Grand Opening of Universal Studios Singapore

Pictures: Grand opening of Universal Studios Singapore

Kung Fu Panda at the USS Grand Opening. -- PHOTO: Universal Studios Singapore

UNIVERSAL Studios Singapore - celebrated its official grand opening on Saturday with a grand procession of Hollywood 'movie-stars' and fan favourites.

Guest-of-Honour, Minister Lim Hng Kiang - Minister for Trade and Industry - joined chairman of the Genting Group and Resorts World Sentosa, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, and Tom Williams - chairman and chief executive of Universal Parks & Resorts - to officiate the grand opening.

Below is a selection of pictures taken at Saturday's event.

PHOTO GALLERY (By Universal Studios)

Compiled By K Chen

 L - R Alex the lion at USS GO; Crowds at Universal Studios; Charlie Chaplin

 L - R Tom Williams; Paula Abdul; Marilyn Monroe

 L - R Shrek and Princess Fiona in the Onion Carriage; Puss in boots; stuntman present clapperboard to Tom Williams, Mr Lim Hng Kiang and Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay to officiate the opening of USS

L - R Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay; Tom Williams, Marilyn Monroe and Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay; Tom Williams, Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Denise Keller

PHOTO GALLERY

Compiled By Priscilla Goi

 L - R Chinese film personality Jet Li; Chinese film actress and pop singer Vicki Zhao Wei walks with Charlie Chaplin impersonator; actress Maggie Cheung poses with a performer dressed as Charlie Chaplin

L - R US film personality Kimberley Caldwell (right) walks with model dressed as cartoon icon Betty Boop; former American Idol judge Paula Abdul (center) poses with characters dressed as the Beach Boys; Jet Li (center, foreground)

L - R Paula Abdul (center) signs an autograph and poses with a young fan; (from left) Paula Abdul, Maggie Cheung, Tan Hee Teck, CEO, RWS, Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks and Resorts, Minister S Iswaran, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman, RWS; (from left) Maggie Cheung, Tan Hee Teck, CEO, RWS, Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks and Resorts, Minister S Iswaran, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman, RWS, Ron Meyer, President and COO, Universal Studios, Jet Li

L - R Paula Abdul dances on stage; Paula Abdul dances on stage; Kimberley Ann Caldwell performs during the opening of Universal Studios Singapore




Bookmark & Share

Singapore’s New Resorts Stealing All The Thunder

AFP Relax – Sat, Apr 9, 2011 1:25 AM SGT

Singapore Zoological Gardens

Fresh from recording record numbers of visitors in 2010, Singapore's tourism chiefs have turned the focus on to exactly who is going to see what when they come to town.

And it seems the city state's flash new resort's are now unsurprisingly grabbing the lion's share of arrivals.

The Association of Singapore Attractions has just released the results of its first survey into arrivals at its individual members, which include destinations such as the massive new developments on the city's Sentosa Island as well as more traditional places such as the Singapore Zoo.

A total of 31 attractions were polled in February for the survey, which revealed that overall these places attracted more than 34 million visitors last year, a rise of 56.3 per cent year on year.

Overall, Singapore attracted a record number of 11.6 million visitors last year.

Benefiting most from the rise was Sentosa, which last year saw the official rolling out of attractions at the US$4.4 billion (three billion euro) Resorts World Sentosa, which include a casino-resort and Asia's first Universal Studios theme park.

Last year visitor numbers to Sentosa soared 185 per cent - from the 2009 mark of 6.2 million to 17.7 million in 2010

Attractions outside Sentosa suffered an overall drop in numbers of 1.2 per cent, according to the survey, but Singapore's city centre - which features a selection of museums and art galleries - saw a drop of 4.4 per cent.

A spokesman for the Sentosa Leisure Group, which oversees the island, claimed to Asiaone.com that the destination was however more than just a collection of fancy hotel and rides. He said "easy connectivity between attractions, reduced queuing times and ample retail and food-and-beverage outlets are other factors which have made Sentosa a hit."

The Singapore government has injected billions of dollars into developing its tourism attractions over the past five years as it looks to rival other traditional regional destinations such as Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Singapore's main source of visitors has long been nearby Indonesia and Malaysia but more and more it is marketing itself as a place for Chinese tourists to visit.

Last year an estimated 1.2 million Chinese visited Singapore - a rise of 25 per cent from 2009 - in what was seen as a worrying trend in Hong Kong in particular as that has long been the number one destination for China's travelers, last year attracted 22.7 from across the border.




Bookmark & Share

Tickets to Universal Studios Singapore opening day sold out

Universal Studio tickets sold out for opening day on 18th March!

SINGAPORE: Tickets for Universal Studios Singapore theme park went on sale at 9am on Wednesday, and those for the opening day on 18 March were sold out.

Resorts World Sentosa added that tickets for the first weekend were also selling fast.

The opening of the theme park has been much anticipated by both locals and tourists.

But the strong demand for tickets on the first day of sales caused some thrill seekers to experience difficulties when buying online or over the phone.

As a result, some resorted to going down to the box office at Resorts World Sentosa to get their tickets.

MediaCorp tried all day to buy tickets online, but the website either hung or refused to load. Similarly, calls to the booking hotline went unanswered.

Robin Goh, assistant director for communications at Resorts World Sentosa, said: "We do apologise to our guests for the inconvenience caused. But we have opened up more phone lines as well, as of 12pm this afternoon. And that will continue for the rest of today and hopefully the problems get solved tomorrow."

Those unable to buy tickets online or get through the hotline can send a purchase request via email. They can expect a response within 48 hours.

Channel NewsAsia - Thursday, March 11




Bookmark & Share

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studio ticket counters

Finally, the date of the opening for Universal Studios Singapore has been set on18th March, 2010, 0828 hrs. Take note of the dates for those of you planning a Vacation Singapore!

Checking out the new Universal theme park

As Universal has termed this a soft opening, same-day tickets will not be available during the soft opening weeks. If you wish to visit, you will need to buy tickets in advance. This can be done online via www.rwsentosa.com or via the Resorts World Sentosa Call Centre (+65 6577 8899).

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal theme park - Hollywood

Universal Studios Singapore is a new theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It is the second Universal Studios to open in Asia and the first in Southeast Asia.

Adding some local flavour

Resorts World Sentosa, one of two integrated resorts in Singapore and one of Asia’s largest family holiday destinations, comprises Universal Studios Singapore, four hotels, a casino and a host of shopping, dining and entertainment offerings.

Universal theme park

another section of the Universal theme park

Ticket prices for passes to Universal Studios Singapore will begin from SGD$32 for a senior-citizen day pass to SGD$118 for a two-day adult pass. Weekday rates will be from SGD$66 for an adult and SGD$48 for a child.

Ticket Type		Adult* (Ages 13 to 64)		Child* (Ages 4 to 12)		Senior* (Age 65 and above)
One Day Weekday1 Pass		66		48		32
One Day Weekend2 Pass		72		52		36
Two Day Pass		118		88		58
Annual Pass- Fun Pass6		318		238		188
Annual Pass- Superstar Pass		1,098		828		738

Ticket Type		Off- Peak3		Peak4		Super Peak5
Universal Express* (In addition to your admission ticket)		30		48		68

Weekday¹ refers to Monday to Fridays, excluding Black-Out Dates
Weekend² refers to Saturdays, Sundays and Black-Out Dates
Off Peak³ refers to Weekdays
Peak⁴ refers to Weekdays on School Holidays
Super Peak⁵ refers to Weekends and Black-Out Dates

For just one ticket charge, visitors will also get to enjoy non-stop live entertainment that takes them back to seven thematic worlds, as well as 30 theme restaurants and food carts and 20 theme retail stores and kiosks – all within the park.

Operation Hours:-
Weekdays: 0900 hrs - 1800 hrs
Weekends: 0900 hrs - 2100 hrs

A complimentary guide for guests with disabilities is available at Guest Services. The guide will explain boarding procedures and specific information relating to each attraction in the Universal Studios Singapore.

Here's a sneak peak into Universal Studios Singapore...

Packed with 24 attractions, 18 of them new or adapted for Singapore, the theme park boasts a collection of many world firsts: the world’s biggest single collection of DreamWorks Animation attractions; the world’s first Far Far Away Castle from the world of Shrek; the world’s first Madagascar theme park ride; the world’s tallest dueling roller coaster Battlestar Galactica, the world’s first Sci-Fi zone, and more.

Some of the attractions that you can look forward to:- Lights, Camera, Action (New York Zone) Accelerator (Sci- Fi City) Battlestar Galactica (Sci-Fi City) Revenge of the Mummy (Ancient Egypt) Treasure Hunters (Ancient Egypt) Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure (The Lost World) Dino Soarin’ (The Lost World) Amber Rock Climb (The Lost World) Canopy Flyer (The Lost World) Magic Potion Spin (Far Far Away) Enchanted Airways (Far Far Away) King Julien’s Party-Go-Round: (Madagascar) Madagascar: A Crate Adventure (Madagascar)

Thrilling roller coaster ride

Enter the thrilling world of movie magic as you “ride the movies” on roller coasters and other movie-themed attractions. Be dazzled and delighted by an immersive entertainment experience that brings the silver screen to life.

Universal Studios Singapore




Universal theme park - Madagascar

More pictures at the Universal Studios Singapore


Universal Theme Park - Ancient Egypt



Universal Theme Park - Ancient Egypt

Jurassic Park

The Lost World

Far Far Away - a fairy tale

WaterWorld

Bookmark & Share