From ew, Set phasers for fun! That’s because Star Trek’s getting the theme park treatment in Aqaba, Jordan. Set to begin construction in March 2012, the Red Sea Astrarium, a $1.5 billion development comprised of four hotels and 17 amusement-park-style attractions, will feature a Star Trek-themed entertainment center, including a “space-flight adventure” simulator ride (a la Disney’s Star Tours) based on the 45-year-old franchise.
Puzzled by Starfleet’s incursion into Jordan? Actually, the current monarch, King Abdullah II is an avid Trek geek and even appeared on a season two episode of Star Trek: Voyager in 1996. He may be royalty, but, without a SAG card, he still wasn’t allowed a speaking part.
3 comments:
Okay, see, democracy is great and all, but this is why having kings is rad. Because some random bit of fanboy-ness can take over an entire country.
Geek king notwithstanding, I can't help but imagine the theme park will feel like one of those Turkish knock-off movies.
I thought it said "'Star Trek' theme park being developed for Jordan."
Okay, I have to admit that your comment made me laugh out loud.
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