Thursday, April 7, 2011

5d 4n Makassar & Jakarta: Theme Park Getaways - Dunia Fantasi Ancol

The main purpose for my all trips are just 1 reason and the ONLY reason which is to conquer roller coasters and at the same time I also would like to try on any challenge that a theme park can offer. Be it a roller coaster, or any rides, so far I’ve did covered all of them. So it’s time to cover Dunia Fantasi Jakarta again since I’ve already there~
Hotel Ibis Mangga Dua Deluxe room view
So once arrived at Jakarta, we took an airport bus direct to Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua which then we walk for about 20-30mins to Hotel Ibis Jakarta Mangga Dua. At that time the price for 1 deluxe room (which is the lowest was around RM200). Since its the closest to Dunia Fantasi Ancol which will took you about 10 mins by Angkutan Kota (a local feeder van).
night market at Ancol view
We arrived around 4pm so we just checked in and have a rest. That night we plan to walk around the area and we saw a night market just in front of our hotel. Can't remember which day at that time but if I'm not mistaken its Wednesday. Jakarta is also famous with its Nasi Goreng (or fried rice) which they offered a few types of fried rice. The price is also affordable, which will costs you around RM3 for a normal fried rice. I bought a fried chicken and eat it with their special fried rice. Both costs me around RM5. We then returned back to our hotel and get set for the next day adventure.
Front entrance of Taman Impian Ancol
Angkutan Kota trip to Dunia Fantasi Ancol was really fast since its just nearby and it'll costs you around Rp4,000 (around RM1.40) per trip. You need to get off at a roadside, just next to a big river. Your other landmark is your stop will be under a bridge. Don't shy to ask if you would like to stop at Dunia Fantasi Ancol as the locals will assist you. You will 1st reach the main entrance which is the Taman Impian Ancol. This area consists of a resort, golf course and also water park/seaworld.
Front entrance DUFAN
You need to pay a certain fee to enter which you can refer here. After you've paid the entrance fee, you need to proceed straight to Dunia Fantasi or DUFAN. From here you need to pay another entrance fee for entering DUFAN. Once you've entered, get ready to be entertained by this Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy World).
that's my hi-score for Perang Bintang. can you beat it?
At this time I thought i can cover Halilintar again but it seems that lady luck wasn't on my side since it was closed for maintenance. However I've covered a few rides which is not covered during my 1st trip which is Niagara, Perang Bintang, Rajawali and many more. Event Tornado was totally packed and the line was extra long. The rest of the rides were covered as well and it's just the same as my 1st trip.
Jagonya Ayam = Chicken Champion?
So we've covered Mangga Dua Mall just to throw some extra time and since we're here at Jakarta, we even tried their local Kentucky Fried Chicken's menu which we in Malaysia doesn't have it at that time; Black Pepper Original Dinner Plate. Looks good and tastes good as well. We then call it a day and get ready for our flight home to KL the next day.

Well that covers 2nd day of my trip, for more pictures on this trip, kindly refer to my Facebook photo album:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2045086&id=1372841986&l=4608395a10

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