Originally Posted By Malin Universal Studios Singapore has annouced exciting new details about new DreamWorks Animation Attractions for its new park opening in early 2010. The Press Release details a Madagascar in door boat ride and a Shrek themed land set inside Far Far Away Castle. Read all the details below... <a href="http://www.rwsentosa.com/press/2009/PressReleaseDreamWorks.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.rwsentosa.com/press...orks.pdf</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros The press release sounds pretty good, and the concept art looks nice. The kiddie coaster looks particularly impressive, since it appears to have a decent length to it. But were there really no other names available than "Madagascar: A Crate Adventure"? That sounds like a trip to the UPS store...
Originally Posted By Malin Personally I'm rather impressed by what Universal Studios Singapore has annouced so far. The above Press Release also fails to mention the battlestar galactica coaster or the Transformers attraction opening in 2011. I expect we will start seeing more details start to come out now in regards to the new park, although from what I've seen already, it has me planning a trip to Singapore next year. Lets not forget the Universal Studios is only one part of the Resorts World Sentosa project. And it looks like its set to have a promising start unlike Hong Kong Disneyland which lets face it will continue to perform badly because it was poorly managed from the start and this continues to be the case if Disney and the HK Govement think the latest expansion will work. HKDL is getting Toy Story Land while USS is opening Far Far Away Castle. I know which one I'd prefer to visit. *** But were there really no other names available than "Madagascar: A Crate Adventure"? That sounds like a trip to the UPS store... *** It may just be a working title for now, and may end up being dropped down the line before official opening in 2010.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmmm, this looks great too. Oh dear, Tokyo, Singapore or Hong Kong; Tokyo, Singapore or Hong Kong? Now that airfare is actually cheaper to Asia than the US, plus customs and immigration are friendlier too, it's hard to decide (sorry, Ariel or Potter is not interesting enough).
Originally Posted By Malin I would give Hong Kong a miss until at least 2013 if I were you Dave. The park's alright for a day trip while in Hong Kong but its nothing special either. Certainly not worth making the trip over to see. Maybe it will be a differnt story once Grizzly and Mystic Manor are built, although I seriously doubt both new Lands will be enough to change feedback. Like others point out you can't go wrong with a trip out to Japan at anytime. The Tokyo Disney Resort offers a great family experience, and than you have to take into account Tokyo offers a lot more besides Disney and all within easy distance on the train. Out of the three I would say Singapore seems to offer the most family attractions, all within a short distance. Personally I don't think you can go wrong with either Japan or Singapore. Both are in my traveling schedule for next year.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol - I was kind of joking a little. Tokyo is probably on the top of my list and HK will be on it once Grizzly Trail and Mystic Point open. But I was not that interested in the Singapore development at first. I have now changed my tune!
Originally Posted By Bob Paris "Universal Studios Singapore has annouced exciting new details about new DreamWorks Animation Attractions for its new park opening in early 2010. The Press Release details a Madagascar in door boat ride and a Shrek themed land set inside Far Far Away Castle." This has been known on its wikipedia site for over a year now. I just wish the bloody place would state their opening date, since we are supposedly less than six months out.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo My understanding is that Transformers is supposed to come to Hollywood (using Spidey tech)
Originally Posted By dshyates "When is USH going to get any new good attractions? probably never." As Dave said they building the Transformers attraction. And they are also working on King Kong 360/3D
