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$1.5 billion Star Trek theme park given the go ahead
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Jordan's Star Trek theme park gets $1.5bn funding | Mail Online
The ambitious 184-acre site will be called the Red Sea Astrarium and will be located in the coastal town of Aqaba.
It will feature four hotels and Star Trek-themed attractions, including a state of the art 'space-flight adventure' simulator ride, which developers promise will raise 'real-time immersive entertainment experiences to bold new heights'.
So, is that enough to get you to visit Jordan?
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The Vegas Experience couldn't stay alive, but this seems wise? Oh, right, mid-east. Carry on.
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It'll be like visiting the not-Disneyland Disneyland in China.
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I imagine they'll have the pick of the litter when it comes to Dr. Bashir look-alikes [/racist]
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Any of the female characters would be easy. It's just a burqa with a communicator.
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"…I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than
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you will understand why I dismiss yours." - Stephen F. Roberts
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Originally Posted by olePigeon 
Any of the female characters would be easy. It's just a burqa with a communicator.
Wrong country. This is the Queen of Jordan:
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...Hiiiiiiiiiii 
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I like chicken
I like liver
Meow Mix, Meow Mix
Please de-liv-er
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Racism fail. 
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and she used to work for Apple. Smart lady.
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Only in Amar...., uh, wait 
Nevermind. 
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Originally Posted by Lateralus
...Hiiiiiiiiiii
It's true, Star Trek geeks can actually have smokin' hot wives. 
All you need is to do is be king of a country. Not only may you get that smokin' hot wife, you can get yourself on the show too.
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Sounds like a good start, but $1.5B in theme park terms is peanuts. I wish them luck.
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And here I thought I felt another earthquake earlier. Turned out to just be a nerdgasim.
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I like my water with hops, malt, hops, yeast, and hops.
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I see nothing in those renderings that resembles a life-sized 1701-D. Fail.
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Are they going to let me drink blood wine? 'Coz if not, I'm not going.
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Been inclined to wander... off the beaten track.
That's where there's thunder... and the wind shouts back.
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You'll be surprised what Middle Eastern tourism industries will let you get away with (if you have money). Those times that I've visited Dubai on weekend nights, there were no shortage of booze or hookers. Not really my scene, but Bender would feel right at home here, I assure you.
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I am a bit confused as to how the traditional souk smack dab in the middle of it fits in with the "space adventure" theme. 
Edit: Oh, never mind. I guess it is themed as an eclectic blend of space adventure and ancient architectural influences? 
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Reason: I read the article.)
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I realize it's all about the interior, but you'd think something would look reminiscent of Star Trek on the grounds.
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If you squint hard enough it looks like Rubicun III.
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Booze is freely available in Jordan (except during Ramadan). Apparently, you can even buy it at the grocery store.
Dunno about blood wine though. I'd be more interested in Romulan ale anyway.
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1.5B in the US might not buy a first class theme park, but what's union scale in Jordan?
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