Largest GSC Play Park at IOI City Mall
A trip to the cinemas can easily turn into an ordeal when it involves energetic little ones. So for parents who want to catch the latest flicks with the whole fam, kid-friendly movie halls are an answer to prayers. A new spot to visit is Golden Screen Cinemas’ biggest GSC Play Park that just opened at the new wing of IOI City Mall in Putrajaya.
It features new kid-friendly cinema halls with ball pits, a play area complete with slides, nursing rooms, and even a cafe.
Tube slides and ball pits in the cinema halls
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Playgrounds in cinemas aren’t exactly a new concept in Malaysia. In fact, many movie theatres in the country have in-hall playgrounds that cater to parents who worry about their kiddos getting restless mid-film.
GSC’s kid-friendly cinema halls, called GSC PlayPlus, is one of them. These halls are located throughout the country – but the biggest one yet just opened at IOI City Mall 2, and is part of Play Park, which features several other family-friendly facilities.
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These halls are a dream come true for parents. They are spacious, with playing zones to be found alongside the walls so the kiddos can crawl about freely. There’s even a long tube slide that’ll shoot you into a ball pit – this will definitely be a favourite among the little ones.
While lights are usually dimmed throughout the movie, the lights in PlayPlus halls will only be dimmed slightly to prevent injuries if kids were to play in the dark.
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The seats in these halls aren’t the usual bland ones either. There are rows of colourful plush chairs that are roomy and cushy, so you’ll be able to snuggle comfortably as a family while enjoying movies on the big screen.
Tickets for these halls are priced from RM10/child and RM25.50/adult.
A play area, nursing rooms, and a cafe
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The fun isn’t just limited within the walls of the cinema halls. While waiting for the movie to start, families can drop by a lounge area at this new GSC outlet, where you’ll find a large play area with slides and ball pits.
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Watch the little ones squeal as they zoom down the slides into a large ball pool, or whizz through an extraordinarily long tube slide that hovers over the cinema foyer.
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There are also nursing rooms for the convenience of parents with toddlers. Make use of the baby-changing diaper station in a spacious bathroom, or private nursing rooms that’re equipped with comfortable seats, counter and basins.
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If you’re feeling famished before or after a movie screening, make your way to Happy Food Co. Cafe, an in-house cafe that is a first at GSC locations. From light snacks such as fried finger foods and popcorn, to hearty meals such as pastas and pizzas, the cafe serves a wide range of edibles for movie-goers looking for a family dining experience or last-minute grub before a movie.
Watch the latest flicks while the kiddos play at Play Park
Kid-friendly halls are pretty much a lifesaver for parents with fidgety children. At GSC Play Park in IOI City Mall 2Â -which boast ample cinema halls and variety of facilities to keep the kiddos entertained – parents no longer have to rule out a movie day at the cinemas as a family-friendly activity.
For more new openings, check out Euro Fun Park at 1Utama or Gashapon Bandai’s first shop in Malaysia.
Cover image adapted from: GSC via Facebook, IOI City Mall via Facebook