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{{Short description|Theme park in Nayarit, Mexico}}
{{Short description|Theme park in Nayarit, Mexico}}
{{Infobox amusement park
{{Infobox amusement park
| name = VidantaWorld
| name = VidantaWorld
| image = VidantaWorld Sign.png
| image = VidantaWorld Sign.png
| caption = The sign to the entrance of VidantaWorld
| caption = Entrance sign of VidantaWorld
| resort = VidantaWorld
| resort = VidantaWorld
| location = [[Nuevo Vallarta]], [[Nayarit]], [[Mexico]]
| location = [[Nuevo Vallarta]], [[Nayarit]], [[Mexico]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|20.695|-105.265|type:landmark||display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|20.695|-105.265|type:landmark||display=inline,title}}
| theme = [[Cirque du Soleil]], water park
| theme = [[Cirque du Soleil]], nature, imagination, water
| homepage = {{url|https://www.vidantaworld.com/}}
| homepage = {{url|https://vidantaworld.com/}}
| owner = Grupo Vidanta
| owner = Grupo Vidanta
| general_manager =
| general_manager =
| operator = Grupo Vidanta, MR ProFun
| operator = Grupo Vidanta, MR ProFun
| opening_date = 2023 (tentative)
| opening_date = August 1, 2023 (previews)
| previous_names = Cirque du Soleil Theme Park
| previous_names = Cirque du Soleil Theme Park
| season =
| visitors =
| area = {{convert|47|ha}}
| visitors =
| rides =
| area = 47 hectares
| rides =
| coasters =
| coasters =
| water_rides =
| water_rides =
| slogan =
⚫
| footnotes =
| slogan =
| status = Open for previews
⚫
| footnotes =
| other_rides = Floresta Drop, Vista Wheel, various midway games & forthcoming roller coasters
| status = Under construction
}}
}}
'''VidantaWorld''' (formerly known as '''Cirque du Soleil Theme Park Resort''') is an announced [[Amusement park|theme park]] coming to [[Nuevo Vallarta]], [[Mexico]].
'''VidantaWorld''' (formerly known as '''Cirque du Soleil Theme Park Resort''') is a 2023 [[Amusement park|theme park]] at [[Nuevo Vallarta]], [[Mexico]]. When completed, the park will feature three 'dream parks,' BON: Beauty of Nature, a nature-themed park, Jungala Aqua Experience, a water-themed park, and an immersive 'imagination-fueled' park.


==Development==
==Development==
[[File:Cirque du Soleil Theme Park Concept Art.jpg|thumb|Concept art]]
[[File:Cirque du Soleil Theme Park Concept Art.jpg|thumb|Concept art]]
On November 12, 2014, [[Cirque du Soleil]], [[Grupo Vidanta]] and [[Legacy Entertainment]] announced plans for a [[theme park]] in [[Nuevo Vallarta]], Mexico. The plans call for at least two lands, the Village of the Sun and the Village of the Moon, as well as an outdoor evening show accommodating as many as 3,000 to 5,000 spectators, and will include a water park and nature park elements.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vallartadaily.com/vidanta-world-cirque-du-soleil-show-and-park-in-nuevo-vallarta/|title=Vidanta World: Cirque du Soleil show and park in Nuevo Vallarta|author=Vallarta Daily News|date=June 9, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Theme Park 1">{{cite press release|title=GRUPO VIDANTA AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE WORLD'S FIRST ENTERTAINMENT PARK ANIMATED BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL|url=https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/press/news/2014/grupo-vidanta-nueva-vallarta-entertainment-park-12-novembre-2014.aspx|publisher=Cirque Du Soleil|access-date=13 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="Theme Park 2">{{cite web|last=Forgione|first=Mary|title=Cirque du Soleil plans its first theme park, chooses Mexico site|url=http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-mexico-cirque-du-soleil-theme-park-20141112-story.html|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=13 November 2014}}</ref> Construction began in September 2015. On November 30, 2015, Goddard Group released concept drawings for a previously unannounced water park.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.themeparx.com/cirque-du-soleil-theme-park/|title=Cirque du Soleil Theme Park|website=Themeparx|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523080258/http://www.themeparx.com/cirque-du-soleil-theme-park/|archive-date=23 May 2019|access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref>
On November 12, 2014, [[Cirque du Soleil]], [[Grupo Vidanta]] and [[Legacy Entertainment]] announced a plan for a [[theme park]] in [[Nuevo Vallarta]], Mexico. This includes at least two lands, the Village of the Sun and the Village of the Moon, and an outdoor evening show accommodating 3,000 to 5,000 spectators. It has water park and nature park elements.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vallartadaily.com/vidanta-world-cirque-du-soleil-show-and-park-in-nuevo-vallarta/|title=Vidanta World: Cirque du Soleil show and park in Nuevo Vallarta|author=Vallarta Daily News|date=June 9, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Theme Park 1">{{cite press release|title=GRUPO VIDANTA AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE WORLD'S FIRST ENTERTAINMENT PARK ANIMATED BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL|url=https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/press/news/2014/grupo-vidanta-nueva-vallarta-entertainment-park-12-novembre-2014.aspx|publisher=Cirque Du Soleil|access-date=13 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="Theme Park 2">{{cite web|last=Forgione|first=Mary|title=Cirque du Soleil plans its first theme park, chooses Mexico site|url=http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-trb-mexico-cirque-du-soleil-theme-park-20141112-story.html|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=13 November 2014}}</ref> Construction began in September 2015. On November 30, 2015, Goddard Group released concept drawings for a previously unannounced water park.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.themeparx.com/cirque-du-soleil-theme-park/|title=Cirque du Soleil Theme Park|website=Themeparx|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523080258/http://www.themeparx.com/cirque-du-soleil-theme-park/|archive-date=23 May 2019|access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref>


In April 2021, the operator announced that the resort will consist of a fantasy-themed park, a water park, and a nature park, all connected to the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta resort hotel and the beach by an [[aerial lift]].<ref name="auto1"/> Among many of its themes will be a "realm" dedicated to [[Cirque du Soleil]] and the SkyDream Parks Gondola which will provide transportation between the parks and the hotels on a loop of 4 miles and 150 feet in height.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://oceandrive.com/mexicos-upcoming-dream-parks-vidantaworld|title=Upcoming dream parks in Mexico}}</ref>
In April 2021, the operator announced the plan of a fantasy-themed park, a water park, and a nature park, all connected to the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta resort hotel and the beach by an [[aerial lift]].<ref name="auto1"/> Among many of its themes are a realm dedicated to [[Cirque du Soleil]] and the SkyDream Parks Gondola to provide transportation between the parks and the hotels on a loop of {{convert|4|mi}} long and {{convert|150|ft}} high.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://oceandrive.com/mexicos-upcoming-dream-parks-vidantaworld|title=Upcoming dream parks in Mexico}}</ref>


The park was initially anticipated to open in 2018, but has been delayed until 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planoinformativo.com/nota/id/513461/noticia/cirque-du-soleil-abrira-parque-tematico-en-mexico|title=Cirque du Soleil abrirá parque temático en México|trans-title=Cirque du Soleil to open theme park in Mexico|language=Spanish|publisher=Plano Informativo}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>
Launch was anticipated for 2018, but has been delayed until 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planoinformativo.com/nota/id/513461/noticia/cirque-du-soleil-abrira-parque-tematico-en-mexico|title=Cirque du Soleil abrirá parque temático en México|trans-title=Cirque du Soleil to open theme park in Mexico|language=Spanish|publisher=Plano Informativo}}</ref><ref name="auto"/> BON: Beauty of Nature park opened for previews on August 1, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.casabayvillas.com/vidanta-announces-theme-park-preview-visits-starting-aug-1-2023/ |title=Vidanta Announces Theme Park Preview Visits Starting Aug 1, 2023 |website=Casabay Villas |date=June 28, 2023 |access-date=December 20, 2023}}</ref> The park opened with limitied amenties available, including attractions, midway games, restaurants and retail.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{official website|https://www.vidantaworld.com/}}
* {{official website|https://vidantaworld.com/}}


{{Cirque du Soleil}}
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[[Category:Cirque du Soleil]]
[[Category:Cirque du Soleil]]
[[Category:Amusement parks in Mexico]]
[[Category:Amusement parks in Mexico]]
[[Category:Amusement parks opened in 2023]]
[[Category:Proposed buildings and structures in Mexico]]
[[Category:Proposed buildings and structures in Mexico]]

Latest revision as of 04:03, 6 January 2024

VidantaWorld
Previously known as Cirque du Soleil Theme Park
Entrance sign of VidantaWorld
LocationVidantaWorld, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico
Coordinates20°41′42″N 105°15′54″W / 20.695°N 105.265°W / 20.695; -105.265
StatusOpen for previews
OpenedAugust 1, 2023 (previews)
OwnerGrupo Vidanta
Operated byGrupo Vidanta, MR ProFun
ThemeCirque du Soleil, nature, imagination, water
Area47 hectares (120 acres)
Attractions
Other ridesFloresta Drop, Vista Wheel, various midway games & forthcoming roller coasters
Websitevidantaworld.com

VidantaWorld (formerly known as Cirque du Soleil Theme Park Resort) is a 2023 theme park at Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. When completed, the park will feature three 'dream parks,' BON: Beauty of Nature, a nature-themed park, Jungala Aqua Experience, a water-themed park, and an immersive 'imagination-fueled' park.

Development

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Concept art

On November 12, 2014, Cirque du Soleil, Grupo Vidanta and Legacy Entertainment announced a plan for a theme park in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. This includes at least two lands, the Village of the Sun and the Village of the Moon, and an outdoor evening show accommodating 3,000 to 5,000 spectators. It has water park and nature park elements.[1][2][3] Construction began in September 2015. On November 30, 2015, Goddard Group released concept drawings for a previously unannounced water park.[4]

In April 2021, the operator announced the plan of a fantasy-themed park, a water park, and a nature park, all connected to the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta resort hotel and the beach by an aerial lift.[1] Among many of its themes are a realm dedicated to Cirque du Soleil and the SkyDream Parks Gondola to provide transportation between the parks and the hotels on a loop of 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 150 feet (46 m) high.[5]

Launch was anticipated for 2018, but has been delayed until 2023.[6][4] BON: Beauty of Nature park opened for previews on August 1, 2023.[7] The park opened with limitied amenties available, including attractions, midway games, restaurants and retail.

References

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  1. ^ a b Vallarta Daily News (June 9, 2021). "Vidanta World: Cirque du Soleil show and park in Nuevo Vallarta".
  2. ^ "GRUPO VIDANTA AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE WORLD'S FIRST ENTERTAINMENT PARK ANIMATED BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" (Press release). Cirque Du Soleil. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  3. ^ Forgione, Mary. "Cirque du Soleil plans its first theme park, chooses Mexico site". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Cirque du Soleil Theme Park". Themeparx. Archived from the original on 23 May 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Upcoming dream parks in Mexico".
  6. ^ "Cirque du Soleil abrirá parque temático en México" [Cirque du Soleil to open theme park in Mexico] (in Spanish). Plano Informativo.
  7. ^ "Vidanta Announces Theme Park Preview Visits Starting Aug 1, 2023". Casabay Villas. June 28, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
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