My Own World of ADVENTURE at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE

Have you ever experienced being alone while venturing around in a big  amusement park? What is the feeling of having your own adventure while you are alone? Are you brave enough to conquer the extreme or do you still need a companion to experience the adventure.


I really want to go at Universal Studios Singapore since I have no chance to have to visit it in America last 1998. Before the week of our departure to Singapore I kept  searching for attractions of Universal Studios until I asked  my facebook buddies on how does it look like, is it worth worth it? What if my companions does not want to take the rides and I will be the only one. I even analyze the rides if they are suitable for those people whose not into adventure. I've also watched the youtube on how the roller coaster look like, it seems so exciting and great that I am sure that I'll have fun riding it. I've listed down all the possible rides and attractions that I am going to try and visit then make a sequence for it so that it won't take me so long to think my next destination. Finally it was confirmed that I am going to the Universal Studios alone while my parents are wandering around the Sentosa. We were able to get the ticket at some travel agency inside the hotel that is located in Bugis Singapore which cost about $59 for the weekday rate. Its not that bad because it has still big difference compare to the rate that I can get from the Universal Studios itself. So I prepared for  venture inside the park and at least I can make my own strategies on what to do like what I am suppose to prioritize. 


I did not bother to eat breakfast, not because I am too excited to go to Universal Studios but for a fact that I don't want to have a feeling of being full inside my tummy while riding the roller coaster. 


For some reason I didn't bring the camera anymore but before I enter the park I took a picture in front of Universal Studios globe. I realized I won't have much time on taking pictures because we are in hurry as well. When I already entered the park I ran towards the locker rental of Battle Star Galactica to leave all my things because I am sure I won't be allow to ride the roller coaster if I still have something in my hand. This is just free for 30 minutes then after that it has a charge already. This is not the usual thing that you have padlock and the key not even a card. Your key here is the password which you are going to enter your BIRTHDAY. I actually exceeded the limit after riding the Battle Star Galactica which I was charged of $3.00, but then unfortunately my money was inside the locker so I can't pay and asked help from the staff. Fortunately she has considerate for not asking a charge. The only thing she asked is for my valid ID which I was able to show it to her. 


So now here are my step by step of what I did inside the park.


1. Battle Star Galactica CYCLON -   I really decide to take this one first while I haven't taken my breakfast so that I won't throw up. It is part of my strategy to take the extreme rides first while the feeling of excitement is still with me and while I am not yet tired. I just passed the Single Rider express since I am alone, it is like you don't need to fall in line with groups of people or long line. I really asked the staff that I want to be seated in front so she allowed me to do so. I am wearing a sandals that has protective strap so I am sure if I don't need to remove it but then I have changed my mind.  I removed it anyways to feel that my feet is floating in the air while riding the roller coaster. This is floorless roller coaster that you are obligated to remove your slippers/shoes if you are wearing one. Aside from that  the rail is over your head. This is intense corkscrew and a cobra roll that goes up, around and upside down. I did my strategy when the roller coaster goes down that I am inhaling but then I still can't avoid  yelling. I admit that when it goes up I have a feeling of being nervous but then when it goes down I was able to get rid my nervousness and yet I already have an overwhelm feeling that I did it. I have a feeling that I was able to conquer my fears independently. When I went straight to the store I saw the picture as part of souvenir. Unfortunately I can't be able to be seen on picture because I was seated at the left side. LOL! the cashier even asked me to go back, as much as I want but I am in hurry so I didn't do so. If you want to avail picture of yourself here at Cyclon you must seat on the RIGHT SIDE. I am now ready for the HUMAN ride. 


2. Battle Star Galactica HUMAN - This was just the usual roller coaster as you can see in other amusement parks that the rail is under your feet. But of course this is also considered as extreme the same with CYCLON. I've seated in front again at the right side to make sure that I will be captured. I have seen myself on picture but I don't like it because the image was edited already and it looked unnatural. Of course I don't also like my funny facial expression on it. LOL! So again I didn't bother to avail it. 


3.  Revenge of The Mummy - There were many people who are falling in line but since I am alone so again I was able to pass the Single Ride express wherein I was accommodated right away that I don't need to fall in line. I demand again that I want to be seated in front so fortunately my wish was their command. I was seated in front beside 3 people who are family. We are inside the dark where I could see the scary props though I don't feel scared because I used to it. Since I've watched this on youtube then I already have an idea on where to prepare of inhaling. It was totally amazing on how the production will scare you with excitement. I have seen my picture but then again I don't like it.

Let me ask you something? Do you also have different techniques when riding a roller coaster? When it is going down all you can do is to INHALE then you can YELL to release your fears. You may also stretch your body while inhaling because when I tried it and it was effective.    

4. Treasure Hunters - Finally I just rest from extreme rides so I just turned into moderation wherein kids are allowed to ride on desert Jeep that they could also drive. It was just a kid's version of The Mummy that you can see almost the same thing. Nothing much exciting unless you are a kid. I was with a Chinese kid, he was cute and an Indian Mom that we are 3 on the desert jeep and they are in front of me. 


5. Enchanted Airways - Before I decide to take my lunch I just took this roller coaster first. I forgot to fall in line in Single Ride express that is why it took me so long as well before I was able to ride here. I was shocked that the people who are falling in line in front of me decided to backout, maybe because they realize that they can't take it and that is much extreme. Oh well! not on my case. When I've ride it nothing much exciting about it. Honestly it was like an extraordinary caterpillar in our local amusement park. I am even bringing my bag that good thing I know how to protect it. This was just a junior roller coaster so nothing scary about this ride. 

 Before going to the next venture I've decided to stay  in Goldilocks to have lunch though I didn't bother to buy some meals because all I can see was the chicken. I had a sandwich so I've eaten that. The only thing I bought inside was the grape shake.         

6. Donkey Live  - After I ate lunch I am not yet ready for another extreme ride so I've decided to stay in a place that I don't need to ride. I want to see the Donkey Live to see how does it look like. If the Donkey will perform or sing. I don't understand the meaning of interactive "live" show so all I thought was that the Donkey is just a mascot who is going to perform on stage. But then I was wrong it was like a film that the Donkey is communicating with the audience. As a person who is already mature enough I felt that this is not that exciting anymore though I really appreciate on how the Donkey is relating with people. The Donkey character has a sense of humor so you might want to try introduce yourself to the Donkey. I even like the fact that the Donkey wants to cooperate with him like you must also sing and dance. It was still great though.  Aside from that he is playful enough that the Donkey will ask you to do a favor for him, it was funny though. How I wish that the next time I am going to visit here I would introduce myself if the Donkey ask my name, I will try if the Donkey can say "Petrang Kabayo" I just want to know if how could he pronounce it not unless if the voice in charge here is a Filipino. 


7. TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle - I have tried to feel myself if I should be getting ready for extreme rides. Yes I am now excited to see the one of my favorite movie Transformers. Before I have taken this ride I left all my things inside the locker to feel the scene without worrying my belongings. I passed the Single Rider express again even there were no long lines. It amazed me because there's this feeling that you were also involve in the scenes like fighting with the robots, going through a car chase then bump on the other vehicle, falling down from a high rise building and the feeling of being eaten by the robots. I was hoping that my favorite character devastator will be involved but unfortunately its not. I totally appreciate the whole scenario, effects, sounds and the actions but it has need of improvement in terms of graphics. All in all it was so great that is why I decided to go back for another turn that I don't even want to close my eyes just for second. All I want is to feel the whole scenery of the movie. Hope that there will be like this here in Manila. I already missed this by now. 


8. Canopy Flyer - My next adventure is just mild. By passing the Single Ride Express I was able to accommodate right away without falling in a long line again. I just requested that I want to be seated at the back because I want to feeling of riding in a reverse manner. I've attempted to remove my sandals but then the staff didn't allow me to leave my footwear but just my bag because just like what I did in Battle Star Galactica Cyclon I want to feel the fresh air on my feet. I can actually remove it but the problem is I need to hold it and put the sandals at the back of me so that is the reason why I didn't make it anymore. I was seated beside a girl and I think she is still a teenager or somewhat 20 plus of age. I got a chance to talk with her while our ride is not yet moving. It was just a casual conversation. She is Mexican and I find her pretty like a model, she's been nice to me. 


This is like a floorless cable car, the only difference is that it will move faster like you are flying. It was only one round and I find it too short. I didn't attempt to have another turn because all I want to do is to try it once. But still its fun.


9. Shrek 4-D Adventure -  Done with the Sci-Fi adventure then it is time for me to be in a fantasy. I've also waited here for so long. There was an introduction that I find it boring at first while we are not yet inside the theater. Finally we are about to enter to watch the movie. This was not like the transformers that your seat is like riding a roller coaster that you have to move around. This was just chairs like in theaters that are just moving. Good thing I was able to seat in front row as in 1st row so I was really near the screen. I don't know how come I felt dizzy at this point but the Transformers is more extreme compare to this. I am satisfied with the visual which is totally clear but this is not exciting compared to Transformers. What I appreciate here is the effects that the spider will tickle you then the air as well. It was like watching a movie that you have to feel the scenery but not exactly you are involved in the film. 


9. Madagascar: A Crate Adventure -  Seated in a front row but on the middle with two strangers. So all of us were single riders.  I am sure kids will have fun for seeing the props of Madagascar with the story telling. A river boat ride with little effects and this is adventure for kids. If I had my camera then I would want to record it and capture images. You might be surprised of the falling water but it won't make you wet. It was just a curtain-like thing that you are going to enter to the next place. Honestly I was been fooled by this set up and I also noticed the woman beside me had thought that we will be getting wet including our bags and other things around us. Good thing we were wrong. 


11. Lights, Camera, Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg - I believe I've done all my extreme rides so it is time for me to calm down and relax by seeing the short introduction from one of my favorite directors Steven Spielberg. There were no Single Express at this point so I am obligated to fall in line with a bunch of people and wait for our turn. While walking on the ramp towards the studio I've already seen couple who are having a public display of affection by torridly kissing each other. I know this is not a big deal anymore especially in other countries, it is becoming normal nowadays in this world but honestly I can't avoid not eyeing on it since of course I am not used to it and yet very distracting. However I could still imagine if they are going to do that here in our country I am sure it is a big fuss for people here and yet somebody might captured them through the use of phone camera or even a digital camera, they might also record it, but who knows? But then it just so happened that there were another couple of a different nationality who were also walking ahead of me and supposed to be I would be falling in line next to them. You know what happened? The wife just walked straight ahead. That is the time when the couple had stop kissing to each other because they were shocked as well. I laughed, of course in a quiet manner not in the sense that people saw and hear my laugh. Though I am wondering how come these people ahead of me were not complaining of what the other couples did of passing ahead. I mean I don't have any idea if that is an excuse for senior citizens as there were no information about it. Because if that is what they are going to do here in our country then for sure people were already complaining and even fought with them already not unless if they are seniors who were excused for that. Well enough for that then I have to tell the next thing happened to me which was funny as well. While waiting for our turn there were group of friends next to me then they asked me couple of times to take a picture for them. Of course I did their favor and it is fine by me. I think they were Chinese. Though when we entered the studio the funny thing that happened was there was a Chinese teenager that holds my arms and I was shocked if I know this girl. I just smiled by saying excuse me then she was shocked as well that she thought I was her friend LOL! she was really laughing and she apologized but of course not a big fuss for me. I find her cute chinita babe. 


So here we go ready to watch a short introduction about the film on how it was set up. Capturing images and recording a video is not allowed and prohibited by the law. I have no problem about it because I am not holding a camera. This experience is like witnessing the shoot, the difference is that they will tell you on how they did it to the previous films and of course there were not performers here like actions stars. How I wish I was in first row so that I could feel the strange like there was a fire that will go near to you, then a bit splash of water, and the ship will go towards the audience as you thought it will bump you. LOL! the people in front just stayed away. This is the time to make your imagination feel that you are inside the film. This is not a ride just like Transformers, all you need to do is to watch and see the props then there were no seats here as in you are standing here. Another great experience here.  


9. Accelerator - The last thing I did before leaving the Universal Studios. Nothing much exciting about this ride because it will just turn you around. I am seated there like what I am doing in couch and the good thing about here is that I was the only person inside the ride. Not much people though. 


I missed the 3 attractions here for some reason. When I passed the Monster Rock that was the only time I have seen the schedule and I have missed the last show. By the time I was ready for the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure unfortunately it was under maintenance. I was even told that I really missed the one of the wonderful things, I felt unfortunate for it but I realized right away that at least I was able ride at Battle Star Galactica which was my most favorite is more important to me, hoping that there will be next time. I walked towards the Water World and being unaware again of the schedule, I did not attempt to attend the 5:30 pm because my parents needs me at 5:00 pm. So instead I just eat a full meal at the Oasis Spice Cafe I ordered a meal that I know it is really spicy since I believe to myself that I can eat and finish it. Unfortunately I can't finish it so I asked that I want to take it out. Even at dinner and the next day I wasn't able to finish it just because Its too spicy for my taste. 


Here are the facts that you should know about Universal Studio Singapore. 


If you are going to rent a locker the best recommended section here is inside the Ancient Egypt because the usage will be 60 minutes or 1 hour free. 


Single Ride Express is recommended for 1 to 2 persons, just don't forget to enter this way because this is the only chance that you can enter here right away without falling in line and wait for long. But this is not applicable to all attractions only for rides.  


In my own point of view if you plan to do all the activities here such as taking all rides, watching parade if any, watching some shows, dining in, shopping and the most important thing is to record the video and take pictures then you must really go here as early as possible because I believe this couldn't be a fast paced activity. It will take you a day for you to accomplish all this kind of activities. 


Prior to my visit here in Universal Studios SG I was informed that if I want to ride the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure and watch the Water World you must bring you own extra clothes. Because in Rapids it will really make you wet while riding especially your shorts or pants. When watching the Water World you might want to be seated in front wherein there would be a place for splash zone. Aside from that you must leave your things inside the locker. 


If you are going to ride the CYCLON of Battle Star Galactica and you want to avail picture as your souvenir then you must be seated at the right side because you can't be captured if you are at the left side. Aside from that all things must be inside the locker because chances are it will lost while you are riding the roller coaster. 


There are some attractions that Cameras are prohibited especially when you are inside the theater. Do not attempt of disobeying the law because that is part of criminal offense. 


WEEKDAYS off peak is the most RECOMMENDED days to visit. This is to avoid the crowd of people. Imagine even if you are going to eat then you still need to fall in line and waiting for so long. Consumes time right? The rides will just take you seconds to experience but you are falling in line for more than 30 minutes to an hour already or worse even more than an hour. Gosh!!!