Over the weekend, we went to the newly opened Universal Studio Singapore, located at Resort World Sentosa. We bought the tickets at full price ($72 for adults, $52 for kids below 12, and $36 for seniors above 65) but because it’s still in the soft opening period, we were given $15 of rebates in form of vouchers ($10 meal voucher, $5 retail voucher).
Welcome to Universal Studio Singapore
Having been to the Universal Studio in Los Angeles 10 years ago, I was very excited when I heard that Universal Studio will be opening one in Singapore. For me, it’s the theme park for adults (although I’m sure the kids especially the teenages will like it) and would prefer Universal Studio over DisneyWorld anytime. So naturally I went with alot of high expectations and anticipations.
The park is made up of 7 themes (or zones). They are Far Far Away Land, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Madagascar, Sci-fi City, Hollywood, New York, in the order of fun and entertainment factor, in my opinion of course. Madagascar and Sci-fi City, would be more interesting if not for the closed or in-construction rides. The Madagascar dance was very entertaining though. The closure of Battlestar Galatica is a big bummer, especially when there’s nothing left in Sci-fi City except for a lame “Accelerator” ride, which is nothing more than just spinning and spinning in a cup. Continue reading
