The Ultimate Universal Studios Singapore Guide

Singapore, or Lion City as it’s often referred to, is an island country located in Southeast Asia. There are a ton of natural and man-made attractions you can experience here at Singapore. Browse through the designer stores on the commercial Orchard Road or the bustling stalls in Little India to get a peek at the city's fast pace. And at the other end of the spectrum, Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Botanic Gardens will provide a breath of fresh air. You can also head to Sentosa – an island that hosts Universal Studios Singapore for some family-friendly fun times. With Universal Studios Singapore tickets you can have the time of your life at one of best theme parks in the world.

Universal Studios Singapore Essential Information

What makes Universal Studios Singapore special?

Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore and features a total of 24 awesome rides, shows and attractions located in seven unique themed zones. The park is spread across 20 hectares (49 acres), with the 7 themed zones surrounding a lagoon. It’s a no brainer really to take time and visit this park to experience your and your kids favorite movies and TV shows.

Universal Studios has produced a bunch of successful movies and TV shows and all the best ones are at display in all their awesome glory at USS. The park has seven “zones” and each zone is based on a blockbuster movie or a television show, featuring their own unique attractions, character appearances, dining and shopping areas. Some of the things that make the theme park unmissable include:

• The world's tallest pair of dueling roller coasters that are based on the popular television series, Battlestar Galactica.
• A castle from the world of Shrek.
• Monster Rock, a live musical show featuring the Universal Monsters.
• Sci-Fi City features the breathtaking TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle ride where you fight evil forces in a heart-pounding 3D combat.
• Shrek 4-D Adventure at Far Far Away is a fun cinematic experience that allows you to physically feel the action of the movie.
• Over 30 restaurants and food carts, together with 20 unique retail stores and carts located around the park.

Need more reasons to visit? Read on as we take you through everything Universal Studios Singapore has to offer.

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Avoiding Crowds at Universal Studios Singapore

It goes without saying that Universal Studios Singapore gets really crowded, especially during the holiday season and when kids have their school vacations. The fact that USS is Southeast Asia’s first Hollywood theme park does nothing to help the crowd. If you’re planning a trip to the theme park with your family and are worried about waiting in line for your ticket or for your turn at the rides, we have a solution for you.

When you book your Universal Studio Singapore tickets online, you skip the biggest contributor of losing time; the queue outside the park for purchasing tickets. On an averagely busy day, especially the weekends, the time spent waiting on line can last for up to one hour and that’s time NOT well spend. Book your tickets online and save yourself all the waiting around.

Another little tip to help you avoid the crowd at USS would be to plan your visit on a weekday or any time when you would expect the local crowd to not visit the park, like exam season for school in Singapore. A little research prior to booking your tickets can help you make your USS experience extra special!

Check Universal Studios Singapore Covid measures, to make sure you follow the post covid-19 reopening protocols for a safe visit.

Universal Studios Singapore Zones

Singapore Universal Studios is divided into 6 zones. Here's a little about what you can expect in each of these zones.

Universal Studios Singapore Shows & Street Entertainment

Shows

1. Lake Hollywood Spectacular: Overlooking the famous castle from Shrek, enjoy a fireworks show that is set to a brilliant musical show. The Lake Hollywood Spectacular begins either at 8:30 PM or 9:30 PM. Please check the schedule before your visit.

2. Elmo’s TV Time: Watch the lovable red monster as he directs his own TV channel! Join Jim Magination and the Sesame Street friends as Elmo creates comedy shows, action hits and a reality talent competition. Don’t miss the finale starring himself!

3. Lights, Camera, Action!™ Hosted by Steven Spielberg: Be blown away by incredible special effects as an empty soundstage becomes the setting for a Category 5 major hurricane about to hit New York City. Please note that this attraction will be closed for maintenance till further notice.

4. WaterWorld™: Enjoy watching trained stunts people perform amazing stunts on water? WaterWorld is perfect for you! Witness death-defying stunts, awesome explosions and thrills at this sensational 'live' water show.

5. Shrek 4-D Adventure: Take your kids along on this innovative adventure based on their favorite, lovable orc! See, hear and feel the action right from your seat as you join Princess Fiona & Shrek in a fairytale adventure.

6. Donkey Live: Shrek’s fairytale sidekick Donkey will bring the crowd to its feet in this all-new, one-of-a-kind, interactive show experience, where guests sing along and even talk with Donkey in an intimate theatre setting.

Entertainment

1. Hollywood Dreams Parade: Dance and sing along to the thrilling beats with all your favourite characters in this captivating spectacle as you join the chorus of energetic dancers and magnificent floats that go beyond your imagination. Celebrate the movies you love as the streets of Universal Studios Singapore come alive right before your very eyes.

2. Mel's Dinettes: Before going in for a delicious bite, join the Mel's Drive-in waitresses as they Shake, Rattle & Roll in this fun, high energy performance.

3. The Cruisers: Jive to the beats of the coolest group to hit Mel’s Drive-In and get transported to old-school NYC.

4. The Rockafellas: Welcome to the streets of the Big Apple as NYC brings you an up close and personal taste of B-Boying.

5. Sesame Street Shows: Catch Sesame Street friends up-close in their New York street shows where you can sing along to the feet-tapping tunes of 'Our Favourite Things' and 'Dance with Bert and Ernie'.

6. The Dance For The Magic Beans: Watch Puss In Boots and Kitty Softpaws flaunt their slick flamenco moves in The Dance For The Magic Beans. Don’t forget to stay for pictures with our feline stars.

7. Madagascar Boogie!: Come see the cast from DreamWorks Animation’s movie, Madagascar! Click a selfie, watch them perform for you and have a great time!

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Universal Studios Singapore Facts

• It has the tallest dueling roller coaster in the world which reaches a height of 42.5 meters - Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cyclone.
• Universal Studios Singapore isn’t just popular among regular tourists but is also the favorite of many celebrities like Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Bastille - the British band, the famous footballer David De Gea, Kevin Hart, and the beloved Katy Perry.
• The signature globe at the entrance took over a month to be built - 40 days to be precise.
• All the buildings that you see in the Hollywood Zone are modeled after actual buildings.
• If you count the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at USS, you will find about 59 stars, whereas, the original walk of fame has over 2500!
• You can redeem a gift from the Guest Services Lobby if you happen to visit or celebrate your birthday at the park.
• The model of the New York Public Library is the only one out of all the Universal Studios that is in 3D.
• Discovery Food Court at the Lost World zone is modeled after the Visitor Centre in the movie. It also includes a life-size replica of the Tyrannosaur just like the movie.
• Kids can now have birthday parties at Universal Studios Singapore at the ‘Secret Room’ in the Far Far Away castle.

Visiting Universal Studios Singapore

All You Need to Know

Opening Hours

The official park timing are Thursday to Sunday, from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM (closed from Monday to Wednesday) but on days of specials events, the timings may be revised.

Address

Universal Studios Singapore is located in Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island - 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269.
Google Map Directions

Getting There

By walking: 10 minute stroll on the Sentosa Boardwalk.

By bus: You have two options if you wish to take the bus:
• RWS 8 from VivoCity or Harbourfront; SBS 123 from Orchard Road.
• Take buses 65, 80, 93, 188, 855, 10, 30, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145 or 166 and alight at VivoCity. Board bus RWS8 from bus stop 14141 at VivoCity or bus stop 14121 at Merrill Lynch, HarbourFront. Alight at Resorts World Sentosa drop-off point.

By Sentosa Express: Board it on Level 3 of VivoCity.

By car: You can park your car in B1 East (red zone).

Best Time to Visit

Universal Studios Singapore is open all year round between 2 pm and 9 pm from Thursday through Sunday. However, the best months to visit the park are towards the beginning of the year in January and February. The weather at this time is also pleasant enough to enjoy being outdoors.

If you want to avoid crowds, try to stay away from school holidays in March, June, September, and December. Weekends and school holidays are usually packed with large crowds. Weekday mornings usually make for a more peaceful visit.

Rules & Regulations

• While all attractions are included in your admission ticket, there are special ticketed events such as Halloween Horror Nights for which you’ll have to pay extra.
• Lockers are conveniently located throughout the park but extra charges apply. For luggage storage, you may wish to use the bigger lockers at the park entrance. Oversized luggage may be stored at the Rental Services counter for S$35 per item during park operating hours.
• If you lose an item, please approach a team member at the location where you last left the item and ask for assistance. You can also visit the Guest Services counter to enquire about your item.
• A Rider’s Guide is available at Guest Services, which explains boarding procedures and specific information for handicapable people. Additionally, all restaurants, stores, toilets, lockers and common areas are accessible to guests using wheelchairs.
• Stroller rentals are available near the park entrance at the rate of S$15 (infant/single) and S$20 (double).
• Other than service animals for the visually impaired, no pets are allowed within the park premises.
• Photography and videography are permitted inside the park, but not while you experience an attraction. Please note that production cameras and drones are not allowed inside the park.
• Smoking inside the park is prohibited. Designated smoking areas are indicated in our Studio Guide. Please ask any team member for assistance with directions.
• Make sure you’re properly clothed at all times inside the park. No costumes or full-face masks are allowed inside the park.
• Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the park. You can keep the food you’ve brought from outside the park at the lockers that are available outside the park and may be reopened multiple times within the hire period. Locker renting charges apply.

Insider Tips

• Choose the weekdays without public holiday, if possible, as the weekend would be more crowded. Reach the park as early as possible. It opens at 10 am and the later you enter, the less time you’ll have to experience everything.
• Don’t waste your time in taking photographs immediately after entering, no matter how much you are tempted to. Focus on the rides and other attractions since they’ll be less crowded in the beginning of the day. After finishing the main attraction you can spare time for your photo session. In evening there is different atmosphere with decorative lights which is perfect for photos.
• Don’t fill your bag with unnecessary things as you have to walk the whole day. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear to make the walking easier. Bring along a raincoat or poncho depending on the weather.
• When you enter the park, the first thing you should do is take the USS map and card with various entertainment timings with you. This will help you manage your time and plan the day better. For some rides you have to put your backpack in lockers which are available near the ride. Lockers are free for first 30 minutes.
• If you or your kids wish to meet the characters from your favorite movies, pay attention to “Character Meet and Greet” timings. You don’t want to miss chance to click a snap with movie characters you like.

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Where to Stay

Spend the night at one of the many hotels at Resorts World Sentosa, which has plenty of options for you to choose from. Here are some of our top recommendations for you.

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