Yearly Archives: 2012
[TGIF] Introducing Universal Studio’s new “Opening Family” tradition!
Imagine having a special picture taken with characters like Po the Kung Fu Panda and Woody Woodpecker,opening the park for hundreds of other excited guests and more – all because you were at USS bright and early.
[Food] Mad For Some Malaysian Food Street – 5 things we love
If you have a strong nose for sniffing out quality hawker fare, then you’ve probably heard that Resorts World Sentosa is launching the Malaysian Food Street at noon today. What makes this permanent food street so special, you ask? Here are five things that will make your visit oh so sweet.
[West Side Story] Project 55
Tall. Strapping. Dependable. No, we’re not talking about men, but trees instead.
Over a month ago, 55 of these brawny works of nature hopped on a barge and sailed here from Thailand. Specially selected to leave nice scents and create a visual impact, the trees will make their debut later this year as part of the panorama in the West Zone of Resorts World Sentosa.
They will make up the four thousand trees being planted, joining the existing 2.9ha of preserved forest located beside the Equarius Hotel, making the West Zone the green belt of RWS.
(The other zones are the East Zone, being Universal Studios Singapore and the Central Zone, where the casino and four hotels are located.)
Prepping them for the arduous 11-day voyage was not easy. Here’s a quick snapshot of how to move house, tree-style.
Up, up and away! The trees were then put onto a barge, kept watered twice a day, and were ready to roll… with the waves.
Some of these 55 trees have already taken root at vantage locations in the West Zone; the rest will progressively follow.
Asst. Director Tan Kok Yeang, overall-in-charge of the landscaping works, quipped, “In a couple of months, landscaping works would be completed. And after two years, when all the plants mature, it’ll be very lush and green – a sight to behold!”
“Right now, I’m glad all my 55 children have come home.”
Catch footage of the trees arriving at RWS below!
[Who's Who] Universal Studios Singapore – edition 1
Today, we’re launching into the Who’s Who of Universal Studios Singapore. Who can you approach for more information? Exactly what does that red-uniformed staff do? We’ll start from the very beginning to take a look at the folks who will be your first point of contact.
A year at Resorts World: Highlights of 2011
We’re a week into the new year and for all of you who are working or schooling, it has probably stopped feeling like a celebration and back to the daily grind. Some of you might even be feeling nostalgic. Here at RWScoop we’re taking some time to reminisce about 2011 and all the colourful events that happened.
Boogie Like a Pro
Countdown parties, I realize, are the best times to people-watch. Coincidentally, people-watching at the Boogie Countdown party on new year’s eve at Universal Studios Singapore meant watching lots of talented groovers – the young and the old, the experienced and the confident. Luckily I had my trusty camera with me. Here are some moves to master for dancefloor prowess.
Get a Taste of Malaysia at RWS!
Singaporeans will do anything for food. They’ll bear the sweltering heat and queue for hours or endure a massive traffic jam to get across the border. Hainanese chicken rice ball, Penang assam laksa and Hokkien prawn mee are just a few famous Malaysian specialties that have lured many to traverse to our neighbouring country, even for just a night snack.
Ah Mei Hokkien Prawn Mee
Wouldn’t it be a dream if you can cut to the chase to sample a bowl of soupy Hokkien prawn mee brimming with fresh succulent prawns without travelling hundreds of miles? If you answered yes, then we’ll make your 2012 very happy. (You might want to drop that New Year dieting resolution for a bit!)
Eight new tips for a wonderful 2012
Ah 2012.
A spanking new year, a fresh beginning, and a time for resolutions.
Whether it is to be bigger, better, stronger or all of the above, resolutions are simply a way to be better versions of ourselves. Almost like a reboot. And while there are many ways to having a more fruitful year ahead, we have eight recommendations that might just make 2012 your superstar year.
Our characters from the Hollywood Dreams Parade show you how.