Wonderland Eurasia

Wonderland Eurasia, previously known as Ankapark, was an amusement park in Ankara, Ankara, Turkey. Opened in 2019, the park has 17 roller coasters, the second-most worldwide. It was closed permanently in February 2020.

Wonderland Eurasia
LocationAnkara, Ankara, Turkey
Opened20 March 2019
Previous namesAnkapark (2013–2019)
Attractions
Roller coasters17
WebsiteOfficial website
StatusOperating

History

The 27th mayor of Ankara, Melih Gökçek, requested names for a new amusement park that would be located on the Atatürk Forest Farm and Zoo's land in 2013.[1][2] On 10 July 2014, work was halted initially by the 14th Chamber Council of State due to concerns on tarnishing the legacy of the land.[3] In December 2014, work was halted again by the Administrative Court of Ankara over the land usage.[4] By May 2015, a roller coaster and ferris wheel were tested and opened to the public.[5][6] An overpass to the park was in construction during September 2016.[7]

By August 2017, the park was nearly complete.[8] In October 2017, an underpass started construction to allow easier access to the park.[9] In November 2017, the total project had occurred 2 billion TL in costs according to the 28th mayor of Ankara, Mustafa Tuna.[10] In September 2018, GBM Ticaret-Çelik acquired the lease to the park for 29 years.[11][12] In January 2019, it was announced that the park would open on 25 March 2019 after its certifications were completed.[13][14][15][16] The park was given a new name ahead of its opening, entitled Wonderland Eurasia, with the announcement by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stating that the park would open earlier.[17] On 20 March 2019, the park opened to the public.[18][19][20]

List of attractions

As of January 2019, there have been 17 roller coasters constructed for the park.[21][22] It is tied with Cedar Point and Canada's Wonderland for the second-most in the world behind Six Flags Magic Mountain, which has 19.[23][24][25]

Name Translation[21] Manufacturer[21]
Altin Madeni Coaster Gold Mine Coaster SBF Visa Group
Ejderha Uçuşu Dragon Flight Zierer
Seydi Reis No translation N/A
Girdap Sörfçüler Vortex Surfers Interpark
Mouse Coaster English name Levent Lunapark
Öksökö Öfkesi Anger of Öksökö Beijing Shibaolai Amusement Equipment
Uzaya Yolculuk Space Trip Beijing Shibaolai Amusement Equipment
Misket Coaster English name N/A
Lightspeed English name Intamin
Köpekbalığı Girdabı Shark Swirl N/A
Çelik Kartal Steel Eagle Zamperla
Miğfer Helmet SBF Visa Group
Devin Kileri The Attic of a Giant Zierer
Canavar Dalga Monster Wave Intamin
Lav Macerasi Lava Adventure I.E. Park
Power Mouse Coaster English name Fabbri
Volare Hiz Kizagi N/A Zamperla

References
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