EsselWorld explained

EsselWorld is an amusement park located in Gorai on Dharavi island, Mumbai.^[1] It is operated Pan India Pariyatan Ltd. It covers an area of 65 acres along with Water Kingdom, and was opened to the public in 1989.^{[2] [3]} Along with Adlabs Imagica, EsselWorld is one of the largest amusement parks in India.^[4] The park has been temporarily closed until further notice since April 2022.^[5]

EsselWorld has been involved in multiple controversies. The original land acquisition for 700 acres was mired in controversy and claimed to be illegal.^[6] Additionally, there have been allegations of illegal destruction of mangroves and violation of coastal zone regulations.^[7]

The park's catchphrase is "EsselWorld me rahunga mein, ghar nahi jaunga mein ", which means "I will stay in EsselWorld, and do not want to go home".

Notes and References

1. Web site: Essel World Mumbai. www.mumbai.org.uk.
2. Web site: Riding on amusement. August 12, 2012. Hindustan Times.
3. Web site: Reconsider decision to shut Esselworld, says government. Mumbai Mirror.
4. Web site: 2022-07-21 . Top 5 theme parks in India . 2023-10-10 . www.easemytrip.com.
5. Web site: 2023-05-03 . Mumbai's Essel World Shut Down? Temporary Closure Of The Amusement Park Makes Twitter Nostalgic . 2023-10-10 . News18 . en.
6. Web site: HC pulls up Rane over land for Esselworld. Mumbai Mirror.
7. Web site: MPCB washes its hands of 'mangrove destruction' by Esselworld. July 17, 2014.