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 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.
If you're planning a trip to the Star City any time soon, here are photos and videos to help you navigate through its exciting features and attractions.
Star City is 3.5 hectares in size, occupying the eastern part of the 88-hectare Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. There are a total of 42 rides and attractions, of which 70% are covered and airconditioned. These are categorized into Family Rides, Kiddie Rides, Teen and Adult Rides, Extreme Rides, and Attractions.
Family Rides
Star City is home to a host of family rides - catering to both the young and the young at heart, slightly less adventurous but guaranteed to offer interactivity and fun. The choice of rides includes family roller coasters, carousels, aerial carousels, a track ride, a classic swing ride, and a Ferris wheel.
Kiddie Rides
Star City is a place for young thrill-seekers. It offers a fantastic array of rides that little ones can enjoy on their own or with the parents. They can take their pick from a playground, a miniature Ferris wheel, a train ride, a teacup ride, a loop track, and carousel rides.
Not in the photos are other kiddie rides such as the Frosty Train, the Kiddie Bump Car, and the Mini Pirate Ship.
Teen and Adult Rides
Theme parks are often thought of as places for children but Star City is no less exciting for teens and adults. It has rides, though not as extreme, that will appeal to this age group. The teen and adult rides include bumper rides, a caterpillar ride, a small tower ride, and a suspended ride.
Not in the photos are other teen and adult rides such as the Bumper Boat and the Jumping Star.
Extreme Rides
Of course, Star City offers heart-racing and adrenaline-pumping rides. Bold, adventurous, and fearless guests will surely enjoy the thrill rush from these extreme rides. They can take on a pendulum ride, a swinging pirate ship, a log boat ride, an inverted roller coaster, and a gondola ride.
Here's a video of the thrilling pendulum ride, the Star Frisbee.
Attractions
Complementing the rides, Star City provides a wide variety of stimulating attractions. Options include a water boat ride, a live show, a cold attraction, and several walk-through attractions.
Not in the photos are the Star Dome show and paid attractions like Snow World, Art Alive Museum, Adventure Zone, and Lazer Blaster.
Skill Games
Star City also offers a diverse selection of carnival skill games. Stationed throughout the park, these games challenge guests for a chance to take home prizes such as huge stuff toys and other memorabilia.
Additional Park Information
Read through the following park rules and regulations before your visit.
1. The theme park is open Mondays-Thursdays from 4:00PM to 10:30PM, Fridays from 2:00PM to 10:30PM, Saturdays from 2:00PM to 11:00PM, and Sundays from 2:00PM to 10:30PM.
2. Security checks will be conducted on all guests entering the park. All bags shall undergo inspection before entry.
3. Pets are not allowed inside the park.
4. Outside food and beverages except baby food items are not allowed to be brought inside the park.
5. During unfavorable weather conditions, the operation of certain rides may be suspended. No refunds will be provided due to inclement weather.
6. Safety warnings and notices are posted on every ride.
7. Each ride or attraction has associated risks, guests must carefully observe and evaluate if they can safely take it.
To learn more about Star City, visit the website here.
Have you been to Star City? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comment box below!
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.
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| Star City is one of the hangout places in Metro Manila |
If you're planning a trip to the Star City any time soon, here are photos and videos to help you navigate through its exciting features and attractions.
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| The Star City marker outside the park |
Family Rides
Star City is home to a host of family rides - catering to both the young and the young at heart, slightly less adventurous but guaranteed to offer interactivity and fun. The choice of rides includes family roller coasters, carousels, aerial carousels, a track ride, a classic swing ride, and a Ferris wheel.
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| The Dragon Express is a Chinese-inspired family roller coaster |
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| The Wacky Worm is a family roller coaster designed after a caterpillar |
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| Star City has a double-decked grand carousel and a classic carousel |
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| The Telecombat is one of the park's aerial carousel-style rides |
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| The Red Baron is another aerial carousel-type ride |
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| The Magic Forest is a track ride that will take you through a mystical forest |
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| The Happy Swing is a mechanical swing ride giving classic childhood thrills |
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| The Giant Star Wheel stands 60 meters high with airconditioned gondolas |
Kiddie Rides
Star City is a place for young thrill-seekers. It offers a fantastic array of rides that little ones can enjoy on their own or with the parents. They can take their pick from a playground, a miniature Ferris wheel, a train ride, a teacup ride, a loop track, and carousel rides.
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| The Little Tykes is a showcase of playground favorites |
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| The Kiddie Wheel is Star City's colorful, miniature Ferris wheel |
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| The Tea Cup is a spinning giant teacup ride |
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| The Rodeo has a variety of vehicle rides that move along a loop track |
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| The Quack Quack is a carousel ride composed of 6 duck tubs |
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| The Road Race is a carousel ride that offers the thrill of a car chase |
Teen and Adult Rides
Theme parks are often thought of as places for children but Star City is no less exciting for teens and adults. It has rides, though not as extreme, that will appeal to this age group. The teen and adult rides include bumper rides, a caterpillar ride, a small tower ride, and a suspended ride.
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| The bumper rides include the Bump Car Smash and Bumper Car Rave |
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| The Music Express is a caterpillar ride reaching a speed of 12 revolutions per minute |
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| The Tornado is composed of suspended capsules that rise and fall as they rotate |
Extreme Rides
Of course, Star City offers heart-racing and adrenaline-pumping rides. Bold, adventurous, and fearless guests will surely enjoy the thrill rush from these extreme rides. They can take on a pendulum ride, a swinging pirate ship, a log boat ride, an inverted roller coaster, and a gondola ride.
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| The classic Viking ride gives that rocking stormy sea feels |
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| The Jungle Splash is a log boat ride that ends in a thrilling drop |
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| The Star Flyer is the only inverted roller coaster in the Philippines |
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| The Surf Dance is a thrilling gondola ride that twists, turns, lifts, and drops |
Attractions
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| The Pirate Adventure is a water boat ride that takes you on a pirate journey |
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| The Toy Chest is a walkthrough attraction of gigantic toys |
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| The Time Tunnel is an attraction that walks you through the pages of history |
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| Gabi ng Lagim is a haunted house providing scares based on local folklore |
Skill Games
Star City also offers a diverse selection of carnival skill games. Stationed throughout the park, these games challenge guests for a chance to take home prizes such as huge stuff toys and other memorabilia.
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| This wire buzz game will test your hand-eye coordination |
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| This toss game is one of several games that test your throwing accuracy |
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| This classic shooting game tests your target shooting skills |
Read through the following park rules and regulations before your visit.
1. The theme park is open Mondays-Thursdays from 4:00PM to 10:30PM, Fridays from 2:00PM to 10:30PM, Saturdays from 2:00PM to 11:00PM, and Sundays from 2:00PM to 10:30PM.
2. Security checks will be conducted on all guests entering the park. All bags shall undergo inspection before entry.
3. Pets are not allowed inside the park.
4. Outside food and beverages except baby food items are not allowed to be brought inside the park.
5. During unfavorable weather conditions, the operation of certain rides may be suspended. No refunds will be provided due to inclement weather.
6. Safety warnings and notices are posted on every ride.
7. Each ride or attraction has associated risks, guests must carefully observe and evaluate if they can safely take it.
To learn more about Star City, visit the website here.
Have you been to Star City? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comment box below!
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