILE to remind EK’s stakeholders and cast members (a.k.a. employees) that the company’s mission is to provide magical experiences.
Notable accomplishments also include changing the theme park’s business model from relying much on walk-ins to focusing more on pre-booked corporate bookings and school tour groups. This new strategy was supported by recruiting new business partners from the travel & tourism sectors and reaching out to new focused markets such as OFWs and BPOs.

Ms. Mamon’s strategic and integrated marketing communications program put emphasis on brand management, effective use of advertising & promotions and tapping of new media channels.

Enchanted Kingdom regained top of mind awareness to the public and is again a byword synonymous to fun and magical experiences.
More importantly, with a new business model and the right amount of promotions and publicity, 2009 became a banner year for the country’s best and only world-class theme park. Sales revenue grew 33% higher than the previous year and park attendance increased by 20%.

“Enchanted Kingdom’s vision is to be the leader in wholesome family leisure and entertainment and be a tourist destination in the region. Paramount to making this vision a reality is leadership and the ability to communicate strategies effectively to all concerned,” added Ms. Mamon.

In her acceptance speech, Ms. Mamon declared that Jesus is her real CEO and that together with Mr. Mario Mamon, President & Chairman of Enchanted Kingdom, Inc., EK aspires to be God’s eternal kingdom on earth. They both believe that EK business is their ministry.

Ms. Mamon espouses servant leadership, stewardship and spirituality in the workplace.

“I am honored to be one of the recipients of the CEO Excel Award 2010, the recognition is not attributed to me alone, but to all our cast members who have helped us in providing magical experiences to all our guests,” she beamed.

Other honorees were: Amb. Jose E.B. Antonio of Century Properties, Inc., Ms. Charo Santos-Concio of ABS-CBN, Mr. Ernest Cu of Globe Telecom, Inc., Hon. Khalid Dimaporo of the government of Lanao del Norte, Hon. Madelaine Yorobe Alfelor Gamzen of Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Atty. Roberto Laurel of the Lyceum of the Philippines University, Ms. Regina Lopez of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc., Mr. Guillermo Luchangco of ICCP Group of Companies, Ms. Gilda Pico of Land Bank of the Philippines, Mr. Alfonso Salcedo, Jr. of BPI Family Savings Bank, Ms. Carmela Tiango of GMA 7 Kapuso Foundation, Inc. and Ms. Rhodora Tumpalan of First Vita Plus Marketing Corp.

“As we share our faith to others, we do not have to do anything anymore. Our life is our message,” she shares.  She reiterated this during her acceptance speech, ending with two verses: “Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony of God in them.” (1 John 5:10) and “Our lives are echoing the Master’s Word.  The news of our faith in God is out. We don’t even have to say anything anymore, our life is our message.” (1 Thessalonians 1:8)

Come to Enchanted Kingdom where the magic stays with you! Experience the launching of the new Zoori’s Adventure on Easter Sunday at 3PM. 

Dora the Explorer, the American animated television series, comes to Enchanted Kingdom (EK) this summer!  A multi-dimensional experience awaits kids and parents alike at the Park’s 4D Theater.

In “Dora and Diego’s 4D Adventure”, Swiper, the quick, sneaky fox, has invented a Robot Butterfly who starts to swipe the animals’ homes.  Join the adventurous amigos, Dora, Diego and Boots on Nickelodeon’s high-speed, eye-popping chase from the warm rainforest to the icy Artic as they catch the Robot Butterfly.
“After our successful installation of ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ we are proud to present this animated feature that will surely be enjoyed by everyone.  Our summer’s theme is all about ‘EKsploration’ and through this movie, we want to encourage our guests to discover the wonderful world of Dora and Diego,” said Cynthia R. Mamon, EK’s VP for Sales & Marketing.

“Dora and Diego’s 4D Adventure” premieres at EK this April.

ome to Enchanted Kingdom where the magic stays with you!  From now until March 28, 2010 we are open Thursdays to Fridays from 12NN to 7PM and Saturdays to Sundays from 11AM to 9PM with Fireworks Display at 8PM.  For more details, you may call 584-3535 or 584-4326 to 29. 

Guests have another reason to visit Enchanted Kingdom as the country’s first and only world-class theme park opens its latest attraction, the Zorb Water Ball.

During the 1980’s, a sports club from Auckland, New Zealand was inspired by a hamster ball to construct a giant sphere with a gimbal arrangement supporting two deck chairs inside. Human spheres have been depicted in mass media since 1990 when a reality show first aired the idea in the form of steel balls.

In 1994, Dwane van der Sluis and Andrew Akers conceived the idea for a type of sphere in Auckland, New Zealand, calling their invention the "Zorb"

Also known as walk-on-water-ball or WOW ball, it is a double-sectioned plastic sphere about 2.5 meters in diameter that can carry a flat weight of 150 lbs. The said ball is made from super resilient material called thermoplastic polyurethane that allows a human occupant to travel on shallow water.

Most of the balls have straps to hold the rider in place, while Zorb balls leave its rider free to walk the sphere around or be tossed about freely at a secluded part of the Rio Grande Rapids near the Eldar’s tent at Spaceport Zone. For only P50, you can enjoy this unique experience for 5 minutes!

Come to Enchanted Kingdom where the magic stays with you! From now to January 3, 2010, we are open daily from 10AM to 12MN Fireworks Display at 10PM.
Enchanted Kingdom is located at the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna. 

For more information, you may call 843-6074 to 76 or 830-2111 to 16.