Universal Studios Singapore (USS)

Two of my schoolmates, one from Johor Baru and one from Singapore, were so kind as to accompany us for our visit to the Universal Studios Singapore (USS)!  Can you beat it!  The one from Singapore has never been there and the one from JB played tour guide for the day!  Ahahaha!

We got the same advice from a few friends who knew that we will be there:  "Set your GPS to Sentosa Gateway, once you are there, follow Resort World and turn into their basement parking.  Drive towards the Casino/ USS and park there because that would be the nearest stop to USS!  Resort World charges the cheapest parking per day there!"
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We did exactly what was told and discovered that we had to walk a distance to reach USS.  When my dear friend SMSed me to find the "Globe", I could not find that word on the signboard!  I texted her again and she asked me to follow "Universal Studio" signages!

Aiyah, she wanted me to go to that globe with the word Universal Studio rotating on it!

Ahahaha!

The moment our dear tour guide friend saw us, she ushered us to the Casino to get some free gifts!

"Okay, go ask for their membership form, fill it up and get a free gift!  No need to pay anything one!"

True enough, we each got a foldable travel bag and a pen as free gifts!

Note:

If you already have the Genting's WorldCard, you do not need to pose for a photo because they would used the same picture that you have taken at Genting Highlands, KL.

Next, she asked if we had our passport with us and I gave her a guilty look!  I had asked everyone to leave "home" without it!  Ahahaha!  And the results of not carrying one; cannot go into the casino for free coffee lor!  Haizzz, dear friend had to go into the casino to take a few bottles of water (free) for us!  Thanks ah...

She took us for a short tour in the vicinity of the casino after we had bagged the goodies!

"Everything built around here has feng shui purpose one!  No one can win their money because of them!  Ahahaha! 

Before we leave here, we must visit Adam and Eve first!  You really cannot miss it one!  And kids, close your eyes arh..."

Since we were no gamblers and did not have our passports with us, we did not enter into the casino hence proceeded straight into the USS!

Note:

1) We had our Singaporean friend purchased our tickets for us earlier so we did not have to queue for tickets on the day!

2) Senior citizens, aged 65 and above, are subject to discounted price tickets.  Just produce your identity card over the counter

(Our friend told us she cannot buy that ticket earlier)! 

3) Singaporeans and tourists pay the same price for the tickets.

4) Weekdays tickets are cheaper than weekends!  Obviously lah!

5) If you need to leave USS to return later, make sure you get the staff to affix an invisible ink stamp on your hand!

This is the first thing you'll see when you step into USS!

Love the palm trees!

Not too far from the entrance, we could hear singing and when we reached the spot, we saw the last glimpse of the act!  Better than nothing mah!

As we walked on, our dear tour guide friend said,

"You must wear those funny hats and take pictures!"

Ahahaha!  It was fun except some of those hats were stingy!  Yikes!

"Lights, Camera, Action!  Hosted by Steven Spielberg" is a MUST watch!  You'll be introduced to the man himself!  No joke!

Hint:

Take note of the above warning!

Also, try not to be at the front row and have your back lean against the wall!

Not allowed to take pictures also took!

Ahahaha!

But I am not telling!  You just gotta watch and feel it for yourself!

Hehehe...

When we reached the "Battlestar Galactica", we (dear cousin, dear Mrs Nephew, dear Singapore friend and yours truly) had to decide between the "Cylon"  (blue track) or the "Human" (red track)!

Let me tell you the difference; you will be seated with your legs dangling if you ride the "Cylon" while the "Human" will lock you on a chair!

We chose the "dangling" ride!  Wheee!

If you are watching them from the ground, you can see them both moving at the same time, one on top the other at the bottom!

My Ride Experience:

While queuing up for the ride, I was not sure what I was getting myself into!

I was hestitant if I should continue or turn back!

But after seeing everyone so gung ho, I cannot chicken out, right?!

So I "teng ang siong" (follow the crowd)!

The moment the seat holder was pushed close to my body, I felt safe and calmed a little!

Once the track started moving, there was no turning back anymore!

The track dragged us upwards, I could feel my body falling back!

I forseen a fall forward soon, but I could only hoped it will be over sooner!

The moment the track reached the peak, it hestitated a moment before free fall!

Waaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

I felt my heart falling out of my mouth!

Just when I thought my heart will drop out, the track took a turn and then a twist and then upside down and upright back!

Though I had my eyes opened, my mouth too for your information because I never stopped yelling, I could not see exactly whether I was up, down or on the sides!

It was definitely an awesome experience of a lifetime!

When we finally stood on solid ground, the four of us could not stopped talking about our experiences!

Suddenly, dear cousin asked enthusiastically,

"Want to ride the "Human"?!"

Erm, everyone ignored her coz nobody had the guts to do it again, so soon!

Next time lah, okay?  Be a good girl ah....

Dear tour guide friend insisted we take the "Revenge of the Mummy" ride.

"It is very different from the Cylon one!  This one, the ride is in the dark !  It is very mild, trust me!"

Okay lor!

True enough, this ride was peanuts!  The only "excitement" was riding in the dark!

Kids (brave ones) can do it too!

We were told to pack extra clothes including underwears as we anticipated doing the "Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure"!  However, when we were there, we were being told it was closed for the day!

Aiyah!  When we came all prepared?!!

Boo hoo!

Since we could not have fun at the Jurassic Park, we walked a little further and stepped into the kingdom of "Far Far Away"!  Here, we queued for "Shrek 4-D Adventure"!

I tell you ah, you must not miss this too!

Note:

Wear your 4-D specs only when you are inside the theatre!

Sit back and be prepared for some surprises coming from the back, front and bottom!  Of course you'll get shaken a little too!

Remember:

4-D means seeing 3-D and feeling the motions!

Beware!  Hehehe..

We found Shrek and Princess Fiona walking in the streets when we came out of the theatre!

Wow!  So cartoonly real!

We did not like the "bodyguard" lady who prevented us from getting near to them!

Really "bar bei" (nasty)! Humph!

Her unfriendly gesture did not stopped us from having fun lah!

The moment I saw this, I was happy already!

Since those girls were busy smiling for their camera, I took their picture also as I could not wait for them to move off to take the picture of the Madagascar characters!

So cute!  Especially Alex the Lion, right??

We had our lunch at the Marty's Casa Del Wild, before the next adventure, because their Kid's Meal came with a Gift!

Our dear thoughtful tour guide friend took good care of us adults and made sure the kids had fun and free gifts too!

Dear friend, you are truly a wonderful guide!

When three ladies sitting together sure plenty to talk one! 

Dear cousin as usual went snap, snap, snap instead of joining the conversations lah!

Now, where were we.......yack-yack-yack.....

After lunch, we had Madagascar's "A Crate Adventure"!

Carry your umbrella with you, if you are going for this ride and be seated on the first row!

Ahahahaha!!!

I spotted "Kung Fu Panda" and alerted dear nephew!

Immediately dear nephew and family queued to take pictures with it!

So adorable!

Addtional Note:

We only spent half the day here from about 11am to 3pm.

If we can choose again, we would love to spend the whole day here!

Maybe to spend a night here even, so that we could enjoy everything there's there!

After all, their tickets the most expensive of all fun tickets we purchased for this trip!

Really, really should maximise the worth of the ticket!

Next time, we shall be wiser next time!

Note of Appreciation:

Dear girlfriends from JB and Singapore, thank you for spending your time with us!

Special thanks for dear JB friend who played tour guide and making sure we had free gifts, discounted purchase and maximum fun for the limited time we spent in USS!  Not forgetting free parking too!!  Thanks!

Yes, next time when you tell me to wait at the "globe" I know you are talking about this (in picture above)!

Watch out for another fun place we visited!

Coming soon........