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Universal Studios Singapore Prepares for Opening

Justice — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:53 +0000

Universal Studios is preparing for tomorrow’s opening day. And now more and more information is surfacing about the park. However, no opening goes over well without problems as nearly every theme park enthusiast has learned over the years, and Universal Studios Sinapore is no different.

First off, the good news is that the park has been going through full previews lately meaning guests are able to ride the rides (and more importantly get videos!) of each of the various attractions. Sentosa Theme Park Blog has several updates from inside the park.

The Jurassic Park River Adventure has shaped up to be a real winner. It is certainly a very well done twists on the classic Universal Studios ride. Also, one of the rides unique attractions, Canopy Flyer, a supsended family coaster also seems like a real hit. In short, the Universal Studios Singapore designers set out to make this park unique and high quality, and they achieved it.

Unfortunatley, the park has been having issues with the website being overloaded with too many eager guests trying to get tickets. The park was expecting many people to go to the park to buy tickets and not online, however it happened in reverse. Better luck next time! Also police are warning guests of pick pockets that have been lurking in Universal Studios Singapore.

Universal Studios Sinagpore’s signature attraction is Battlestar Galatica: The Ride. This dueling Vekoma coaster has a Human (Sit-Down) side as well as a Cylon (Inverted) side that duel in a twisted layout with some near miss moments. The coaster features a high speed “launching” lift hill that accelerates up and over the first hill before twisting and spinning over the Sci-Fi area. Decide which are you: Human or Cylon?

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Construction, Construction Everywhere

Justice — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:55:24 +0000

Construction everywhere? Looks like we are still in the off season. Parks across the nation are in the process of completing their 2010 additions just in time for the new season to start! Isn’t it exciting that opening ...

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Introducing Mr. Six’s Dance Coaster

Ethan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:39:39 +0000

Six Flag’s Magic Mountain has finally unveiled their highly anticipated family coaster; Mr. Six’s Dance Coaster. The Vekoma Roller Skater is making its journey from its former Jazzland home in New Orleans to Valencia, California, to please ...

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Universal Studios Singapore Update

Justice — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:13:59 +0000

Universal Studios Singapore construction continues to move along as the soft openings begin and the official opening approaches. It appears that all the park has left is minor details and it is just about ready for opening! Get ready, for an amazing park.

The awesome folks at Sentosa Blog posted ...

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Are you a Human or a Cylon?

Justice — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:08 +0000

Choose your side and ride! Which are you? Tell us with a comment below.

Brazil will soon be feeling a little ‘Déjà Vu’

Jeremie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:51 +0000

A bit of interesting news has come out of the IAPPA Expo this week, it looks like the second Déjà Vu has finally been sold and will be headed to Brazil in the near future.

The ride has been sold ...

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A Great America’n Day

Justice — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:00:55 +0000

November 1st, 2009 meant the final day for California’s Great America’s 2009 season and Park Thoughts was there to say farewell to the park, and more importantly the wonderful Nickelodeon characters that would be ...

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