About Dufan
Dunia Fantasi (Dufan) is a large outdoor theme park located within Taman Impian Jaya Ancol in Pademangan, North Jakarta, Jakarta. Opened in 1985, it is Jakarta's first and largest theme park, covering approximately 21 hectares. The park features more than 30 rides and attractions divided into themed zones including Jakarta, Asia, Europe, and Fantasy areas. It is notable as a major family entertainment destination in the capital, operated by PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Tbk.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large outdoor amusement park with themed zones, thrill rides, family rides, and indoor attractions. The setting includes paved walkways, landscaped areas, and distinct regional themes with replicas and decorations. Visitors can explore roller coasters, Ferris wheel, dark rides such as Istana Boneka, water rides, and live entertainment stages. The park includes restaurants, shops, and queue areas for each attraction within the Ancol waterfront recreation complex.
Key highlights
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Halilintar - steel roller coaster with inversions
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Hysteria - drop tower ride
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Kora-Kora - swinging pirate ship
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Istana Boneka - indoor doll castle dark ride
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Bianglala - large Ferris wheel with views over Ancol Bay
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Themed zones representing Jakarta, Asia, Europe, America and Fantasy worlds
History of Dufan
Dunia Fantasi was inaugurated on 29 August 1985 by President Soeharto as part of the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol waterfront recreation development initiated in the 1960s. It was the first modern theme park in Indonesia and has been expanded over decades with new rides and themed areas, operated by PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Tbk.
Culture & Context
Dufan is an iconic family recreation and entertainment destination for residents of Jakarta and Indonesia, representing the development of modern leisure culture in the capital and serving as a venue for seasonal festivals, parades and community entertainment events within the Ancol complex.
Route
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