Universal Studios Singapore - Ultimate Guide for an Exhilarating Holiday

Written by Vivian Updated Nov. 22, 2022

Universal Studios Singapore is one of the five Universal Studios theme parks in the world. It is renowned as the first Hollywood movie theme park in Southeast Asia. The studio is located within the famous Resorts World Sentosa Singapore 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098629.

What is Special about Universal Studios Singapore?

Universal Studios Singapore has 24 adrenaline-rushing thrill rides in the park, of which 18 are specially designed for Singapore. visitors can experience all the attractions which will return to the movie scenarios.

At present, there are seven theme zones in Universal Studios Singapore, including Madagascar and Far Far Away, which are uniquely designed for the world.

Universal Studios Singapore Interesting Facts

1. Officially opened on March 18, 2010, it is the first and only Universal Studios theme park in Southeast Asia.

2. Universal Studios Singapore covers an area of nearly 20 hectares (62 acres), equivalent to 25 football fields.

3. Hollywood Lake is 2.1 meters in depth and has 38000 cubic meters of rainwater for cooling and irrigation.

4. 122 classical music looping on Universal Studios Singapore.

5. Future Water World can accommodate 3500 audiences, making it the largest performance of Universal Studios Singapore.

6. Over 10900 gingerbread men were sold from Shrek Retail, the most popular souvenirs in Universal Studios Singapore.

7 Universal Studios Singapore Zones

Universal Studios Singapore has seven theme zones, including Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, Jurassic Park - Lost World, Far Far Away, and Madagascar.

In addition to amusement facilities, Over 30 restaurants and food carts, along with 20 unique retail stores and carts open around the park. tourists can enjoy themselves in the park all day long.

1. Hollywood

Located at the entrance of the park, as a replica of Hollywood Boulevard, the area is flanked by dynamic buildings and palm trees.

On the evening of Saturday and Sunday, and public holidays, there will performances on the Hollywood Avenue of Fame, as well as a fireworks show display on the lakeside.

The movie characters in the park include Kung Fu Po, Frankenstein, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, etc. You can take pictures with your favorite characters.

Recommended: Hollywood Dream parade, Impression Hollywood Fireworks Show.
Restaurants: Hollywood Mel’s Drive-in, Starbucks.
Shopping: Universal Studios Store - largest gift shop, DreamWorks gift shop, and The Brown Derby.

2. Sci-Fi City

Science fiction city is a metropolis formed by the imagination, which contains much modern life of human beings in the future, but the past human beings and cultures can not withstand the evolution of time, leaving little or no residue.

Recommended rides: the ultimate 3D battle thrill ride, indoor, Battlestar Galactica Human vs Cylon track roller coasters.
Restaurants: Frozen Fuel, Planet Yen, Star Dots
Shopping: Transformers Supply Vault

Ancient Egypt

The park is characterized by the 1920s in ancient Egypt. There is an ancient Egyptian obelisk and pyramid in the zone, and the tomb of the pharaoh found at that time is also on display.

Recommended ride: indoor roller coaster - revenge of mummy, treasure hunters - suitable for children.
Restaurants: Cairo Market, and Oasis Spice Cafe for Indian favorites

4. The Lost World- Jurassic Park & Future Water World

The lost world includes "Jurassic Park" and "Future Water World" two theme areas.

Recommended ride: Jurassic River Exploration and Canopy Flyer.
The Future Water World is based on a film of the same name, presenting the explosion and breathtaking scenes in front of the audience.
Restaurants: Explore new flavors and taste Singapore snacks at Discovery Food Court, while fossil-fuel snack bars offer delicious American fast food.
Shopping: You can buy various innovative and funny Jurassic Park prehistoric-theme souvenirs in the Dino Store.

5. Far Far Away

The inspiration for Far Far Away comes from Shrek of Dreamworks Animation, join the adventure with Shrek and his friend in the fairy tales!

Recommended rides: enchanted Airways, Magic Potion Spin
Movie Theater: Shrek 4D Adventure
Restaurants: The fried food in the Friar's Good Food and Goldilocks.
Shopping: Fairy Godmothers Potion Shop

6. Madagascar

The zone is covered with dense tropical forests and two amusement facilities, and the movie characters will also appear there.

Recommended Rides: A Crate Adventure, King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round
Movie Theater: Madagascar Party
Restaurants: Go to the Wild House to taste the Asia Flavor or to the hippo snack station to taste delicious Japanese cuisine.
Shopping: Penguin Trading House

7. New York

The zone of New York is a vivid representation of the metropolis of the Big Apple.

Walk along the sidewalks to experience the landmark, take a small spaceship and follow the children's favorite Sesame Street stars to explore the mysteries of outer space.

How Many Rides in Universal Studios Singapore

There are 24 rides in Universal Studios Singapore, of which 6 roller coasters and 1 water ride include the must-does of Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN VS CYLON, Transformers: The Ride 3D, Revenge of The Mummy, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Waterworld, Shrek 4-d Adventure.

Best Rides for Kids

Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase: this is a dark ride where you can see all your favorite Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Big Bird, etc on the ride.

Canopy Flyer: get a birds-eye view ride on the Canopy over the lost world of Jurassic Park.

Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure: an adventure ride to seek the prehistoric creatures, and move your circular raft to avoid being lunch.

Best Rides for Adult

Revenge of the Mummy Ride: the indoor dark ride to experience a scary army of mummies.

Transformer ride: experience this hyper-realistic 3D thrill ride to experience the ultimate 3D battle.

Battlestar Galactica- HUMAN VS CYLON: pick your side for a battle between good and evil at the inverted roller coasters!

Universal Studios Singapore Shows & Street Entertainment

1. Show of the Future Water World: located in the Sci-Fi City Zone. The show is designed according to the film "Future Water World", visitors will enjoy 30 breathtaking stunts in the 20-minute thrilling performance.

Opening times: This experience is temporarily unavailable

2. Shrek 4-D Adventure: located in the zone of Far Far Away, you can feel and hear actions from your seat as you go on a new thrilling - adventure with Shrek and Princess Fiona.

3. Hollywood Theatre Performance: located in the Hollywood Theme Park. Visitors can enjoy rock and music performances in the theatre, while also can take a photo with famous stars "Marilyn Monroe" and "Chaplin".

4. Lights, Camera, Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg: Located in New York zone, A performance designed for Singapore hosted by Steven Spielberg. It is mainly to witness how the filmmakers used magically special effects to turn an empty studio into a hurricane that hit New York City.

Universal Studios Singapore Tickets

There are three types of tickets for sale, and Christmas packages now are on offer.

1. One-day Admission Tickets

Universal Studios Singapore One-Day Ticket is fixed-dated and strictly no amendments will be allowed.

2. One-Day Ticket + Christmas Treat Voucher + SGD5 Retail Voucher

Inclusions: 1 Universal Studios Singapore Fixed Day ticket(s); SGD20 USS Christmas Treat Cash Voucher (adults); SGD10 USS Christmas Treat Cash Voucher; SGD5 USS Retail Shopping Voucher

3. Universal Express DAY Pass (Admission Ticket Required)

Express pass will give you express access to all the rides instead of standing in long queues as it saves a lot of time and energy. If your budget allows, buy it.

In addition, the Express Pass should purchase with an Admission Ticket, you can not enter the park without an Admission Ticket.

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Tips

Admission Tickets and Express Tickets are separated. Express is queue free you can go straight to the ride.
The admission tickets and Express tickets are all fixed dates, Be attentive to the entry date on the ticket.
You can buy tickets at the entrance of Universal Studio Singapore, but the ticket office at the amusement park is usually crowded. In addition, Universal Studios has admission limitations, and tickets will not be sold if the number exceeds a certain number. Therefore, it is recommended to buy tickets online in advance.

Universal Christmas - Events & Activities

Universal Studios Christmas activities usually start from November 23 - January 2. Celebrate the year-end festivities with the return of A Universal Christmas in Singapore.

Expected to see the merriest parade, happy parade, live circus performances, acrobatic performances, and the stars dress up in their festival meetings, photo booths...

Best Time to Visit Universal Studios Singapore?

Universal Studios Singapore is suitable for visits all year round, due to the hot and humid climate in Singapore. The best time to visit is certainly on off-peak days on the weekdays and non-public holidays. It will be very crowded at weekend and in the holidays.

The best time for a visit of the day, go early at the opening time at 11 AM or visit in the afternoon after 4 PM. The rush time of the day is usually 2 PM - 4 PM.

Universal Studios Singapore Opening Hours

Universal Studios Singapore is open from Wednesday to Sunday between 11 AM and 6 PM. The park closes on Monday and Tuesday.

Christmas Universal (Nov 30 - Dec 31) Opening Hours: 11 AM to 8 PM from Monday to Sunday.

Operating hours may be subject to changes without prior notice.

How Long do You Need at Universal Singapore?

To fully enjoy all the rides and shows, you need at least a whole day to maximize your time at Universal Studios Singapore.

You can download Universal Studios Singapore App to plan your visit inside the park.

How to Get to Universal Studios Singapore

By MTR

1. Take the North-East line or Circle line to HarbourFront station.
2. Take Exit E to VivoCity and proceed to level 3 to board the Sentosa Express. Alight 1 stop later at Waterfront station.
3. Walk straight till you see Chili's Restaurant on your right. Turn right and head towards the Universal Studios Globe.

By Bus

Take the North-East line to HarbourFront station.
Proceed to the bus stop either outside VivoCity Shopping Mall or Merril Lynch Harbourfront and board the RWS 8 bus into Resorts World Sentosa.
Once you have dropped off outside the Casino Entrance, walk in, turn left and take the escalator up. Turn left again and head towards the Universal Studios Globe.

By Taxi

The taxi price range will depend on the distance and time of travel.

Travel Tips

1. Visiting route: Hollywood - Science Fiction City (Transformers, Double Track Roller Coaster) - Ancient Egypt (Revenge of the Mummy) - Lost World (Skyscreen Flight) - Far Far Away (Little Flying Dragon, Shrek 4D Movie) - Madagascar
2. Universal Studios offering free WiFi within the park
3. The meal coupon will not be used and special meals are not available if you miss the specified meal time.
4. Those who want to take pictures with the world ball at the entrance can wait till you finish visiting. There will be fewer people after 5 p.m.
5. For girls recommended wearing shorts instead of wear skirts.

Avoid Crowd at Universal Studios Singapore

Take the roller coaster, transformer, mummy, and Jurassic park ride first, which will line up and wait for at least 2 hours in the rush time.
Get there earlier in the opening time or late in the afternoon, as the huge rush will be from 2 pm-4 pm.
Download Universal Studios Singapore App on the IOS store prior to departure, get accurate wait times for all rides, attractions, show time, when your favorite characters will appear, and restaurants nearby. The mobile park's map ensures you won't lose any highlights in the park. The park offers free Wi-Fi to its guests.
Buy an express day pass to save time and skip the long line to the rides. There are two types of express pass, one-time and ultimate-time usage at each participating attraction.
Suggest traveling on weekdays if your time is flexible. Less crowd on off-peak and on Weekdays.

Attractions Around Universal Studios Singapore

There are many famous attractions near Universal Studios Singapore at Sentosa Island. The S.E.A Aquarium, Adventure Cove Park, Dolphin Island. To arrange a day tour, take a 2-hour visit to S.E.A Aquarium in the morning （opening at 9 AM - 5 PM), then visit the Universal Studios in the afternoon （opening at 11 AM - 6 PM）.