Friday, February 12, 2016

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE



Go beyond the screen and ride the movies at Universal Studios Singapore. Experience cutting-edge rides, shows, and attractions based on your blockbuster films and television series. Enter the thrilling world of movie magic as you ride the roller coasters and other movie-themed attractions. Be dazzled and delighted by an immersive entertainment experience that brings the silver screens to life. These are all available in Universal Studios Singapore.



The Universal Studios Singapore is the first of its kind to open in Southeast Asia. The park has more than 20 attractions in themed zones including the Lost World, Ancient Egypt, New York, Hollywood, Madagascar and Far Far Away (remember Shrek?).
 
Universal Studios Entrance
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within the Resorts World Sentosa in Sentosa Island. It is the second Universal Studios to open in Asia (Japan being the first) and the first in Southeast Asia. The construction of Resorts World Sentosa began on April 19, 2008. After almost two years of construction, the park officially opened on May 28, 2011.


Sentosa is Singapore’s popular playground an island of relaxing spas and resorts, thrilling water and land sports, and other attractions for people of all ages. Pleasant man-made beaches lie alongside lush rainforests, with plenty of bars, restaurants and facilities nearby. Sentosa means “peace and tranquility.” Singapore Cable Car is the most exciting way to arrive at Sentosa. The views of the world’s busiest port and nearby islands are stunning. Take MRT North-East Line and exit at HarbourFront station (Exit B), then head to Vivo City Level 3 and take Sentosa Express. You may take the Cable Car on the same station.

There are only four Universal Studios in the world located in Florida and California in the United States; Japan and Singapore. The Universal Studios in Singapore is owned by the Genting Group, under a license from NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Genting Group has a joint venture with Filipino billionaire Andrew Tan, owner of Resorts World Manila.


Universal Studios Singapore is 20 hectares in size, occupying the easternmost part of the 49-hectare Resorts World Sentosa. There are a total of 24 attractions, of which 18 are original or specially adapted for the park. The park consists of seven themed zones which surrounds a lagoon. Each zone is based on a blockbuster movie or television show, featuring their own unique attractions, character appearance, dining and shopping parks. The park features the world’s tallest pair of dueling roller coasters that are based on a popular television series, Battlestar Galactica. The park has over 30 restaurants and food carts, together with 20 unique retail stores and carts located around the park.

The themed zones are:

 1.   Hollywood

Hollywood is the main entrance of the park. Its only attraction, a broadway-style theater, is accompanied by several restaurants and a variety of flagship shops. Themed after the real Hollywood Boulevard of the 1970s, the zone is framed by dynamic architecture, palm trees and the famous “Walk of Fame.”

Hollywood China Bistro, a quick service restaurant serving timeless Chinese delights such as dim sum, Cantonese style noodles and rice dishes



Walk of Fame - Hollywood Boulevard


Go bananas over a wide range of DESPICABLE ME-themed merchandise

2.   New York
Themed after post-modern New York City that features sidewalks and classic landmarks that mimic its cityscape. The area is enhanced by neon lights and flanked by street facades that set the scenes for big city fun and also real-time movie production for most Hollywood blockbuster films.

Be blown away as an empty sound stage becomes the setting for a major hurricane about to hit New York City - right before your very eyes

Go on a space mission with Elmo and Super Grover 2.0 to stop Macaroni the Merciless in his plot to steal all the spaghetti from Earth in the world’s first Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase
Can’t get enough of your furry and feathered Sesame Street friends? You can catch them up-close in their New York street shows where you can sing along to the feet-tapping tunes of 'Our Favourite Things' and 'Dance with Bert and Ernie'.


Get ready to strike a pose with Elmo, shake hands with Oscar the Grouch or give Big Bird a hug for the family album





3.   Sci-Fi City
Sci-Fi City is themed after what cities and metropolis may look like in the future, equipped with space-age technologies and the ultimate modern conveniences.


Choose your side – HUMAN or CYLON - as you engage in the ultimate intergalactic battle between good and evil on the world's tallest dueling roller coasters!

Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cyclon

4.   Ancient Egypt
The Ancient Egypt zone is themed after the rich Egyptian architecture and artifacts found during the Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration in the 1930s.


Revenge of the Mummy: Plunge into total darkness on this 
indoor roller coaster as you come face to face with 
warrior mummies and scarab beetles


In Treasure Hunters young explorers can drive their own desert jeep through an abandoned Egyptian excavation site



5.   The Lost World
The Lost World zone features two themed regions: Jurassic Park and Waterworld

Enjoy a prehistoric bird’s-eye view as you soar over Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Enjoy a thrilling river raft ride through primeval dinosaur habitats where you will get wet and possibly soaked
Witness death-defying stunts, awesome explosions and thrills at this sensational 'live' water show





6.   Far Far Away
The theme is based on the kingdom of the same name featured in DreamWorks Animations’ Shrek.

Hop onto the world’s first Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey suspended coaster and join Puss and Kitty on this anti-gravity, swashbuckling adventure

See, hear and FEEL the action right from your seat as you join Princess Fiona & Shrek in a fairytale adventure in Shrek 4-D Adventure



Watch Puss In Boots and Kitty Softpaws flaunt their slick flamenco moves in The Dance For The Magic Beans.

7.   Madagascar
The Madagascar zone features a displaced cargo ship that houses the Madagascar: A Crate Adventure ride. It also features all of the characters from DreamWorks Animations’ Madagascar.


The displaced ship

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria, the four heroes from DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster movie Madagascar, as they embark on an unforgettable river ride adventure in Madagascar: A Crate Adventure



A Universal Studios Singapore Day Pass costs S$74 or about P2,442 for adult and S$54 or about P1,782 for child (ages 4 to 12). The Universal Express and Universal Express Unlimited is more expensive S$122 or about P4,000, where you can skip the regular queues at all your favorite ride and attractions. There is Family Package at S$178 or about P5,874 One-Day Pass inclusive of two adults and one child.

 

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