Universal Singapore--worth a visit?
Jan 8, 2011, 7:30 pm
#1
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Universal Singapore--worth a visit?
I can't find anything meaningful on this. I will be in Singapore briefly and know the city already but haven't been to Sentosa. I've been to Universal in LA many times. Is Universal Singapore worth a visit and paying extra for the front of line pass?
Jan 8, 2011, 10:00 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sin City
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Agree. It is the poor man's version.
However, if you're in Sentosa on a fri-sun evening, i believe you can pay a token sum ($5 or $7) and gain entry to Universal. The rides will not be open but there might be some street acts. the food outlets are open and you can walk around the sites.
IMO, that's more worthwhile than a day at the theme park itself.
However, if you're in Sentosa on a fri-sun evening, i believe you can pay a token sum ($5 or $7) and gain entry to Universal. The rides will not be open but there might be some street acts. the food outlets are open and you can walk around the sites.
IMO, that's more worthwhile than a day at the theme park itself.
Jan 18, 2011, 9:19 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Adelaide,Australia
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I have not been yet to Universal Singapore but will pay the place a visit when I am next in that part of the world.
It looks like a scaled down version of the one in LA which is no bad thing having been to that one twice and loved it.
I have also been to Warner Brothers Movie World on the Gold Coast Australia which until now was the closest thing Australians could get to a Hollywood type experience without flying to the USA but doesn't compare.
So based on all these judgements I suggest do a visit to Universal Singapore You will love it.
It looks like a scaled down version of the one in LA which is no bad thing having been to that one twice and loved it.
I have also been to Warner Brothers Movie World on the Gold Coast Australia which until now was the closest thing Australians could get to a Hollywood type experience without flying to the USA but doesn't compare.
So based on all these judgements I suggest do a visit to Universal Singapore You will love it.
Feb 14, 2011, 3:00 am
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its ok, nothing fancy.
its like HK Disneyland compared to LA Disneyland
smaller, scaled down and just lots and lots of merchandise.
If you have family/kids or haven't been to any of the others recently its ok.
The main places that are open are the Jurassic Park rides, the Mummy ride, and the Shrek area, a little hollywood area. The 2 coasters will be back open this Feb. The Madagascar ride is yet to open and they plan to open a Transformer ride sometime in 2011.
So spend the whole day and try the place out, just dont expect anything over the top or too much, else you'll be disappointed.
its like HK Disneyland compared to LA Disneyland
smaller, scaled down and just lots and lots of merchandise.
If you have family/kids or haven't been to any of the others recently its ok.
The main places that are open are the Jurassic Park rides, the Mummy ride, and the Shrek area, a little hollywood area. The 2 coasters will be back open this Feb. The Madagascar ride is yet to open and they plan to open a Transformer ride sometime in 2011.
So spend the whole day and try the place out, just dont expect anything over the top or too much, else you'll be disappointed.
Apr 4, 2011, 7:27 pm
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If you have been to Universal parks in the US it is not worth it. Otherwise it is a lot of fun.
The express line pass is worth it for certain timings of the year. If you are coming on a weekday when school is not out, it is not worth it
The express line pass is worth it for certain timings of the year. If you are coming on a weekday when school is not out, it is not worth it