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Theme park on target

Posted on 21 Oct 2009 | Comments Off

The integrated resort (IR) should be ready for its targeted opening early next year. — ST PHOTO: TERENCE TAN

BY YEAR’S end, work on the hotels, theme park and casino at Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS) should be ‘substantially completed’.

Barring drastic weather changes or other delays, the integrated resort (IR) should be ready for its targeted opening early next year, said its executive vice-president of projects Michael Chin.

The only areas outstanding now are the ‘Hollywood’ and ‘New York’ zones, two of the resort’s seven themed areas, which are still waiting for some material to be shipped in. Continue reading →

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Universal Studios theme-park at Sentosa to offer 18 unique rides and attractions

Posted on 20 Oct 2009 | Comments Off

World’s tallest duelling roller-coasters, one seated and the other suspended, in Battlestar Galactica CYCLON vs HUMAN ride – picture (right)

Island resort Sentosa will soon be home to the world’s tallest duel roller-coaster ride and movie stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Shrek and the motley mob of Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria last spotted in Madagascar,the movie.

The Universal Studios theme-park which will be housed on the 49 hectares Resorts World at Sentosa, revealed Tuesday its two dozen attractions, including 18 rides and attractions specially created or adapted for Singapore.

“Universal Studios Singapore will be its own unique experience and family destination with many new rides, shows and themes that can’t be found at other Universal Studios parks around the world,” said Tom Williams, chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts. Continue reading →