Universal Studios Singapore

If Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai have their respective Disneyland Parks, Singapore has Universal Studios - Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studios Theme Park with seven themed zones located in Sentosa Island.

Once you enter the premises, there is a certain kind of electricity that envelopes you. Excitement and happiness set in. The urge to explore the area is immediate. With the many things that this version of Universal Studios offers, you might think that one day is not enough. The transparent roofing makes the ambience colder and different from the usual tropical weather in Singapore.

The Revenge of the Mummies and Madagascar are just two of several movie-themed places that you can see in the theme park. It should be noted that the movie theme areas are the movies produced by Universal Studios. These two are the most visited ones not to mention the massive space that The Waterworld occupies to the delight of the visitors.

For those whose adrenalin rush is high, riding the roller coaster is a must. With the many entanglements of the route, one's adventurous persona is will be satisfied. There is also the Jurassic theme ride with the faux dinosaurs that you will see along the way.

Other characters of Universal Studios produced movies roam around the perimeter. Just like any other theme park, you can have pictures taken with those who are available. Mascots, dancers and other performers are everywhere to share happiness to everyone.

With 20 hectares of space to roam around, it is really hard to visit every nook and cranny of the said theme park. But if you have the patience and stamina to go on and on, the whole place is worth enjoying.

For those who would want to buy souvenir items, the Universal Studios Store has a lot of items to choose from. Food stalls are also scattered around but the food court offers a variety of menus to satisfy your gastronomic taste.

They say that fun in Universal Studios Singapore starts at night. But based on my visit experience, day or night, it's a happy place to visit. Universal Studios would not be what it is if it does not let everyone experience HAPPINESS to the hilt. When the pandemic is over, try visiting this entertainment theme park this side of Asia.

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Hong Kong Disneyland: The Happiest Place This Side of the World

Disneyland is called the happiest place on earth and Asia has two. One is in Tokyo and another one in Hong Kong. It is located in a parcel of reclaimed land in Lantau Island on Penny's Bay which is far from the city proper and has a good backdrop of the sea and the mountains.

As in any other Disneyland theme parks in the world, the famous characters of Walt Disney are always ready to welcome visitors young and old alike. It is open from 10:30 am up to 9:00 pm. Entrance tickets depend on the package they one will avail. For more information, kindly log in its website to choose the best package.

The Main Street, USA is the main focal point of the theme park. It is where the action is. Stores and restaurants are all around. Parades and other gimmicks are done in this area. It is the main artery in reaching the sights and sounds of Hong Kong Disneyland.

A Disneyland will not be complete without the usual rides that children as well as adults enjoy. Children take delight with the amenities in the park. Adults reminisce their childhood and relish themselves with so much excitement.

There are also venues for presentations of worldwide animated films excerpts such as Mulan, The Lion King, Avengers, Frozen and other children's hits. Each presentation is a spectacle on its own. Performers, costumes, props, music, effects, etc. are testaments at how serious Disneyland in giving its patrons the entertainment they deserve and paid for.

The light show is a signal that the theme park is about to close for the day and what a way to treat the people with this electrifying and colorful parade of lights and Disney characters. It is a prelude to a fireworks display that can be seen from afar.

Whatever package one will get for a day of enjoyment, everything is worth the trip. It is a must to visit Hong Kong Disneyland once in anyone's lifetime. Once the pandemic is through, I would not wonder if the list of visitors will be long. After all, we all deserve to be happy and one of the best ways to do it is to visit the happiest place on earth.

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