Universal Studios Singapore – Theme Park Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"What sets this Universal theme park apart? This 20-hectare theme park—the first of its kind from Universal Studios in Southeast Asia—is all manmade fun. It boasts the world's tallest dueling rollercoaster, the Battlestar Galactica, alongside the Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase and Puss In Boots' Giant Journey rides. Kiddie characters aside, the park also revisits movie blockbusters like Jurassic Park, The Mummy and Transformers with attractions that span everything from a rock-climbing wall where you can search for fossils from The Lost World, to an interactive 3D battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. Whether you're in it for the thrills or just a photo, the park has something for everyone. The only barrier? The relatively pricey tickets that start from about $55 for a one-day pass. What are some of the best rides? You'll have to wait in line for it, but a whirl on the Battlestar Galactica is a must for thrillseekers. At 14 stories high, this intertwined double coaster is the world's tallest. Choose to ride on the 'regular' Human side, or let your pins hang loose from the open-bottomed, louder-scream-inducing Cylon train. Either way, you'll be traveling at 90 kilometers per hour—as fast as you're allowed to go on Singapore roads. How easy is it to get around? The park is made up of seven themed zones around a lagoon, throughout which are scattered about 30 restaurants and food carts, and 20 retail stores. Which means there are plenty of spots to take a breather or splash some cash at. Everything is clearly marked and wheel-friendly—and if you need some wheels to get around, strollers, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters can be rented from a booth near the entrance. So why would you recommend this theme park, and who (or who not) for? There's a reason why this place has been ranked the top amusement park in Asia—it's fun, friendly and has a full range of entertainment. The queues aren't as long as at, say, Tokyo Disneyland, and seasonal attractions like the popular Halloween Horror Nights screamfest keep the fun fresh. That said, if rides and walking around in the heat and humidity aren't really your thing, this probably isn't for you." - Audrey Phoon