Universal Studios Singapore#The Lost World
{{Short description|Universal Studios theme park in Singapore}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2016}}
{{Use Singapore English|date=March 2015}}
{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Universal Studios Singapore
| logo = Universal Studios Singapore logo.png
| logo_size = 160px
| logo_caption =
| image = Universal Studios Singapore Gate.jpg
| caption = Universal Studios Singapore entrance
| resort = Resorts World
| location = Sentosa
| location2 = Singapore
| coordinates = {{coord|1.254|103.824|type:landmark_region:SG|display=inline,title}}
| theme = Show business and Universal entertainment
| homepage = {{Official website|https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/universal-studios-singapore}}
| owner = Genting Singapore (under a license from NBCUniversal)
| general_manager =
| operator = Genting Singapore
Universal Destinations & Experiences
| opening_date = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|03|18}} (soft opening)
{{Start date and age|df=yes|2011|05|28}} (grand opening)
| season = All year round
| visitors =
| area = {{convert|25|ha|acre|abbr=on}}
| rides = 17
| coasters = 6
| water_rides = 1
| slogan =
| status = Operating
}}
{{Resorts World Sentosa}}
Universal Studios Singapore{{efn|{{zh|s=新加坡环球影城}}
{{langx|ta|யுனிவர்சல் ஸ்டுடியோஸ், சிங்கப்பூர்}}}} (abbreviation: USS) is a theme park located within the Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort at Sentosa in Singapore. It features 24 rides, shows, and attractions in seven themed zones. It is one of the five Universal Studios theme parks around the world.
It was a key component of the Genting Singapore's bid for the right to build Singapore's second integrated resort (IR). On 8 December 2006, the Singapore government announced that the consortium had won the bid. Construction of the theme park and the rest of the resort started on 19 April 2007. It is the second Universal Studios theme park in Asia, the other being Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, and the first in Southeast Asia. Official plans for the park were first unveiled to the public when Universal Studios Singapore released a map of the entire park on 20 October 2009.{{Cite news|title=Map of Universal Studios Singapore|date=20 October 2009|url=http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/MapsUSS|access-date=9 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721003221/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/MapsUSS|archive-date=21 July 2010|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} Universal Studios Singapore attracted more than 2 million visitors in the 9 months from its opening.{{Cite news|title=Singapore's success in Universal Studios leads Asia in theme park boom|date=20 September 2010|url=http://www.appletravel.cn/news-10393.html|access-date=7 November 2010|archive-date=29 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029185600/http://appletravel.cn/news-10393.html|url-status=live}}
The park officially began operations on 28 May 2011. Over 3 million guests visited the park in its opening year. Since then, Universal Studios Singapore has had approximately 4 million visitors every year. Visitors are made up of local Singaporeans and international tourists. It has been marketed by Universal Destinations & Experiences as a "one-of-its-kind theme park in Asia" and that the park was the only one of its kind in Southeast Asia for the foreseeable future.{{Cite news | title = Resorts World at Sentosa | publisher = e-Travel Blackboard Asia | date = 29 January 2008 | url = http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article.asp?id=51127&nav=1 | access-date = 21 October 2008 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080913182149/http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article.asp?id=51127&nav=1 | archive-date = 13 September 2008 | df = dmy-all }} According to the AECOM Theme Index Global Attraction Attendance Report, Universal Studios Singapore is one of the top visited amusement/theme parks worldwide.{{cite web |title=Theme Index |url=https://aecom.com/theme-index/ |website=AECOM |access-date=29 January 2022 |archive-date=5 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305215339/https://aecom.com/theme-index/ |url-status=live }}
History
=Park history=
The construction of Resorts World Sentosa and Universal Studios Singapore began on 19 April 2008. After almost two years of construction, the park opened on 18 March 2010.
Universal Studios Singapore was opened for "sneak peek week" in view of the Chinese New Year Celebrations, from 5 pm to 9 pm every night between 14 and 21 February 2010.Lim, Jessica (2010). Universal Studios opens Sun. Retrieved 7 June 2010 from [http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_489361.html Stratis Times] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100214171930/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_489361.html |date=14 February 2010 }}. Though visitors had to pay SGD$10 to enter the park even-though rides were not operating, tickets for the week were sold out in 2 days. On 5 March 2010, it was announced that the park will open its doors at 8:28 am (UTC+8) on 18 March 2010, for a soft-opening phase. From 13 March 2010, the team members of Resorts World Sentosa and their families had a chance to visit the park before the public has a chance to do so.Yahoo News (2010). Sentosa Theme Park opens 18 March. Retrieved 7 June 2010 from [http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20100305/tap-685-sentosa-theme-park-opens-march18-231650b.html Yahoo News Singapore] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100308070124/http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20100305/tap-685-sentosa-theme-park-opens-march18-231650b.html |date=8 March 2010 }}. The park had its soft opening period from 18 March 2010 to 26 October 2010.Resorts World Sentosa (2010). Extension of validity for your annual pass. Retrieved 8 November 2010 from [http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kqq8mL8PNsg/TMeSHQ_ke9I/AAAAAAAAAn4/gWRDqN3ttmU/s1600/image001.jpg Picasa] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052929/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Kqq8mL8PNsg/TMeSHQ_ke9I/AAAAAAAAAn4/gWRDqN3ttmU/s1600/image001.jpg |date=29 May 2014 }}.
The official grand opening of the park was held on 28 May 2011, along with the "grand opening gala" held on 27 May 2011 evening. It had Asian personalities Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Zhao Wei, and former American Idol judge Paula Abdul making an appearance at the gala event, along with some 1,600 guests.{{cite news|title=Star-studded opening for Universal Studios Singapore|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1131699/1/.html|access-date=30 May 2011|newspaper=Channel NewsAsia|date=28 May 2011|archive-date=30 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530005208/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainment/view/1131699/1/.html|url-status=dead}}
On 21 October 2011, Universal Studios Singapore began their Halloween Horror Nights events.{{cite web|title=Fear has found a new home|url=http://www.rwsentosablog.com/2011/08/25/fear-has-found-a-new-home/|publisher=RWScoop wtf|access-date=12 September 2011|date=25 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901194247/http://www.rwsentosablog.com/2011/08/25/fear-has-found-a-new-home/|archive-date=1 September 2011|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
On 3 April 2019, Genting Group announced the expansion of Universal Studios Singapore with two new themed areas, Minion Land and Super Nintendo World.{{cite web|first=Matthew|last=Mohan|title=Singapore's two integrated resorts set to grow with S$9 billion investment plan|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-integrated-resorts-expansion-resorts-world-sentosa-mbs-11409002|work=CNA|date=3 April 2019|access-date=3 April 2019|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108000609/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-integrated-resorts-expansion-resorts-world-sentosa-mbs-11409002|url-status=dead}}
=Timeline=
=Attendance=
Park layout
File:Universal Studios Singapore 230504.jpg
Universal Studios Singapore is {{convert|25|ha|acre}} in size, making it the smallest of Universal’s parks, and occupies the easternmost part of the {{convert|49|ha|acre|adj=on}} Resorts World Sentosa. There are a total of 17 attractions, of which 10 are original or specially adapted for the park.Resorts World Sentosa (2010). Unveiling the Best of Universal Studios at Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved 7 June 2010 from the [http://www.rwsentosa.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=PressRelease_USS_201009.pdf&tabid=61&mid=2371&language=en-US Official Site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100312222728/http://www.rwsentosa.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=PressRelease_USS_201009.pdf&tabid=61&mid=2371&language=en-US |date=12 March 2010 }} The park consists of seven themed zones surrounding a lagoon. Each zone is mostly based on movies and/or television, featuring their own attractions, meet and greet locations, over 30 restaurants and food carts, and 20 retail stores and carts located around the park.{{cite web|title=Best things to do in Universal Studios Singapore|url=http://blog.raynatours.com/things-to-do-in-universal-studios-singapore/|access-date=12 December 2016|archive-date=14 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214192638/http://blog.raynatours.com/things-to-do-in-universal-studios-singapore/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore|title=Attractions in Singapore - Universal Studios Singapore - Resorts World Sentosa|first=Resorts World|last=Sentosa|website=www.rwsentosa.com|access-date=20 February 2017|archive-date=8 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408092634/https://www.rwsentosa.com/Homepage/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore|url-status=dead}}
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| Hollywood
|Themed after the real Hollywood Boulevard of the 1970s. Framed by "dynamic" architecture, palm trees and a replica of the Hollywood 'Walk of Fame'. |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|New York |Themed after post-modern New York City. Features replicas of New York landmarks. The area is enhanced by neon lights and flanked by street façades. |
| Sci-Fi City
|Themed after what cities and metropolis "may look like in the future", according to popular science fiction franchises. |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|Ancient Egypt |Themed after the Egyptian architecture and artifacts found during the "Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration in the 1930s". |
| The Lost World
|Themed after two franchises, Jurassic Park and Waterworld, which each have separate areas within the zone. |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|Far Far Away |Themed after The Kingdom of Far Far Away featured in DreamWorks Animation's Shrek. |
| Minion Land
|Themed after Illumination's Despicable Me franchise. |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;" |
=Hollywood=
File:Universal Singapore Pantages.jpg
File:Universal Singapore Hollywood Boulevard.jpg
File:Universal Studios Singapore Lunar New Year 2022.jpg
Hollywood is the main entrance area of the park. Its only attraction, a broadway-style theatre, is accompanied by several restaurants and a variety of shopping locations. The zone is filled with Hollywood-inspired architecture and palm trees, including a replica of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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| Lake Hollywood Spectacular
|align=center|Live Show/Performance |A fireworks display that takes place at night on select dates. |style="color:green;" align=center|Showing |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|Trolls Hug Time Jubilee |align=center|Live Show/Performance |A live performance featuring characters from the Trolls films, taking place inside Pantages Hollywood Theatre. |style="color:green;" align=center|Showing |
| Turntables
|align=center|Live Show/Performance |An interactive live performance featuring various dances. |style="color:red;" align=center|Suspended |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|Universal Studios Store |align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail store selling Universal Studios-themed collectibles, toys and apparel. |style="color:green;" align=center|Open |
| Hello Kitty Studio
|align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail store selling Hello Kitty-themed merchandise. |style="color:green;" align=center|Open |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|Hollywood China Arcade |align=center|Retail Outlet |An arcade that allows guests to win e-tickets to redeem Universal Studios Singapore merchandise. |style="color:red;" align=center|Temporarily Closed |
| Minion Mart
|align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail store selling Despicable Me-themed merchandise. |style="color:green;" align=center|Open |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|The Dark Room |align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail store that allows guests to have their pictures taken for memorabilia. |style="color:green;" align=center|Open |
| That's a Wrap
|align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail store located outside the park entrance that sells Universal Studios-themed merchandise. |style="color:red;" align=center|Temporarily Closed |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|Silver Screen |align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail store that sells merchandise from blockbuster films. |style="color:red;" align=center|Temporarily Closed |
| The Brown Derby
|align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail store selling Sesame Street-themed merchandise. |style="color:red;" align=center|Temporarily Closed |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|Mel's Drive-In |align=center|F&B Outlet |An all-American diner that serves gourmet burgers, fries and milkshakes. Halal-certified. |style="color:green;" align=center|Open |
| Starbucks
|align=center|F&B Outlet |The premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Halal-certified. |style="color:green;" align=center|Open |
Parade
- Hollywood Dreams Light-Up Parade - This parade features themed floats, characters, and performers based on the Woody Woodpecker, Madagascar, Shrek, Jurassic Park and The Mummy franchises.
=New York City=
File:New York Universal Studios Singapore.jpg]]
File:Universal Singapore New York Street.jpg]]
New York City is based on the original New York City, during the era of post-modernisation. The zone features various landmarks commonly portrayed in movies including the city skyline, neon lights, façades, and sidewalks. This zone also has a replica of the New York Public Library.New York – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved 6 June 2010 from the [http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/NewYork Official Site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826172737/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/NewYork |date=26 August 2012 }}. Special Sesame Street character appearances include Elmo, Big Bird, Count von Count, Abby Cadabby, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch. Special Madagascar character appearances include Alex, Gloria and King Julien.
Entertainment
- Rhythm Truck
=Sci-Fi City=
File:Accelerator - Universal Studios Singapore.jpg
File:Bumblebee Universal Studios Singapore.jpg
File:Battlestar Galactica Human vs Cylon - nested tracks.jpg
Sci-Fi City is themed to a supposed metropolis of the future. It is the home of a pair of Vekoma dueling roller coasters.Sci-Fi City – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved 6 June 2010 from the [http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/SciFiCity Official Site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005115955/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/SciFiCity |date=5 October 2011 }}. Transformers character appearances include Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron.
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| align="center" |Steel Dueling Seated Roller Coaster |A sit-down roller coaster that was designed for a tamer experience than its counterpart, with no inversions. Made by Vekoma, the trains are modeled after the Colonial Mark II Viper used by the Human faction as seen in the Battlestar Galactica series. |
| Battlestar Galactica: CYLON
| align="center" |Steel Dueling Inverted Roller Coaster |An inverted roller coaster that was designed for a more thrilling experience than its counterpart, with inversions. It is also from Vekoma, just like the more mild Human side. The trains are modeled after the Cylon Heavy Raider used by the Cylon faction as seen in the Battlestar Galactica series. |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
| align="center" |4-D Dark Ride Motion Simulator |A dark ride that uses the same ride-vehicle technology as The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. It has giant wrap-around screens that sport photo-realistic 3D-HD video imagery, along with additional 4-D effects that further enhances the ride experience. This attraction first premiered in Singapore in December 2011, and later at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando. | style="color:green;" align="center" |Operating |
| Accelerator
|align=center|Teacups |A whirling twirling ride that spins guests around. A similar ride, Storm Force Accelatron, is found in Universal Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort.Accelerator – Sci Fi City – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved 6 June 2010 from the [http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/SciFiCity/Accelerator Official Site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005120026/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/SciFiCity/Accelerator |date=5 October 2011 }}. |style="color:green;" align=center|Operating |
| Galactica PX
|align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail store selling photos of the Battlestar Galactica ride. It formerly sold other sci-fi merchandise. |style="color:red;" align=center|Temporarily Closed |
| style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|Transformers Supply Vault |align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail outlet selling a variety of Transformers and Transformers: The Ride – 3D merchandise.{{cite web|last=Nicholas|first=Dejiki|title=Universal Studios Singapore – Update 11/2011|url=http://dejiki.com/2011/11/uss-update-nov11/|work=Photos|publisher=dejiki.com|access-date=23 November 2011|date=14 November 2011|archive-date=27 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111127041123/http://dejiki.com/2011/11/uss-update-nov11/|url-status=live}} |style="color:green;" align=center|Open |
| StarBot Café
|align=center|F&B Outlet |A food and beverage outlet selling a variety of items, including ice cream. |
=Ancient Egypt=
File:Universal Singapore Ancient Egypt Statue.jpg
File:Universal Studios Singapore Anubis Statues.jpg statues above the entrance to Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride.]]
Ancient Egypt is based on the historical adaptation of Ancient Egypt during the 1930s Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration. It features obelisks and pyramids which are typical of Ancient Egypt. Also featured are Pharaohs' tombs which were supposedly commonly discovered during that era. This zone relies on the depictions made in the popular film franchise, The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser.Ancient Egypt – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved 6 June 2010 from the [https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/universal-studios-singapore/things-to-do/rides/revenge-of-the-mummy Official Site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005120120/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/AncientEgypt |date=5 October 2011 }}.
=The Lost World=
File:Jurassic Park Canopy Flyer Universal Studios Singapore.jpg
File:Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure ending - Universal Studios Singapore.jpg
File:Waterworld arena (Universal Studios Singapore).jpg
The Lost World contains many traditional attractions present in most Universal Studios parks around the world and is divided into two sub-areas: Jurassic Park and Waterworld. Jurassic Park, based on the popular film franchise by Steven Spielberg and novels by Michael Crichton, features the newly redesigned Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure which is based on the water rides in other Universal Studios parks. Waterworld, based on the film Waterworld starring Kevin Costner, features a live show performance at an amphitheater.The Lost World – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved 6 June 2010 from the [http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/TheLostWorld Official Site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005120552/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/TheLostWorld |date=5 October 2011 }}.
=Far Far Away=
Far Far Away is inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Shrek franchise. The zone consists of many locations from the film series, with a landmark in the form of "Far Far Away Castle". Character appearances include Shrek, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Princess Fiona, Kitty Softpaws, Gingy, Pinocchio, Prince Charming, Fairy Godmother and Humpty Dumpty.{{Cite news|url=http://www.rwsentosa.com/pdf/160609_CharBrkDwn/04_Donkey.pdf|title=Character Breakdown Donkey: Live|date=16 June 2009}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
=Minion Land=
Minion Land is inspired by Illumination's Despicable Me franchise. The zone is divided into three areas: "Minion Marketplace", "Gru's Neighborhood", and "Super Silly Fun Land".
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| Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
|align=center|Motion Simulator | A 3D motion simulator where guests are transformed into Minions and undergo training. Meanwhile, Gru's daughters try to give Gru a present to commemorate the anniversary of their adoption. |style="color:green;" align=center|Operating |
| Silly Swirly
|align=center|Swing ride |A "world's first original ride exclusive to Universal Studios Singapore".{{cite web |access-date=12 April 2022 |url=https://www.rwsentosa.com/-/media/project/non-gaming/rwsentosa/press-release/pdf/en/2022/220217press-release--rws-expansion-to-lead-the-recovery-of-singapores-tourism-press-room.pdf |title=Resorts World Sentosa's Expansion to Lead the Recovery of Singapore's Tourism |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218041147/https://www.rwsentosa.com/-/media/project/non-gaming/rwsentosa/press-release/pdf/en/2022/220217press-release--rws-expansion-to-lead-the-recovery-of-singapores-tourism-press-room.pdf |date=18 February 2022 |archive-date=18 February 2022 }} |style="color:green;" align=center|Operating |
| Buggie Boogie
|align=center|Carousel |The world's first Minions' dance party carousel with new music remixed by the Minions. |style="color:green;" align=center|Operating |
In addition, there are a variety of "themed shops and restaurants" in this area. Construction began in the second quarter of 2022, and opened on February 14, 2025.{{Cite web |title=Universal Studios Singapore |url=https://screamscape.com/html/universal_studios_singapore.htm |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=screamscape.com |archive-date=4 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504141309/https://screamscape.com/html/universal_studios_singapore.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Raguraman |first=Anjali |date=2022-05-26 |title=Work begins on new Minion Land attraction at Universal Studios Singapore, set to open in 2024 |language=en |work=The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/work-begins-on-new-minion-land-attraction-at-universal-studios-singapore-set-to-open-in-2024 |access-date=2023-12-12 |issn=0585-3923}}{{cite web |url=https://www.spot.ph/things-to-do/the-latest-things-to-do/108574/minion-land-universal-studios-opening-a5138-20240409 |title=Minion Land Opens in Universal Studios Singapore This Year |website=Spot |first=Leana |last=Vibal |date=April 9, 2024 |access-date=June 7, 2024}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ttgasia.com/2024/08/01/universal-studios-singapore-reveals-new-details-about-illuminations-minion-land/ |title=Universal Studios Singapore reveals new details about Illumination's Minion Land |website=TTG Asia |date=August 1, 2024 |access-date=August 1, 2024}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-06 |title=Universal Studios Singapore Announces Minion Land Opening Date - WDW News Today |url=https://wdwnt.com/2024/12/universal-singapore-minion-land-opening-date/ |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=wdwnt.com |language=en-US}}
Upcoming attractions
=Super Nintendo World=
Super Nintendo World is inspired by Nintendo franchises such as Mario. Character appearances will include Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach.
It is currently unknown if this iteration of Super Nintendo World will be similar to Universal Studios Hollywood's version or Universal Studios Japan's version or a completely new version altogether.(2022). Retrieved 12 April 2022, from https://www.rwsentosa.com/-/media/project/non-gaming/rwsentosa/press-release/pdf/en/2019/20190403-press-release--rws-embarks-on-mega-expansion-plans.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625231631/https://www.rwsentosa.com/-/media/project/non-gaming/rwsentosa/press-release/pdf/en/2019/20190403-press-release--rws-embarks-on-mega-expansion-plans.pdf|date=25 June 2022}} The area is currently expected to open in 2025.{{Cite web |last1=Yeo |first1=Julia |title=Super Mario creator confirms plans for Super Nintendo World to open in S'pore |work=Mothership |date=2020-12-19 |url=https://mothership.sg/2020/12/super-nintendo-world-singapore-uss/ |language=en-GB |access-date=2023-02-21 |df=mdy-all |quote=The opening of Super Nintendo World Singapore is expected to take place between 2020 to 2025 at the time of announcement. |archive-date=15 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115232137/https://mothership.sg/2020/12/super-nintendo-world-singapore-uss/ |url-status=live }}
Former attractions
=Madagascar=
Madagascar was inspired by the DreamWorks Animation franchise of the same name. The zone featured a tropical jungle theming as well as two rides.Madagascar – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved 6 June 2010 from the [http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/Madagascar Official Site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005121337/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/Madagascar |date=5 October 2011 }}. The majority of this land closed on the 27 March 2022, with the exception of the carousel King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round, which closed later that year, and was re-themed and re-decorated with Despicable Me characters. The attraction reopened as Buggie Boogie in 2025. Character appearances included Alex, Gloria, King Julien, Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private.
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| Madagascar: A Crate Adventure
|align=center|Water Boat Ride |A river boat ride with animatronics, digital projection and surround sound, housed within the hull of a displaced cargo ship. This attraction features the voices of actors heard in the movies such as Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith throughout the ride. Closed on 27 March 2022. |style="color:red;" align=center|Permanently Closed |
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|King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round |align=center|Carousel |A carousel ride themed and decorated with all the characters of Madagascar.King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round – Madagascar – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved 6 June 2010 from the {{Official website|http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/Madagascar/KingJuliensBeachPartyGoRound}}. Closed for refurbishment in mid-2022. |style="color:red;" align=center|Permanently Closed |
| Penguin Mercantile
|align=center|Retail Outlet |A retail outlet located at the exit of 'Madagascar: A Crate Adventure' that sells plush hats, key fobs, T-shirts and other merchandise inspired by the Madagascar franchise, as well as on-ride photos for 'Madagascar: A Crate Adventure'. Closed on 27 March 2022. |style="color:red;" align=center|Permanently Closed |
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|Marty's Casa Del Wild Food Court |align=center|F&B Outlet |A café based on the first movie. The restaurant is hosted by Marty the Zebra and serves a variety of South East Asian specialties such as Nasi Padang, Pad Thai, Chicken Rice, Thai Green Chicken Curry, Tom Yum Soup and Asian Rotisserie Chicken. Closed on 27 March 2022. |style="color:red;" align=center|Permanently Closed |
| Gloria's Snack Shack
|align=center|F&B Outlet |A food store hosted by Gloria the Hippo, which offers some Japanese-inspired quick bites such as yakitori, rice bowls and drinks. Closed on 27 March 2022. |style="color:red;" align=center|Permanently Closed |
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