Hopi Hari

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Hopi Hari

Previously known as Playcenter Great Adventure
Hopi Hari's Skyline
Location	Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil
Coordinates	23°5′48.98″S 47°0′38.69″W / 23.0969389°S 47.0107472°W / -23.0969389; -47.0107472Coordinates: 23°5′48.98″S 47°0′38.69″W / 23.0969389°S 47.0107472°W / -23.0969389; -47.0107472
Opened	November 27, 1999
Owner	Phillip Graciann
Operated by	Hiyan Saiko
General manager	Felipe Ramirez[1]
Slogan	"The Funnest Country in the World"
Operating season	Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm.
Area	0,76 km2
Attractions
Total	35
Roller coasters	4
Water rides	2
Website	www.hopihari.com.br/

Hopi Hari is a Brazilian theme park located at Km 72 of Bandeirantes Highway, Vinhedo in the state of São Paulo. It is located 30 km away from Campinas and 72 km away from São Paulo. With 0.76 km², it is considered the second largest amusement park in Brazil and it is a part of the tourist complex SerrAzul Full Life. Hopi Hari is a fictitious country - its employees are residents (hópius) - with a "president", capital, national language (Hopês), among other features. Due to the debts of the park in June 2009, the group GP Investments sold the park for a symbolic value to the group HH II PT S/A.^[2][vague]

History[]

Opened on November 27, 1999, Hopi Hari was designed and built by International Theme Park Services Inc., a U.S. company located in the city of Cincinnati, which based the design of the park at Kings Island, a theme park located in the city also Cincinnati in Ohio. Originally, the park was to be called "Playcenter Great Adventure", as its name shows, it belonged to the Playcenter group, but due to the crisis that Brazil was in the 1990s, it was forced to sell it while still under construction, as a consequence of the reduction in visitors at Playcenter. The company GP Investments took over the works, where the park project has undergone several changes, including a name change to "Hopi Hari".

Warner Bros agreement[]

Recently^[when?], Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and Hopi Hari, has struck a licensing agreement to bring some of the biggest franchises in the world. So far we know that the characters of the Justice League, Looney Tunes and Penelope Pitstop will be added to the attractions of the park.^[3] The characters, who first gain space in a park in Brazil, will leave the country more fun world with an air of Hollywood cinema. Characters like Tweety, Sylvester, Superman, Batman, Bugs Bunny, Aquaman, Taz, The Flash, will be in areas Infantasia (Looney Tunes characters and Penelope) and Aribabiba (the Justice League characters). What was talk in the heat of this news release was really these characters of American popular culture, "fit" in the history of Hopi Hari. The characters of Sesame Street, which now leave the scene, as were almost attached since the inauguration of the park because they had a history as strong as those of Superman and Batman, for example, that was known and was read in the park site on the history of Infantasia was that the population of children of settlers from Hopi Hari had grown and needed an area just for them. Along with the staff of Sesame Street, founded Infantasia, or were incorporated into the story of "country" sneak. Not now. Some of the most famous characters in the world, will fall by parachute in the park. However, the park is officially pronounced as telling stories of the merger will be so different. "[...] The entry of the Looney Tunes will be based on a new design in which Bugs Bunny is a millionaire with his inventions and goes to live in a house with Daffy Duck. In this context, the Hopi Hari sends an invitation to him please come to "country." He accepts the invitation, and brings the whole class is in Infantasia an ideal place for filming. They also bring all parafernalias ACME park. And with all the happiness and joy that the park offers the greatest villains decide to invade "the country", but the goddess Hari calls the Justice League in order to establish the park to prevent the bad guys win. Aribabiba is in this battle will happen at each attraction. "^{[citation needed]}

Graciann Presidency [2021-][]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Phillip Graciann was elected president after a board of directors teleconference. Graciann's qualifications include a Ph.D in Economics by Fundação Getúlio Vargas, one of the top economic institutions in Brazil. As Operations Manager Felipe Ramirez said after Graciann's appointment meeting: “I am sure Graciann is more than capable to keep the spirit of Hopi Hari alive and maintain the solubility of this company throughout this crisis we are facing.” When asked about the reopening of the parks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Graciann stated: “We will work closely with the national and local health authorities to ensure a safe reopening as soon as possible. The safety of our guests is paramount and if we do manage to gain approval for a reopening, we shall do it slowly.”

Tourist and Economic importance[]

While being close to large urban centres like São Paulo and Campinas, the park has an important role for the economy and tourism in the state of São Paulo and Brazil. The park is part of the complex SerrAzul Full Life which also includes Wet 'n Wild water park, Shopping SerrAzul, the Premium Outlet shopping center, the Quality Resort Hotel and Itupeva SerraAzul Farm subdivision. This complex attracts more than 5 million Brazilian tourists all year (number equal to the amount of foreign tourists to Brazil received in 2008) surpassing even tourist spots known as Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders the modern world, and the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, which together received only 1.9 million tourists (Brazilian and foreign) in 2008, according to RioTur.^[4] The Hopi Hari is responsible for 40% of the total of 5 million tourists - 2 million visitors are welcomed every year by the park. The park hopes to double that amount within 10 years, since hopes to attract more tourists in agreement with the Warner Bros. In 2010, Hopi Hari had a gross revenue of R $103 million, meaning an increase of 25% compared to 2009.^[5] Hopi Hari had the biggest increase among parks reporting in previous years, with close to 500,000 additional visitors, driven by a combination of the opening of several major new rides, and very strong economic growth in Brazil.^[6]

Themed areas[]

Hopi Hari is divided into five themed areas: Kaminda Mundi, Mistieri, Infantasia, Aribabiba and Wild West.

Kaminda Mundi "Way of the World"[]

Kaminda Mundi (Way Of The World or World Avenue) is located in Southwest of Hopi Hari and occupies an area of 29,000 m² (is the first region of the park, just after the entrance). It is a tribute to the people of Hopi Hari, their ancestors and their origins (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, England, Germany and the Netherlands). Kaminda Mundi has the largest theater in Hopi Hari and a 3D cinema.

KAMINDA MUNDI'S ATTRACTIONS

Ride	Rating	Year opened	Manufacturer	Status	Description
Cinétrion	Familiar	1999		Defunct	A 3D cinema that currently serves only for special events, meetings, exhibitions and workshops.
Giranda Mundi	Familiar	1999	Nauta Bussink	Operating	German Wheel, 44m high, where you get the full panorama of the park. In the 1990s went through Playcenter.
Jogaki di Kaminda	Familiar	1999		Operating	Area with carnival games and prizes (Paid separately).
Le Voyage	Radical	1999	Intamin	Temporarily disabled	Formerly known as La Tour Eiffel, this is a 69-meter-tall (226 ft) Intamin Giant Drop. Upon reaching the top of the tower, the gondolas are held up there for a few seconds and then released, reaching speeds of 85 km/h in just 4 seconds. Closed since 2012, this attraction is reopening scheduled for 2022 season.[7]
Theatro di Kaminda	Familiar	1999		Operating	A large theatre with capacity for 847 people with a mixed seasonal plays and musicals.

Mistieri "The Lost Continent"[]

Mistieri (Mystery) is in the northwest of the park and occupies an area of 52,000 m². The themed area is based on ancient civilizations as Ancient Egyptians, Summerians, Mayas, Incas and Aztecs. In this region there is the top spin Ekatomb, an attraction that turns passengers upside down in several different ways, and Vulaviking, a boat that swings until it reaches about 90 degrees to the ground. This area of the park features two roller coasters: Montezum, a wooden roller coaster with 1030m of length that reaches speeds of 103 km/h,^[8] and Vurang, another roller coaster inside a pyramid, where the cars turn around their own axis.

MISTIERI'S ATTRACTIONS

Ride	Rating	Year opened	Manufacturer	Status	Description
Ekatomb Annunaki	Radical	1999	Huss Rides	Operating	A classic Top Spin model themed as a Summerian ship, which leaves passengers upside down in various directions.
Katakumb	Familiar	2003	Indiana Mystery	Operating	A horror maze themed as the tomb of Ramesses II, which houses sarcophagi and mummies.
Montezum	Radical	1999	RCCA	Operating	An Aztec tribute wooden roller coaster where visitors sweep over 1030m in less than two minutes at a speed of up to 103 km/h (80,8 mph). It is the most popular attraction of the park
Simulákron	Familiar	1999	SimEX Iwerks	Operating	A simulator inside of an Inca temple with two rooms, each with a screen of 250 square meters.
Vulaviking	Familiar	1999	Huss Rides	Operating	A Viking boat that swings until an inclination of 90° to the ground.
Vurang	Radical	1999	Intamin	Operating	Also known as "Roller Coaster in the dark", it is a familiar spinning roller coaster inside in a pyramid, which runs most of its path entirely in the dark.

Infantasia "Fantasyland"[]

Infantasia (Fantasyland) is in the central plain of the park and covers an area of 31,000 m². It is an area geared toward children, it had been themed around the Vila Sésamo and Looney Tunes characters. In this region the guest can find attractions such as Kastel di Lendas, where some Brazilian folk stories are told.

INFANTASIA'S ATTRACTIONS

Ride	Rating	Year Opened	Manufacturer	Status	Description
Astronavi	Children ride	1999	Zamperla	Operating	Little spaceships that turns and go up and down moving the stick. Formerly known as Konfront.
Bugabalum	Children ride	1999		Defunct	Coloured little spaceships that turns and go up and down moving the stick.
Chabum	Children ride	1999		Defunct	Aquatic playground.
Dispenkito	Children ride	1999		Operating	Two mini-free fall towers. A frog hopper model.
Giralata	Children ride	1999	Zamperla	Operating	Tea cups flat ride themed as paint cans. Formerly known as Lokolorê.
Giranda Pokotó	Children ride	1999		Operating	The famous and traditional Merry-go-round. Formerly known as Giranda di Musik.
Kastel di Lendas	Familiar	1999	Intamin	Operating	In a castle like "It's a Small World!", You enter one of 7 yellow boats that travel through a 250-meter-long water channel, passing animatronic dolls, representing the rich Brazilian folklore, each in their respective states (Amazonas, Bahia, Recife, Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo) also has a final room illustrating countries. The boats have a capacity of 20 people each, totaling 140 people having fun at the same time.
Komboio	Children ride	1999	Zamperla	Operating	Little trucks (Convoy model) going through various scenarios.
Theatro Klapi Klapi	Familiar	1999		Operating	A theater with capacity for 220 people, where children's plays are performed.
Toka do Uga	Children ride	1999		Operating	Playground with pool balls, mazes, slides and tunnels of various sizes. It is themed with the new caracther Uga, from a pocket show "Dino, a True Dinosaur". Formerly known as Parkid and Trakitanas.

Especial notes

• There is a song playing at theKastel di Lendas attraction, here is a short excerpt:

 "No Castelo das Lendas sabe o que é que tem?
  Alegria e muita diversão também!
  Vamos nessa magia é só navegar!
  O show, vai começar!"

Aribabiba "Living Life with Fun"[]

Aribabiba is the capital of the fictional country, and occupies an area of 16,000 m². Aribabiba means "living life with fun". It is located in the northwest, near Mistieri. In this region there are attractions like Hadikali (Skycoaster), Vambatê (bumper cars), among others. In November 2005 debuted "Chevrolet Mundi," but at the end of the contract with the automaker, the place that has restaurants changed its name to Gran Palaz Burger & Pasta, showing their lunches now owning the Aribabiba names of the attractions.

In 2011 to 2012, Aribabiba received the Justice League theme in a 10 years contract with Warner Bros and DC Comics. In 2019 Hopi Hari announces that they have not renewed the contract with Warner Bros. and with that the area would gain an unprecedented theme respecting the fictitious history of the park. The new theme has not yet been announced by the park.

ARIBABIBA'S ATTRACTION

Ride	Rating	Year opened	Manufacturer	Status	Description
Cinemotion	Familiar	1999		Operating	A simulator where visitors live an adventure, which includes audio and special effects, a distance at high speed in a field where there is evidence of giant ramps, runways and challenges on all sides. All to provide the maximum sense of reality.
Hadikali	Radical	1999	Skycoaster	Operating	A dual tower Skycoaster. Here you can attain a speed of about 120 km/h at an altitude of 53 m, with a group of up to three people.
Hula hupi	Radical	1999	Fabbri	Defunct	Gondolas turning to the music coming to let people upside down. Formerly known as Tokaia.
Jambalaia	Familiar	1999	Fabbri	Operating	Two crazy wagons that rock until they take a complete turn. Formerly known as Eléktron.
Jogos	Familiar	1999		Defunct	Area with carnival games and prizes (Paid separately).
Katapul	Radical	1999	Schwarzkopf	Operating	A Shuttle Loop. This ride utilizes a "weight drop" launch that sends riders a maximum speed of 53 miles per hour (85 km/h) into a vertical loop and up a 70 degree spike.[9] Then the coaster will then complete the course backwards, back through the loop, into the station, up another 70 degree spike, and finally going back into the station to make a complete stop.
Parangolé	Familiar	1999		Operating	Also known as "Flying Carousel". A big "umbrella" where people turn on chairs set in it. Formerly known as Trukes di Pinguim.
Speedi '64	Children ride	1999	Zamperla	Operating	A powered roller coaster with a capacity of up to 20 people at a time. Formerly known as Billi Billi and as Bat Hatari.
Test-Drive	Familiar	2005		Defunct	Part of the partnership with Chevrolet, the attraction allowed visitors to pilot different models of the company's vehicles on a closed circuit.[10]
Vambatê	Familiar	1999		Operating	Traditional bumper cars.

Especial notes

• Katapul used to operated at Alton Towers in England under the name Thunder Looper, and before that it ran at Kings Dominion and Jolly Roger Amusement Park as "King Kobra".

Wild West[]

The area is themed like the Old West. It has several attractions such as Rio Bravo, Evolution, Ghosti Hotel, as well as shows and other presentations daily.

WILD WEST'S ATTRACTIONS

Ride	Rating	Year opened	Manufacturer	Status	Description
Bravo Bull	Children ride	1999		Temporarily disabled	A mechanical bull ride.
Crazy Wagon	Familiar	1999	Huss Rides	Defunct	A big wagon that rotates horizontally, like the Jambalaia, but much larger. His spins are given in clockwise and counterclockwise. A Rainbow model.
Evolution	Radical	1999	Fabbri	Operating	Ten gondolas stuck in a circle, supported by a large mechanical arm. This turns the circle and the gondolas at a constant speed at a height of approximately 20 m (roughly the same height as the Crazy Wagon), causing people to be upside down, and then descends back to its normal position. This appeal was withdrawn in 2004, and stored in warehouses of the park due to the numerous defects and high maintenance costs, however, been renovated and restored to service on August 21, 2010.
Ghosti Hotel	Familiar	1999	Gerstlauer	Operating	Hotel haunted. The tour is a wooden wagon that runs slowly all the frightening scenarios with sensory experiences as it passes through the reception, bar, bedrooms, bathrooms, gardens and basement. The trip takes about 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
La Mina Del Joe Sacramento	Familiar	1999		Operating	The visitors make a journey on foot inside an abandoned mine, where they encounter monsters, an elevator that goes down, among others.
Namuskita	Familiar	1999		Operating	Shooting game. (Paid separately)
Rio Bravo	Familiar	1999	Intamin	Operating	One of the most successful attractions in the region. Simulates a raft in a river about 600 meters long, with rapids and waterfalls. The course is conducted by means of circular rafts with a capacity of nine people. If you go back, you get wet some more.
Saloon Show	Familiar	1999		Operating	Restaurant themed as a Wild West saloon, with typical dishes of the day, and several shows during the day.
Spleshi	Familiar	1999		Operating	This is a water ride the Log Flume model, which has a boat-shaped trunk that can carry up to 4 people. These rise high enough, and then go through a steep decline, falling back into the water. The impact of the boats with water, causes people to be very wet. In 2008, this attraction was renovated. Formerly known as Kidspleshi.
Tirolesa	Radical	2002		Operating	A zip-line 200 meters long crossing from Wild West to Aribabiba over the lake. (Paid separately)[11]

Former attractions[]

• Unicirco: Circo of Marcos Frota, who presented a show called GIRO. Taken from the park in 2009. It was located in the region of Infantasia.
• Chevrolet Mundi: Complex where restaurants were located, a motion simulator about Chevrolet brand cars and where it is possible to test drive. Off in 2011, as the Chevrolet did not renew the contract with the park. Currently the restaurant is called Gran Palaz Burger & Pasta, the simulator displays the same Simulákron films, and location of the Test Drive is abandoned.
• Komunikatron: 3D and 4D Simulator telling the story of the phone. Beside, there was also a giant phone. It was off by building the space Hopi Niver. He stayed five years in the park.
• Mining: Located in the Wild West, this attraction for children consisted of a water wheel where they mining gravel. Who more mines, won prizes.
• Aquabum: Aquatic version of the bumper cars, located on Lake of Hopi Hari. It was opened in 2002 and closed a few years later.
  

  Crazy Wagon
• Wylli Mundi: It was a playground at a giant baby that entertains and teaches children about the importance of health care. Off in 2011 in line with the reforms of Infantasia.
• Crazy Wagon: A big wagon that rotates horizontally, like the Jambalaia, but much larger. His spins are given in clockwise and counterclockwise. It was built by the German factory HUSS Rides that calls those types of ride like "Rainbow".
• Autorama: A track with 29 m in length that allows up to eight cars race simultaneously at speeds up to 40 km/h.
• (10i): Newer version of the Intamin 10-inversion roller coaster that costed $21 million. This ride uses a cable life hill that reaches 20 km/h, and directly goes into a curved drop. Its maximum speed is 85 km/h.
• Tokaia: Gondolas turning to the music and themed with Cat Woman vs Wonder Woman, coming to let people upside down. One model in the world, the Fabbri Fly Wind model. Currently standing but not operating.^[12]

Events[]

Hopi Verani (Summer at Hopi Hari)[]

“Summer at Hopi Hari” happens in the period from January to March each year, one issue is addressed with parades of floats, characters and many shows. Kaminda Mundi is the central area to the event.

The themes of the Summer at Hopi Hari since their first edition[]

• Alice at Hopi Hari (2010)
• Alice comeback to Hopi Hari (2011)
• Looney Tunes at Hopi Hari (2012)^[13]

Hopi Night[]

Hopi Night is an event that brings to Hopi Hari a festival of electronic music with many special effects, good music and dancers. Each year is chosen a different theme and area for the event. The event happens in the period from April to June.

The themes of Hopi Night since their first edition[]

• Fun Street Night (2007 and 2008)
• The Mystery of the Pyramid (2009)
• Vampires and Werewolves (2010)
• Eléktron (2011)
• Alien Experience (2012)
• Connect (2014)
• Are You Ready? (2015)
• 360 (2016)
• Elements (2018)
• Alunagem (2019)
• Atlantis (2020) "Postponed to 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic"

Magical Vacations (Férias Spetakuláris)[]

Magical Vacations is an event when Hopi Hari is able to tell a story with a theme. The event features various characters, musical performances, daily shows and a fireworks show. Each year is chosen a different theme and area for the event. Magical Vacations happens in the period from June to August.

The themes of Magical Vacations since their first edition[]

• Fun Street Night (2008)
• A Thousand Days in Hopi Hari (2009)
• Pirates of Neverland (2010)
• The Magic of Dinosaurs (2011)
• The Magic of Dinosaurs (2014)

Horror Time (Hora do Horror)[]

It is an event like Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando held in August and September that explore various themes in terror. It has been held since 2002 and is responsible for the majority of visitors during these months. The event works as follows: from 18 hours, featured characters are let loose in the regions of Mistieri and Wild West, visitors can also participate in attractions that are set up especially for these dates, the so-called "tunnel of horror," which usually add up to 3. Concerts are performed music and dance in these regions Hopi Hari by anonymous artists employed by the park.

The themes of the Horror Time, since its first edition[]

• Fear Has Never Been So Real (2002)
• Fear is Back (2003)
• The Time Has Fear (2004)
• The 4 Elements (2005)
• Under the Dominion of Shadows (2006)
• Nightmares (2007)
• 7 Games of Fear (2008)
• Circus of Horrors (2009)
• The Wax Museum (2010)
• Epidemic (2011)
• Black Moon - The Power Comes From the Darkness! (2012)
• "Fables of Evil - Once upon a time ..." (2013)
• The Toys Store (2014)
• The City of the Forgotten (2015)
• Horror Gran Hotel (2016)
• Karnak - The Tomb's Curse (2017)
• Sacrificium (2018)
• Apolcalypse (2019)
• Horror Drive Tour (2020)
• Dark Christmas (2020)
• Déjàvu (2021)

Shopping and food[]

There are a number of shops throughout the park, the majority being at the end of each ride.

For food, one can travel to the numerous sandwich shops located throughout the park. For a more interesting eating experience, there are several small restaurants in the park, generally with a different food theme based in the park history.

• Doce Mundi: a candy shop.
• Dog do Hópiu: a hot dog food stall.
• Euro Restaurandi: one of the most important restaurant at the park , themed as a bistro with gourmet dishes.
• Hango do Guido: a fast food restaurant.
• Hopi Dog: a hot dog food stall.
• Hopi Grill
• Hopi Hango: a fast food restaurant.
• Hopi Vegani: a vegan fast food restaurant.
• Kafé di Palaz: the biggest fast food restaurant at the park and offers some arcade games.
• Kitutis da Hópia
• Place de la Glace: an ice cream restaurant.
• Pizzaria do Chefinho Hari: a pizza restaurant.
• Rango Django
• Saloon: one of the most important restaurant at the park, themed as a wild west saloon with shows and typical dishes.
• Spleshi Snacks

Hopês (Hoplish - Hopi Hari's language)[]

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As an imaginary country, Hopi Hari has also its own language, called hopês ("Hoplish"). It is a humorous, often childish language mostly based on Portuguese with lexical influence from other languages, chiefly Papiamento, Bororó, Portuguese, English, Italian and German. Signs throughout the park are printed in both hopês and Portuguese and there are several places in the park where one can buy the Michaelis "Hoplish-Portuguese Dictionary" (Dicionário Hopês-Português).^[14]

Some examples of expressions in the language include:

• Tchauí – "goodbye" (from tchau)
• Danki – "thank you"
• Oiê – "hey, hello" (from oi)
• Kuanto ki tikitaki? – "what time is it?" (from quanto que + tick tack)
• Vendinovu – "come again" (from vem de novo)
• Click click – "picture; photograph" (onomatopoeic)
• Mi ké hangá! – "I'm hungry"
• Bon bini – "welcome"
• Tivi la – "I've been there" (from estive lá)

Controversies[]

On 28 September 2007, Arthur Wolf, a 15-year-old student, suffered anaphylaxis attack while in one of the Hora do Horror' tunnels. Despite being revived after a CRA by the medical team of the park, he died hours later in the hospital.^[15][16]

On 24 February 2012, 14-year-old Gabriella Nichimura died after falling off one of the chairs of the La Tour Eiffel.^[17][18] The girl fell from a height of 20 meters because she was in a seat which couldn't be utilized and was inactive for many years. Overall, eleven people, including the president of the park were indicted by the Civil Police of São Paulo by culpable homicide. The park was closed for 23 days by the Brazilian Public Ministry for investigations and had to make improvements on the safety of all rides and to reduce the working hours of the employees.^[19][20][21]

On the afternoon of 24 September 2014, a group of about 50 youngsters, who paid for their tickets, started a flash rob in the interior of the park, causing havoc and leaving six visitors hurt. Dozens of reports of people having their belongings stolen were left on the park's visitor answering service.^[22][23][24] On the early hours of the park's opening on 10 September 2016, a teenager named Felipe Amlap suffered a heart attack after being scared by one of the actors at The Master's Tomb. A later autopsy revealed that the youngster had a severe undetected heart anomaly.

References[]

External links[]

• Official Site
• Park Designer