New Photo Updates at Resorts World / Universal Studios Singapore

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Pure Magic at Universal Studios Singapore

There’s something magical stirring in Universal Studios Singapore, in the land of Far Far Away. Inside a fantastical store called the Fairy Godmother Potion shop, Princess Fiona’s fairy godmother (if you remember her, she’s the rotund, bespectacled flying ‘witch’ in disguise who’s actually Charming’s mother) is bottling magical elixirs out of an enormous tank.

Step inside this store and you’ll find wooden beams, brick walls, huge doorways and Shrek characters welcoming you as you enter. The space is bound to draw you into the mystical world of Shrek, where fantastical characters come to life: donkeys shoot their mouths off and ogres are actually friendly.

A rendering of the interior of the store

I was awestruck when I saw the store, which is complete and has been fitted out. There are three things you can do there: there’s a retail shop for you to bring home your memories of the park, a counter where ‘potions’ aka fresh juices would be sold and a ferris-wheel kiddies can ride while their parents shop or get a breather. How awesome is that?

At the Fairy Godmother Potion Shop, you’ll find all things Shrek! Personally, I’m in love with Gingy, the gingerbread man but I absolutely love the huge variety of Shrek plush toys, character caps, photo frames and lots, lots more! (Note to fellow fans of Gingy, you HAVE TO look out for the stuffed confectionery character on the shelves, it’s simply a sweetheart! Get the pun?)

At the drinks stand (called Fairy Godmother’s Potion Factory) where fresh juices are served, the best thirst quenchers for anyone are served. Rejuvenating and healthy, the little ones would love it too. The most wondrous thing is that you can ‘brew’ any concoction you desire, and this is limited only by your imagination.

A youth 'elixir' made of beetroot, strawberry and apple juice -- let your imagination run wild as you come up with your own potions!

Last but not least, the Magic Potion Spin ride would delight the tykes who’re ever eager to hop on another attraction. Offering the rider a bird’s eye view of the hustle and bustle in the shop, the ferris wheel will allow its passengers a chance to catch the fun and whimsical atmosphere.

Honestly, words and pictures can’t capture the magic you will experience as you will be transported into another world when you set foot into the store. So I shan’t deliberate because I know you’ll come. You know you want to!

See you soon in 2010! 


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Queues at Universal Studio Singapore

WE know Singapore is one hot country. That, or it is raining. And cats and dogs at that.

So how have we prepared our guests for this, given that we know there will definitely be snaking queues as excited visitors throng the Universal Studios Singapore park once it is opened?

Look at the pictures themselves for an answer.

Guests can queue in relative comfort in the shade provided; coolers are used to keep temperatures down in queue lines as well. This is one of the queue areas  in the Madagascar zone.



This picture was taken in on a hot Tuesday at midday, when our very hardworking workers get a break.

Of course there are outdoor attractions, such as our blockbuster Battlestar Galactica. However, guests can enjoy the airconditioning in the queue areas while they wait their turn before going on the world's tallest pair of dueling coasters.

Universal Studios Singapore has indoor attractions which are air-conditioned as well, and these include the Revenge of the Mummy, Shrek 4-D Adventure, as well as the madcap animals from Madagascar: A Crate Adventure, amongst several others,  so seriously, we are very serious about you having serious fun while being kept comfortable and sheltered from the elements.

Most of the pedestrian areas in the resort and Universal Studios Singapore are covered with a special canopy, which cuts off the heat from the sun and reduces the temperature in the area below by three to five degrees celsius. We are also using eco-coolers, which use about 20 percent of the energy used by conventional air conditioners to keep temperatures down.

We have an eco-lagoon as well where underground storage tanks are used to collect and store rainfall for our lush landscapes, and which, while saving the earth and her resources, helps us save up to $160,000 in our water bills.

These are but some of the reasons why we got the BCA Green award this year for our efforts in being environmentally friendly.

So don't let the weather be a factor in deterring you from visiting us. Come by and visit when we open our doors!

Resorts World Sentosa's four hotels: Crockfords Tower, Hotel Michael, Festive Hotel and Hard Rock Hotel, as well as SouthEast Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park will debut in early 2010. 

For MICE bookings, please call 6577 9977 or email us at mice@rwsentosa.com

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Battlestar Galactica Cylon Coaster Cam - Watch & FEEL how it runs!

Based on the pair of dueling roller coasters found in Universal Studios Singapore, Battlestar Galactica, this video shows a replica of it built in RCT3. (Rollercoaster Tycoon 3)

This is the Cylon coaster, where passengers ride on the Cylon Raider and battle it out with a Colonial Viper Mark-II in the skies of Singapore. Pardon the video quality - I know it seems to be quite laggy at some point of the coaster ride. 





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The Enchanted Airways

Hop aboard The Enchanted Airways, an attraction meant for the young and the young at heart!


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The Making of Voltron

Fun fact of the day: Bet you didn't know the Baobab tree in the movie 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' is the largest tree in CGI history.


It was so big that the special effects team, which created the gargantuan tree, called it 'Voltron'!



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Sci- Fi City and Ancient Egypt

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Universal Studios Singapore Ticket Prices 2010

The world’s first Far Far Away Castle, located in Universal Studios Singapore, offers visitors the chance to step into the world of Shrek and Princess Fiona. This magnificent castle also houses magical concoctions at the Fairy Godmother’s Potion Factory and fairytale-themed cuisine inspired by the residents of Far Far Away. ©2009 Resorts World Sentosa

Universal Studios Singapore® offers up family fun at incredible value Tickets to the region’s first and only Universal Studios® theme park start from S$32 for seniors


Singapore, 18 November 2009 – Come early next year, Singaporeans and visitors will get to visit Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park opening in Resorts World® Sentosa.

Resorts World Sentosa today announced the ticket prices for passes to Universal Studios Singapore, which begins as attractively as S$32 for a senior-citizen day pass to S$118 for a two-day adult pass. Starting from a weekday rate of S$66 for an adult and S$48 for a child, a family of four could enjoy a full-day outing at Universal Studios Singapore for the equivalent of a buffet brunch at an upscale hotel (see Annex A for rates).

Ticket sales and room reservations will be launched at a later date, in conjunction with exclusive packages for a charity auction. Details will be announced soon. Visitors can look out for regular updates on www.rwsentosa.com or http://www.facebook.com/ResortsWorldatSentosa

Packed with 24 attractions, 18 of them new or adapted for Singapore, visitors to Universal Studios Singapore will be the first to try out many blockbuster theme park rides. 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.

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 to dine and shop from.

Ms Shirly Chen, Vice President (Sales Development), Resorts World Sentosa said: “Resorts World Sentosa will dramatically change the way locals and visitors view Singapore, both as a home and a place to visit. We have pegged ticket prices for Universal Studios Singapore at an incredible value compared to major theme parks worldwide, because we believe in bringing the Ride The Movies™ experience to everyone. As Singapore’s IR, a place for every Singaporean, it is also our aim to reach out to everyone, not forgetting grandmas and grandpas.”

Resorts World Sentosa, Asia’s largest family holiday destination, will open early next year with Universal Studios Singapore, four hotels, a casino and a host of shopping, dining and entertainment offerings. Its all-suite boutique Crockfords Hotel accepts by-invitation guests only, but deluxe room rates for its three other hotels start from S$400 at Festive Hotel, S$450 at Hard Rock Hotel, and S$500 at Hotel Michael.


Annex A


Universal Studios Singapore ticket options

One-day pass
Monday to Friday (Excluding black-out dates*)

Adult 66
Child 48
Senior 32

Weekends and black-out dates*
Adult 72
Child 52
Senior 36

*Public holidays, eve of public holidays and super-peak periods.



Two-day pass*
All days
Adult 118
Child 88
Senior 58

*Two-day passes are for two consecutive days


Express pass*

Weekday (non-school holidays & non Black-out dates)  30
Weekday (School Holidays)  48
Weekend and black-out dates 68
*Express passes offers ticket holders priority access to all attractions. A limited number of express passes are sold each day, and it has to be bought in conjunction with an admission pass.


Additional notes:

1. All prices are in Singapore dollars.
2. Cost of ticket includes admission to all attractions in the park
3. Adult refers to ages 13 and above
4. Child refers to ages 4-12
5. Senior refers to ages 65 and above
6. The above rates are valid until further notice. All rates are subject to change without prior notice.


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More Photos of the Testing of Battlestar Galatica

Testing of the Human line in Universal Studios Singapore's Battlestar Galatica, the world's tallest pair of dueling coasters.


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Mel's Drive In features Rock-n-Roll, Jukebox and Frosty Shakes at Universal Studios Singapore

If you’re a fan of jukeboxes, twisting to the tunes of Elvis Presley, the first-ever and probably last King of Rock’n’Roll, creamy yummy-licious milkshakes and melting cheeseburgers, Mel’s Drive-In in Universal Studios Singapore would be a dream come true. 

Featuring bright neon lights, classic black-and-white checkered tiled flooring, booth seating upholstered in synthetic leather, a long bar counter with a whole line of high bar stools, good old fashioned chrome-plated, padded dining chairs and tables, lots and lots of stainless steel furnishings and a bevy of classic automobiles parked outside the premise, that’s the 1950s look of Mel’s Drive-In in a nutshell. 

For nibbles, hearty meals and the ultimate indulgence, look forward to a whole selection of irresistible juicy burgers and fries, chicken sandwiches, piping-hot chicken fingers, crispy onion rings, authentic root beer floats, frosty milkshakes and the list goes on! 

What’s more, when you dine, you’ll be entertained by a motley crew of swinging a capella singers and you can join in too, in the song and dance. 

The atmosphere would be bright, cheery, and no doubt stylish and sleek. If you want to experience how it was like on the movie set of Grease and immerse in the nostalgia of the rock-n-roll era, Mel’s Drive-In is THE place for you to start. So put on your blue suede shoes, practise your killer moves to get ready to rock the building and grab some juicy burgers along the way! 

Mel’s Drive-In which is located inside Universal Studios Singapore. Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park is slated to open in the first quarter of 2010, as is Resorts World Sentosa.


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Treasure Hunters @ Ancient Egypt

Introducing our Premier attraction -- Treasure Hunters, where Park visitors will drive vintage motorcars into sandy, ancient Egypt and through an abandoned excavation site.

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Madagascar Ship Sailed In

Look what landed on our shores! Housed in this ginourmous ship is the indoor attraction -- Madagascar.



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Dummies testing the Battle Star Galactica Ride

Test mode for BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ride

Battlestar Galactica Rollercoaster with Dummies on it

Test mode for BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

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Ancient Egypt Zone

The Ancient Egypt zone: Imposing statues will greet visitors to the area.

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Universal Studios Singapore Testing Attractions

So many things have been happening on the Resorts World Sentosa front, as we move towards Opening Day.

Testing of some of the attractions in Universal Studios Singapore has already commenced, and if you take a trip to Sentosa Island, you will be able to see for yourselves the changes which have taken place.

Of course, those of you who have been following our progress via our website, Facebook and Twitter updates will know that we are trying our darnest to make this Integrated Resort the best in the world, to offer visitors A Million Moments, in just One World.

As our other bloggers have posted, we are still in the midst of recruitment, to get the best for the resort.

Hence, we are having another walk-in interview for F&B positions this weekend at our Pandan Gardens office.

Details below, so do please click on the image for more information. Also, please do click on this LINK as well to get more information about the exciting jobs Resorts World Sentosa has to offer.

Good luck to one and all yeah?

 

 

 

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Genting: Sentosa resort on track to open in January 2009

Genting Bhd has ruled out speculation that its integrated resort, Resorts World at Sentosa, will open earlier than its January deadline.

Chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay said the company was “on track” to opening the resort in Singapore in January.

“We started during a difficult part of the (economic) crisis in terms of funding needs and labour. In the worst case scenerio we were planning to open in December 2010. But construction has gone on smoothly. Our next target was first quarter 2010. But now we are refining it to January 2010,” he said.

The S$6.6bil project was expected to attract 12 million to 13 million visitors in the first full year of operation, he told reporters yesterday after the company inked an agreement with CIMB Investment Bank Bhd and HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd for its RM1.6bil medium-term notes (MTN) programme.

(From left) Genting Bhd deputy chairman Tun Hanif Omar, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, CIMB Bank group chief executive Datuk Seri Nazir Razak and HSBC Bank deputy chairman and CEO Irene Dorner with a mockup Genting propectus after signing ceremony.

Lim said that proceeds from the MTN would be used by the company and its subsidiaries for investment, refinancing, working capital requirements and/or other general corporate purposes.

“We originally targeted to raise RM900mil as the first tranche issue under the MTN programme. Due to strong response, we successfully upsized the first tranche issue to RM1.45bil, representing around 1.6 times the initial size,” he said.

The MTN programme, the country’s largest 10-year corporate bond issuance, is guaranteed by Genting and carries a AAA rating by RAM Ratings Services Bhd.


CIMB Investment Bank and HSBC Bank are the joint lead arrangers and joint book runners for the MTN programme.


Meanwhile, Lim said Genting unit Genting Plantations Bhd’s Johor Premium Outlet in Kulai, Johor, was slated to open by July 2011.

Lim also said he was speaking to potential parties on disposing of its non-core asset in the power and oil and gas divisions, “but we are not anywhere close to any transaction.”

“These are still excellent assets to keep. We will sell them only at the right price,” he said.


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Updated USS Photos

View of the Mummy and Battlestar


The Far Far Away Castle in the Far Far Away zone, which houses the Shrek 4-D Adventure attraction, the Donkey Live Show, Fairy Godmother's Potion Shop, Magic Potion Spin and eateries like Goldilocks and Friar's.

The baobab tree in Madagascar, in which the animals from the movie crash landed.

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Universal Studios Singapore - Resorts World Sentosa Press Conference in Video

Located within one of the world’s most extensive, and expensive, tourism projects, Resorts World Sentosa - Universal Studios Singapore will feature 24 rides and attractions, 18 of them original or adapted for Singapore.

Late last month, they held a press conference to unveil the movie theme park offerings for the first time, pulling the drapes off a pair of the world’s tallest duelling coasters, a castle from the world of Shrek, a live show by the infamous Universal Monsters and celebrity look-a-likes including Marilyn Monroe and Betty Boop.

Supporting the attractions was a sneak-peek debut that included an extensive menu of 30 restaurants and food carts, as well as 20 retail stores and carts.

You can now watch the entire press conference right here, in either standard format or in full HD. The press conference has been split into four parts of roughly ten minutes each.

To watch any of the videos, simply click play. If you are not on a fast internet connection, we suggest you click play, then pause immediately after, so that the video can be downloading as you do other things. Then, once complete (the red bar is all the way across), simply return to this page (without closing the browser window) and watch the video smoothly. To watch in full HD, simply click on the HD button.

































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Cool Video of Battlestar Galactica - still under construction

A video of one of the cool rides of Universal Studio Singapore "Battlestar Galactica".

Video done by AsiaTravelTips.com, and shows the current status of the roller coaster ride.

Check it out below.

Updates of The Four Hotels at Resorts World at Sentosa

Kids (and adults) alike can anticipate loads of fun at Festive Hotel.


The ultra-luxe Crockfords Tower sees finishing touches put to its exterior. Of course, work on furnishing and the interior is underway.


The iconic Hard Rock Hotel. Guests can look forward to soaking and immersing themselves in Rock history and culture.


Fans of renowned architect and designer Michael Graves have something to look forward to in this boutique hotel, which also boasts of having rooms with a solid view of the Universal Studios Singapore theme park.





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