Travel: Singapore - Universal Studio

[Funz]

Was at RWS the past few days, went to USS on Monday. Chose that day on purpose hoping that since it is a Monday maybe not so crowded. Well the crowd around the whole RWS was lesser then on Sunday when we checked in but still crowded. Guess it’s bcos the hols have started. Ended up getting the express tix for the rides.


Kids totally enjoyed the stay there. Took some coaxing to get them on some of the rides but each time, they came out of it exhilarated. Went on the Madagascar Crate ride, the kiddy coaster (enchanted airways I think), flying canopy, Shrek 4D, Lights Camera Action, Jurasic rapids. Skipped Revenge of the Mummy and the Battlestar Galatica, cos mommy and daddy dun have the stomach for those either. But we stood there and gawked at the people taking the battlestar rides, even watching them was scary.

Moved on to sentosa island and spent the day at the underwater world, no Dolphin show though as it was mating season, butterfly park, fish spa and lost count of how many luge rides we took.

Everything was super ex. With the amount we spent on this trip, think we could have gone to BKK for 3days 2 nites and back. But diff kind of fun lah.

Downside, there were large groups of certain people that made a total nuisance of themselves. They get into your photos, push and shove and jump queues, then when buying tix, they rush in front and hold back everyone cos they have not decided what they want to get and start asking loads of questions and getting into group discussion while still not making the purchase, when told to move aside to discuss they keep saying ok oredi but continue to discuss. They park themselves everywhere, anywhere without care that they are blocking people’s way. They don’t follow instructions or directions and resulted in the skyride having to make emergency stops. While taking the Luge trail, they stop in the middle of nowhere to take pictures and when there are others in front and there is a need to stop, they think it is fun to keep bumping into the luge in front of them. Had to tell a few of them off at various points.

The kids were oblivious to this little irritation and when time came for us to leave RWS, they were reluctant. For the kids, I guess, it was an adrenalin filled few days while for us, the parents, it was a pocket burning, bone rattling, heart attack inducing few days. But well worth it to see those bright eyes and huge grins on their little faces.

[jojo]

sleepy:

Seems like all promo ends before school holiday.


Anyone knows of any promo for entry tickets during June holiday?

Singtel Mo4U. celebrate the Grand Opening of Universal Studios singapore. USS Vouchers with eevery purchase of 4 one-day passes on your DBS/POSB credit or debit card. Promo ends 30 June. T&C. Visit rwsentosa.com for more info.

I am Singtel Subscrip and recieved this sms on 29 May, guess it still vaild. :grphug:

[Faun]

Funz:

Downside, there were large groups of certain people that made a total nuisance of themselves. They get into your photos, push and shove and jump queues, then when buying tix, they rush in front and hold back everyone cos they have not decided what they want to get and start asking loads of questions and getting into group discussion while still not making the purchase, when told to move aside to discuss they keep saying ok oredi but continue to discuss. They park themselves everywhere, anywhere without care that they are blocking people's way. They don't follow instructions or directions and resulted in the skyride having to make emergency stops. While taking the Luge trail, they stop in the middle of nowhere to take pictures and when there are others in front and there is a need to stop, they think it is fun to keep bumping into the luge in front of them. Had to tell a few of them off at various points.

Appreciate this info. Now I'm mentally prepared for this unpleasantness. Must keep my cool when there in a few weeks time. Pray that on that day my family is there, this 'certain kind' will be fewer.

[sunflowerseed84]

is there any where we can check if certain rides are closed? i heard of pple going and realied the more popular rides like jurassic park was closed the whole day. zzz

[mambobb]

sunflowerseed84:

is there any where we can check if certain rides are closed? i heard of pple going and realied the more popular rides like jurassic park was closed the whole day. zzz

Nope, they can close any of the ride due to technical fault. We encountered 2 rides there. The rides are not as stable compare to other US. :slapshead:

[mambobb]

20% off Universal Studios Singapore Tickets

Enjoy 20% off USS One-Day tickets and receive $10 retail voucher when you purchase with your MasterCard! Retail voucher is limited to first 200 onsite redemption on first-come-first-serve basis and limited to 1 redemption per cardholder.

Valid for visit on 1st Aug to 18th Nov 2011 only

[yqyq]

Flash your NTUC member card from now to 31 July 2011 and enjoy a 20% discount on weekday and weekend tickets!


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•Tickets are subjected to availability.
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•Promotion is not valid with any other discounts and promotions.

[Alicia Yap]

Thanks for the info! Can plan to bring kids there for some fun! Btw think there shld be some min. height requirement for some rides right? Cos i would be bringing my kids & my nephew who’s only 4 years old & he has a small build. Anybody can advise?

[Funz]

If I remember correctly, if ride alone, must be at least 120cm for most rides, if accompanied by adult min 90cm for most rides.

[chloecube]

Planning to bring the kids to Universal Studio Sentosa this Sunday. :imcool:

wondering if it will be very crowded, may need to get the express tickets for the rides.

Can anyone advise you been there this Holiday? is the crowd really very bad?