Every conscious parent seeks to develop and entertain his own child on a daily basis. The only problem is that, due to the abundance of modern toys, entertainment centers, it is more and more difficult to surprise a truly small person every day. One of the most interesting and unusual places for children in Moscow is Kidzania. This amusement park has positive reviews, so why not visit it?
KidZania Project History
Kidzania is an independent country of children. Each of its citizens has six rights: to be, know, create, share, care and play. On the territory of the park, everything is decided by children, and parents can only be passive observers. Arriving at "Kidzania", each child personally decides what he wants to do. Young citizens are offered several options for activity, during which you can earn or spend local conventional units. On the territory of this state, everything is real. A variety of enterprises and city services work here, you can unlearn a driver’s license and rent a car. Very unusual activities are also available: Kidzania always needs new climbers, secret agents, and air pilots.
The world project KidZania begins its history in 1999, it was then that the first entertainment complex in Mexico was opened. This game-state park became so popular that very soon such centers began to appear around the world. Not so long ago, "Kidzania" was opened in Moscow - the first park in Russia. Today, the Moscow state for children is the largest in all of Europe.
Entertainment or training?
According to the idea of the authors of the project, “Kidzania” is primarily an educational park. Target audience - children aged 5-14 years. Being in a realistic playing space, participants will not only be able to play different professions. Children have to learn to practice life in society. Finding the right location on the map or asking a passerby, independently take a turn, keep an eye on their belongings and documents, manage game currency - all this should be possible for all citizens of Kyzania. Students are given a unique opportunity to learn as much as possible about a variety of professions. Having tried himself in various activities, the child will be able to understand what he really likes the most. "Kidzania" also has positive reviews as an entertainment center. Here the children are really interested, and many visitors to the park admit that they would gladly stay in this children's country.
Flight to the magic country
Surely you are already wondering where “Kidzania” is located in Moscow, how to get to this amusement park. It is not that simple. In order to get to the children's country, you must make a "flight". When buying a ticket to an amusement park, each child receives a bracelet with a chip (to simplify the search for a child in the parents' area), a Kidzania card, a plastic bank card, start-up capital (50 kiddies, this is the local currency) and a food ticket. Having received such a set of necessary documents, you can safely go to land. The "passenger plane" will deliver everyone to "Kidzania". And already here, at the entrance to the amusement park, everything is for real. Chekin, flight attendants, business airliner cabin. Upon arrival, travelers enter a country where the main ones are children.
Instructions for Parents
"Kidzania" in Moscow is designed for the game activity of children aged 5 to 14 years. Kids under the age of seven are not allowed in an amusement park. You can not get into the "Kidzania" adults without children. In this state, all conditions for family vacations are created. If there are several children in the family, it is not necessary to leave the smallest with the grandmother, for them a real kindergarten works in the amusement park. For parents, there is a lounge area where there is a coffee shop, library, relaxation room. If you believe the reviews, children over seven years old can safely let go of this fascinating journey alone. But what do parents of young children do? Of course, follow the rules and accompany your child. But do not forget that the city of "Kidzania" is for children. And this means that adults can only be in the role of observers. Allow your child to be independent and personally decide what he will do.
Kaleidoscope of professions
About thirty million dollars were spent on the construction and arrangement of the Moscow Kidzania. The project partners are leading Russian and global brands. These companies were engaged in the equipment of activity zones. Kidzania Children's Park is a full-fledged city with a bank (with a money vault and a collection service), dentistry, a chocolate factory, a pizzeria, a coffee shop, a theater, a radio, television, a fire service, police, an ambulance and many other organizations. Most importantly, for real, this is not a game, but a real production. At the chocolate factory, real Kinder chocolate is prepared, during the filming on the STS television studio, the plots are edited and prepared for broadcasting, several genres of programs are offered to choose from. Pizza prepared in a pizzeria can be tasted, and in the hospital, young doctors will be met with high-quality patient models. In case of fire smoke occurs, firefighters extinguish a fire with real hydrants and fire extinguishers. And so in any business! Be sure to go to the LG Electronics home appliance store, here, by opening the door of one of the refrigerators, you can get into the school of secret agents.
Kidzania Beginner Tips
On the first visit to "Kidzania", all guests experience exactly the same emotions: a lot of people, everyone flees and hurries somewhere. In such an environment it’s hard not to be confused, but do not panic. Start with a trip to Alfa-Bank, here you will be given the local currency - Kizi. Having received the starting capital, you can safely choose a lesson to your liking. At the entrance to any local organization you will see an information plate that gives a brief description of the zone and activity. In Kidzania, you can earn and spend kidzas. Most professions are available to everyone, but some require prior training (which requires payment in local currency). Carefully read all the signs and signs, and then you will definitely not get lost.
Reviews of satisfied visitors
It is impossible to find a child who would not like Kidaniya. Children's reviews of this amusement park are always enthusiastic. Children's country is much more interesting than an ordinary amusement park. In addition, here you can really learn something new and useful. Adults like the quality of the interior of the children's city. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail. All furniture and household appliances are slightly reduced, children's size. But at the same time cars drive and require refueling, nurses and doctors use conventional devices. "Kidzania" is also an educational project, during an interesting game, the child knows a lot of new about popular professions. Perhaps your child will decide exactly what he wants to become.
What do visitors to Kyzania dislike?
And yet, like any other children's park, "Kidzania" reviews are negative. What visitors do not like? Many remain dissatisfied with the queues and the need for waiting. And indeed, despite the scale of "Kidzania", some of the most popular professions are almost impossible to try without first taking the line. The administration of the complex is trying to solve this problem, very soon several more locations will open that are expected to be of interest to many visitors.
Tickets to "Kidzania" must be purchased for all children over 2 years of age and adults. At the same time, the cost of visiting the park for a family with several children is quite high. At the same time, parents remain passive observers, and for children under five years of age a very limited set of activities is offered.
Among the complaints of visitors can also be noted overpriced in the menu of local cafes. Tip: if you want a snack, it will be cheaper to order food in the food court of the shopping center, which is located next to "Kidzania".
Schedule and ticket prices
"Kidzania" is open from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive (day off - Monday). Tickets are sold for 4 hours in a children's country. On weekdays, the amusement park can be visited from 10.00 to 20.00, on weekends - from 10.00 to 21.00. Plan your visit in such a way as to be in time for 4 hours, keeping within the hours of operation. "Kidzania" offers its customers weekday and weekend rates. From Tuesday to Saturday you can visit the amusement park at better prices. A ticket for children 2-3 years old costs 350 rubles (450 - on the day off), for children 4-14 years old - 1200 rubles (1500 - on the weekend), adults (over 15 years old) - 600 rubles (on the weekend - 700). You must have a passport with you, discounts are given to large families upon presentation of the relevant documents.
Where is the Kidzania? Address and contacts
Kidzania in Moscow is located on the 4th floor of the Aviapark shopping center on Khodynsky Boulevard. By public transport, the easiest way to get from the metro is Dynamo, Polezhaevskaya and Savelovskaya. A free branded bus runs from these stations and takes everyone directly to the mall. You can get to the
shopping center by car. “Kidzania” has the following address: Moscow, Khodynsky Boulevard, 4, Aviapark Shopping Center, 4th floor. Amusement park tickets can be bought online. If you still have any questions, just call “Kidzania” at 8 (495) 232-54-39.
Actual information for visitors
The most interesting will be in "Kidzania" for children who are good at reading and counting. The ability to determine the time by the clock will also be useful. For a full life in a children's city, you always need to have a certain set of documents with you (issued at the entrance). In order to carry all this with you, it is useful to take a small backpack or purse. There is a cafe on the territory of Kidzania, but a small snack can be brought from home. It is better to put the child in comfortable clothes, as many types of activity involve wearing a uniform. Workwear is worn over your outfit. What other objects and things are necessary if the place of your rest is “Kidzania”? A phone or a watch will also be useful. Before going to this amusement park, remind the child of the need to independently monitor the time.