Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Star City: Tips to Getting the Most Out of Your Day!

Update: Star City was hit by a major fire on October 2, 2019, which burned down about 80% of the park. The management announced plans for rehabilitation in 2020. Stay tuned for announcements on its reopening. 

The good thing about Star City is that it's a theme park for all ages. There is an array of indoor and outdoor attractions to captivate every Juan, from the young to the young at heart. 
The Star City marker
The Star City marker
But before you visit, check out some of these tips to help you maximize your day and find the fun as soon as you walk into the park.

Get There Early?
The usual advice we get about visiting popular attractions is to arrive early. Is it a big deal for Star City? 

If you are visiting on a weekend or a holiday, it will be so much better to arrive early than to arrive late and get in line behind everyone else. Stand by times to the rides tend to get longer over time. We suggest arriving at least 15-30 minutes before the park opens. By arriving early, this gives you enough time to make your way to the entrance and buy tickets.
Star City Carousel Empty on a Off-Peak Day
The carousel was surprisingly empty on a weekday visit
If you are visiting on an ordinary weekday, your time of arrival won't really matter since it will be relatively quiet. We arrived late in the afternoon but we were still able to get on and off the rides and experience more of the park in less time.

Monday, January 7, 2019

Star City: A Guide to Exploring the Park

Update: Star City was hit by a major fire on October 2, 2019, which burned down about 80% of the park. The management announced plans for rehabilitation in 2020. Stay tuned for announcements on its reopening. 

If there's a birthday, a free weekend day, or even just a few hours in the afternoon, you'd definitely think of some family-friendly fun activities to do. A theme park visit has no doubt crossed every Juans' mind at some point during these occasions. After all, it strikes a perfect blend of fun, entertainment, and thrill that every Juan seeks on a hangout day. Amongst the most popular hangout places in Metro Manila, Star City takes a spot as an option.  
Star City is one of the hangout places in Metro Manila
Star City is one of the hangout places in Metro Manila
Star City is considered as one of the Philippines' pioneer theme parks. It was established in 1991 as an offshoot of the Toys and Gift Fair that was popular in the late 1970s to 1980s. Although it has been almost three decades since it's first opening, the park has expanded through the years and continues to delight millions of visitors.