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Travel Resort World Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore, Dec'2011-Transformers:The 3D Ride OPENS!

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post Mar 21 2010, 09:46 PM

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Unfortunately the weather in Singapore is too humid to allow faster drying. Yup you can opt to "ride it out" and let it dry, but last few day it's too humid with the rainstorm and all.

My advice is to follow Tishaban's tip. Wear slippers and poncho over your clothes, that way water damage is set to minimum. Watch the weather outlook and see if it is hot enough to allow gradual drying.

But on that not, the objective of the ride is to have fun, and in the case of the Jurassic Park ride, is to get SLIGHTLY wet. They should tweak the ride mechanics to minimize drenching, so that the riders dont have to be dodging splash attacks inside the ride and failing to enjoy the ride itself. tongue.gif

First post edited with a handy PDF sheet on how to get to Resort World Sentosa and Universal Studios Singapore. Print for easy reference.

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post Mar 22 2010, 10:07 PM

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More photos of the Battlestar Galactica ride, external sources, not mine.


The Human coaster, dubbed The Colonial Viper Mark II.
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The Cylon coaster, named Cylon Heavy Raider.
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A good view of both, one with floors, one floorless. Careful, image size is huge!
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The Cylon side POV (Point of View)


The Human side POV(Point of View)



Pics and both video recorded by Yonkiedoodle,a.k.a BigBearSG who also I believe writes for Sentosa Theme Park Blog. rclxms.gif Credits where it's due.


As you can see, the Human side is a floor coaster,with a lap bar restraints, while the Cylon coaster is a floorless coaster, with a shoulder harness.


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post Mar 22 2010, 11:45 PM

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The place seems BIGGER than I though.. shocking.gif Btw, How many days did you take to cover all the attraction?
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post Mar 23 2010, 12:29 AM

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QUOTE(skon9 @ Mar 22 2010, 11:45 PM)
The place seems BIGGER than I though.. shocking.gif  Btw, How many days did you take to cover all the attraction?
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You can cover all attractions in a day if:-

1. The traffic volume is like when I was there, wait time for ride never more than 15 minutes.
2. All the rides are working.
3. You are willing to do a faster pace of walking to catch the rides or shows at their appropriate time. I call this commando-style.

Otherwise, if you're treating this like a proper holiday and taking it slow, 2 days would be enough. You may also want to explore the Festive Walk area or the Casinos.

Uploading the most important info of all, the ticket pricing based on their days, either weekdays or weekend, offpeak or superpeak.

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This info will be re-edited into the first page on the first post.
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post Mar 23 2010, 09:07 AM

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omg..nice pictures stringfellow ! Thanks for sharing. Are you like working for theme parks ? You have so must privileges to go to many theme parks especially like Disney. It's my dream
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Hmm, I'm planning on a family trip in June (weekdays, during M'sia school holidays). Thing is I'm not so keen on spending 3 or 4 grand just on accomodation in SG for the 8 of us, so will probably bunk in tune hotel JB.

Question then is to feeder bus over, or to drive over? Feeder bus probably cheaper, but it being school hols we'd waste a lot of time crossing the causeway, no? Driving over can go through Tuas checkpoint to save time, but then bleed on the parking. Hmmmmm.
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post Mar 23 2010, 09:32 AM

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QUOTE(kawa_e @ Mar 23 2010, 09:07 AM)
omg..nice pictures stringfellow ! Thanks for sharing. Are you like working for theme parks ? You have so must privileges to go to many theme parks especially like Disney. It's my dream
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Nope, I don't work for them, but I have been going to them so many times, I've grown to know some of the Disney CM (cast members) in LA, Orlando and Paris, as well as their CS personnel in Six Flags and both Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando. If you like Disney, and can afford the time and fundings to go there more than 3 times/with at least 2 days on each times, it is advisable to get an Annual Pass, it pays for itself later. Disney is introducing the Premier Passport that covers both Disneyland LA AND Disney World in Orlando, I'm targeting that before my Premium Annual Pass with Disneyland LA expires. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(deodorant @ Mar 23 2010, 09:12 AM)
Hmm, I'm planning on a family trip in June (weekdays, during M'sia school holidays). Thing is I'm not so keen on spending 3 or 4 grand just on accomodation in SG for the 8 of us, so will probably bunk in tune hotel JB.

Question then is to feeder bus over, or to drive over? Feeder bus probably cheaper, but it being school hols we'd waste a lot of time crossing the causeway, no? Driving over can go through Tuas checkpoint to save time, but then bleed on the parking. Hmmmmm.
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If their shuttles hold the same transport privileges with the complimentary shuttles I took from the airport, then:-

The Pros - Sentosa Gantry entry fee waived, and transported straight to USS gates. Be mindful, that a 45 minutes drive is quite long, and having someone drive it FOR you on what is supposed to be a relaxing holiday makes a whole lot of difference.

The Cons - You're stuck to their own scheduled timings. In which you may miss out on the early entry, and since it is school holidays and crowd traffic would have picked up, you may end up jostling for position entering the many attractions. You may also have to abide by their pickup time from USS, which may be early, or even before the park closes, which restricts your enjoyment at the park.

IF you're driving over,:-

The Pros - You can set your own timing, drive whenever you want, and prepare yourself to be there early to beat the crowd (if there's any) or drive home as late as you want. Bear in mind that there aren't any advantage having a car to drive around once you're already inside Sentosa, those without a car can easily traverse the many venues on foot, and may be even faster with the locations interconnected with each other, while you search for a parking spot ideal for you to move between these destinations.

The Cons - You need to pay for the Sentosa Entry Fee, find a suitable parking spot and pay for that parking spot as well. Also, theme parks can be tiring. Even with no crowd that I've experienced, the distance walking around is pretty substantial, and you'll be catching your breath if you're not used to it. It may look like you have the freedom to move around, but the prospect of having to commute over with a car while others are relaxing on their own transport without having to worry to drive back, can be tiring itself. tongue.gif Like I said, bear in mind the resort is integrated, you dont need to move around different venues or destinations while already inside Sentosa.

My advice is to check with the hotel for their feeder schedule. If they provide variable sendoff and pickup times that caters to your plan, then use it. Also check the crowd from your hotel to see if there is enough space, or if reservations for seats inside the shuttle can be made.

Personally, I treat my holidays as a real holidays, I let others drive me around, or use any other form of transportation that does not require me to figure out where I'm going. I'd like to be as relaxed as I can when I'm on holiday.
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post Mar 23 2010, 10:31 PM

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Oh my. Im going to US in two more days! Gonna head to Singapore tomorrow! Im sooo excited after looking at all the pictures! Eh. Where can i get the WTF shirt? Got pictures of it? tongue.gif
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QUOTE(ecVk @ Mar 23 2010, 10:31 PM)
Oh my. Im going to US in two more days! Gonna head to Singapore tomorrow! Im sooo excited after looking at all the pictures! Eh. Where can i get the WTF shirt? Got pictures of it? tongue.gif
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These first two are the two available "What The Frak!" tee colors.

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These three tees are done Art Deco-style, almost like the artstyle seen in the game Bioshock and the city of Rapture. rclxms.gif
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post Mar 24 2010, 07:24 AM

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Oh shit. Awesome shirts! Im gonna get one too! Im off to Singapore now via Aeroline. Will do some reviews when i get back. This thread help me so much. biggrin.gif
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post Mar 24 2010, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Mar 23 2010, 09:12 AM)
Hmm, I'm planning on a family trip in June (weekdays, during M'sia school holidays). Thing is I'm not so keen on spending 3 or 4 grand just on accomodation in SG for the 8 of us, so will probably bunk in tune hotel JB.

Question then is to feeder bus over, or to drive over? Feeder bus probably cheaper, but it being school hols we'd waste a lot of time crossing the causeway, no? Driving over can go through Tuas checkpoint to save time, but then bleed on the parking. Hmmmmm.
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Deo, alternatively why not stay at a cheaper hotel in Singapore? Taxi fares are relatively cheap here, it's not worth paying so much for Festive hotel. I'm sure taxi + cheap singapore hotel is more convenient than the feeder bus.

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post Mar 25 2010, 11:17 AM

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Hi,can advise me,how long should i spent on that USS?because i only have one day trip..going to SG tomorrow!!!
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QUOTE(lemond @ Mar 25 2010, 11:17 AM)
Hi,can advise me,how long should i spent on that USS?because i only have one day trip..going to SG tomorrow!!!
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Since it is a weekday, your crowd traffic would be relatively light. You CAN do USS in a day, but you wil have to concentrate on the headlining attractions, and skip the not so interesting one. I'll list them down.

From the entrance, you'll enter Hollywood Plaza. Hollywood Pantages Theatre is here, but skip that until later in the day, because from experience, only later in the day around 2-3pm, that it'll be raining in Singapore, so when that happens, you can dash to this location and join the crowd into that Theatre for the Monster Rock Revue show.

From the Hollywood Plaza, turn right. You'll enter the New York City area. You'll see the "Lights Camera Action! presented by Steven Spielberg" show on your left. Skip this first too, you can either go here or to that Pantages Theatre later when rain comes, as this attraction is in a covered area. Proceed further, you'll see the New York City Library facade together with a Yellow Cab Co taxi . Head further and you'll enter Sci-Fi City.

Sci-Fi City will be your first area with your first attraction/ride to do. Here you'll see the Battlestar Galactica twin coasters, the Cylon side you'll arive at first, and the Human side further up. You will have to deposit your bags and loose items into the free rental lockers located on the Human side. Read my trip report on how these lockers work, they are state-of-the-art and electronically driven. Ride BOTH of the BSG coaster, if you're timid, ride the Human side first, then take the more aggresive(exciting) Cylon side. Then don't forget to grab your stuff back from the lockers and proceed onwards. I would suggest shopping for souvenirs from the Galactica PX store at the ride exit later, as you will be touring more attractions and you wouldn't want to be dragging shopping bags with you this early.

Next up is Ancient Egypt. Again, deposit your stuff in the lockers and ride Revenge of The Mummy. If you're going there alone, the Single Rider lane would be the lane to take as it will take you right to the front of the line, otherwise, proceed with your party on the normal attraction lane.At the exit, you'll have the chance to purchase beautiful Egytian themed jewelries and gifts.

Depending on the time you started entering the Studios, it will either be close to 12 noon, or already past that if you're late. This will either be a good time to makan, or skip until you ride the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure later. Take your pick. If it is time to makan, enter The Lost World area and head to the two huge dinosaurs area, and you'll see the Discovery Food Court there. Have your lunch here, there are 3 different cuisines available here, Western, Chinese and Malay. Then ride the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, remember to buy and wear ponchos, YOU WILL GET WET! You can either take your stuff onboard the ride with you, or put them in lockers, but lockers here are not free. If you want free lockers, leave your items with a non-rider, or put them in the Ancient Egypt area lockers while you ride. Remember though, the free locker is only for 30 minutes, once that time passes you will be charged. There is also an excellent Halal-certified cafe here named Oasis Spice Cafe service Middle-Eastern and Asian delicacies.

Once that is done, look at your watch. If you manage to do all that before 12pm, or 2pm after eating lunch, head to the Waterworld Arena right next to the Jurassic Park ride before the entrance to Far Far Away area. It is tucked into a slightly obscure corner on the right of the entrance to Far Far Away. Enjoy this immensely entertaining show, remember to choose the appropriate seat location, the closer you seat to the front row, the more chances you would get wet. If you're sporting, seating at the Blue Soak zone will allow an almost PERSONAL interaction with the actors of the show, as they are so close to you, and even invite you to join them as well. The Green Splash zone is the next best seat, but if you're planning to snap pics, you may opt for the upper zones so that your camera wont get splashed. biggrin.gif

Next head up to Far Far Away. Enjoy the Shrek 4-D ride, and you must also try the Donkey LIVE! show if you're with kids. It is also entertaining to young adults as well. Try the Magic Potions at the Fairy Godmother's factory, and snap more pics, the Farquaad Castle is absolutely GORGEOUS here.

Head out to Madagascar, but before entering Madagascar, you will an exact replica of Shrek's Tree Stump Cabin like in the movies to your left. More picture taking opportunities here. The Madagascar area is more geared towards families with kids and its appropriate rides, so I'll leave it to you if you wanna ride it. The main attraction, MAdagascar: A Crate Adventure, inside the HUGE ship you see looming in the background, will not be open until June 2010.

Heading out, you will then arrive at the intersection between Madagascar and New York City. You will have arrived at Hollywood Plaza back again. You can now either return back to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for the Monster Revue show, and/or the "Lights Camera Action!" show in New York City area. Both shows are well recommended. At this time as well, more picture taking opportunities at the Hollywood Plaza area, because the characters would already have arrived here for you to take pictures with them. Shrek, Puss-in-Boots, Frankenstein Monster, Marilyn Monroe wub.gif, Anck-su-Namun and her buff bodyguard, Charlie Chaplin, and the gangs from Madagascar would all be here.

By this time it would already be late evening between 4-5pm. You can now walk at your leisurely pace to go around the stores to shop for your souvenirs before the park closes at 6pm. I suggest the Galactica PX for awesome BSG tees and caps, Carter's Curiosities in Ancient Egypt for beautiful ornaments, and the Hollywood Plaza Universal Store for USS-themed items. Don't forget to get a USS logo shirt to tell everyone you've been here! rclxms.gif

I hope that helps, enjoy your trip and don't forget to post your trip experience here! rclxms.gif

EDIT: This info edited into the first post for easy reference, under "How To Do Universal Studios Singapore Rides And Attractions In A Day!"

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QUOTE(tishaban @ Mar 24 2010, 10:02 PM)
Deo, alternatively why not stay at a cheaper hotel in Singapore? Taxi fares are relatively cheap here, it's not worth paying so much for Festive hotel. I'm sure taxi + cheap singapore hotel is more convenient than the feeder bus.

Thinking about that too. Thing is that the timing = singapore + malaysia school holidays. And "cheaper hotel" in SG isn't exactly cheap either, YMCA SG already is RM300 per room per night, that's RM2.4k for the stay (4rooms 2nights 8people), as opposed to RM240 for tune hotel JB.

Even Hotel81 also about ~RM150 per room per night ... not too sure if the extra expenditure is worth the hassle. See lah what my dad's budget for the trip is.

I spend 1-2 months in SG a year for work, but cos work trips I get a nice hotel room smack in the middle of the CBD and excessively lavish per diem allowance (company gives sgd110 a day for food & transport), I'm not so good at planning a budget trip there, ha ha doh.gif
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Mar 25 2010, 12:25 PM)
Thinking about that too. Thing is that the timing = singapore + malaysia school holidays. And "cheaper hotel" in SG isn't exactly cheap either, YMCA SG already is RM300 per room per night, that's RM2.4k for the stay (4rooms 2nights 8people), as opposed to RM240 for tune hotel JB.

Even Hotel81 also about ~RM150 per room per night ... not too sure if the extra expenditure is worth the hassle. See lah what my dad's budget for the trip is.

I spend 1-2 months in SG a year for work, but cos work trips I get a nice hotel room smack in the middle of the CBD and excessively lavish per diem allowance (company gives sgd110 a day for food & transport), I'm not so good at planning a budget trip there, ha ha doh.gif
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This link provide options for Inns and B&B, but I'm not sure how comfy you'd get bringing your parents to stay at a B&B. Looks like finding a cheap hotel in SG is more adventurous than the rides themselves!
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post Mar 25 2010, 01:54 PM

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TQ for the tips!!will take a note about that biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(lemond @ Mar 25 2010, 01:54 PM)
TQ for the tips!!will take a note about that biggrin.gif
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Post your experience here later yah! biggrin.gif
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post Mar 25 2010, 08:09 PM

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Im VERY disappointed with USS. Went there today my hopes were high for battlestar galactica and guess what? Both of it had maintenance. Sigh. I dont think its worth the money for me going there. But non the less the mummy ride was very good. I would rate my experience there 3/5. Btw, i bought the WTF shirt. But whats FRAK?
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QUOTE(ecVk @ Mar 25 2010, 08:09 PM)
Im VERY disappointed with USS. Went there today my hopes were high for battlestar galactica and guess what? Both of it had maintenance. Sigh. I dont think its worth the money for me going there. But non the less the mummy ride was very good. I would rate my experience there 3/5. Btw, i bought the WTF shirt. But whats FRAK?
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Must be the volume of riders taking it, taking its toll on it and eventually it broke down. Both side is down?

FRAK = BSG's version of the 4-letter word starting with F. This was introduced on the new BSG, and it caught on. It is widely understood that Frak means F#$% in our universe, compared to the BSG universe.



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