I have been told this park was inspired by Six Frags visit last summer. It appears he was on a quest to learn more about an organization that was founded about 400 years ago. The Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or V.O.C is the parks namesake. The Dutch were traders and looked for resources all over this region. I’m hoping that we can find traces of it in this park.

The park is encircled by water and shaped roughly like Indonesia. The main entrance is a covered structure with strong traditional ties. Once through the entrance area I am standing in an enormous courtyard with the backdrop of an imposing water themed structure. There are cascading waterfalls, water lilies and detail that has to been seen to be appreciated. To the left and right are Guest Services housed in European inspired buildings surrounded by lush vegetation. Directly behind the falls I pass through the V.O.C. – Anno 2004 building. This building is comprised of a mixture Ankor domes, tin roofs, Shogi roofs and block walls assembled in to a very pleasing structure. Continuing on through the brick tunnels and more well executed landscaping brings us to the V.O.C. train station. A short climb to the entrance gives a great view of another expansive courtyard with the Borobudur Swing occupying a prominent position in the center. I board the train for a leisurely excursion to get the lay of the land. Having purchased a map I start laying out plans for my walking and riding tour when I arrive back at the station. Through some more lush vegetation and I’m skirting Yogyakarta taking in the skyline dominated by the Flying Dogs. This compact flying coaster has just been entered into my must ride list.