I was always excited every time the peryahan, which I believe is translated as a “fair” in English, comes to town. There’s the Ferris wheel, or something that resembles it, the caterpillar ride, the haunted house and, of course, the games. Looking back, there’s really nothing fancy about the perya, that is, if you compare it with the likes of Enchanted Kingdom. So, the first chance I got after it opened in 1995, I went to see this Enchanted Kingdom, and went back for more — perhaps proof that there’s always a child in each of us.
The Enchanted Kingdom is located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. You won’t miss it from the South Luzon Expressway because the Space Shuttle and the Ferris Wheel stick out from the green landscape. If you’re coming from Metro Manila, take the Sta. Rosa exit, turn left after the toll booth, then turn right at the next intersection. You could also browse the Enchanted Kingdom website for more information.
There’s the Anchor’s Away, which is just a ship that swings to and fro. It’s really less “scary” than the Space Shuttle, but because the Anchor’s Away lasts longer than the Space Shuttle, I figured I’d be in a higher risk of having a heart attack, so I didn’t ride in it. So I just took the Jungle Log Jam, the Flying Fiesta and, of course, the Ferris Wheel. You could actually have a taste of a world-class theme park here in the Philippines, instead of going to Disneyland or other theme parks abroad. This is one of the places that kids, and dads, would definitely enjoy. The rest of the story, with more photos, is at VisitPinas.com.
