Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Universal Studios Singapore

One of the main attractions in Singapore, Universal Studios Singapore (USS) is a great theme park for the entire family! There is always something that every family member can enjoy. This fun-filled theme park is as good as its counterparts in other parts of the world!

Universal Studios Singapore is divided in various themes, 7 to be exact:

#1 Hollywood, where you will meet famous stars and cartoon characters.

#2 New York, an almost exact replica of various buildings in downtown New York.

#3 Sci-Fi City, where it houses Transformers the Ride and the iconic dueling roller coaster, Battlestar Galactica

#4 Ancient Egypt, an indoor rollercoaster of the Revenge of the Mummy

#5 Lost World, back to the Jurassic Park with river ride and canopy ride

#6 Far Far Away where you will find Shrek and Fiona

#7 Madagascar! Where you will move it move it! River ride and Merry Go Round!

Very similar to other theme parks, expect longer waiting times during peak period, up to 2 hours on Transformers the Ride. It is advisable for you to go there when it opens at 10am and cover as many rides as possible. If not, get the Express Passes and you skip the queues!

Overall the rides are awesome, Transformers and the Mummy rides are world class theme park attractions. For the thrill-seekers, do not miss the Battlestar Galactica! The two dueling rollercoaster is packed with twists and turns, with one hanging-type rollercoaster and the traditional seated rollercoaster. Anything for kids? Yeah! Do try out the all new Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase! But its really for kids, but you are welcome to go for it! There are also a bunch of kiddy rides at Madagascar and Shrek theme parks.

Besides rides, do catch the shows too! Be sure to watch the Waterworld Stunt show, amazing stunts and great setting! Donkey Live is pretty entertaining too where you get to interact with the Donkey in Shrek! Oh and Shrek 4D! A short movie where you will experience not just 3D but 4D cinema experience!

Some tips in the park, there is no need to bring water bottles as water fountains are found almost everywhere. Some rides prohibit carry-on items and you will have to deposit them in digital lockers which are free to use for the first 30 mins. Try to minimize your load or bags.

Universal Studios Singapore is reasonably priced at SGD 78 (Adult 1 Day Pass) , SGD 54 (1 Child Age 4-12 1 Day Pass) and SGD 36 (Senior age >=60 1 Day Pass) . In addition Express passes are at a top-up at SGD 30, entitles you one-time express entries to all major rides. Universal Studios Singapore is open daily from 10am –7pm.

Universal Studios Singapore is situated in Resorts World Sentosa, on Sentosa Island, Southern Singapore. Nearest MRT Station, Harbourfront MRT (North East Line) and accessible to Sentosa Island via Monorail in the shopping mall VivoCity Level 3(SGD 3.50 admission). Alternatively, you can embark on a 10 min walk along the boardwalk into Sentosa (SGD 1 Admission)

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Quick Summary for your navigation convenience on your mobile devices:

MRT: HarbourFront MRT (North East Line)

Monorail into Sentosa ($3.50) @ VivoCity Level 3

Boardwalk to Sentosa ($1)

Taxi can bring you direct to Resorts World Sentosa

Tickets are available for booking online or ticketing booths right outside of Universal Studios Singapore.

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