Saturday S17 Soiree - EK Trip

After three years in DLSU, we (me and my S17 friends) finally had the time to go to Enchanted Kingdom. What started out as a random plan on a fateful trip at the LRT became a reality when after approximately a week and a half of shotgun preparations and on-the-spot invites, at most ten of us where able to come.

The day started off fine with everyone being on time. Seriously. We had overcame the so-called Filipino time in which usual meeting happens like an hour late of the agreed time. So for example, if let's say we are to meet at 10am then most probably, most of everyone will come around 10:30 or 11am. Anyways, everyone was able to come on time (which was 10am). AJ, together with Ivan and Tolits, arrived first via AJ's car. They were followed by Heidz, Shau, Vali, JR and Tricko who came via commute from ATC. I arrived shortly via personal car with Jon (who leaves a subdivision away from EK) following. 

So what did we do upon arriving? PICTURE TAKING!. Lots and lots of picture taking. 

Vali, Heidz, Me, Shau, Tricko

Ivan, Me, JR, Shau, Vali, Heidz, Tolits, Tricko (with AJ holding the cam)

Yeah! We were the first ones in the park so there weren't much people yet

The gates opened around 11am and fortunately we were the first in line. Upon entering the park, picture taking again ensues. Since we were early, there weren't many people yet so we have at most an hour to enjoy a few of the rides. First stop was the Dodgem which was EK's version of bump cars. Can I just say? IT WAS SO SO BORING. As in the cars were slow, the controls were awful and the time was barely three minutes. We didn't even get to enjoy it fully. Anyways, we then went to one of my favorites, the Anchors Away which is basically this big swinging ship. Since the best seats are those on both ends, we decided to take them with me, Shau, AJ and Vali on one end and the others on the other end As seen in the pic below. Heidz and Ivan, who were scared rode in the middle.

On top row: Jon, Tricko, JR, Tolits; On bottom row (cut off by cam): Heidz, Ivan

Once done with the ride, we waqnted to go on the Jungle Log Jam but it was closed yet so we detoured towards Space Shuittle, the only roller coaster in the Philippines that can do a respectable loop-the-loop. Since there weren't many people, we were able to ride fast. We paired up (I was with Shau) while Heidz, Ivan, and Tolits decided to sit this one out (bunch of chickens haha!!). Anyways, so we were there excited and afraid. For a few minutes (more like three), the ride was one and we came out with our necks painful, and our tummies rumbling and doing cartwheels. We met up with the chickens (haha peace) and decided on lunch.

Jon eating Fish and Chips

AJ, Me, Shau done eating

Once lunch was done, we geared oput towards Jungle Log Jam, one of EK's wet rides. The line was so short we were able to ride with no waiting at all.

Us waiting in line

Us boarding the ride

Shau, Heidz, Me going down

Needless to say, after the ride, we were all WET. 

Us sporting our wet look

After Jungle Log Jam, we went off to Rialto, which is basically an interactive movie or something. It was kind of boring. More like a much improved version of a massage chair with a movie to watch.

While waiting at Rialto

After Rialto; From left to right: Shau, AJ, Heidz, Tolits, Ivan, Tricko, Me, JR, Vali (with Jon holding the cam)

After Rialto, the group broke off into two with Me, Shau, Jon, JR, and Vali heading off to ride Flying Fiesta which is basically an overgrown circular swing while the others rested and cam-whored. After the ride, we met up again and decided to try out the Triassic Tag which is EK's capitalist Lasertag. Eight of us, excluding Heidz and Shau, were separated into two groups with Me, AJ, Jon, Tolits in the black team and Tricko, JR, Vali, Ivan in the red team.

Black Team

Half of red team

Shau and Heidz cam-whoring

After the very tiring and satisfying game, our team, the Black team, won! We managed to get out with the most number of lives left (Aj = 13, Me = 12, Jon = 5, Tolits = 0). After the game, we headed out to finally try the ever famous and most in-demand ride the Riogrande Rapids. In this ride, you basically CANNOT NOT GET WET. And none of us escaped the water's clutches. For the rest of the day, we rode Jungle Log Jam and Riogrande Rapids once more. By the end of the day, around 6pm, there were already a lot of people (freaking field trip) so we decided to go home. But of course, no day is done without having a final bout of picture taking.

After changing/drying out our wet clothes

Preparing to leave

JUMPSHOT!!!

Another jumpshot

Final groupshot for the day

So the day ended and we all have to go home. JR went home the earliest around 5:30. Jon sided off with his parents. AJ, Ivan, Tricko, Vali, Tolits, Shau, Heidz all rode AJ's car (and they fit!) while I commuted. 

The six of them miraculously fit in AJ's car

All in all, it was a very fun day filled with hilarious moments, bonding, and memories. Here's hoping for a part two hopefully with more people coming.