Note : I'll let the photos do most of the 'talking' in this post. Enjoy ...
We woke up with much excitement on Day 2 because ... *drumroll* today we're going to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS!!! *WOOT*. So after a good night's slumber (the bed and its lush pillows were heavenly by the way), we bounced outta bed, washed up and headed down to have breakfast by the pool. Stuffing ourselves silly with cereal, congee, bacon, sausages, fruits, juices etc., we hopped into a cab and told the driver to hurry us to Universal Studios. The journey took slightly less than 20 minutes and I guess the absence of the rush hour traffic helped. It was a Sunday ma :)
We were dropped off just outside Resort World's Casino entrance and we walked around the area for a bit. Though it was still rather early in the morning, the place was already filled with loads of visitors and more were steadily trickling in. It was like a carnival there with all the restaurants and performances in conjuntion with the World Cup at the concourse area. The Waka Waka fever's here!
We took the escalator up and it led to the intersection between U.Studios and Sentosa. I was overcomed by a sense of nostalgia when I saw Sentosa's Merlion as it was about 18-19 years ago that I last went there with my family and now ... the place looks entirely different ... in a good way of course.
As we headed towards then entrance of U.Studios, we noticed every single one of their ticketing booths were closed with a notice that ALL tickets for the day have been sold out. Good thing we secured ours online a couple of weeks back or there would be major dissapointment.
Of course, like everyone else, we Kodak-ed in front of the iconic Universal globe
We noticed how U.Studios hired quite a number of local retirees and I personally applaud them on this effort. Regardless of age, the staff there were well trained and provided service with a warm smile.
They took our printed tickets, scanned it and pleasantly ushered us into the Customer Service building where we redeemed our SGD5 meal voucher and SDG5 retail vouchers each to be used inside the themepark. *Yay*
Our U.Studios adventure officially begins now and right smack in front was a booth filled with 'Maps to the Stars' ... our guide map for the entire park.
There was also a massive crimson popcorn truck and it filled the air with a delightful sweet aroma. *Yum yum*
We continued walking no less than 2 minutes before a very familiar character swaggered its feathery self towards us. It's non other than one my of my childhood favourite cartoon character, Woody Woodpecker. I can imitate its laugh to almost perfection yo! :p So we queued up and happily had our photo taken with him. Every character you meet in the park is flanked by U.Studios staff and they will be most obliged to help you take a photo or two.
Guided by the map, we continued to explore the different sections of the park and stopped by every now and then to capture special moments on camera.
We also saw Poh from Kungfu Panda but unfortunately the line was too long and we didn't bother to waste anymore time in the queue.
We came to our first attraction and the usherer hurried us in as Steven Spielberg is about to start his show and this big-shot Tinstletown director doesn't like to be kept waiting. So with much haste, we went into his famous Sound Studio ...
Once inside, we were greeted by Steve himself ... on a screen that is and he took a couple of minutes to explain the 'magic' behind the scenes we see in so many of his movies. It was the stuff of wonders and we were then led into a studio to experience the absolute thrill of 'LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! for ourselves.
The story was about a hurricane hitting a city causing the ensuring flood, the chaotic explosions, the boathouse (which we were suppose to be in) crumbling down etc. We were utterly mesmerised for the following 10 minutes as it strictly felt as if we were really caught in that frenzied scenario. I kid you not! The blend of crazy lighting and sound effects, coupled with the fantastic props and mechanics ... I simply can't describe the exhiliaration ... one simply must enjoy it him/herself to truly appreciate it for what it is.
The inside of the Sound Studio ... no photos or videos allowed once the show starts :p
With our hearts still beating rapidly, we gleefully carried on with our exploration. Below are more photos for your pleasure viewing and the rest shall be continued in the next entry ... :)
Officer Adrian reporting for duty!
Muscle men bebeh! :p
Beauty and the beast
The Sci-Fi Arena
As you can see, construction works are still ongoing at the park
Is it Halloween already???
She has her eyes on you O_O
P.S. More photos on my FB ...
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