If you are popping by NDP (be it rehearsal 03Aug or 09Aug) with family, we have listed a few timings for your reference, eg :


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1755 - Red Lions
1850 - Flag fly past followed by jets and 21gun
2014 - Fireworks

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Enjoy your NDP outing with family
Read our NE 3 experience on our http://sengkangbabies.com/event/ndp-2013-ne3/

hi Sparks, they will ask you to remove specs. A decision which bewilders me, as how do you expect to "see’ without specs?


Water coolers yes, Swim boots no idea.
F&B, although they state no outside food, I see big families with hugh pot of curry (in case you wish to buy something in)

sparks:

thanks for sharing your review on ACW.


Safra is running a promo on various attractions until August. Adventure cove tickets are going for $15 instead of $29! There are promo for River safari & others. However, limit to 2 adults tickets only. Still savings is $28 + can use the NS vouchers i think. Ticket sales start only on 25/5/13 Sat.

I am going ACW on 25/5/13, hopefully not too crowded stillllll.... :xedfingers:

YES, I saw the Safra promo for Adventure Cove too, very attractive !
If you bringing kids along, do not forget to snorkel at Rainbow reef.

Mine do not know how to snorkel, but they were happy just swimming around

Yes chief, I must agree with you. The Red Pandas are always underated but they are so adorable and friendly, compared to their Black\\White cousins


Between, no more $5 for Panda already

We visited River Safari, Sea Aquarium and Adventure Cove and which one do we prefer? We share our experience and recommendations on our blog.


Read our comparison at this http://sengkangbabies.com/place-interest/top-3-new-attractions-in-singapore/.
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In summary.
a) River Safari highlights:
* Pandas (go early to catch Kai Kai and Jia Jia roaming around)
- we can view 7 River systems from around the world
- the giant creatures, Manatee, Catfish and Stingray
* Amazon Flooded Forest
* Mekong river tank
- Amazon Square (12pm animal show)
- River Quest (not ready yet)

b) Adventure Cove Waterpark highlights:
* Rainbow Reef (Must go !)
* Adventure (Lazy) River
- Bluwater Bay waves
* Slides, try all the Slides

c) SEA Aquarium highlights:
* Dolphins are ever friendly
* poke a few starfish at “Discovery Touch pool”
* Open Ocean’s Manta rays (Daddy can linger here for hours)
- Jellyfish (are cute!)
- Sharks
- all sorts of fishes swimming everywhere !

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Alas, ticket prices are too high for the average families
2A + 2C will easily cost $100 entrance fees.

We are appealing to different channels to make fees more affordable.

Those smaller ones can don raincoats or bring a umbrella. Enjoy the rain and puddles :gloomy:


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Older kids can wear their boats and play soccer.
Above suggestions will appeal to Daddies, and I doubt Mummies will be impressed (dirty laundry again)

We recently hosted our kids birthday at East Coast McDonald (the new one at Seafood Centre).

Place is new, room is big, we are happy with their facility.
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I hate to say this, but fries and burgers are seldom wrong with today's generation. If adults are still hungry the party, there is always other F&B outlets around

Click for more fun party photos on our blog, http://sengkangbabies.com/party/birthday-christmas-party-at-mcdonald/.

We drop by Jcube's Ice Rink with our kiddos. Most of us are newbiews, but that did not stop us from experimenting, having fun, and bonding along the way.


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The kids laugh when we parents fall too
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Do drop by our blog for more details about our ice adventure.
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We drove up to Lotus last week for a 3D2N.

With the new bridge, Desaru is only 40min away from Woodland causeway.

Adults prefer Seafood at Renggit, kids love Ostrich farms and FruitFarm's mini Zoo. The fireflies were a letdown (wrong season for us?)
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Lotus' waterpark (with the lazy river) is very popular with kids.
Do try Rhu F&B restaurant in Lotus. Their Penang fare is not-bad.

The only thing with Desaru is seafood is 28Km away at Sungei Renggit. Pegarang (where the Ferry terminal is) is another 15min away. Lobster, prawns, LaLa!

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First time Drivers do take note, Desaru road is not illuminated at night.
So you need to high beam around bends.
Pot holes are not uncommon.

Overall, we rate 4/5 for our Desaru experience.
Read our blog for more photos.
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Actually, Malaysia is my favourite, followed by Thailand Krabi\\Phuket.

Cheap, nearby, I just need 3D2N, I can drive, or I can go via budget air.
Genting Highlands and Malacca are popular for my family.

I love the following countries too :
- Taiwan - I love the food and friendly culture
- Hongkong - Mummy loves to shop, eat and sight-seeing
- Goldcoast - Kids remember Australia's farms (rather than themeparks)
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If budget permits, Japan in Autumn will be nice
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If you need more tips on family travel, do pop by our blog :please:
http://SengkangBabies.com/holidays

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