Since October 2022, Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park has changed ownership and been rebranded as Columbia Pictures Aquaverse. Along with the new name and theme, several new attractions have been added, while many of the existing rides remain.
So, if you’ve visited before, expect the same huge water park with plenty of rides and attractions for all ages, but with a fresh Columbia Pictures theme.
I haven’t had the opportunity to visit since the rebranding, so the information and photos below are from my last visit when it was still Cartoon Network Amazone.
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Entry Ticket Prices
Expect to pay around 900 baht for children and 1,000 baht for adults if you book online through the official website, while walk-up prices are usually higher. Numerous ticket packages and promotions are available, and it’s also worth comparing prices on third-party booking sites, where you can often find discounted tickets to attractions in Pattaya.
How to Get to Columbia Pictures Aquaverse?
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse is located just off the Sukhumvit highway, close to the entrance road of Nong Nooch Gardens in Na Jomtien, approximately 18 kilometers from central Pattaya. Use this Google map of Columbia Pictures Aquaverse to get directions.
Being only a relatively short distance from Pattaya you can hop on one of the white baht buses that commute along the highway, costing 10 or 20 baht per person, or use one of the popular ride-booking apps. Read this article on how to get around Pattaya for more details.
Cartoonival (photo above) is a series of slides of varying heights suitable for toddlers and young teenagers.
The Omniverse Zone (photo above) and the Adventure Zone are for families and young adults. The Omniverse Zone does have some height and weight restrictions, but there are some seriously thrilling rides in which children of 130 centimeters in height can ride accompanied by an adult and a few which they can ride solo.
I had to do my fatherly duty to perform, so took my 8-year-old on 2 rides, one I can’t remember the name of, the other was the Humongaslide. My son managed to keep his emotions intact. I, on the other hand, let out something between a scream of panic and whoop of joy, on both rides. I was feeling a little chicken tired afterwards so left him in the care of his big brother.
Many of the Zones and rides at Cartoon Network Amazone have notices posted, warning that due to extreme forces and speeds, participants should be in good health. Well, if you can make it up the steps in the Omniverse Zone I think you can safely say you are in good health (see photo above).
When the big boys played on the big rides the little fella spent his time at Cartoonival (photo above), and had a great time.
At the highest point of Cartoonival is a large bucket which contains 1000 liters of water, when it fills, it tips and sends its contents cascading down.
The Mega Wave pool (photo above) is great fun, every 20 minutes the wave machine is activated for around 5 minutes. Be warned, the waves are strong, and the water is deep at the farthest end, but life jackets are available, and 2 lifeguards are on constant watch.
The Surfarena (photo above) has 2 booths side by side, great for battle with a friend. And a great place to watch some most ungraceful spills.
Foodville food court (photo above) is situated behind the Omniverse Zone, food, snacks, and drinks are available at premium prices. Drinks are cheaper at Dexters, situated close to the entrance. No food or drinks are allowed to be taken in, and they DO check your bags as you enter.
There was plenty of seating, mainly by way of sun loungers, not my favorite. The stand-alone parasols do little to protect you from the sun, and you spend most of your time chasing shadows.
I would say these cabanas should be the standard, there are lots of them, nice and shady, and they include a fan. I noticed only 1 or 2 were occupied, I also read a review on Tripadvisor which suggested the rental price was a minimum of 1000 baht.
More Water Parks in Pattaya
If you’re looking for something a little cheaper but equally impressive you might like Ramayana Water Park. Or the much more basic and much cheaper Pattaya Water Park in Jomtien.