Excel World becomes Colombo’s coolest place this Christmas

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Tis the season for carolling, presents under the tree, sounds of bells and good cheer! It is again that special time of the year that is filled with holiday traditions, gifts and special surprises. This year, add more excitement to your holiday season by heading to Excel World, as they host the much-awaited ‘Snow World 2016’ for the 14th consecutive year.

Commencing on Friday, 2 December, Snow World will be open from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. daily until 1 January 2017. This year too, Snow World will feature a galore of new and exciting Christmas activities offering both children and adults a host of seasonal prizes and surprises.

This year, Excel World has planned a host of social media promotions. Visitors can post their unique selfies on the Excel World Facebook page and win some amazing prizes. By participating in the special Facebook promotion, fans and visitors can stand a chance to win a full board stay for two at the Eden Resort and Spa, a full board stay for two at the Dickwella Resort or win a lavish dinner for two at the Keg. In addition, visitors who purchase more than 10 tickets can win three free tickets at the entrance. Excel World, the most fun packed place for kids has planned to offer a fantastic range of things to do for the younger folks as well such as face painting, air balloons, and fun with cartoon character mascots, art competitions, games and gifts from Santa Claus.

Excel World has also lined up some special events including DJ nights, fireworks making it not only Colombo’s coolest place but also Colombo’s liveliest place this season. The Igloo house, dancing competitions for both kids and adults, the separate snow area for kids and the Snow Dome will be some of Excel World’s key highlights this year.

More than 450,000 attended Snow World last year. This year, the ticket prices continue to be nominal, with children’s tickets priced at Rs. 450 and adults’ tickets at Rs. 550. A variety of affordable group packages are also made available.

Well-known as Colombo’s largest amusement park, Excel World has the country’s largest inflatable bouncer – the Bouncy Castle. It is also home to a 12-lane bowling alley – Strikes, Sri Lanka’s largest token gaming centre – Game Zone, a multi-player gaming area – Ground Zero, pool parlour – Shotz, Excel Cinema and Futsal Arena. The latest additions include the 5D theatre, paint ball, air gun shooting, climbing wall, hover boards and prokart gaming area.

The venue has added many new food outlets too offering its visitor the chance to savour a range of mouth-watering cuisines. The food court currently comprises of eight outlets and a coffee shop. The Marco Polo Conference hall and the recently upgraded Park Premier makes Excel World an excellent venue for banquet and conference facilities.

Excel World is owned by Browns Investments, which is a subsidiary of Brown & Company PLC. Its ultimate parent company is Lanka ORIX Leasing Company (LOLC).