Universal Studios Singapore Opens March 18, 8.28am

The date is set, and Universal Studios Singapore will finally open its doors to the public on March 18 2010, 8.28am (supposedly an auspicious timing to do so).

Tickets will go on sale on March 10.

More as we get details from everywhere we can find. Read the official Press Release from RWS here. (PDF File)

Also released are Ticket prices and Annual Passes prices for your reference at http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/Tickets

Universal Studios Singapore Photo Report Part 7 - Madagascar

Madagascar is yet another exclusive zone created specially for Universal Studios Singapore. Premiering in this zone are two rides - Journey to Madagascar: A Crate Adventure, and King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round.

King Julien’s Beach Party-Go-Round

Did we mention that this ship structure is HUGE. It’s like six or seven storeys high.

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We hope you liked our photo reports so far. This part 7 of our series of photo reports marks the end to all the zones in Universal Studios Singapore. Do remember to check us out tomorrow for the photo report of Universal Studios Singapore in the dark!

Universal Studios Singapore Photo Report Part 6 - Far Far Away

Man, we’re excited just showing you photos of Far Far Away. Created exclusively for Universal Studios Singapore, this zone is a re-creation of the Far Far Away land seen in Shrek’s movies. We believe this zone is and will be the only Far Far Away land created for a Universal Studios theme park as there are currently no plans to bring this area to Universal Studios Dubailand and Universal Studios South Korea. Well, this means that this zone alone warrants your visit to Universal Studios Singapore.

Shrek’s castles may look a little dull in the photos here, but when you see it in real life and up-close, you will realise how stunning the castle actually is. We wish this zone could be a little bit bigger with more rides, but we’re satisfied already.

Donkey Live - premiering at USS

Shrek 4D

Enchanted Airways - a children’s coaster

That’s all we have for Far Far Away. Remember to check back tomorrow for another exclusive Dreamworks zone - Madagascar. Here’s a sneak peek!

KB Creative Advisors - the guys behind what you see at Universal Studios Singapore

Seems like the Universal Creative team contracted KB Creative Advisors (the same guys who did Universal Studios Japan) to be in charge of the creative design of Universal Studios Singapore.

According to its website “KB Creative Advisors (KBCA) is the Executive Design Firm in charge of the creative design of Universal Studios Singapore. Representing Genting’s Resorts World at Sentosa, KBCA is providing master plan refinement, facility planning and design, facade, area development, environmental graphics, show, and interior design, and on-site art direction for the project, consisting of 24 shows, rides and attractions, 25 stores and restaurants. Scheduled for completion in early 2010, Universal Studios Singapore is a US $1.4bn part of Genting’s US $6.2bn resort addition to Singapore’s Sentosa Island.”

Hop on to KB Creative Advisors for more >

Universal Studios Singapore Photo Report Part 5 - Egypt Zone

We apologise for today’s late entry.

The Egypt area at Universal Studios Singapore is the first of its kind in the world, and it is definitely one of the best themed areas in the park. You’ll be awed by every minute detail there is in this area. We felt like we were transformed to the land of the Pharaohs the moment we stepped into this zone.

We’ve heard from reports saying that The Revenge of The Mummy ride here is a variation from the Florida and Hollywood’s one. There aren’y much details now, but one thing we all know is the ride is housed in one hell of a stunning building.

Oasis Spice Cafe

Revenge of the Mummy

Treasure Hunters

Look out for our photo report on Far Far Away tomorrow!

Universal Studios Singapore Photo Report Part 4 - The Lost World

The Lost World is a different reincarnation here at Universal Studios Singapore with 3 rides created specially for the park. The popular Jurassic Park - The Ride is refreshed as Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure. Instead of boarding a boat, this time you will be riding in a water raft. The drop in this ride isn’t as tall as the original, but this is at least a different ride than what we have seen in other Universal Parks.

Also premiering right at USS is the Canopy Flyer, where you board a single coaster car that seats 4, and it glides over The Lost World area. We’re not too sure if this is considered a Kids attraction, because the coaster actually glides pretty fast…

Jurassic Park entrance with Canopy Flyer at the back

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Entrance to Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure

The water was drained out of the waterway and the ride was not being tested when we were there.

Dino Soarin’

Entrance to Canopy Flyer

Waterworld Entrance

The waiting area

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That’s all we have for The Lost World! Look out for our photo report on the Egypt zone tomorrow!

Universal Studios Singapore Photo Report Part 3 - Sci Fi City Zone

We will be lying if we say Sci Fi City isn’t that fantastic when it comes to theming. It isn’t Universal’s best, but all this is forgiven when this zone houses the mega attraction - The Battlestar Galactica Dueling Coasters.

The greens and yellows and the grey shadings used are a tad too bright for a Sci Fi theme…

Cylon Entrance

Human entrance

Accelerator ride

As an added bonus, here’s a video of the Battlestar Galactica Dueling Coasters at night.

We hope you liked our photo reports so far. Next up, we will cover The Lost World. Look out for it tomorrow!

Universal Studios Singapore Photo Report Part 2 - New York Zone

We move on to the next part of our photo report with the New York Zone! Although it’s one of the smallest zone in the park, it is still nonetheless faithfully re-created in amazing detail. This zone houses three attractions - Lights, Camera, Action: Hosted by Steven Spielberg, Stage 28, and Transformers (to be opened only in 2011).

Entrance to Lights, Camera, Action: Hosted by Steven Spielberg

Will this be the entrance to the Transformers ride?

That’s all we have for the New York zone. Check back with us tomorrow with our photo report on Sci Fi City!