The Troubled History of Genting Skyworlds 

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2:57 "though no one seemed to be too upset about losing this park" Well, I WAS!! 😅 Me and my family wanted to go there for my 10th birthday, but when we got there, HALF of the indoor was blocked by some GIANT YELLOW WALL with some Ultraman Live show posters on it. I was devastated, having wonderful memories there with my cousins back then. Although thankfully, there was a live stage performance by Lionel Richie at that time, so i wasnt't TOO upset, BUT STILL! Despite that, it was worth the long wait, and now it is once again considered to be Neverland to me 😁

I visited recently and do enjoyed the attractions. It was well organised and planned. The app is easy to use. I think is better than legoland and universal studio because of cooler weather.

I went to the Genting Skyworlds for 2 days during their soft opening and I had a blast!! Sure, lots of rides weren't open but there was a lot of care put into the themeing. Especially Robots Land (Rivet Town). It was BRILLIANT. As a big fan of the original movie it felt so fun to take silly photos with the robots and my gosh the theming for that tiny tiny area was so well done. Maybe it's just nostalgia talking, but I was silly obsessed with Rivet Town, I genuinely planned my whole trip around going to that tiny land! The Rio land is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and the Ice Age land looked amazing in the mountain fog. I did wish that more rides were open, but it was still a fun couple days! To be honest, they did a really good job with what they had, so it's a big shame to hear what had happened prior to opening! Another weird thing is that they had all the gifts ready for 20th Century Fox world. I regret not buying a shirt, because the label on the back says "20th Century Fox World" instead of "Genting Skyworlds", and they were selling Sons of Anarchy and Aliens Merchandise! Fool I was to not take a chance to own a piece of history! Fun fact, Genting originally was in talks about being turned into a Universal Studios rather than 20th Century Fox, but it fell through due to Universal's desire to have very specific designs that would have been very expensive, especially in this specific area.

These deep dives on little discussed parks and their history is what I love the most about this channel. Nobody else talks about these kinda parks with such great detail and understanding

I think that Ice Age land honestly looks great thematically. Would love to give this park a chance atleast once. Thx for the coverage, ReviewTyme

I learned of this park late last year and have found it so intriguing ever since! They seem to have some solid IPS even with limited allowance from Fox, and the rides all seem decent and interesting enough. I really hope this parks finds success going forward… I’d love to visit one day!

Honestly, it seems like an incredibly put together park in terms of theming. Genting has issues with keeping budget and schedules, but they seem like perfectists for what they do get done. It is a shame many rides are not ready yet, but they seem fairly close to completion and should provide a steady growth of experiences for the next 2-3 years.

I have fond memories of the old genting theme park. Especially the indoor park had an amazing rollercoaster

I just went a few weeks ago and it was quite well themed but needed more rides.

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Considering everything, the theming looks like it came out really well--it's an attractive park.

It’s nice to see an underrated film like Rio get some recognition, but I think as is, the land looks underwhelming. I hope the suspended dark ride can take flight one day.

Ok but was anybody going to tell me about the 4th Night at the Museum movie or was I just supposed to find out about it while watching a Review Tyme video myself?

Disney.. and their so called righteousness.. otherwise we Malaysian already have our own world class Theme park. oh well. I went to this park during their soft opening last two week abd I feel like I'm in one of those theme park in Osaka and Tokyo in December. The not so hot weather ( nice and cold) feel so great to take a ride. I got 50% discount for my second visit to this park which I will use in next year when they fully open all their ride :)

Clearly Genting can survive on its own. Time will tell.

8:07 - "And now, back to that lawsuit." I don't think I've ever heard that statement delivered so cheerfully. I'm going to use that delivery the next time I'm in court. Great coverage, I never knew about this until now. Indirectly it seems Disney found a way to hurt someone else's theme park. What a surprise. I'm sure it wasn't intentional. With the recent news of China possibly nationalizing their theme parks ( thus plucking two out of Disney's ownership ) it seems like Disney's thin ice is getting more and more precarious every day. Good for Genting Skyworlds. I hope they get a different sponsor and IPs and really make it big.

Unless Disney was planning on incorporating those particular Fox properties to their own parks, they should have allowed Genting to retain those like Alien. Last I checked, Disney isn't building a Sons of Anarchy ride (?) or an Alien one at their parks. Disney would still be getting a licensing fee for them. Ridiculous. I'm surprised they allowed them to build the Independence Day rides, though. I guess since the sequel flopped, Disney didn't care if they had it at their park.

That Michael Eisner sweater is everything though

Looks like an amazing Disney/Universal level Park

I was very fortunate to have visited SkyWorlds during their Dressed Rehearsal and Soft Opening period. I’m already planning to visit again for their grand opening soon. I was also informed with the new IP licensing agreement with Disney, SkyWorlds had to remove IPs that are not “family-friendly” like the Alien versus Predator and Son of Anarchy. Not sure if this is 100% true but the possibility is quite high since these are the only two IPs that had to be removed from the park. There’s also an article about SkyWorlds discussing possible future commitments from other IP partners for “Andromeda Base” themed “world” since AvP licensing has been revoked.

I love Genting Highlands very much....I Stayed there for 3 years

On my recent trip to KL, I visited the Theme Park and it rained during our visit.

I visited Genting SkyWorlds last September. A third of the rides were under "technical rehearsal". For RM160, it is not worth it but we make it up by taking our favourite rides multiple times. The park is well organised and easy to navigate. The innovative use of app download to book ride slots and plan your itinerary makes your visit convenient. They have complimentary picture taking all around the park where you are required to take a selfie, upload onto the app and through AI, transfer all pictures of you that was taken by staff photographers. This, I wasn't comfortable with, hence ignored getting my photos taken. The cool climate makes the visit worth it as it contributed in keeping my energy high throughout the day. A stark contrast to my experience in Universal Studios Singapore, in which I was drenched with both water (from rides) and sweat. Overall, I would like to visit again when all rides are operational.

Can't wait to hear this one. Thanks for telling this tale. As it sounds truly crazy and bewildering with the legal trouble. :D

I love that you used RCT3 music during one of the video segments, gave me nostalgia :)

Trust me… genting skyworld much more convenient thn USS. The chilly weather of Genting goes make u feel lot more relax and fun. Been to Skyworld 2 twice and both time were FUN. Been to USS twice as well. Hope more rides opened in Skyworld to make it even better.

The most people didnt know that mostly all the rides, is unique, even IPs ride, have malaysian local twist in it. Such as for independence day ride, you can see the Kuala Lumpur City in futuristic. Night at the museum ride, etc. Eventhough im quite disappointed with all the disney fox issues , somehow genting SkyWorlds in the only world class theme park in malaysia other than legoland malaysia, that have high tech ride systems, virtual que system, an apps etc. Definitely worth the 9 years wait.

id love for this park to be in the US

Plenty of beef between Genting and Disney before Disney bought Fox. Genting bought the old Miami Herald building with plans to build a casino there. Disney had long used its influence in the state to keep it casino-free, and Genting failed to get enough legislators to change the law. So Disney had already foiled one Genting project before this one.

Hopefully, we’ll see some expansions for Genting Skyworlds like a fully-realized Wings Over Rio suspended dark ride in the coming years!

Interesting. I'd never heard of it and it looks nice - the theming is pretty good. Sad that they couldn't use all the IP, and weird theyd use Sons of Anarchy, but I think Id like to go once they have everything open.

Speaking of THE great Michael Eisner, I wish he would have came back to Disney instead of Bob Iger even though Bob is far better then Chapek was.

20th century fox's theme park chain was Genting Skyworlds (and that is why Genting Skyworlds has the Malaysian theme park chain rights to the 20th century fox movies

Just came back from the theme park last week, the most well packed and well prepared ride would be the independence day ride. All other ride seems fall short in terms of immersion.

So detailed! Thanks for sharing

That Alien coaster would have been awesome 😢

I feel like this park would probably be loved by locals, but probably average to people from other countries that already have better parks than we do or maybe im wrong about it, its just that i find that my country’s tastes in some things are a bit lower than standard (idk how to word this lmao)

Will you do a episode of the new spectacular show in HKDL? The momentous even live streaming is sooo great😭🙏🏻 can’t wait for tmr to watch inside

If I took a trip to Malaysia to Genting Skyworlds I would love if they could expand the Robots: Rivet Town area more. I mean I love the movie, but would also love if there was more than just 2 rides, a bakery, and a gift shop. Maybe sometime in the future they could think about adding entertainment or possibly meet and greets. I mean I know that they did what they did to do in such a small space. But to me it's too tiny and not a lot to do. If anything I would take away some space or that one roller coaster in the Alien Section or the Planet of the Apes section. But I would know that would effect people who like those two franchises. Oh well.

Forgive me if I sound a bit harsh but to me this just looks like an expensive funfair. Everything is all crammed together and plonked in one place with no room to breath. The theming is good but I wouldn’t say it’s spectacular. It’s only appeal to me is that it’s on top of a mountain? Maybe if I visited I would feel different but that’s the first impression I get 🤷🏻‍♂️

Have visited once since the soft launch as one of my friend works at the prop department there. many of the mascots have been rebranded as generic characters sadly :(

Imagine if Disney Parks and Resorts teamed up with Genting for a Disneyland Singapore Resort!

I visited two weeks back and really enjoyed the attractions. The roller coaster of ice age vibrated a bit too much in my opinion but the independence day moving theater was a unique experience i never saw in any theme park

Omg I’m so glad you did a video on this

Shame they weren't allowed to keep the Aliens theme, would have been cool.

i wish i can vist hehe looks fun

I love your sweater 😂 link?

The FOX characters would have been GREAT to meet in person.

oh yeah the genting skyworlds video is finally here

Another great video! This looks like it could end up being a success. Maybe? I wonder what attendance numbers they need to make it?

The problem I have with this park is having too much carousel boring type rides, even the thriling rides are dumbo spinning types. The night at the museum ride is also wasted potential where the ride is so mediocre. Now I just wish that the sfx coaster is worth the wait.

The Epic Land entrance suspiciously looks like the defunct A Bug’s Land. Especially, the font style and leaves.

I love the sweatshirt!!

Good to visit Genting, Good to own Genting shares too. 😂

While it seems to lack the big ticket rides, It's still a huge step forward from where it was, I visited this park in 2012 when it was completely generic and there was just nothing good about it so I might visit again once it's complete or at least close to it.

I think Disney is going to use this theme park to beat their foot hold in southeast Asia

''Jen-ting skyworlds''

I'll be making my second trip to Genting (incidentally, pronounced Ghenting with a hard G) in two months; like my first time, I'm not planning on visiting Skyworlds during this upcoming stay, either.

It seems to me that Disney let the ips they don’t plan on using at their parks but keep the ones they would like Alien lol

its still in soft opening so i would wait for it to fully open

very interesting!

I like like a really neat Park and would like to visit it when more thrill based attractions are open.

Ah yes, the Jenting SkyWorlds theme park.

Genting Skyworlds are expensive!!!!!!

can u pls do a video on Universal studios singapore

I have been to this part of indoor themepark literally 15 years ago when I was teen. I though it was fairly nice indoor themepark thou depends where you from.

125 million dollar park, unheard of today!

10:20 Sons of Anarchy Samcrow Forever

I love the roller coaster tycoon music

The time i went there it was raining lol

i think you pronounce genting wrong its not jen-ting its genting

some ride was because some have mechanical issue or problem and some comingsoon

Hope admin come here.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Kings Island in ohio. :)

No Roller Coaster No fun. Waste of money for the current rides.

Its not gene-ting, huhu

The rollercoaster and the glider is such a scam we waited for the rollercoaster for an HOUR!! as soon as 6:30pm hit , they told there was a 'technical difficulty' same situation for the glider..

God is the best ever

Area: 26 acres sucks lol

Singaporean much? It's pronounced as 'G'enting... NOT 'J'enting!

Fox theme park but disaster

Disney just sucks nowadays

Disney Capitalism

this is a racist theme park.. park in malaysia but the attraction have words in CHINESE. why.?

Me watching in genting: 👁👄👁