Sunway Lagoon Retreat

YEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAaaaa!!!!!

(as the Cowboys/Cowgirls at Sunway Lagoon shouts it)

It was a brilliant idea to run away from our very much dull/tense daily lives and just be able to have fun with the real important people in your life @ family. Everybody was so excited and had a wonderful time at Sunway Lagoon. No doubt, we were very happy and had left with very pleasant memories.

We went there last Thursday to beat the weekend crowd. The wife even took a day off to layan us (especially me) or just use it as an excuse to run away from it all. It turned out to be the right move because even though there were quite a few people but it was still comfortable. The only inconvenience was at certain places it wasn't so stroller friendly. Yes the people were mostly arab tourists (felt like we were in Dubai or something). I assume there were less than 10% locals. We didn't have to wait that long too for any rides, at the most 5 minutes. So i suggest if anybody wants to go, do it on weekdays.

I bought tickets for 3 parks namely the water park (the best), the amusement park (oklah.. the rides not that grand but still fun) and the animal park (more for the kids to interact with the animals). I believe the prices were a bit high for locals but in general i think its value for money (maybe because i believe locals are not getting paid enough). Oh yeah, the food was expensive too and they don't let you bring in outside food. Another thing to be said, i was impressed with its maintenance. It was really clean and not run downed (unlike what i assumed - malaysian mentality tul). This is how it should be in malaysia but unfortunately its more for the tourist then for us :(

So to highlight a few attractions for you, below are my top 7 lists:

1. The all dark twist water slide - you wont see the turns while shooting down at high speed (either it was high speed or i was just scared)
2. Sliding lying down the high slides - sliding down head first at high speed (especially if your heavy... no need to mention i was very slow)
3. Wave pool- waves + warm waters and the 'burst water tank' was great for everyone including small kids. Could spend hours without noticing the time.
   
4. Kids pool - Plenty of slides for all ages, water canons, fountains, animal statues and 'burst water tank'
5. Big Ship ride - you will swing up and down and finally turn upside down in this one.
   
6. Petting Zoo - you get to touch animals such as rabits, guinea pigs, hamster... it was interesting for the kids. Zara was happy to touch them, zareef was busy running away from them.
7. Tigers - we got to see the tiger up close (about 1 meter) but dissapointed when at feeding time there were no feedings.
   

Again, i have to say we had a lot of fun. We will definately be going there again especially the water park. Hopefully next time with more family (along's family + wawa bailed out last minute due to unavoidable circumstances) and friends.

Below are a few pictures taken. The wife actually posted more but i deleted my shirtless pics because its too 'sexy' for the publics eye (the real reason = taknak delete banyak sangat comment of my 'fit' body)

Zazamazu day out @ Sunway Lagoon (kids looking grumpy sebab tak start2 lagi having fun)

Enjoying the Animal Statutes

Zara petting Cheeky (she calls all flurry cute animals cheeky referring to our next door cat)

Guinea Pigs lapar at the petting zoo.

Trying to copycat the 'head in tiger mouth' act like in the circus

Enjoying the view from the wagon merry-go-round

Posing while waiting in line for the ride

Zara trying to swim/ enjoying the water park