Kid for a Day

Felt like I was transported back in time when we went to Universal Studios Singapore last week. The closest thing I got when it comes to theme parks is just Hong Kong Disneyland. We went there four years ago and it was also the last time I have gone into one since then. That is precisely why I got so giddy upon knowing that I will spend my Saturday inside a theme park!

This mango snow ice surely gave us the unbelievable energy to kick start our day.

 

How will we get there?

Go to Harbour Front station through MRT and ascend to the topmost level of Vivo City to catch a train ride to Sentosa Island. You could get tickets for the train ride for a mere S$3 on the ticket counter found beside the platform or you could just use your ezlink card to get inside it. Alight on Waterfront Station and voila, a short walk thereafter would already take you to Universal Studios!

How much are the tickets?

One day weekend/weekday pass will cost you this much: Adult (S$72/S$66); Child (S$52/S$48); Senior (S$36/S$32), while going for a two day pass would cost you this for Adult (S$118); Child (S$88); Senior (S$58). If you are not a fan of queuing, get the Express Pass and long lines would not be a problem anymore! Express Pass cost additional S$30 for Off-Peak/ S$48 for Peak/ S$68 for Super Peak seasons.

How many days would it take to roam around the area?

The place is really small and a whole day is already enough to fully experience the whole place.

And how about the opening hours?

The park is open from 9am to 6pm so be there as early as possible to enjoy all the attractions!

Universal Studios Singapore is subdivided to 7 themed areas: Madagascar, Far Far Away, The Lost World, Ancient Egypt, Sci-Fi City, Hollywood and New York.

You have to watch out for The Crate Adventure since the site was still under construction when we went there. Nonetheless, kids would absolutely love King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round.

This is the enchanting palace of Far Far Away!

The main attractions include Shrek 4D Adventure, Donkey Live, Enchanted Airways and Magic Potion Spin. But what I like the most among all of the attractions here is the Donkey Live since the show is highly interactive for it gives you the chance to sing along with the Donkey and at the same time ask him a question that you have been thinking of asking if ever you got the chance to see him up close.

WaterWorld is a 40-minute live water show full of death defying stunts that will surely leave you awestruck. They only do three shows per day so might as well check the schedules first before hitting the rides. 

A good combination of WaterWorld and Rapids Adventure will surely leave you soaking WET.

But fret not since a ride on the Canopy Flyer would dry you off easily.

Let hieroglyphics and Egyptian obelisks of Ancient Egypt enchant you back to time.

A lot of high Egyptian guards loom the area. I have to warn you though that aside from their freaky stance, they have also become so adept on scaring and surprising people out of their wits. So be prepared!

It was really bad timing that both duelling coasters Battlestar Galactica CYCLON (blue track) and HUMAN (red track) at Sci-Fi City were closed down that day. As the name implies, HUMAN is a more “human” ride as compared to CYCLON. So you better think twice before hitting the CYCLON!

After trying all the rides in Sci-Fi City, run to New York to experience Lights, Camera, Action! and see for yourself how filmmakers use the power of special effects to turn an empty sound stage to a setting for a major hurricane.

Watch the Universal Monsters come to life in Pantages Hollywood Theater at Hollywood and be entertained in a one of a kind rock and roll musical.

After which, you are basically finished! So what else to do? Have a second take on the attractions. Wait for the Lake Hollywood Spectacular if you happened to be there on a Friday and Saturday. Savour the littlest of all the intricate details in the park. Have fun.