Space World
In this article, we delve into the world of Space World to explore its many facets and discover the importance it has in our society. From Space World as a relevant figure in history, to its relevance today, through its impact on different aspects of daily life. We will analyze how Space World has influenced and continues to influence our lives, revealing data and curiosities that you may not have known. Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting journey through Space World and discover everything that this figure, theme, date, etc. has to offer us.
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 Venus GP | |
| Location | Yahatahigashi-ku, Japan |
|---|---|
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | 22 April 1990 |
| Closed | 1 January 2018 |
| Theme | Outer space |
| Attractions | |
| Roller coasters | 6 |
| Water rides | 1 |
Space World (Japanese: スペースワールド, Hepburn: Supēsu Wārudo) was a theme park in Yahatahigashi-ku, Japan. It had six roller coasters: Black Hole Scramble, Venus GP, Zaturn, Boogie-woogie Space Coaster, Titan Max, and Clipper.
In 2016, the park officially announced that it would close at the end of the following year. [1] The park permanently closed at 2 am, 1 January 2018.[2]
The Venus GP roller coaster was relocated to Himeji Central Park after Space World's closure. The ride reopened in 2022.
Ferris wheel
Space World was the home of the Space Eye, a 100-metre (330 ft) tall ferris wheel affording panoramic views of the park and its various attractions.[3]
Ice Aquarium
In October 2016, the park opened its new Ice Aquarium ice rink. Embedded in the ice were approximately 5,000 dead fish, which caused public outrage. The park closed the attraction on 27 November.[4]
References
- ^ News, Kyodo (December 16, 2016). "Space World amusement park in Kitakyushu to close at end of 2017". Kyodo News. Archived from the original on December 17, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "2017: the year Japan's Space World reached its final frontier and closed for good". South China Morning Post. 2017-12-31. Archived from the original on 2019-07-16. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ Attraction | SPACE WORLD | Space Eye Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Gartland, Dan (November 28, 2016). "Japanese theme park forced to apologize for creepy skating rink full of dead fish". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2016.