IMG Edutainment for Schools: A Quick Overview
School trips are a highlight of school life. One day, every year, the students get the chance to take a break from their routine life and venture outside the school for some fun and entertainment. Lately, many schools prefer places where students can learn while having a good time, promoting the concept of edutainment, which is a combination of education and entertainment.
Dubai is a city in the UAE that has plenty of edutainment avenues. The IMG Worlds of Adventure is one of them. Known to be the biggest indoor theme park in the world, the IMG Worlds of Adventure may not be thought of as the right option for an edutainment school trip. But there are numerous opportunities where students can learn while having fun at IMG Worlds of Adventure Dubai. Here is everything you need to know about school excursions to IMG Worlds of Adventure.
IMG Worlds of Adventure offers several school tour packages for primary, middle school, and high school students. IMG Worlds can organize tour packages for university students as well. The best part about these packages is that they can be customized as per the school’s requirements and budget. Along with access to all the zones of this theme park, transportation and meal options can also be included. It is also possible to opt for add-ons like educational workshops to add more value to the school trip.
Entertainment Attractions of IMG Worlds of Adventure
The IMG Worlds of Adventure is a theme park with six amazing zones. Each of the zones is loaded with rides and attractions that would keep the students hooked at the place for hours. Here is a detailed guide to the different zones and what to expect at each of them.
IMG Boulevard
The IMG Boulevard is the main hub of the theme park, a center point that connects all the zones of the park. This place is loaded with restaurants and cafes, where you can relax and enjoy a good meal. IMG Boulevard also has several retail stores, perfect for souvenir shopping. The IMG Boulevard also hosts interactive activities and workshops for its visitors from time to time. The Haunted Hotel, with its eerie experiences, is one of the most popular attractions here. During school outings, IMG Boulevard serves as a meeting and assembling point for students, teachers, and caretakers.
Marvel
The Marvel themed zone is an attempt for you to explore the land of Avengers. This zone is teeming with rides and rollercoasters that would not fail to give you an adrenaline rush. Avengers Battle of Ultron, Hulk Epsilon Base 3D, Spider-Man Doc Ock’s Revenge, Thor Thunder Spin, Avengers Fight of the Quinjets, etc., are some of the best IMG Worlds’ rides. Students would be let on these rides only if they fulfill the height requirements for each of the rides.
Lost Valley
Lost Valley is another thrilling zone of IMG Worlds of Adventure. A dinosaur-themed zone, Lost Valley is where you get to meet more than 70 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. But the main attraction of this zone is its rides and rollercoasters. The best part is that all the rides and rollercoasters in this zone are woven through stories that take you back to the ancient world of dinosaurs. The Velociraptor is the most talked-about ride in this zone, although Predator and The Forbidden Territory are equally intriguing. Do check out Dino Carousel, Adventure Fortress, and Dinosaurium here.
Cartoon Network
The Cartoon Network has been the favorite channel of children for decades. All the shows and characters of Cartoon Network come alive in this zone of the IMG Worlds of Adventure. The rides and games here are exciting and fun. The Powerpuff Girls – Mojo Robot Rampage, Ben10 5D Hero Time, Adventure Time – The Ride of OOO with Finn & Jake, and The Amazing Ride of Gumball are the attractions that await you here at this theme park. This zone also has LazyTown that offers a lot of interactive games and activities.
The Haunted Town
The Haunted Town is a seasonal zone that opens its doors during Halloween time. Along with the Haunted Hotel, more spooky zones and environments are added. Guests must navigate creepy areas and try their best to escape vampires, ghosts, zombies, and other deadly creatures at every corner. The Haunted Town is for guests above the age of 15 years and so cannot be accessed by most school-going children. But this is a great activity for students visiting high schools and colleges.
IMG Kids Zone
The IMG Kids Zone is particularly loved by school-going kids. Unlike other zones of the theme park, this zone does not have any age or height restrictions. The IMG Kids Zone comprises a large inflatable area spanning 17,172 square feet, where children can climb, slide, bounce, play football, indulge in a sweeper game, and more.
Educational Highlights for IMG Worlds of Adventure
The thing that makes IMG Worlds of Adventure ideal for school trips in Dubai is that it provides the chance to learn while having a blast. Here’s what the kids can learn during their school excursion at IMG Worlds.
Marvel
Marvel is not just about mind-blowing roller coasters and rides. On the other hand, it is a great opportunity for students to learn. The rides here are a lesson on physics and engineering, as they teach the concepts of gravitational force, Newton’s laws of motion, energy transfer, mechanics, and more. Students will also get to learn about artificial intelligence, robotics, etc., here.
Lost Valley
At the Lost Valley, you can not only ride on the dinosaur-inspired rides and roller-coaster but also get to know about dinosaurs and the times they lived in. A must-see attraction here is the life-size animatronic dinosaurs. You will find more than 70 life-size dinosaurs here, including Velociraptor, T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, etc. Apart from looking at these creatures, students can also learn about their anatomy, classification, and behavior. Teachers can also take this as an opportunity to introduce paleontology to the students by telling them about pre-historic life and fossils.
Cartoon Network
A visit to Cartoon Network zone would be a great place to start a conversation on animation and storytelling. Teachers can talk about animation techniques, narrative elements, 2D and 3D animation, scene setting, costume design, and much more while exploring the Cartoon Network and its numerous characters and rides.
IMG Kids Zone
IMG Kids Zone with its innumerable activities offers the kids the chance to indulge in physical play, which is much needed for their overall group and development. It also helps in enhancing communication, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills among young kids.
Museum Hub
Located in IMG Boulevard, Museum Hub is where students can check out traditional antiques, cultural artefacts, and beautiful artwork - everything that showcases the past of the region. Students can take part in interesting workshops like ceramic painting and sand art, which Museum Hub hosts regularly.
Conclusion
So, you see, Dubai’s IMG Worlds of Adventure is packed with attractions, activities, and rides that both entertain and educate, ensuring that students would have a memorable time during their school trip to this theme park. After all, not all learning happens in a classroom!