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June 18, 2024
LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT HIRED BY RESORT DEVELOPER TEG TO DESIGN CENTRAL ASIA’S LARGEST INTEGRATED WATER PARK RESORT, TO BE LOCATED IN NEW TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN: PHASE ONE SLATED TO OPEN IN 2027
Hollywood, CA, USA, and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, June 18, 2024 – Uzbekistan’s Tourism and Entertainment Group (TEG) has retained the globally acclaimed destinations design firm Legacy Entertainment to design TEG’s upcoming integrated resort in Uzbekistan’s capital city of Tashkent. The new project is destined to become Central Asia’s largest integrated resort. Projected to cost over $250,000,000 to construct, the 28-hectare (69 acre) resort will feature signature Hotel, Retail, and Water Park amenities, and is currently planned to open its first phase in 2027.The Grand Serai, a theme inspired by the caravanserais located along The Silk Road, will be a celebration of Uzbekistan’s rich culture. Throughout their visit, guests will experience imaginative reinterpretations of the country’s architecture, food, music, fashion, and much more. At the heart of the resort will be a 20-hectare Water Park featuring over 20 uniquely-designed rides and shows designed to evoke both the local stories and fables of Uzbekistan, as well as the breadth of the country’s natural splendor. The waterpark project is promising to offer a record-breaking component to its visitors from around the globe.Regarding this historic project, executives from TEG said, “The architectural design of the park will be meticulously crafted to reflect Uzbekistan’s history and traditions, ensuring that every aspect of The Grand Serai resonates with the country’s cultural identity. Visitors can expect a journey through time, as they traverse the park, encountering modern thrills intertwined with echoes of the past.”Following an international search, TEG, part of Uzbekistan’s AKFA Group, selected the Hollywood, California-based Legacy Entertainment to lead the design effort. The firm, responsible for many of the world’s top Theme Parks and Resorts, assembled a special team for the Uzbekistan resort, with its members having pedigrees from Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios and Cirque du Soleil. Working in tandem with Legacy, these themed destination design experts will bring Hollywood magic to Uzbekistan.“Our team thrives on creative challenges,” says Marcus King, Chief Projects Officer of Legacy Entertainment, as well as one of the firm’s owners. “The depth and diversity of Uzbekistan’s culture, both ancient and modern, is providing us with some of the most exciting inspiration our team has ever had to work from. As of this moment, no one has interpreted Uzbekistan’s culture through a theatrical or cinematic lens – so everything is on the table for our very experienced team to work with.”While additional details about the resort will be forthcoming, TEG did reveal the themes of two signature zones: “The Silk Road Shops” will be the property’s flagship retail and dining experience, highlighting the country’s importance as the central point between Asia and Europe along the Silk Road; while the Water Park will sport the original brand of “Azure.” inspired by the specific shade of blue found on the country’s flag.ABOUT TOURISM AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (TEG)Tourism and Entertainment Group (TEG) is a rapidly growing subsidiary of AKFA Group. TEG specializes in the Entertainment, Tourism, and HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, Café) sectors, contributing significantly to the regional economy of Uzbekistan. Family oriented parks in the city and other establishments like expo centers and event halls resonate how multifaceted entertainment-oriented group is the company. TEG has established a strong presence in the hospitality sector, with several high-profile hotel franchises and resorts that cater to both business and leisure travelers. Under the visionary leadership of Chairman Jakhongir Artikhojaev, TEG has achieved remarkable success in a short period, establishing itself as a key player in the hospitality and entertainment industry in Central Asia, claiming to be the company which promotes the Uzbek identity by showcasing its culture throughout the products and services they provide for both locals and tourist.ABOUT LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT:Based in Hollywood, California, USA, Legacy Entertainment is one of the world’s leading designers of Theme Parks and Aquariums. Signature projects to date have included Shanghai Haicang Ocean Park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, and The Sea Shell at VinWonders Phu Quoc.Legacy is also active in the arena of resort design, with flagship projects including Studio City Macau and Galaxy Macau. Most recently, the firm opened Batavia – the world’s first overwater retail mall at Indonesia’s PIK development.Please see: https://www.legacyentertainment.com/###Media Contact For Legacy Entertainment:Dan HararyThe Asbury PR Agency, Inc.Beverly Hills, CA, USA 310/859-1831dan@asburypr.com
June 3, 2024
BEIJING HAICHANG OCEAN PARK SELECTS LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT AS LEAD DESIGN FIRM 北京海昌海洋公园项目 选择了Legacy Entertainment作为该项目的首席设计公司
Hollywood, CA, USA, and Beijing, China, May 27, 2024 – Following an international tender, California-based entertainment design firm Legacy Entertainment has been announced as lead designer for the upcoming Beijing Haichang Ocean Park. The project, planned for Beijing’s Tongzhou district, was formally announced in November 2023, and is anticipated to draw 3.5 million annual visitors upon its debut in 2027.中国北京时间2024年5月27日 – 经过一轮国际招标后确认,总部位于美国加州的娱乐设计公司Legacy Entertainment成为即将面世的北京海昌海洋公园项目的首席设计师。该项目于2023年11月正式对外宣布计划于北京通州区落地,2027年开业后预计年游客量为350万人次。The new large-scale Aquarium complex is being developed by Beijing Tongzhou Urban Construction and Operation Group Co., Ltd., and is intended to strengthen the Beijing Sub-Central Cultural Tourism Zone, already home to Universal Studios Beijing.这个大型的海洋馆综合体由北京通州城市建设运营集团有限公司开发,旨在加强北京副中心文化旅游区的发展,而该文化旅游区也是北京环球影城的所在地。“We are honored to have been selected as the designer of this highly-anticipated project,” said Eric Carnagey, Legacy Entertainment’s Managing Director, and also one of the firm’s owners. “With the combined talents of the involved parties, we have the opportunity to create one of the best and most unique marine life parks in the entire world.”Legacy Entertainment的执行董事、公司合伙人之一的Eric Carnagey先生表示:“我们很荣幸被选为这个备受期待的项目的设计师。” “凭借各方的人才联合,我们将有机会打造出全世界其中最好、最独特的海洋公园。”Over the last decade, the Legacy Entertainment team has been responsible for the design of several of the world’s most celebrated Aquariums and Oceanariums. Among these are The Sea Shell at VinWonders Phu Quoc in Vietnam, and the recently-opened Chimelong Spaceship, which currently holds seven world records, including “World’s Largest Aquarium.”在过去的十年里,Legacy Entertainment团队一直负责设计世界上几个最著名的海洋馆,其中包括越南富国群岛的VinWonders海贝壳海洋馆,以及最近开业的珠海长隆宇宙飞船,而长隆宇宙飞船项目目前持有七项世界纪录,其中包括“世界上最大的海洋馆”这项世界纪录。Legacy has previously collaborated with Haichang on the design of their flagship park in Shanghai. The $730,000,000 park, which opened in 2018, has received a wide array of awards and accolades since its debut in 2018, including being named “China’s Best Theme Park” by numerous organizations.Legacy此前曾与海昌合作设计了上海海昌海洋公园。这座耗资7.3亿美元的公园于2018年开业,自2018年首次亮相以来,获得了众多的奖项和荣誉,包括被众多组织评为“中国最佳主题公园”。Carnagey adds, “With each of our Aquarium projects, we aim to raise the bar for animal care and education outreach. For this new project in Beijing, we plan to combine these touchstones with an unprecedented degree of ‘Wow!’ factor to create a project that will not only stand out in China, but throughout the entire world”.Carnagey先生补充道,“通过我们的海洋馆项目,我们的目标是提高动物护理和教育推广的标准。对于北京的这个新项目,我们计划将这些试金石与前所未有的轰动时刻结合起来,打造一个不仅在中国,甚至在世界范围内都会脱颖而出的项目。”ABOUT Beijing Tongzhou Urban Construction and Operation Group Co., Ltd.:关于北京通州城市建设运行集团有限公司:Beijing Tongzhou Urban Construction and Operation Group Co., Ltd. (TCJ) is a wholly-owned state-owned enterprise under the leadership of the district committee and government. TCJ mainly undertakes multiple key tasks such as ensuring urban operation, sub-central city construction, operation management, public service guarantee, and industrial innovation and development. TCJ conforms to the reform situation of state-owned enterprises, relies on the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, and focuses on areas such as “urban operation, real estate development, financial services, landscaping, property management, municipal supporting facilities, and comprehensive services”. It integrates “operation, development, construction, investment, and financing” and undertakes the responsibilities of sub-central city construction and urban operation management. It is committed to creating a professional market with strong competitiveness and modern first-class district state-owned enterprises.北京通州城市建设运行集团有限公司是区委、区政府领导下成立的区属全资国有企业。通城建集团主要承担保障城市运行、副中心城市建设、运营管理、公共服务保障、产业创新发展等多项重点任务。通城建集团顺应国企改革形势,依托京津冀协同发展, 围绕“城市运行、房地产开发、金融服务、园林绿化、物业管理、市政配套、综合服务”等板块,集“运行、开发、建设、投资、融资”于一体,承担副中心城市建设和城市运行管理的职责,致力于打造具有强劲市场竞争力的专业化、现代化一流区属国有企业。ABOUT HAICHANG OCEAN PARK:关于海昌海洋公园:With more than 20 years of experience in operating Aquariums and Theme Parks, Haichang Ocean Park has been selected as one of China’s top 20 tourism companies for 10 consecutive years. It has been deeply involved in the cultural tourism industry for more than 20 years. Its business has expanded to Shanghai, Dalian, Sanya, Zhengzhou, Chongqing and other cities, and has built a number of cities. The iconic marine cultural tourism project receives more than 20 million tourists every year. It has profound content presentation, product development, and IP operation capabilities, and has accumulated rich experience in biological conservation research, aquatic life conservation and rescue and other public welfare fields.海昌海洋公园拥有20多年的海洋馆和主题公园运营经验,连续10年入选中国20强旅游企业。海昌深耕文化旅游产业20余年,其业务已扩展到上海、大连、三亚、郑州、重庆等城市,已在多个城市落地。其标志性的海洋文化旅游项目每年接待游客2000多万人次。海昌的内容呈现、产品开发及IP运营能力强,在生物保护研究、水生生物保护救助等公益领域积累了丰富的经验。Please see详见: https://www.haichangoceanpark.com/en/home-enABOUT LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT:关于Legacy娱乐设计控股有限公司:Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary year, the Hollywood, California-based Legacy Entertainment stands as one of the most successful, independent, entertainment design firms in the global industry today.The company has developed, designed, and produced over 40 successful projects worldwide, spanning mediums that include Theme Parks, Hotels/Resorts, Casinos, and Aquariums. Signature projects include the Galaxy Macau Resort, Macau Studio City resort, the Georgia Aquarium, Lotte World expansion, Kingdom of Poseidon resort, and the recently opened Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park.Recent openings include the all-new Chimelong Spaceship in Zhuhai, China, Lotte World Adventure Busan theme park in Busan, Korea, and The Sea Shell Aquarium at VinWonders Phu Quoc.总部位于美国加州好莱坞的Legacy Entertainment目前正在庆祝公司成立20周年,是当今全球娱乐业最成功、最独立的娱乐设计公司之一。该公司在全球范围内开发、设计和制作了40多个成功项目,涵盖主题公园、酒店/度假村、赌场和水族馆等业态。标志性项目包括澳门银河度假区、澳门新濠影汇度假区、美国乔治亚海洋馆、韩国乐天世界扩建项目、哈尔滨波塞冬王国度假区和上海海昌海洋公园。最近开业的项目包括中国珠海的长隆宇宙飞船、韩国乐天世界釜山冒险乐园和越南富国群岛的VinWonders海贝壳海洋馆。Please see: https://www.legacyentertainment.com/###Media Contact For Legacy Entertainment:Dan HararyThe Asbury PR Agency, Inc.Beverly Hills, CA, USA 310/859-1831dan@asburypr.com
May 28, 2024
NEW BEIJING OCEAN PARK SELECTS LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT AS LEAD DESIGN FIRM 新北京海洋公园选择了Legacy Entertainment作为该项目的首席设计公司
Hollywood, CA, USA, and Beijing, China, May 27, 2024 – Following an international tender, California-based entertainment design firm Legacy Entertainment has been announced as lead designer for the upcoming Ocean Park in Beijing. The project, planned for Beijing’s Tongzhou district, was formally announced in November 2023, and is anticipated to draw 3.5 million annual visitors upon its debut in 2027.中国北京时间2024年5月27日 – 经过一轮国际招标后确认,总部位于美国加州的娱乐设计公司Legacy Entertainment成为即将在北京面世的海洋公园项目的首席设计师。该项目于2023年11月正式对外宣布计划于北京通州区落地,2027年开业后预计年游客量为350万人次。The new large-scale Aquarium complex is being developed by Beijing Tongzhou Urban Construction and Operation Group Co., Ltd., and is intended to strengthen the Beijing Sub-Central Cultural Tourism Zone, already home to Universal Studios Beijing.这个大型的海洋馆综合体由北京通州城市建设运营集团有限公司开发,旨在加强北京副中心文化旅游区的发展,而该文化旅游区也是北京环球影城的所在地。“We are honored to have been selected as the designer of this highly-anticipated project,” said Eric Carnagey, Legacy Entertainment’s Managing Director, and also one of the firm’s owners. “With the combined talents of the involved parties, we have the opportunity to create one of the best and most unique marine life parks in the entire world.”Legacy Entertainment的执行董事、公司合伙人之一的Eric Carnagey先生表示:“我们很荣幸被选为这个备受期待的项目的设计师。” “凭借各方的人才联合,我们将有机会打造出全世界其中最好、最独特的海洋公园”。Over the last decade, the Legacy Entertainment team has been responsible for the design of several of the world’s most celebrated Aquariums and Oceanariums. Among these are The Sea Shell at VinWonders Phu Quoc in Vietnam, and the recently-opened Chimelong Spaceship, which currently holds seven world records, including “World’s Largest Aquarium.”在过去的十年里,Legacy Entertainment团队一直负责设计世界上几个最著名的海洋馆,其中包括越南富国群岛的VinWonders海贝壳海洋馆,以及最近开业的珠海长隆宇宙飞船,而长隆宇宙飞船项目目前持有七项世界纪录,其中包括“世界上最大的海洋馆”这项世界纪录。Legacy has also collaborated with China’s leading Marine Life Park operator, Haichang Ocean Park, on the design of their flagship park in Shanghai. The $730,000,000 park, which opened in 2018, has received a wide array of awards and accolades since its debut in 2018, including being named “China’s Best Theme Park” by numerous organizations.Legacy还与中国领先的海洋公园运营商海昌海洋公园合作,设计了他们在上海的旗舰公园。这座耗资7.3亿美元的公园于2018年开业,自2018年首次亮相以来,获得了众多的奖项和荣誉,包括被众多组织评为“中国最佳主题公园”。Carnagey adds, “With each of our Aquarium projects, we aim to raise the bar for animal care and education outreach. For this new project in Beijing, we plan to combine these touchstones with an unprecedented degree of ‘Wow!’ factor to create a project that will not only stand out in China, but throughout the entire world”.Carnagey先生补充道,“通过我们的海洋馆项目,我们的目标是提高动物护理和教育推广的标准。对于北京的这个新项目,我们计划将这些试金石与前所未有的轰动时刻结合起来,打造一个不仅在中国,甚至在世界范围内都会脱颖而出的项目。”ABOUT BEIJING TONGZHOU URBAN CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION GROUP CO., LTD.:关于北京通州城市建设运行集团有限公司:Beijing Tongzhou Urban Construction and Operation Group Co., Ltd. (TCJ) is a wholly-owned state-owned enterprise under the leadership of the district committee and government. TCJ mainly undertakes multiple key tasks such as ensuring urban operation, sub-central city construction, operation management, public service guarantee, and industrial innovation and development. TCJ conforms to the reform situation of state-owned enterprises, relies on the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, and focuses on areas such as “urban operation, real estate development, financial services, landscaping, property management, municipal supporting facilities, and comprehensive services”. It integrates “operation, development, construction, investment, and financing” and undertakes the responsibilities of sub-central city construction and urban operation management. It is committed to creating a professional market with strong competitiveness and modern first-class district state-owned enterprises.北京通州城市建设运行集团有限公司是区委、区政府领导下成立的区属全资国有企业。通城建集团主要承担保障城市运行、副中心城市建设、运营管理、公共服务保障、产业创新发展等多项重点任务。通城建集团顺应国企改革形势,依托京津冀协同发展, 围绕“城市运行、房地产开发、金融服务、园林绿化、物业管理、市政配套、综合服务”等板块,集“运行、开发、建设、投资、融资”于一体,承担副中心城市建设和城市运行管理的职责,致力于打造具有强劲市场竞争力的专业化、现代化一流区属国有企业。ABOUT LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT:关于Legacy娱乐设计控股有限公司:Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary year, the Hollywood, California-based Legacy Entertainment stands as one of the most successful, independent, entertainment design firms in the global industry today.The company has developed, designed, and produced over 40 successful projects worldwide, spanning mediums that include Theme Parks, Hotels/Resorts, Casinos, and Aquariums. Signature projects include the Galaxy Macau Resort, Macau Studio City resort, the Georgia Aquarium, Lotte World expansion, Kingdom of Poseidon resort, and the recently opened Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park.Recent openings include the all-new Chimelong Spaceship in Zhuhai, China, Lotte World Adventure Busan theme park in Busan, Korea, and The Sea Shell Aquarium at VinWonders Phu Quoc.总部位于美国加州好莱坞的Legacy Entertainment目前正在庆祝公司成立20周年,是当今全球娱乐业最成功、最独立的娱乐设计公司之一。该公司在全球范围内开发、设计和制作了40多个成功项目,涵盖主题公园、酒店/度假村、赌场和水族馆等业态。标志性项目包括澳门银河度假区、澳门新濠影汇度假区、美国乔治亚海洋馆、韩国乐天世界扩建项目、哈尔滨波塞冬王国度假区和上海海昌海洋公园。最近开业的项目包括中国珠海的长隆宇宙飞船、韩国乐天世界釜山冒险乐园和越南富国群岛的VinWonders海贝壳海洋馆。###Media Contact For Legacy Entertainment:Dan HararyThe Asbury PR Agency, Inc.Beverly Hills, CA, USA 310/859-1831dan@asburypr.com
April 29, 2024
LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT, A GLOBAL LEADER IN THE ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN INDUSTRY, TO MAKE ITS DEBUT IN SAUDI ARABIA AT THE MAY 7-9 SAUDI ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENT (SEA) EXPO WITH NEW FOUR NEW PROJECTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN THE REGION
Hollywood, CA, USA & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 30, 2024 – Legacy Entertainment, the acclaimed designer of several of the world’s largest Theme Parks, Resorts, and Aquariums, will be making its Saudi Arabian debut at May’s Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo in Riyadh, May 7-9. There, the company will debut its brand new Expo Booth, which has been custom designed specifically for the SEA event. During the SEA Expo, Taylor Jeffs, Legacy’s President and Chief Creative Officer, will be delivering a keynote speech. “Saudi Arabia is the most exciting market in the world right now,” said Eric Carnagey, Legacy’s Managing Director, as well as one of the firm’s owners. “With a combination of vision, talent, and access to capital, there is an opportunity there to transform the way the entire world experiences and consumes the next generation of location-based entertainment.” Despite this being Legacy’s first public showcase in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the firm has been active in the region for several years. Currently, Legacy has four projects in the Middle East at various stages of design and construction. Long known as a dominant themed attraction-design force throughout Asia, the executives at Legacy point out that they have been waiting for just the right opportunity before diving into the Saudi Arabian market “A key part of Legacy’s success over the years has been exercising great discretion in selecting the exact right projects with the exact right partners,” Carnagey adds. “We have waited a long time for just the right opportunities in Saudi Arabia to present themselves, and we are confident that within the very near future, the Legacy brand will be successfully launched in this vital region with the strongest suite of new partners and projects imaginable!” This year’s SEA Expo comes at a pivotal time for the bustling Saudi Arabian market. Despite there only being a few operating Theme Parks available in the region at this time, a recent YouGov study has indicated that 1 in 5 Saudi residents prefer Theme Parks as their go-to leisure destination. “This figure is remarkably strong for a market in its infancy and suggests a bright future for the various parks in that region which are currently under-construction, including Six Flags Qiddiya,” Carnagey concludes. ABOUT LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT: Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary year, Legacy Entertainment stands as one of the most successful, independent, entertainment design firms in the global industry today. The company has developed, designed, and produced over 40 successful projects worldwide, spanning mediums that include Theme Parks, Hotels/Resorts, Casinos, and Aquariums. Legacy’s signature projects to date have included: the Galaxy Macau Resort, Macau Studio City resort, the Georgia Aquarium, Lotte World expansion, Kingdom of Poseidon resort, and the Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. Recent openings of Legacy-designed attractions include the all-new Chimelong Spaceship in Zhuhai, China; Lotte World Adventure Busan theme park in Busan, Korea; the Sea Shell Aquarium at VinWonders Phu Quoc/Vietnam, and Batavia: The Floating City at PIK 2 in Indonesia.   Please see: https://www.legacyentertainment.com/ ### Media Contact For Legacy Entertainment:Dan HararyThe Asbury PR Agency, Inc.Beverly Hills, CA, USA 310/859-1831dan@asburypr.com
November 8, 2023
LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES A MILESTONE YEAR WITH MAJOR PROJECT OPENINGS AND AN INCREDIBLE PIPELINE OF NEW CREATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT
Hollywood, California, November 2023 – Following a record-breaking year in 2022, Legacy Entertainment built upon its momentum, making 2023 a year notable both for its new project openings, as well as the diversity and scope of a number of new projects which are currently in various stages of design and development. NEW PROJECT OPENINGS DURING 2023: 2023 was a banner year for the firm’s Theme Park, Aquarium, and Retail portfolios, marked most notably by the debut of the Chimelong Spaceship in Zhuhai, China. This colossal project immediately captured the world’s imagination upon its debut, with Britain’s The Sun hailing it as “an out of this world experience.”  Featuring over 4,000,000 square feet of enclosed space, the park officially shattered seven Guinness World Records, including World’s Largest Indoor Theme Park and World’s Largest Aquarium. The massive facility is also home to the world’s largest simulator attraction, with 304 seats on a single motion base. In 2021, Legacy announced its intention to “revolutionize retail” with its Destination Dining initiative – the first of these projects launched to tremendous acclaim during June 2023. Already “the favorite destination for people of Jakarta,” according to NowJakarta, BATAVIA at PIK is a groundbreaking “floating city” retail mall featuring over 50 retail and dining venues overlooking a natural inlet from the Java Sea. Developed by Indonesia’s ASG, the Jakarta Post has lauded the new project as “their latest masterpiece.” LEGACY PROJECTS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT: Legacy continues to be a market leader in Asia, where the company has already opened projects for Lotte, Chimelong, Haichang, and Vinpearl, among other major industry players. 2023 continued this trend with two, full, new parks in-development with Vinpearl, in addition to mega projects in various stages of design for China, South Korea, and Indonesia. Legacy has also taken its first steps towards expanding into Saudi Arabia, and is currently working with that country’s premier developers on multiple groundbreaking entertainment destinations. This year’s biggest Legacy announcement took place in July, during a signing ceremony in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. There, Legacy’s Eric Carnagey represented the firm in the closing of a major deal to design and develop an all-new Water Park resort intended to showcase local culture in ways never-before-imagined. The project is midway through the design process, with construction expected to begin in early 2024. LEGACY MILESTONES & RECOGNITIONS: This month marks the fifth anniversary of the opening of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park – the $730,000,000 project has welcomed over 3,000,000 visitors per year since, establishing it as a worthy competitor to the nearby Shanghai Disneyland. Legacy’s other recently opened projects have continued to thrive, with Lotte World Adventure Busan being named by CNN as one of the world’s “Top 8 New Theme Parks,” and the Vinpearl SeaShell Aquarium in Vietnam being labeled “The Best Aquarium in the World” by Attractions 360°. Most recently, Legacy’s Eric Carnagey was included on the “Blooloop 50” list of top industry influencers, alongside top talents from Disney, Universal, Merlin, and others. Regarded as the industry’s highest honor, this recognition reflects not only Legacy’s continued growth, but also smaller accomplishments, including an unprecedented 17,000,000 organic social media impressions so far, year to date. ABOUT LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT: Legacy Entertainment is one of the world’s leading designers of Theme Parks and Aquariums. The company’s signature projects include: Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, and The Sea Shell at VinWonders, Phu Quoc. The California-based firm is also active in the arena of resort design, with flagship resort projects having included Studio City Macau and Galaxy Macau. Most recently, the firm opened Batavia – the world’s first, overwater retail mall at Indonesia’s PIK development. Please see: https://www.legacyentertainment.com/ ### Media Contact For Legacy Entertainment:Dan HararyThe Asbury PR Agency, Inc.Beverly Hills, CA, USA 310/859-1831dan@asburypr.com
September 22, 2023
CHIMELONG SPACESHIP RECEIVES SEVEN GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, INCLUDING WORLD’S LARGEST INDOOR THEME PARK
Zhuhai, China, and Hollywood, CA/USA, September 20, 2023 – In the buildup to its grand opening, the all-new Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park in Zhuhai, China, has become the recipient of an unprecedented seven “Guinness World Records!”These world records include:–World’s Largest Indoor Theme Park: With 397,064 square meters of enclosed area (4,271,783 square feet), the park surpasses previous recordholder Warner Brothers Abu Dhabi.–World’s Largest Aquarium: With a combined total of 75,350,969 liters of tanks (16,574,889 gallons), Chimelong surpasses its own record established at the neighboring Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in 2014. The facility houses 38 aquarium tanks, home to nearly 300 species.-World’s Largest Aquarium Tank: Breaking their own record once again, the park’s largest tank has a capacity of 56,450,136 liters (12,417,288 gallons).–World’s Largest Indoor Artificial Wave: The park’s record-breaking main tank is equipped with hardware capable of generating waves measuring up to 3.2m (10’ feet 6” inches).–World’s Largest Living Coral Reef Exhibit: Spread over 10 specialized coral tanks, the 2,848,562 liter (626,595 gallons) exhibit is the largest of its kind.–World’s Highest Seated Capacity Motion Simulator: Boasting a capacity of 304 riders on a single platform, the “Bermuda Storm” simulator ride is unprecedented in scale.–World’s Largest Curved Projection Screen: Accompanying “Bermuda Storm’s” supersized simulator platform is a colossal projection screen, encompassing over 1,682 square meters of surface.The Chimelong Spaceship was designed by the team at Legacy Entertainment, the California-based firm. Legacy is globally renowned for its large-scale Theme Park and Aquarium projects, including Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, and The Sea Shell Aquarium at VinWonders, Phu Quoc.The new Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park began Soft Openings on September 16, 2023, in order to take advantage of the high demand generated by the upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays. An official opening date has yet to be announced.ABOUT CHIMELONG:Founded in 1989 by Su Zhigang, Chimelong is one of China’s largest and most respected Theme Park owners and operators. Based in Guangzhou, the company’s properties include Chimelong Safari Park, and Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. Their latest endeavor is the just-opened Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park.ABOUT LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT:Legacy Entertainment is one of the world’s leading designers of Theme Parks and Aquariums. The company’s signature projects include: Shanghai Haicang Ocean Park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, and The Sea Shell at VinWonders, Phu Quoc. The California-based firm is also active in the arena of resort design, with flagship resort projects having included Studio City Macau and Galaxy Macau.Most recently, the firm opened Batavia – the world’s first, overwater retail mall at Indonesia’s PIK development.Please see: https://www.legacyentertainment.com/###Media Contact For Legacy Entertainment:Dan HararyThe Asbury PR Agency, Inc.Beverly Hills, CA, USA 310/859-1831dan@asburypr.com
July 26, 2023
LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT SIGNED TO DESIGN AND BUILD GROUNDBREAKING, NEW 35-HECTARE (86 ACRE) WATER PARK RESORT IN TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN
Hollywood, CA, and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 25, 2023 – Uzbekistan’s capital city of Tashkent will soon be home to a world-class integrated resort that will feature unique water attractions, a thematic hotel, immersive dining, and live entertainment among other experiences. Legacy Entertainment, a globally renowned entertainment design firm responsible for many of the world’s top new theme parks and destinations built over the last two decades, has just been signed to design and build a groundbreaking Water Park, which will anchor the resort. The upcoming complex will be located on the way to the city’s “New Tashkent” District and is being designed with a scope and scale intended to draw visitors not only from the local market, but from surrounding nations as well. A formal ceremony was held in Tashkent on July 18, in which Eric Carnagey, Legacy Entertainment’s Managing Director and Co-Founder, signed the deal. Regarding this massive new project, Carnagey said, “World-class entertainment projects like this can be transformational for a community. Once complete, this new resort will supercharge tourism, create hundreds or even thousands of jobs, and enrich the lives of the people of Tashkent and Uzbekistan, as well as Central Asia.” Following an international search, Legacy Entertainment was selected for the groundbreaking Water Park, upon the company’s track record of successful projects including work with Cirque du Soleil, Six Flags, Lotte, and Haichang, as well as their experience designing integrated resorts for Macau. ABOUT LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT: Originally launched in 2002, the Hollywood, California-based Legacy Entertainment stands as one of the most successful, independent, entertainment design firms in the global industry today. The company has developed, designed and produced over 40 successful projects worldwide, spanning mediums that include Theme Parks, Hotels/Resorts, Casinos, and Aquariums. Legacy’s signature projects have included: the Galaxy Macau Resort, Macau Studio City resort, the Georgia Aquarium, Lotte World expansion, Kingdom of Poseidon resort, the Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, and The Sea Shell Aquarium at VinWonders Phu Quoc theme park. Among upcoming Legacy project openings is the Chimelong Spaceship in Zhuhai, China – the world’s largest indoor theme park. Please see: https://www.legacyentertainment.com/ ### Media Contact For Legacy Entertainment:Dan HararyThe Asbury PR Agency, Inc.Beverly Hills, CA, USA 310/859-1831dan@asburypr.com
May 22, 2023
INDONESIAN-BASED BATAVIA PIK, A GROUNDBREAKING RETAIL DESTINATION DESIGNED BY LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH AMANTARA (AGUNG SEDAYU GROUP), ANNOUNCES PHASE 1 OPENING AT GOLF ISLAND PIK
Hollywood, CA and Jakarta, Indonesia, May 2023 – Indonesia’s foremost developers, Agung Sedayu Group (ASG) and Salim Group, have announced that the first phase of Batavia PIK, a next-generation retail complex which is part of their Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) mega-development, will make its debut later this month. The second phase is anticipated to begin rolling out in the third quarter of this year, completing the list of integrated destinations and facilities in the PIK township.Conceptualized and master planned by California-based Legacy Entertainment in collaboration with Amantara (a subsidiary of ASG), Batavia PIK is the world’s first overwater retail, dining, and entertainment complex. The destination is also the first project to debut as a result of this unique creative partnership between the two groups.“Batavia PIK holds a special place in the hearts of the Legacy team,” says Marcus King, Legacy Entertainment’s Chief Projects Officer, as well as one of the firm’s owners.  Noting that it was the first new contract the company took on during the Covid-19 pandemic, King continues, “This was the first project designed while we were all learning a new way of working, not to mention having never met our partners in-person! ASG’s spirit of collaboration made the process so seamless and enjoyable that I can’t imagine we will ever forget it.”Batavia PIK’s unique setting called for an equally unique creative solution. After exploring several concepts, the teams mutually agreed on the boldest of these proposals – a ‘floating city’ erected entirely over an inlet from the Java Sea. Moreover, Batavia PIK will be the second compound on Golf Island PIK to apply an Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) using water and waste management, eco-friendly materials, and other green technologies. With this scheme, upscale esplanades flank both sides of the canal, allowing access to the elaborate network of overwater boardwalks, which connect over 53 leasable facilities and entertainment facilities. More facilities add to the convenience of visitors, such as souvenir stores, cafes, curated retail tenants, a floating Musholla (prayer room), pedestrian walkways, and global culinary choices.“Our inspiration comes from Batavia city as the trade center in the colonial era of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, dubbed as the ‘Queen of the East’,” says Natalia Kusumo, CEO of Commercials & Hotels Division 2 Amantara – Agung Sedayu Group. “The port city, now called Jakarta, is famous for its beauty and as a melting pot where various nations gathered and traded. The resulting cultural assimilation thus influenced architecture, arts, culinary, and other aspects of local cultures.”The meeting of the past with the present is a key concept woven throughout every facet of the nearly-28,000 square meter Batavia PIK complex and showcased through architectural details. Colonial-style windows and arches, for example, blend together with rattan weaves and indigenous building materials to embody a tropical vernacular style.With a vision to preserve Indonesia’s history and various cultures, Batavia PIK presents Pasar Rakjat as one of its main concepts. This area supports the SMEs in Indonesia through a unique marketplace architecture and nostalgic decoration divided into Pasar Buku, Pasar Gerabah, Pasar Loak, Pasar Anyaman, and Pasar Perabot. By supporting the local SMEs, Pasar Rakjat aims to grow Indonesia’s tourism, especially in the greater Jakarta area.“Retail developers all over the world are in a moment of reflection and transition,” adds King. “With its seamless fusion of ancient and modern culture, retail, and entertainment, we hope that Batavia PIK will represent a literal bridge between the past and the future. No matter how the industry changes or audiences evolve, people all around the world will always want to dine together and be entertained together. Here they’ll be able to do both in a setting unlike any other.”Even before its opening day, Batavia PIK is already garnering international attention with the project recently recognized as the ‘Best Retail Development’ by the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2022. Thanks to its conceptual design and curated tenancy, Batavia PIK aims to become a modern melting pot to showcase the beauty of Indonesia for the people here and visitors from abroad.ABOUT AGUNG SEDAYU GROUPAgung Sedayu Group is a leading property developer with a proven track record in developing some of the most iconic properties around Indonesia. Since 1971, Agung Sedayu Group has had more than half a century of success. With building real estate at its heart, Agung Sedayu Group has a range of projects from townships to mix-use, residential, commercial, hotels, and industrial zone. The Group stands on a deep foundation based on a firm commitment to good values, qualities, and innovations. These principles guide each project and long-term relations between Agung Sedayu Group and its partners and clients.ABOUT AMANTARAAmantara, a subsidiary of Agung Sedayu Group, is a modern lifestyle trendsetter with a mission to build great places in all its commercial projects for the modern populace who appreciates culture, cares for sustainable living, and supports local and artisanal businesses. Amantara aims to bring destinations and recreations relevant to modern consumers, such as shopping centers, commercial places, and hotels. Besides being supported by impressive and creative concepts, professional management and warm hospitality give unique experiences for consumers. With a property development and hospitality background, Amantara’s foundation pays detailed attention to each of its projects. To become the leading company in the industry with a unique portfolio, Amantara focuses on three essential pillars of life in its businesses: culinary, travel, and lifestyle.Moreover, Amantara focuses to provide comfort and support the ideal modern lifestyle by carrying creative and unique concepts, which adapt to the lifestyle development of today. As such, Amantara conceptualizes and curates its main destinations, such as Pantjoran PIK, Urban Farm, Cove at Batavia PIK, By The Sea, Central Market PIK, Pusat Sepeda, Batavia PIK, Shipyard, Pantai Pasir Putih PIK2 (White Sand Beach PIK2), Land’s End, Greenbelt PIK2, Orange Groves, Community Park (event space), Town Hub, Oakwood Apartments PIK PIK, Pesona Alam Resort, The Botanica Sanctuary, Harris Vertu Hotel Harmoni, Yello Hotel Harmoni, Harris Suite Puri Mansion, Hilton Garden Inn Jakarta Taman Palem, All Sedayu Hotel Kelapa Gading, The 101 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa, and Holiday Inn Resort PIK.To complete the guest experience at Pantai Indah Kapuk, Amantara presents the PIK Experience by Amantara application. A loyalty program, information about destinations under Amantara, and updated events and promos are some of its main features. This all-in-one application is available for download through the Google Play Store and Apple Store. Visit us at https://www.amantara-asg.com/ and follow us for the latest updates on Instagram @amantaralifestyle dan @enjoy.pik.ABOUT LEGACY ENTERTAINMENTOriginally launched in 2002, the Hollywood, California-based Legacy Entertainment stands as one of the most successful, independent, entertainment design firms in the global industry today. The company has developed, designed and produced over 40 successful projects worldwide, spanning mediums that include Theme Parks, Hotels/Resorts, Casinos, and Aquariums.Signature projects include the Galaxy Macau Resort, Macau Studio City resort, the Georgia Aquarium, Lotte World expansion, Kingdom of Poseidon resort, the Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, Lotte World Adventure Busan, and The Sea Shell Aquarium at VinWonders Phu Quoc theme park.Upcoming openings include the Chimelong Spaceship in Zhuhai, China – the world’s largest indoor theme park.Please see: https://www.legacyentertainment.com/###Media Contact For Legacy Entertainment:Dan HararyThe Asbury PR Agency, Inc.Beverly Hills, CA, USA 310/859-1831dan@asburypr.com
March 31, 2023
LOTTE WORLD ADVENTURE BUSAN THEME PARK, DESIGNED BY LEGACY ENTERTAINMENT, CELEBRATES ITS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH SIGNIFICANT ATTENDANCE MILESTONE
Busan, S. Korea, March 31, 2023 – Concurrent with its first-year anniversary, Lotte World Busan has reasons to celebrate – 1.4 million reasons to be specific. That’s the number of visitors the park hosted during its very first year of operation, marking a huge win for both Lotte and the Osiria Tourism Complex in Busan, South Korea. Designed by Legacy Entertainment, the intimate regional park, and second theme park to sport the Lotte World brand, has been enthusiastically received since its debut on March 31, 2022, and has significantly exceeded initial attendance projections. “The entire Legacy team is thrilled for the success of our friends and partners at Lotte World,” says Yaeli Chung, Legacy’s Managing Director of South Korea. “Outside of Disney and Universal, many new theme parks which have opened in the last decade have struggled to find their footing initially, so this makes such a healthy debut year such welcome news.”The attendance figure is particularly noteworthy due to the fact that the park relied heavily on local markets from which to draw visitors given that China, Busan’s primary source of international tourism, did not allow for international visitors to the country until just recently. In fact, Lotte World Busan’s first-anniversary attendance figure equates to the park having hosted 1 out of every 3 residents in Busan.According to Lotte officials, the future looks bright for the park’s second season and beyond. In recent years, as many as 3 out of 5 international tourists to South Korea hailed from China, with per capita spending north of $3,000 per visitor. The return of this lucrative travel sector will be key to the continued success of the Lotte World theme park, and the entire Osiria Tourism Complex, allowing them to reach their full potential. The first few months of 2023 saw the easing of the country’s remaining Covid restrictions for international travelers, and all signs bode well for a dramatic recovery of the region’s tourism sector.Coinciding with the park’s one-year anniversary celebration is a new feature called “Spring in the Fairy Tale Kingdom”- a seasonal festival featuring special photo opportunities, live performances, new menu items, and limited time retail offerings. Longer term, Lotte officials have indicated that expansions to the park are currently in the planning stages, as they hope to keep pace with the above-expected steady attendance.ABOUT LOTTE WORLDLotte World is South Korea’s leading theme park owner and operator, with its flagship park located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. Since its opening in 1989, Lotte World has consistently ranked among the world’s top-performing theme parks, drawing between 5 and 7 million visitors each year. Located in Seoul’s Jamsil district, the park is divided into two main themed areas- Lotte World Adventure (indoor theme park) and Magic Island (outdoor attraction area). The park features a number of heavily-themed attractions including “The Adventure of Sinbad,” “Pharaoh’s Fury,” and “Atlantis Adventure,” in addition to a number of classic family rides, shows, and attractions. Lotte World Adventure Busan marks the chain’s second full-scale theme park in South Korea.Lotte World Adventure Busan is the centerpiece of Busan’s Osiria Tourism Complex, located about 45 minutes by train outside of the city center. Envisioned as the city’s premiere tourism destination, Osiria currently features a dynamic array of attractions and experiences, including a Lotte Premium Outlet complex, Hillside Luge, Science Museum, Golf Club, and IKEA. Future additions will include a Hilton Hotel and Aqua World. Please see: www.lotteworld.com