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Tickets to the region’s first and only Universal Studios® theme park start from S$32 for seniors Singapore, 18 November 2009 – Come early next year, Singaporeans and visitors will get to visit Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park opening in Resorts World® Sentosa.
Resorts World Sentosa today announced the ticket prices for passes to Universal Studios Singapore, which begins as attractively as S$32 for a senior-citizen day pass to S$118 for a two-day adult pass. Starting from a weekday rate of S$66 f or an adult and S$48 for a child, a family of four could enjoy a full-day outing at Universal Studios Singapore for the equivalent of a buffet brunch at an upscale hotel (see Annex A for rates). Ticket sales and room reservations reservations will be launched at a later date, in conjunction with exclusive packages packages for a charity auction. Details will be announced soon. soon. Visitors can look out for regular updates on www.rwsentosa.com or http://www.facebook.com/Re http://www.fac ebook.com/ResortsWor sortsWorldatSentosa ldatSentosa Packed with 24 attractions, 18 of them new or adapted for Singapore, visitors to Universal Studios Singapore will be the first to try out many blockbust bl ockbuster er theme park rides. rides . The theme park boasts a collection of many world firsts: firsts: the world’s biggest single collection of DreamWorks Animation attractions; the world’s first Far Far Away Castle from the world of Shrek; the world’s first Madagascar theme park ride; the world’s tallest dueling roller coaster Battlestar Galactica, the world’s first Sci-Fi Sci-Fi zone, and more. For just one ticket charge, visitors will also get to enjoy non-stop live entertainment that takes them back to seven thematic worlds, as well as 30 theme restaurants and food carts and 20 theme retail stores and kiosks – all within the park to dine and shop from. Ms Shirly Chen, Vice President (Sales Development), Resorts World Sentosa said: “Resorts said: “Resorts World Sentosa will dramatically change the way locals and visitors view Singapore, both as a home and a place place to visit. We have pegged ticket prices for Universal Studios Studi os Singapore at an incredible value compared to major theme parks worldwide, because we believe in bringing the Ride The Movies™ experience to everyone. everyone. As S Singapore’s ingapore’s IR, a place for
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every Singaporean, it is also our aim to reach out to everyone, not forgetting grandmas and grandpas.” Resorts World Sentosa, Asia’s largest family holiday destination, will open early next year with Universal Studios Singapore, four hotels, a casino and a host of shopping, dining and entertainment offerings. Its all-suite boutique Crockfords Hotel accepts by-invitation guests only, but deluxe room rates for its three other hotels start from S$400 at Festive Hotel, S$450 at Hard Rock Hotel, and S$500 at Hotel Michael.
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For more information, please contact: Lee Sin Yee Resorts World Sentosa Tel: + 65 6577 9769 Cell: +65 9626 3597
[email protected] Weber Shandwick Singapore (for Resorts World Sentosa) Samantha Lee Tel: +65 6825 8022 Cell: +65 9791 7465
[email protected]
www.rwsentosa.com
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Annex A Universal Studios Singapore ticket options One-day pass Adult Monday to Friday
Child
66
48
Senior
32
(Excluding black-out dates*) Weekends and black-out
72
52
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dates* *Public holidays, eve of public holidays and super-peak periods.
Two-day pass* Adult All days
Child
118
88
Senior
58
*Two-day passes are for two consecutive days
Express pass* Weekday
30
(non-school holidays & non Black-out dates) Weekday
48
(School Holidays) Weekend and black-out dates
68
*Express passes offers ticket holders priority access to all attractions.
A limited number of express
passes are sold each day, and it has to be bought in conjunction with an admission pass.
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Additional notes: 1.
All prices are in Singapore dollars.
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Cost of ticket includes admission to all attractions in the park
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Adult refers to ages 13 and above
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Child refers to ages 4-12
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Senior refers to ages 65 and above
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The above rates are valid until further not ice. All rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Note to Editors: 1. Please use the following photo captions for visuals. 2. High resolution photos can be downloaded from link: ftp://wswresorts:
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Please credit all pictures to: ©2009 Resorts World Sentosa
Far Far Away Castle The world’s first Far Far Away Castle, located in Universal Studios Singapore, offers visitors the chance to step into the world of Shrek and Princess Fiona. This magnificent castle also houses magical concoctions at the Fairy Godmother’s Potion Factory and fairytale-themed cuisine inspired by the residents of Far Far Away.
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Battlestar Galactica The world’s tallest pair of duelling rollercoasters, Battlestar Galactica, located in Universal Studios Singapore, will propel thrill-seekers on several inversions, a zero-g roll, a Cobra roll, corkscrews, vertical loops and near collisions mere inches apart.
Egypt Anubis statues stand guard at the Egypt zone in Universal Studios Singapore, where visitors are transported to 1930s Egypt, the Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration.
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