THAILAND — Alex Ojeda visited Columbia Pictures Aquaverse for a firsthand look at how movie-inspired storytelling comes to life in a waterpark environment.
During the visit, Ojeda toured the park with co-owner and Chief Operating Officer Ashif Dhanji and met his brother, Liakat Dhanji, the park’s founder, chairman, and CEO. The experience combined filming attractions with behind-the-scenes access and conversations about the park’s origins, operations, and vision.
Understanding the Decisions Behind the Attractions
The walkthrough explored how the park uses recognizable film worlds to shape the guest experience, from the Ghostbusters firehouse entrance to the tropical setting of Surf’s Up and the character-filled attractions of Jumanji.
Dhanji shared the thinking behind individual ride experiences, the work of the park’s craftspeople, and the role of entertainment throughout the destination. Those conversations added context to the attractions Ojeda experienced and filmed for his YouTube production.
The visit also extended beyond waterslides, exploring how go-karting, live shows, and a concert-ready wave pool contribute to the park’s broader entertainment offering.
Learning Directly from Owners and Operators
For Ojeda, spending time with the people behind a park is an important part of understanding what guests experience.
Back-of-house access and discussions with leadership provided an opportunity to learn how Columbia Pictures Aquaverse came to be and how its team approaches the relationship between theming, entertainment, and operations.
That perspective adds depth to his content, allowing audiences to hear directly from the people making decisions about the destination.
Bringing Industry Knowledge into the Work
The visit reflects Ojeda’s continued involvement in the attractions industry through both content production and direct conversations with owners and operators.
For Ojeda Media Group, these experiences inform how the agency approaches storytelling for its park partners. Understanding why an attraction was built, how it operates, and what its creators intended helps uncover stories that extend beyond the ride itself.
Thank you to Ashif, Liakat, and the Columbia Pictures Aquaverse team for welcoming Alex and sharing the story behind the park.
About Ojeda Media Group
Ojeda Media Group is a marketing agency founded by creator and entrepreneur Alex Ojeda. The company specializes in social media strategy, content production, and ongoing social media management for waterparks and attractions.
Media inquiries: alex@alexojedamedia.com
