Universal Studios Singapore Update as of 31st December 2009

Battlestar Galactica Test Ride (Universal Studios Singapore)

Test rides have started on the Battlestar Galactica ride at Universal Studios Singapore. Water dummies are being put in the cars to test the weight load. The ride being tested here is the Human Coaster, the seated one, on red tracks.

Battlestar Galactica in Universal Studios Singapore

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” – Arthur C. Clarke
It was said that good things come in small packages. And some say that they come in pairs. That’s definitely true for USS Sci-Fi City. Arguably one of the smaller zones in USS, Sci-Fi City currently boasts of two attractions – the Battlestar Galactica (BSG) and the Accelerator – due to be opened early 2010 (with another one planned to debut the year after). Not only that, the BSG are duelling coasters and currently the tallest pair in the world.

As a brand new attraction based around the TV series of the same name, the BSG dueling coasters claims many titles. It is the world’s tallest pair of dueling coasters. With both a red conventional coaster signifying the Humans and a blue suspended coaster signifying the Cylons, they will be a pair of the most thrilling rides in USS. With all the twists and turns of the tracks, my legs get all jelly-like just by looking at it. Well it will definitely be in my USS to-do list, that’s for sure! And please, you do not want to puke into the lagoon.

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Equarius Water Park (Universal Studios Singapore)

Equarius Water Park is a development within Resorts World Sentosa close to Universal Studios Singapore. I love the idea of waterslides meandering through untouched trees in a real jungle.

The highlight at Equarius Water Park, the water theme park at Resorts World at Sentosa, is the "Water coaster" - a thrilling water slide that takes thrill-seekers on a wet and wild ride through tree tops and jungle greenery; "Snakes and Ladders" where water cannons defy gravity and a surf pool that offers a variety of wave types for novice and serious surfers. Visitors who prefer to stay dry can explore a tree-top adventure course of walkways, rope bridges and jungle pavilions beneath the verdant forest.

Universal Studios Singapore!!!

With seven themed zones, including The Lost World™, Hollywood Boulevard and Egypt, Universal Studios Singapore® is an adrenaline-charged excursion that will fill an entire day, or more.

Universal Studios Singapore®

Step into the fantastic world of movie magic at Universal Studios Singapore® at Resorts World at Sentosa. Fight villains, catch the celebrities and revel in the glamour of showbiz as you jump into the screen and "ride the movies" on roller coasters and other movie-themed attractions. At Universal Studios Singapore®, you will be inspired and delighted by unique entertainment experiences that bring the silver screen to life.

Singapore's only movie-theme park features 24 rides and attractions, including a pair of dueling coasters that brush past one another in several near misses in their aerial combat. Thrill-seekers can choose between a coaster where they are seated or the other where riders are suspended. Exciting loops, sudden turns, breathtaking drops and thrilling near-collisions will make you scream your heart out. Dinosaurs, lemurs, ogres and Egyptian mummies add to the thrills and adventures.

With 18 attractions created or redesigned for Singapore, Universal Studios Singapore® promises an experience that you will not forget. Laughter and screams are heard around every corner, and lasting memories are made every day. Themed dining and shops are available, as well as unique venues and programmes for corporate events.

For trade or corporate bookings/enquiries, email our sales team at sales@rwsentosa.com or call +65 6577 8833.

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Universal Studios Singapore Update

The Marine Life Park is set to be the world's largest oceanarium, with 700,000 fishes in 20 million gallons of water. Resorts World at Sentosa has made research and education cornerstones of this attraction, which aims to inspire, educate and enrich the understanding and protection of the oceans.

Beyonce is coming at Singapore's F1

SINGAPORE : Some of the world's hottest music acts will go full throttle to entertain Formula One's glamour set this weekend as Singapore works to build on the success of its inaugural Grand Prix.

Last year's race was a sell-out but in tough economic times ticket sales this year have been slower.

To boost the off-track experience and pull in punters, organisers have spent big on a star-laden party.

Superstar Beyonce headlines the three-day F1 Rocks Singapore festival at Fort Canning Park, also featuring No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Travis, Simple Minds, ZZ Top, and Chaka Khan.

Hollywood starlet and paparazzi magnet Lindsay Lohan will host the event, local reports said.

She stepped in after Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger pulled out after reportedly splitting with her driver boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.

Inside the Marina Bay street circuit, the Backstreet Boys and a host of top deejays, led by John Digweed, will keep the music pumping long after the Formula One cars have driven back to the pits.

The drivers have their own exclusive party at the Official Formula 1 Lounge, hosted by European socialite and TV presenter Tamara Ecclestone, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's daughter.

Tickets are being sold at a hefty 500 Singapore dollars (354 US) per person, or 12,000 dollars for a VIP table.

"It's about time Singapore had a taste of real Grand Prix glamour and The Official Formula 1 Lounge will enhance the overall appeal of our night race," said Michel Lu, director of the Stereolab dance club that is hosting the event.

Singapore is heavily reliant on tourism and events like the Grand Prix are part of its strategy to boost revenues.

Last year, overseas tourists in town for the race chalked up a total of 168 million Singapore dollars (119 million US) in receipts, according to the Straits Times.

- AFP/il