Showing posts with label Sentosa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sentosa. Show all posts

Friday, October 22, 2010

A day at the Universal Studios

Easily growing to be one of the most popular attractions in Singapore is its recent addition to the Resorts World family of recreational facilities: The Universal Studios in Singapore.

From the entrance down to the last stop, kids and the young at heart are assured to be treated with loads of fun the Universal Studios style, Rides and attractions recreated from the famous movies produced by the studio.




Overwhelmed by excitement and awed by the sights in front me. I wasted a lot of time thinking which ride I should try first.

My bestfriend Henry and I decided to try the Enchanted airways from the Shrek trilogy. Then we took tons of pictures infront of the castle from the kingdom of Far, Far Away. We had a nice sumptous lunch at Glorias Snack Shack from the Madagascar fame and then we took my son to the carousel, Madagascar style!

Undoubtedly one of the more popular rides in the theme park is the Rapids Adventure from the classic Jurassic Park. Word of caution, if you see the sign that says you might get wet, do take it seriously. We got off from it, soaking wet! We had to buy shorts and slippers after the ride. Never make the mistake of wearing shoes if you want to ride the Rapids Adventure or the ride in Waterworld which I never got to see because I had to change my shirt and all.

The next ride we took was the Canopy Flyer, which didn't disappoint although another round would've been nicer. Then we went to Ancient Egypt and took pictures of Giant tombs before riding the roller coaster from the Revenge of the Mummy.

It was a real bummer because we did not know that all rides close at 7pm, had we known that we would have went there earlier, but over all it was all worth it.

Tickets are priced at $66 on weekdays and $77 on weekdays.

We could not have celebrated and capped Jaden's 2nd birthday at the Universal Studios. As Jaden will aptly put it, it was awesome!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Sentosa Experience

Our third day in Singapore topped yesterday's Singapore Zoo experience. This time we went to the famous Sentosa and spend the day with our good friend Reggie (my bestfriend Jeff's sister). We took the MRT from Tanah Merah to Harbourfront and we rode the monorail to Sentosa.

Its easy to get around in Singapore, as I have mentioned on my previous post, all the railroads are interconnected. You just have to get off and transfer to another line whenever you reach an interchange.



The only thing that I hate in Singapore is the weather. Its humid and damp. Comparable to Manila in summertime. Apart from I can't think of anything else to dislike. Comparing it to the Philippines is no contest. Everything here is organized. People respect the law and I guess that's the main reason why they got to where they are now.




Megazip
We took pictures at Imbiah Station of the famed Merlion, then we went off to Siloso Beach and rode the MegaZip. It was a fun, exhilirating ride. Then we went to the Underwater world and we were mesmerized by awesome spectacle of sea creatures.










To cap the night off, we took the Jewel Cable Car in Ambiah lookout.








I can't wait to see and visit the Universal Studios tomorrow! Jaden's 2nd birthday celebration is truly something he will remember!


Underwater world


Jewel Cable Car