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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 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>


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"/>
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>


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"/>
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"/>

Revision as of 09:59, 11 May 2022

VidantaWorld
Previously known as Cirque du Soleil Theme Park
The sign to the entrance 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
StatusUnder construction
Opens2023 (tentative)
OwnerGrupo Vidanta
Operated byGrupo Vidanta, MR ProFun
ThemeCirque du Soleil, water park
Area47 hectares
Websitewww.vidantaworld.com

VidantaWorld (formerly known as Cirque du Soleil Theme Park Resort) is an announced theme park coming to Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.

Development

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.[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 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.[1] 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.[5]

The park was initially anticipated to open in 2018, but has been delayed until 2023.[6][4]

References

  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.
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