Visitors Guide to Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore opened officially May 28, 2011, following a year-long soft opening. As part of the Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort, Universal Studios Singapore is owned and operated by Genting Singapore under license from Universal Destinations & Experiences. This is Universal's smallest theme park by land area, but it is packed with fun experiences, including Universal's only Sesame Street-themed dark ride, the original installation of Transformers, the darkest and most richly decorated version of Revenge of the Mummy, and a unique Battlestar Galactica dueling coaster.
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What to Do
Readers' Pick
- WaterWorld ★ ★
Universal's classic water stunt show. Located in The Lost World
Other attractions
Hollywood
- Lights, Camera, Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg: Special effects demonstration show in Hollywood
- Trolls Hug Time Jubilee: Live musical show in the Pantages Hollywood Theater
New York
- Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase: Dark ride. Height requirement: 36 inches
Sci-Fi City
- Transformers: The Ride 3D: The original installation of this motion-base ride. Height requirement: 40 inches
- Battlestar Galactica: Intertwined Vekoma dueling coasters, with an LSM lift. The Human track is a sit-down coaster with no inversions, while the Cylon track is an inverted coaster with five inversions. Height requirement: 49 inches
- Accelerator: Teacups-style spinner
Ancient Egypt
- Revenge of the Mummy: Indoor roller coaster. Height requirement: 48 inches
- Treasure Hunters: Driving cars track ride
The Lost World
- Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure: Rivers rapids ride. Height requirement: 42 inches
- Canopy Flyer: Setpoint Swing Thing suspended outdoor track ride. Height requirement: 36 inches
- Dino-Soarin: Dumbo-style spinner
Far Far Away
- Shrek 4-D Adventure: 4D movie, in an impressive Far Far Away Castle
- Puss In Boots' Giant Journey: Zamperla Nineinverted coaster. Height requirement: 39 inches
- Donkey Live: Interactive show
- Enchanted Airways: Vekoma Junior Coaster. Height requirement: 36 inches
- Magic Potion Spin: Indoor Ferris wheel
Minion Land
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem: Motion base theater ride
- Super Silly Fun Land: Playground
- Silly Swirly: Swing ride
- Buggie Boogie: Carousel
In development
Universal Studios Singapore has announced plans for its own installation of Super Nintendo World. No opening date yet.
Where to Eat
Hollywood
- Mel's Drive-In: Burgers
New York
- Loui's NY Pizza Parlor
- KT's Grill: Table service steakhouse
Sci-Fi City
- StarBot Cafe: Ramen and Japanese street food
Ancient Egypt
- Oasis Spice Cafe: Indian cuisine
The Lost World
- Discovery Food Court: Singapore favorites, including chicken rice
- Fossil Fuels: Hot dogs
Far Far Away
- Friar's Good Food: Sandwiches and wraps
- Goldilocks: Fried chicken and waffles
Park Map
Universal Studios Singapore is located on Sentosa Island. Take Singapore's MRT to Outram Park and transfer to the North East Line to Harbourfront at VivoCity. From there, you can walk about 20 minutes across the Boardwalk to the park, or take the Cable Car or a Bus from VivoCity to Resorts World Sentosa.
Strategy
Universal Studios Singapore is located within the Resorts World Sentosa complex on Sentosa Island, which offers multiple hotels, restaurants, a casino, and other attractions - all just minutes away from many other destinations in Singapore, including the world's-best Changi Airport. Singapore's MRT system makes navigating the city-state easy, and much of Singapore is easily walkable... if the weather permits. Located near the equator, Singapore's hot and humid weather feels like an Orlando summer pretty much year-round.
Yet Universal Studios Singapore has the lowest annual attendance of any Universal-branded theme park, making it an easy visit on most days. Only Canopy Flyer consistently holds what would be considered a significant wait time in the U.S. parks, so enjoy this opportunity to experience a Universal Studios park at your own pace.
We recommend prioritizing the unique attractions at Universal Studios Singapore. Once you enter and come to Mel's at the end of the canopy-covered Hollywood, turn right and head for Lights, Camera, Action! and Spaghetti Space Chase to warm up for the thrills to come. Note the showtimes for Trolls Hug Time Jubilee, and plan for that, especially if you will want a break to sit inside for a bit.
After Hollywood and New York, you will enter Sc-Fi City, the home of the Battlestar Galactica coasters. Ride one or both before walking next door to Ancient Egypt. Get some photos in front of the impressive Revenge of the Mummy temple facade before riding that indoor coaster.
After that, it's time for the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, which offers a different ride system than Universal's other Jurassic Park water rides. The WaterWorld show is always a great time, too.
The Shrek-themed Far, Far Away land is amazing, with its impressive facades and the unique Puss In Boots' Giant Journey ride.
