Sunway Lagoon Guide: Things to Do, How to Get There, and More!
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Sunway Lagoon is a must-visit theme park in Malaysia! Whether you're a fan of roller coasters, water slides, or haunted houses, the park guarantees you a fun-filled day with lots of screams and laughter. Home to numerous exciting attractions, including one of the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, it’s great for all ages, little ones included!
👻 Nights of Fright 10 is here! 👻
Sunway Lagoon's annual Halloween special is back in 2024, with Klook as its Official Ticketing Partner! Returning for its 10th year, Nights of Fright 10 is an award-winning scare fest complete with spooky haunted houses, scare zones, thrill rides and immersive performances that will keep your adrenaline pumping throughout the night. 😱
📆 Dates: every Friday - Sunday (20 Sept - 27 Oct), Thursday (31 Oct)
⏰ Time: 7.30PM - 11.30PM
🎟 Price: Early bird price from S$28 for ticket only (Ticket + Xpress Lane combi = S$56.30)
📍 Address: Sunway Lagoon, 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
About Sunway Lagoon
With over 90 attractions spread across 88 acres (that's nearly 67 football fields!), Sunway Lagoon provides the ultimate theme park experience in 7 adventure zones. The 7 zones consist of 5 dry parks and 2 water parks - the Amusement Park, Scream Park, Water Park, Lost Lagoon, Wildlife Park, X Park, and the Night Park.
There’s something for everyone, from the thrill-seekers to the beach bums. The park vows that you'll have fun whether you're aged 8 or 80!
Sunway Lagoon is also interconnected to 3 hotels and a large shopping complex, offering utmost convenience to its patrons. Situated in a prime location (an easy 20-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur city centre), it’s the place to go if you want the ultimate theme park experience in Malaysia.
Planning your visit 📝
Opening hours
Sunway Lagoon is open daily from 10am - 11pm. The park is closed on all Tuesdays, except on Malaysian public holidays or the school holidays.
At night, most of the parks will close except for the Night Park, which will be open from 6pm - 11pm, as well as during special occasions such as their annual Halloween event, Nights Of Fright!
Getting to Sunway Lagoon
The theme park is located in the vibrant Sunway City, a bustling township within the district of Petaling Jaya. It's an easy 25 to 35-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur city centre and can be reached easily by car or even public transport!
1. By car 🚙
If you’re coming from Kuala Lumpur by self-driving, you can get to Sunway Lagoon via the Federal Highway, Damansara-Puchong Expressway, New Pantai Expressway and KESAS Highway. There is ample parking space available at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall and Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.
Alternatively, you can opt for private car or van transfers from the city:
2. By train & bus 🚝 🚌
You can take the KTM Train to Setia Jaya station, walk for 5 minutes to the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) and take it to the Sunway Lagoon Station. From there, walk down the escalator to the Surf Beach Entrance. If you're coming from KL Sentral, you can take bus U63 or U67 and get down at Sunway Pyramid.
Coming straight from Singapore? You can book a bus that brings you directly from Singapore straight to Sunway Lagoon and back:
3. By shuttle bus 🚎
There is a free shuttle bus service that runs every 25 minutes. The following are the shuttle stops: Sunway Pyramid Hotel, Sunway Resort and Spa, Sunway Lagoon Entrance, Sun-U Residence, Sunway Medical Centre, Menara Sunway, Sunway University College (Side Entrance), Monash University Sunway Campus, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Shopping Mall (Under the Lion head).
Ticket price
Tickets to Sunway Lagoon can be purchased from their official website, at the door, or on online ticketing platforms like Klook! Klook works directly with Sunway Lagoon to provide admission tickets at discounted prices, bookable in a few clicks.
Book your Sunway Lagoon tickets on Klook for:
- Klook-Exclusive discounted rates
- Instant confirmation (book and receive your voucher instantly!)
- Free cancellation with 24 hours notice
#KlookTip: Add on a Quack Xpress Express Lane Pass (or book a combo package) to skip-the-queue at popular attractions! The Quack Xpress allows you to save tons of time and maximize your visit.
Best time to visit
You can expect the park to be more crowded during public holidays, school holidays, and weekends in general. Typically, mid-year and the last 2 months of the year tend to be the busiest.
If your schedule doesn’t allow for a non-peak season, it’s not a problem either. Grab yourself a Quack Xpress pass and you’ll be moving to the front of the queues in no time!
Layout & map
Sunway Lagoon is pretty huge! The park is separated into 2 main areas with The Amusement Park and Scream Park located near the main entrance, and the rest at a separate area.
Even if you only have a day, you can still visit all the 7 parks in Sunway Lagoon. What we like to do is to start out at the dry parks and then spend the rest of the day at the water parks, before ending with the Night Park.
Check out our break down of what to expect at the 7 parks in Sunway Lagoon:
1. Amusement Park
If you’re not keen on getting wet, Sunway Lagoon’s Amusement Park holds just as much excitement for its patrons. There are the absolute heart-stopping rides - Pirate’s Revenge and Tomahawk - both of which spin 360°! For the faint-hearted, there are other subdued (but still fun) rides like Grand Canyon River Rapids, Butch Cassidy Trail, Vultures, and more.
Besides that, there’s also the Suspension Bridge that is one of the world’s longest suspended pedestrian bridge. No kidding! It offers visitors an incredible overview scene of the park and the Surf Beach below, which is pretty incredible!
2. Scream Park
Fear is the name of the game when you step into Scream Park’s horror house. You’ll be taking a 20-minute tour of the multi-level haunted house inspired from Ghostbusters’ Aldridge Mansion, the ravenous undead of Zombie Apocalypse, the unforgiving nightmares of Freddy Krueger and more. Get ready for a spine-chilling experience and whatever it is, don’t look back!
3. Water Park
If you think water parks are only for kids, you clearly haven’t been to Sunway Lagoon! With the world’s highest, largest and most thrilling water ride, the Vuvuzela, you’ll be twisting and turning your way into a dizzying high.
Aside from the famous Vuvuzela, the Water Park is home to the iconic Surf Beach and Wave Pool, as well as other fun water rides like African Pythons, Congo Challenge, Cameroon Climb and more. There’s also the Waterplexx 5D, which is a multi-sensory journey filled with thrills and spills.
4. Lost Lagoon
Opened in February 2016, the Sunway Lost Lagoon is one of the newer additions to Sunway Lagoon with over 12 rides and attractions. It was once Asia’s first Nickelodeon-themed land, and remains to-date one of the best parks here, especially if you enjoy water slides.
The Kubarango, Jungle Fury and Primeval will each take you on one heck of a ride, but if you’re ballsy enough, step onto the Monsoon 360 and experience a heart-stopping vertical free fall that will leave you absolutely breathless!
5. Wildlife Park
Say hello to over 150 species of animals from the world at Sunway Lagoon’s Wildlife Park. You can even get up close and personal with them at the petting zoo! You can also hold a baby sun bear near its enclosure if you happen to catch it during its playtime by chance.
At the Wildlife Park you will find the magnificent white lions and tigers. If you’re lucky, you’ll be rendered speechless, seeing them sauntering just a couple of metres away from you on the other side of the full length glass.
6. Extreme Park
Adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers will be glad to find these hair-raising and gripping activities in the park. From Malaysia’s longest flying fox, to bungee jump, ATV rides, Asia’s highest catapult ride and more, you’ll be sure to get your dose of thrills here.
However, do note that the Extreme Park is the only park in Sunway Lagoon where you’ll be charged for some of the rides and activities. The fees for the Bungy Jump, G-Force X and Go Kart are not included in your Sunway Lagoon ticket.
7. Night Park
As the sun sets, Sunway Lagoon comes to life with its Night Park, which offers nighttime-exclusive performances and thrilling attractions. Saddle up as you're transported into a world of cowboys, gunslingers and Red Indians, as well as exciting Old American West-themed attractions and activities!
Facilities available at Sunway Lagoon
1. The Lagoon Express
If you’re tired of walking and running about, simply hop onto The Lagoon Express! This one's great especially if you're visiting with your little ones that may get grumpy in the sun or when they get tired. You can use the train to get to Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, Wildlife Park, and the Water Park - it runs at 30-minute intervals and you also get to enjoy a nice tour of the park.
2. Lockers for rental
Bags and personal belongings aren’t allowed on majority of the rides and attractions within the park. However, you can keep your things in the locker if you don’t have someone watching your things. One-time use lockers and Multiple Time Usage lockers at various locations throughout the park.
Locker rental rates:
- Standard Size: RM25 (~S$7.20)
- Luggage Size: RM45 (~S12.60)
A standard size locker can fit 2 average-sized backpacks and 2 pairs of shoes, while the luggage size one is able to fit a big luggage or several backpacks and shoes.
3. Tubes for rental
Rent a tube for use at the Lazy River or Wave Pool! The water slides and rides come with their own tubes, so renting one isn’t necessary if you have no need for it. If you do choose to rent a tube, do keep in mind that you will have to carry it with you for the day!
Tube rental rates:
- Double Tube: RM26 (including RM10 deposit) (~S$7.50)
- Design Tube: RM45 (including RM20 deposit) (~S$13)
4. Wheel chairs and strollers
Visiting with the elderly or a toddler? Sunway Lagoon has wheel chairs and strollers available for rental as well.
Rental rates:
- Wheel Chair: RM70 (including RM50 deposit) (~S$20.10)
- Stroller: RM70 (including RM50 deposit)( ~S$20.10)
5. Cashless payment with your wristband
Upon redemption of your ticket, you will be provided with your own wristband with a barcode. Forget about carrying your money around the thrill rides and water slides, leave your wallet carefully in the locker, and enjoy cashless transactions with your wristband.
Deposit cash into your wristband at the ticketing counters, locker counter, and/or e-load counters. The minimum amount to deposit into your wristband is RM50 (~S$20.10). Don’t worry about depositing too much into your wristband as you can get a refund for the balance. Cash refund is available before 7pm on the day of use - make sure to keep your receipts for validation. If you lost or damaged your wristband, however, you won’t be able to receive a refund.
What to wear
Since it’s a family-friendly park, it’s best to dress modestly, mainly for comfort and convenience. Although there are no restrictions against bikinis and speedos, you might stand out from other patrons and get a few odd stares here and there.
Stick to a swimsuit you’re comfortable with and if you’re visiting the dry amusement park before or after the water park, you can simply throw on a T-shirt and boardshorts over your swimsuit.
As for footwear, slippers and sandals are the most convenient. Do note that you’ll be required to remove your footwear before going on the water slides!
What to bring
Pack accordingly for a fun day out in the sun at Sunway Lagoon! Here are some items we'd suggest you to bring along during your visit (we recommend you to pack light and only bring along the essentials!):
- Cash
- Sunscreen
- Towels and toiletries
- A change of clothes
- Waterproof phone pouch (if you wish to carry your phone with you)
What to eat at Sunway Lagoon
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No outside food is allowed inside the park aside from those for infants or special medical needs. Visitors, however, are allowed to bring in 1 bottle of plain water. Any other flavoured or types of drinks are not allowed.
You won’t have to worry about being thirsty and hungry during your time in the park. There are many snack stands located throughout the park, with small bites, refreshments and cold treats available.
Eateries in Sunway Lagoon:
- Marry Brown
- Cubes Pizza
- Starbucks
- Burger King
- Subway
- Nathan's Famous
- Beach Bistro
- Sagar (northern Indian cuisine)
- I Scoop For You (ice cream kiosk)
- Chill...Lah (oden, drinks, snacks)
- Take 5 (juices, soft drinks, snacks)
- Captain Jack (soft drinks, popcorn)
- Hot & Roll (sweet and savoury wraps)
- Zuka (hot dogs, milkshakes, smoothies)
Where to stay
Sunway Lagoon Hotel
Located right next to Sunway Lagoon (with views overlooking the theme park!), Sunway Lagoon Hotel offers a comfortable stay in big, air-conditioned rooms within walkable distance to the theme park.
Camp Out or Lagoon Villa at Sunway Lagoon
Did you know you can spend a night in the theme park? Yes, we do mean that you sleep inside overnight! From glamping tents at Camp Out to spacious villas at Lagoon Villa, Sunway Lagoon allows you spend even more hours inside, while enjoying a comfortable stay! Forget 'staycation', it's time for a play-cation!
