7 Tips To Get The Most Fun At Universal Studios Singapore
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As you’ve read about our adventure at the Universal Studios Singapore, we thought we might just want to share something more about the theme park to help you get more fun out of it. The fact is that Universal Studios is already fun, but there are many little things that may spoil your trip.
So if you’re planning a trip to USS anytime soon, we hope these 7 tips below will help you enjoy your entire day there!
1. Go On Off-Peak Days
If you’re traveling in Singapore for a week or plan to planning a visit with your family, do visit the Universal Studios Singapore on one of the off-peak days.?They are usually weekdays and non public holidays. Anything that is in the orange is a GO!?Check out for off-peak days in the USS Calendar.
*Black out?dates are days which Universal Studios Singapore expect huge number of visitors. They are dates like Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year? or any major public holidays. (Avoid these dates as much as you can!)
Huge crowd can spoil your adrenalized mood when you realized you have to queue 1 hour for a ride of 3 minutes. You don’t want that to happen. On an off-peak day with less crowd, you can even take popular rides (Return of the Mummy / Battlestar Galactica) multiple times in an hour!
With less people, you also don’t have to wait too long to get a photo with your favorite movie characters. The characters are out in the public at certain times only, and you have to queue to get close up with them.
And to Singaporeans…off-peak days also give you cheaper tickets. It does help you save some money!
2. Buy Your USS Tickets Online
Get your USS tickets online! Save your time queuing at the counter, so you can visit the park once you reach there. Queues can be seriously long especially on weekends, so you don’t want to waste 1 hour or so just to get the tickets.
Once you have purchased it online, you will receive an email with a booking confirmation letter and an e-ticket. Print it out and bring there. That’s all!
3. Forget about the past!
As you may have visited other Universal Studios in the world, or even Universal Studios Singapore before, it will be great to forget about the past experiences, and get a whole new one again. You don’t want to go around every ride and think “this ride looks like the one I had at Disneyland @ Japan or OceanPark @ Hong Kong. It better be good here, if not I’m not coming back again.”
Every ride is different, even you took the same ride before. Because the person sitting you will not be the same! (at least their screaming volume…)
4. Check Ride Restrictions
Some rides require their guests to be of certain height. Most, if not all, require children to be at least?122 cm, or be accompanied by adults throughout the ride.
You can check the full ride details in the park’s Rider’s Guide available at Guest Services Window at the front of the park.
5. Be Prepared To Get Wet
Rides like Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Shrek 4-D Adventure (a little) and shows like Waterworld will get you wet (Some want to get you wet on purpose). Get an extra top in case you need to change it. Otherwise, Singapore’s hot and sunny weather can also help to dry you up in minutes.
There are also ‘drying machines’ outside those ‘wet’ rides that can blow you dry. May cost you some money for this service.
6. Waiting Time
Some rides can make you wait for less than?5?minutes, but some might take you more than?45?minutes of waiting time.
If possible, get to the popular rides (Revenge for the Mummy, Battlestar Galactica) as early as you reach the park.
If you’re someone who is very passionate about roller coasters?(like me), then I would prefer you to purchase the?Universal Express?add-on pass to skip the crazy regular queues. This universal express pass is especially helpful if you go on peak day where there are huge crowds. (Those at the regular queues will be jealous of you!).
The universal express pass (Express and Express Unlimited) cost between $30-$50 (based on how many times you want to skip the queue for that ride.
If you go on a non-peak day, then don’t bother getting this express pass. Your queue might not even have people. You might even take the ride alone.
7. A Simple Bag Will Do
Keep your bag light as you’ll be having all around the park. But here are some essentials the you must have:
Bottled water:?one will do. There’s lots of water cooler around for you to refill.
Camera & batteries:?you will love to take pictures with the Hollywood characters, and all the attractions and show you see.
Light raincoat/Umbrella:?In case it rains?
Extra top:?as you know, some rides and shows will get you wet (depends on where you sit). Have an extra top with you if you need it.
Candy or sweets:?may help you feel cool (or reduce stress) after some scary rides.
Any Other Tips?
Here are just some tips from us to help you get the most fun out of USS. Do you have any other tips to share to help others get more fun there? Share them below!
Do you recommend to buy express pass on non peak day but in December 22nd?
Just buy the normal one and go in , if you see that there’s a lot of people just upgrade at one of the stores ( they will write there if you can upgrade in the store) )
Thanks for your tips! Great blog!
Hope you enjoy your trip to Universal studios!
Thank you for your tips
You’re welcome Afiq! Hope you have lots of fun at Universal Studios Singapore! ~Marcus
what kind of characters can you see there
i mean like Pixar, Disney, nickelodeon
Universal Studios… not Disney. Disney characters at Disneyland 🙂
is it a must to buy express ticket if i go during weekdays?
Hi anne, it is better to buy to skip the queues. Even though it is weekdays, for some reasons, USS is always packed with lots of people 🙂 ~ Marcus
Is it better to go on new years eve or new years day? Unfortunately, we only have limited days in Singapore and these are the only possible dates. Tia
Hi James, you can still go to the Universal Studios in Singapore on these 2 days, just that it might be more crowded than usual. Because it’s school holidays, and it’s holiday seasons. People come to Singapore to countdown to near year! To have more fun..just get the Express pass to cut waiting time! Enjoy~! Marcus.
Thank you very much!
I don’t think so because it might be counted as a peak day..
If it is your only choice then refer to some calendars to help you make your decision
We wud be visiting studio on 25th may is it a non peak day…n how many time required for the whole of studio ,Sentosa island as iam visiting with my family…pls do suggest waiting for ur reply
Hi Anil, the Universal Studios is one huge playground on its own. You sure want to catch all the rides, and even watch all the shows there. Do give yourself 1 whole day to play. Have fun! ~Marcus
Where do you keep your bags while on rides.
oh yea, don’t worry about that. When you take rides, there will be a place by the side for you to place your bags. When you finish you ride, you can get it back. Of course, small bags are preferred, not your trolley luggage. Have fun!
Hi,
Is the 4th of July a peak day in Universal Studios Singapore?
4th July is USA’s Independence Day, but it’s not a peak or public holiday in Singapore. We don’t celebrate it. But USS will still be as packed as usual…:)
Dear Sir
Can we take some snacks / choclates inside the studio . Is it restricted . Also one bottle of water , from outside ?
sure go ahead! you can eat inside. have fun!
Hi. My friends and I are planning to visit USS after the psle. We are hoping to save as much as possible, so we do not wish to purchase the express tickets, but we cant seem to find the uss calendar? Can u lesve me a link thx. Also, if we leave the park and wish to come back in the same day(mayb 4 lunch) we would get a stamp on our hand, but is there a max time? Thx ur guide will help in our trip.
wish to go there early next year..
thanks for the tips =)
Have fun at Universal Studios! 😀
Looking at Friday 17th November do you think I should buy an express pass?
I think you should buy, even though it is weekday. It’s about end of the year, where school closes and parents bring their kids to USS for fun. An express pass will save you lots of time, and not waiting hours for a 3-min ride. Have fun! ~Marcus
I want to travel in first half of April, 2018. Can you please suggest the best day to avoid the queues?
Hi Chintan! USS is quite popular throughout the weeks, so I can advise much. But if you can, buy the Express Pass. You’ll like it because you can save lots of time. Have fun!
Hi ….Is June a good time to visit universal studios? I hear some rides could be closed due to rains..is it true… I really want to visit Universal studios.. but not sure if June is a good time
Hey, i hope someone can read this and reply to me.
Me and my partner are planning to go to USS on monday 28th Jan. But for some reason, all express tickets are $70 each for thr entire month of January (on sentosa website). But what I can find before, was that, express tickets for weekdays are $30 each. Even in December, which is a school holiday period. I’m not sure why January’s express tickets are so expensive, when it is not during school holiday, or public holiday. Please help! Should I just wait a little while for the price to drop? I really want express tickets, because the last 2 times i was in USS, the lines were crazy.