Bali Theme Park
Despite being one of Bali’s biggest development projects, the Kerthi Bali Semesta Park Project, also referred to locally as Disneylandnya, has not hit headlines since 2023.
As the local government settles fully into this new term in office, all eyes are firmly set back on major development initiatives.
Bali’s Jembrana Regency is one of the least infrastructurally developed areas of the island. It is an area seldom visited by tourists, but over the next few years, all that could change. Jembrana will soon see the development of the Kerthi Bali Semesta Park. This massive new theme park development is a collaboration between Paramount Pictures (Paramount Global) and the Indonesian company PT Kios Ria Kreas (KIOS).
The theme park is set to operate much like Universal Studios Singapore, and will incorporate characters from the Paramount Pictures film universe, including Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Kerthi Bali Semesta Park will also feature a sports academy, a golf course, and two hotels and apartments.
Speaking to reporters in 2023, following the signing of the project agreement in Los Angeles, Jembrana Regent at the time, Nengah Tamba, shared, “With funds of IDR 14 trillion, this theme park is expected to boost the tourism sector in Jembrana. So we really hope that everything goes according to plan.” Yet, since then, precious few more details about the project have been revealed.
The success of the project, which has also been referred to as the Universal Park & Gardens Bali, is dependent on the timely construction of the Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road. The current Regent of Jembrana, Kembang Hartawan, has spoken to reporters about both projects and shared his vision for the future of the region.
Regent Hartawan told reporters of his vision to ensure that the Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road is integrated with Jembrana’s local logistics potential, such as the special economic zone of the Pengambengan Nusantara Fisheries Port, the Gilimanuk Logistics Port.
This is all in addition to the development of the Kerthi Bali Semesta Park. It has now been confirmed that the main park area is set to be built on over 57 hectares of land in Jembrana Regency, with the wider theme park complex set to be built on 1,200 hectares of land.
This confirms that the theme park will be the largest tourist park in Southeast Asia. Currently, the largest theme park in Southeast Asia is Sun World Ha Long Park in Vietnam, which spans approximately 214 hectares.
While Jembrana is considered an emerging tourism destination, and tourism plays such a pivotal role in Bali’s economy, the region plays an essential role in the big picture.
Jembrana Regency is the connection point for Bali to Java, and the Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road is set to make it quicker, safer, and easier for both private and commercial traffic to travel between the areas.
Regent Hartawan told reporters, “We want this toll road construction to have a real direct impact on regional economic growth. We don’t want large vehicles to damage the national road on the east side due to unorganized traffic distribution.”
He is proposing that the Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road connect directly to the Gilimanuk Cargo Terminal to help streamline traffic flow.
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He feels that with this solution, the introduction of logistics trucks onto the Jagat Kerthi Toll Road will mean that the pressure on the Denpasar-Gilimanuk national road, which passes through Jembrana Regency, will be reduced.
It is also hoped that traffic accidents in the area will also decrease since this is a notoriously dangerous stretch of road.
The Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road will be 96.8 km when completed, and as its name suggests, it will run from Gilimanuk to Mengwi.
The route will cut the travel time from Denpasar to Gilimanuk to just two hours and provide a safe and efficient way for tourists to explore Jembrana Regency’s up-and-coming destinations, including Kerthi Bali Semesta Park.
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North Bali Lovina Tourism
North Bali is getting all the attention it deserves right now. For long, the northernmost coast of Bali has been overlooked by tourists, but all that is changing now.
For those who discovered this Bali gem years ago, this new level of attention has been a long time coming.
Lovina has been a beach resort for decades; however, hardly any tour operators and travel agents promoted this part of the island. It has taken those who have actively looked to get off the beaten track to find themselves in this stunning part of the island.
Now, as a concerted effort is underway to bring more tourists away from the resorts of the central south of the island to lesser-visited areas, Lovina Beach is the name on everybody’s lips.
The journey to Lovina can be seen as a blessing or a curse, and it’s highly advisable to see this 4-hour journey as a blessing.
Tourists planning their trips up to Lovina would be wise to ask their driver to plan the scenic route. By taking the scenic route through the central highlands of Bali, including the Bedugul region, visitors can stop off and explore some of the island’s most important cultural gems.
This includes Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Beratan Lake, the Bali Botanical Garden, and The Blooms Garden. For those traveling with kids, a stop off at Bali Farm House.
This is the perfect place for families to stretch their legs, breathe in some cool highland air, and break up the long journey. It’s a good spot for lunch, too. How often do any of us get to dine with farm animals at the picnic table?
Upon arrival in Lovina, nothing but a warm welcome awaits all who visit this part of the world. That is not to say that there is a less-than-warm welcome in other parts of the island, but there is something about life in North Bali that just hits different.
One of the most popular activities in North Bali is the sunrise boat trip to see whale dolphins. Picking the right provider for this tour is essential as the dolphins’ welfare is of the utmost importance.
In the past, some local fishermen and tour providers have conducted themselves in less than ethical ways, all with the mission of getting their tourists the best sighting of the dolphins, which has led to distressing encounters for both tourists and the wildlife.
Those who wish to see the dolphins must set their alarms super early, like 3.30 am, to be down on Lovina Beach, ready to head out on the water to be in position at first light, which is when the dolphins like to come out and play.
It’s Lovina’s incredible accommodation offering that has tourists returning year after year. These resorts and hotels are really a home away from home for loyal and returning guests.
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The Lovina Bali Resort is the area’s most famous hotel and offers 21 villas, 68 suites, and 2 penthouses. Guests have access to two swimming pools, in addition to beachfront access, as well as a fitness studio, kids club, spa, sunset bar, and in-house restaurant.
For an affordable 4-star stay in Lovina, look no further than Hotel Puri Saron Baruna Beach Cottages. With low season rates as low as USD 24 per night, this place not only has guests returning but also extending their stays.
Located overlooking Lovina Beach, guests have easy access to all that Lovina has to offer, and yet they need not leave the premises if they don’t desire to do so. With every need catered to, this is a top spot in Lovina for tourists of every kind.
North Bali Fishing Village Named Best Tourism Destination
North Bali Fishing Village Named Best Tourism Destination By UN World Tourism Organisation
It is that time of year again! It is the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Awards.
The awards are always a big moment for Bali, one of the world’s leading tourism destinations that is constantly working to prioritize cultural and community-based travel for the masses.
In years gone by, Bali has won big at the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Awards. Both Penglipuran Village in Bangli Regency and Jatiluwih Village in Tabanan Regency, which overlooks the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, have seen hugely positive impacts as a result of winning the prestigious award.
In fact, the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Best Tourism Village Award is not given to a single village each year, but rather a short list of winners who are also provided huge amounts of strategic tourism development support by the UNWTO in the years following the win.
Typically, the long list for the World’s Best Tourism Village Award features around 300 communities, which are whittled down to a winners’ list of just 52. In 2025, the long list featured tourism villages from 75 countries worldwide. The 2025 awards ceremony was hosted in Huzhou, China.
Bali’s big winner this year is Pemuteran Tourism Village in Buleleng Regency. This humble coastal village in North Bali has caught the attention of international adjudicators for its attention to marine conservation and sustainable community-based tourism.
Pemuteran Village has officially been named as one of the top 52 Best Tourism Villages in the World in 2025. To receive the award in Huzhou, on behalf of the Pemuteran community, was the Indonesian Deputy for Destination Development and Infrastructure at the Ministry of Tourism, Hariyanto.
Speaking in light of the imposing and life-changing win, the Head of the Bueleng Tourism Office, Gede Dody Sukma Oktiva Askara, praised Pemuteran Village for the huge amount of hard work that went into winning the award. For those villages that wish to be in the running, it is not as simple as entering your name into a hat.
The rigorous profiling process requires communities to explain their tourism model in intensive detail. Askara praised the cooperative approach taken by community members, business leaders in the area, and supporting agencies.
Pemuteran Village has been developed as a marine conservation tourism village and is considered to be one of the best areas for diving in all of Bali. Over the last decade, Pemuteran and its surrounding waters have been a site for significant coral restoration efforts, and the results are proving highly impactful to both the reef and marine life.
Askara told reporters, “Underwater conservation, coral reef maintenance, and collaboration between the community, businesses, and the government are the hallmarks of Pemuteran Village compared to other tourist villages.”
He added, “This award is also expected to increase tourist visits, while also positively impacting the economy, culture, and environmental preservation.” North Bali, including Pemuertatn Village, is a priority area for tourism leaders in Bali.
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Over the coming months and years, tourists can expect to see more promotion of this region as an emerging tourism destination. While tourism has been present in North Bali for decades in places like Lovina, tourism is still notably less developed than in areas of the central south.
The top destinations in North Bali that tourists should visit are Pemuteran Village, especially for scuba diving and snorkeling. It is also a wonderful place to connect with Balinese culture in a genuinely authentic way.
Of course, tourists should stop by Lovina Beach for a relaxed vacation vibe. Tourists are becoming increasingly interested in Munduk as an area of natural beauty and total retreat away from the busy tourism hotspots of the south.
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