My friends and I arrived in Singapore at the crack of dawn on a Friday and headed straight to Ark Hostel where we stayed for three nights. I booked the accommodation via Booking.com which was quick and easy.
Ark Hostel had an exceptional rating, received good reviews, and was quick to respond to my questions. Plus, it's near Kallang MRT station and one train ride away from the airport. But if you are arriving past midnight like us, riding a cab is the most convenient way to go to the city.
We only slept for a few hours so we could make the most out of our day but that didn't deter our excitement for Universal Studios.
Universal Studios Singapore Overview
Universal Studios Singapore is open daily normally at 10AM - 7PM. Refer to the calendar for the operating hours.
The park closed at 6PM when we visited in August 2016. Although its area is much smaller than Hong Kong Disneyland, it would have been nice if it closes at a later time.
Getting There
Route to Universal Studios Singapore by Train / Sentosa Express
Take North-East line or Circle line to HarbourFront station.Take Exit E to VivoCity and proceed to level 3 to board the Sentosa Express. Alight 1 stop later at Waterfront station.
Walk straight till you see Chili's Restaurant on your right. Turn right and head towards the Universal Studios Globe.
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| Taken at Kallang MRT station. All smile for Universal Studios! |
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| Bought a three-day Singapore Tourist Pass at Harbourfront station for SGD20! |
Admission
Tickets are available at the entrance of Universal Studios. However to avoid the queue we got hold of discounted tickets from Klook for SGD 60 instead of the regular price of SGD 76. A pdf file containing the vouchers will be sent after the purchase and this will be scanned at the entrance. No printing required! If you are unsure of the date of visit, you can even book right outside Universal Studios a minute before you go inside.
Wings of Time Overview
The first of its kind, Wings of Time is the only permanent night show in
the world set in the open sea.
Set against a signature backdrop and a larger-than-life water
screen, audiences can look forward to a contemporary storyline weaved
together with an epic
experiential fusion of the latest multimedia effects, including
3D projection mapping, state-of-the-art lasers, robotic water fountains
and giant water jets, pyrotechnics. Created
and produced by a team of local and international entertainment
experts, Wings of Time is a night extravaganza of majestic proportions
that is bound to captivate and wow every guest. (Source: Wings of Time)
The show runs for twenty minutes at 7:40pm and 8:40pm daily.
Getting There
VIA SENTOSA EXPRESS
Take the Sentosa Express from Sentosa Station at VivoCity Level 3, Lobby L and alight at Beach Station.VIA CABLE CAR
Alight at Sentosa, take the Sentosa Express from Imbiah Station to Beach Station and head down to Siloso Beach, Wings of Time Theatre.
Admission
Tickets were sold out on Klook on the day of our visit so we purchased them at the ticket booth instead. The ticket included a free gift, snack and a SGD 3 discount in a nearby restaurant Good Old Days.
Travel Tips
✈ Universal Studios Singapore can get crowded and queuing for the rides can take a couple of hours. The park is not that big so plan your visit in advance. Consider purchasing an Express Pass to skip the queue.✈ The first few rows at Wings of Time have the best views, but can also get you wet! ;)
