RWS unveils 20 attractions

The integrated resort gave a sneak peek into the seven themed zones on its sprawling 20-hectors theme park at a media briefing on Tuesday. Complementing the attractions are 12 retail outlets and 13 food and beverage options which will be ready at the same time. — ST PHOTO: TERENCE TAN

THE world’s highest duelling roller coasters, a peek at what a working Hollywood sound stage is like and a chance to take a trip into Jurassic Park – these are among the 20 attractions which will open at Resorts World at Sentosa’s Universal Studios theme park in early 2010.

The integrated resort gave a sneak peek into the seven themed zones on its sprawling 20-hectares theme park at a media briefing on Tuesday. Complementing the attractions are 12 retail outlets and 13 food and beverage options which will be ready at the same time.

Ticket prices are still being firmed up and expected to be announced soon. They will be divided into three categories: adults, children and senior citizens. They will come as a day-pass, a three-day pass or annual pass.

Mr Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa, said: ‘Asians love movies and we are proud to introduce the region’s first and only Universal Studios theme park. Universal Studios Singapore will be one of the biggest and most exciting theme parks in the world, and it will be a tourism crown jewel for not just Singapore, but the whole region.’

Added Tom Williams, chairman and CEO, Universal Parks and Resorts: ‘Universal’s attention to location-specific creative and design promises to deliver first-time Singapore guests – as well as devoted Universal Studios visitors that enjoyed other global locations – an exciting, different and memorable experience.’

1) Hollywood zone’s anchor attraction is the Pantages Hollywood Theater, which is a 1,500-seat indoor theatre for Broadway musicals, including a new musical called MonstroCity which will feature all the well- known Universal monsters.

2) New York zone will have two attractions with Lights! Camera! Action! which is an sound stage hosted by famous director Steven Spielberg, showing special effects like when a major hurricane hits New York City and Stage 28, which will allow visitors a chance to see real film production.

3) Sci-Fi City which will have three attractions: the duelling coasters Battlestar Galactica, offering a choice of seated coaster or suspended ride, Accelerator which is an attraction based on the operation of a power plant.

4) Ancient Egypt zone will have two rides: a thrill ride Revenge of the Mummy, and Teasure Hunters which is suitable for families on trip to forage for treasures in the zone.

5) The Lost World zone will feature five attractions based on popular films Jurassic Park and WaterWorld. There will be a water ride Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, a Dino Soarin’ kiddy ride, Canopy Flyer which will allow a chance to get an overview of the park from the top and the WaterWorld stunt show.

6) Far Far Away zone will have four attractions based on Dreamworks Animation Shrek. There is the Donkey Live sing-along show, the miniature ferris wheel for children called Magic Potion Spin, Shrek 4D Adventure film which comes with sensory experiences and Enchanted Airways for a children’s roller coaster.

7) Madagascar zone will have two attractions. King Julien’s Beach-Party-Go-Round carousel ride and Madagascar Crate Adventure ride.

Source : Straits Times – 21 Oct 2009