This blog was created to answer 1 big question: How is it like to experience MetroDeal vouchers every single week of the year? After a deliberating selection process, I was discovered. A "blogopath" and voucher lover alike, who can fit this task better? Check this blog week by week to encounter my discoveries when it comes to trying out the latest MetroDeal vouchers. Read on to find out about my first MetroDeal experience at Star City :)
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The last time I went to Star City was back in January 2010. I went there with my balikbayan brother when it was almost closing up. His flight was scheduled the next day and we just wanted to ride a roller coaster before he leaves. Needless to say, I didn't get to see much. This time, my other brother and my best friend came with me and we were determined to have the full Star City experience.
We arrived there around 4pm and many people were in queue to exchange their vouchers to Star City tickets. After about 15 to 20 minutes, I got three Ride-All-You-can bracelets and three discount coupons for Snow World. Yay!
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| MetroDeal redemption counter for voucher holders |
In all honesty,
I didn’t expect to be completely mesmerized by the place. Then again, I was immediately fascinated when
I saw the façade of Star City’s newest ride, the Pirate Adventure. With the
impressive design, my expectations of the ride and Star City went a notch
higher. The ride didn’t fall short of my expectations since it’s indeed a wonderfully
designed water-based amusement park ride that anyone would love. I was mainly
fascinated by the use of animatronics. I know that animatronics are hard to
make because it’s made up of hundreds or thousands of moving parts and the Pirate
Adventure has hundreds of these machines! Too bad I can’t take a good picture
while we were on the ride. But here is one anyway.
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| Yikes! But don't worry, it looks scarier than it actually is :) |
Adjacent to the
Pirate Adventure is a food strip. We were surprised to spot several well-known
restaurants such as Kenny Rogers. Aside from that, we saw
many stalls selling hotdogs, fries and other snacks. The prices of food are
surprisingly affordable – not the typical overpriced theme park food! Too bad
we were already stuffed when we arrived.
I was very
excited to ride the famous Star Flyer. It’s the only ride that I’ve tried
during my previous 1-hour visit to Star City. It is an inverted roller coaster
that I can dare say is as thrilling to ride as the Enchanted Kingdom’s Space
Shuttle. Image my dismay when I saw that sign that the ride was out for
maintenance. Luckily,it was just a temporary letdown. I snapped out of my
disappointed when saw other daring rides – Wild River, Surf Dance and Star
Frisbee.
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| Remember always to smile for the camera :D |
We tried to take
some pictures when we were riding the Surf Dance. I’m glad to say that we
managed to take some even though we were being violently shaken up, down and
even sideways.
When we were
done with the thrill rides, we decided to try the tamer ones like the Dragon Express.
Although the rides were designed for those with faint hearts, we still had lots
of fun.We also tried some of the walk through attractions like Kilabot ng Mummy and Time Tunnel. We had
to skip Snow World though because my friend was wearing slippers. Good thing I
was able to take a snapshot before. Here’s a picture of me, my best friend and
my brother circa 2010.
My theme park
experience wouldn't be complete without playing some carnival-like games. The
gigantic teddy bears were calling out to me so I just had to buy some tokens. I
bought two for 28 Php and I had two chances to land the ball into a coloredcircle.
I didn’t. Well, someday I’ll get you, Teddy Bear!
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| So much for my 1st MetroDeal review :) Ciao! |
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