UPDATE: Boeing 737 finally reaches Fourways
JOBURG – The Boeing 737 has spent the most part of the morning making it's way from Jet Park to the Fourways area to make a new home at KidZania, Fourways Mall.
Update, 12.30pm
The Boeing 737 has finally found itself in the Fourways area this afternoon, 27 February. After travelling from Jet Park, the plane will be resting its wings at Fourways Mall to become part of KidZania’s interactive mega-city for children.
Fourways community are you ready for #KidZania #Boeing737 at Fourways Mall? pic.twitter.com/Bk9r6WMmZd
— ♕ LavishDJ ♕ (@MasegoSeemela) February 27, 2018
Boeing 737 headed towards Fourways Mall #Boeing737 #KidzaniaJHB pic.twitter.com/8wadrY79XL
— ♕ LavishDJ ♕ (@MasegoSeemela) February 27, 2018
On William Nicole you can see #Boeing737 pic.twitter.com/16QKlkjfe9
— ♕ LavishDJ ♕ (@MasegoSeemela) February 27, 2018
Children are able to explore a scaled indoor city, which will include an airplane. There are 24 KidZania facilities world wide, with this being the first branch in South Africa.
“KidZania blends learning and reality with entertainment,” reads the official website.
“Children learn by doing, and in KidZania, children of all ages can independently explore over 60 real-life activities and test their skills in a variety of professions.”
Update, 11.50am
The plane is currently travelling through Riversands, approaching William Nicol Drive.
Boeing 737 in the Riversands approaching William Nicole drive @Fourways_Review @MidrandReporter pic.twitter.com/Qs1FFfXYKe
— ♕ LavishDJ ♕ (@MasegoSeemela) February 27, 2018
Update, 11.14am, 27 February
KidZania, the interactive mega-city for kids, has confirmed that its Boeing 737, destined for its new home in Fourways Mall, is currently travelling through Midrand.
Boeing 737 still on Main road going to Fourways @MidrandReporter pic.twitter.com/R1wIaodUIh
— Nkosazana (@LungileDube) February 27, 2018
Update, 10.15am, 27 January
KidZania, the interactive mega-city for kids, has confirmed that its Boeing 737, destined for its new home in Fourways Mall, has left Jet Park.
Boeing 737 passing Allendale road Klipfontein. @MidrandReporter pic.twitter.com/Zgd6P0ASAR
— Nkosazana (@LungileDube) February 27, 2018
Update, 10am, 27 February
The KidZania team has been delayed in transporting the Boeing 737 and is still in Kempton Park.
We will be providing updates as more information becomes available.
The first kids to spot our plane! Cc @jacarandafm @JacaNews #KidZaniaJHB #getreadyforabetterworld pic.twitter.com/ZoKQrRUcU8
— KidZania Johannesburg (@KidZaniaJHB) February 27, 2018
Earlier …
Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays on Tuesday, 27 February, between 5am and 5pm due to the transportation of a Boeing 737, headed to Fourways Mall, for the launch of KidZania in South Africa.
Affected areas include Jet Park, Isando, Choolorkop, Midrand, Dainfern and Fourways.
For a full view of the intended route to make alternative arrangements, click here.
KidZania is an interactive mega-city for those aged between two and 14.
Children are able to explore a scaled indoor city, which will include an airplane. There are 24 KidZania facilities world wide, with this being the first branch in South Africa.
“KidZania blends learning and reality with entertainment,” reads the official website.
“Children learn by doing, and in KidZania, children of all ages can independently explore over 60 real-life activities and test their skills in a variety of professions.”
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