The groundbreaking ceremony in 20132012

ABS-CBN Theme Parks & Resorts Holdings Inc. is formed with an initial authorized capital of P270 million

Play Innovations Inc. and Play Innovations Hungary are incorporated. The brand is a franchise from KidZania, a Mexican chain of family entertainment centers

Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas is named president and CEO of the company

2013

Michelle Gorrospe, who heads Talent Management, becomes employee no. 2

Construction of the P1-billion indoor theme park in Bonifacio Global City commences

Cecille Mariño, Myra Moñozca and Rudy Villar come on board as heads of the Industry Partners, Marketing, Family and School Sales departments, while Ricky Mariano is named CFO

The KidZania concept is introduced to business leaders and marketing executives via a private event

The pioneer Team Play, then numbering about 30 members, conducts its first strategic planning activity

The KidZania Manila Educator’s Pod in 20142014

Arrival of the plane fuselage which will become the KidZania Cebu Pacific plane. This is a landmark prop in all KidZania states

Marks the anniversary of the groundbreaking with a job site blessing officiated by a Christian pastor and a Catholic priest

The company to date has invested P1.8B

Kenneth Laudit and Pinky Laurena, as senior operations manager and head of Visitor Experience, respectively, complete the KidZania management committee

KidZania is introduced to teachers, school administrators and other professionals from the field of learning and education via an “Educator’s Pod”

2015

Formally opens on August 7 with more than 60 role-playing activities from over 50 establishments, most of which are sponsored by real brands. It is the 20th KidZania metropolis in the world.