Talk:KidZania

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This page reads as an advertisement, particularly "making it one of the fastest growing global edutainment brands in the world." is a ridiculous thing for a wikipedia article to say. It seems a bit weird and cultish too imo. 82.25.217.190 (talk) 18:43, 2 January 2017 (UTC)

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Relevance of "branded activities" across multiple KidZania locations around the world
"Every KidZania is themed as a child-sized replica of a real city, including buildings, shops and theaters, as well as vehicles and pedestrians moving along its streets. In this city, children aged 4 through 14, work in branded activities from bottling Coca-Cola, working in a Crest-sponsored dentist office, working at a McDonald's restaurant, painting with Corporação Industrial do Norte, washing hands with P&G's Safeguard soap, and using airline tickets from American Airlines, Fly Dubai and Saudia."

The statement above does not relevant in other KidZania parks, as regional and local brands can sponsor some of these activities. The TV Studio activity in Indonesia (KidZania Jakarta), for example, were sponsored by local TV network Metro TV which was then replaced with RTV. This is due to the fact that foreign brands such as American Airlines may not be as recognizable in countries where the parks are located at. Reinhart Previano (talk) 04:10, 23 December 2020 (UTC)

History
KidZania was created and developed by the Mexican entrepreneur Xavier López Ancona, the current KidZania CEO. The first KidZania opened in September 1999 in Santa Fe Shopping Mall in Mexico City, and was named La Ciudad de los Niños ("The City of the Children"). Corporate sponsors funded 55% of the initial investment. In 2007, KidZania hired entertainment strategist Andrew Darrow as executive vice president. Cammie Dunaway joined in late 2010 as the chief marketing officer. KidZania at Westfield London, cost £20 million to build. In partnership with British Airways, it is operated by Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors through their Longshot Ltd company. 88.230.231.76 (talk) 18:23, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

KidZania characters
The mascots of KidZania are called the RightZKeepers. According to the site’s story: They represent the rights that all KidZania patrons have, and together, they share an extra sixth right, the Right to Be.[clarification needed] The following are the mascots that KidZania has adopted over time: Urbano (Right to Know): A 9-year-old, green-haired kid who is ingenious, inquisitive, and adventurous. He is interested in conducting experiments and making inventions. (Appeared since 1999) Vita (Right to Care): Urbano's younger sister, a kind and thoughtful blue-haired girl who loves all living things. (Appeared since 1999) Bache (Right to Play): Urbano and Vita's blue pet dog. He loves to play, and will eat anything. His dream is to make sure every kid in the world is as happy as he is. (Appeared since 1999) Beebop (Right to Create): Urbano's 10-year-old best friend. He is a huge fan of music and is very artistic. He has orange hair, and wears a yellow shirt and headphones. (Appeared since 2012) Chika (Right to Share): The fashionista of KidZania, a sociable and cheerful pink-haired girl who wears fake cat ears. She gets her inspiration from her favorite anime and manga characters. (Appeared since 2012) Bekha (Right to Be): An 11-year-old dark blue-haired girl who according to the story: shows the power to be self-determining, unique and free in harmony among humankind. This Right is grounded in the eternal idea of freedom: the power to act, speak and think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. (Appeared since 2017) 88.230.231.76 (talk) 18:24, 17 November 2023 (UTC)

Locations
Current locations KidZania Mexico City, opened in September 1997 as La Ciudad de los Niños, rebranded KidZania La Ciudad de los Niños KidZania Monterrey, opened in May 2006; includes a broadcasting experience co-branded with Multimedios Televisión, including live remotes with the network's programming KidZania Tokyo, opened in October 2006 (franchise) KidZania Jakarta, opened in November 2007 (franchise) at Pacific Place Jakarta - This is the first KidZania location in Indonesia. KidZania Koshien, opened in March 2009 (franchise) - This is the second Kidzania location in Japan. KidZania Lisbon, opened June 2009 (franchise) KidZania Dubai, opened January 2010 (franchise) KidZania Seoul, opened February 2010 (franchise) KidZania Kuala Lumpur, opened February 2012 (franchise) KidZania Santiago, opened May 2012 (franchise) KidZania Cuicuilco in Mexico City, opened June 2012 KidZania Mumbai, opened April 2013 (franchise) KidZania Kuwait, opened June 2013 (franchise, by the Alshaya Group) KidZania Cairo, opened September 2013 (franchise) KidZania Turkey, Istanbul, opened February 2014 (franchise) KidZania Jeddah, opened January 2015 (franchise) KidZania São Paulo, opened January 2015 (franchise) KidZania London, opened June 2015 (franchise) KidZania Moscow, opened 28 January 2016 (franchise, by Innova) KidZania Busan, South Korea, opened in April 2016. This is the second KidZania location in South Korea. KidZania Delhi NCR, in Noida India, opened in May 2016. This is the second Kidzania location in India. The first being in Mumbai. KidZania Guadalajara, opened November 2018 KidZania Doha, Qatar, opened May 2019 KidZania Abu Dhabi, opened June 2019 at Yas Mall - This is the second KidZania location in the UAE. KidZania Dallas, opened November 2019 Stonebriar Centre in Frisco, Texas (franchise, by Innova) KidZania Surabaya, opened 12 December 2020 (franchise) – This is the second KidZania in Indonesia. Kidzania Fukuoka, opened August 2022 (franchise) KidZania Hanoi, opened October 2023 (franchise) Upcoming locations KidZania Toronto KidZania Paris, is scheduled to open in 2022 (by Innova) KidZania Los Angeles, is scheduled to open in 2022 (franchise, by Innova) KidZania Pittsburgh, is scheduled to open in 2022 at Mall at Robinson KidZania Hong Kong, is scheduled to open at 11 SKIES in 2023 KidZania Atlanta KidZania Taipei KidZania Giza KidZania Amman KidZania Riyadh KidZania Singapore, opened April 2016 (franchise) - Closed June 2020. Reopening in 2024 Former locations KidZania Manila, opened August 2015 (franchise, by ABS-CBN) - closed August 31, 2020. KidZania Bangkok, opened March 2013 (franchise) - closed May 2021. Kidzania Costa Rica, opened December 2018 (franchise) - closed July 2021. KidZania Johannesburg, opened 2019 (franchise) - closed March 2020. Awards and recognition KidZania was voted the World's Top Family Entertainment Center by the IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) and 2009 Global Leisure Operator of the Year. From 2011 to 2015, KidZania has been recognized as one of The Best Mexican Companies (Las Mejores Empresas Mexicanas), a recognition promoted by Banamex, Deloitte México and Tecnológico de Monterrey. 88.230.231.76 (talk) 18:28, 17 November 2023 (UTC)