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July 18, 2011 rwscooper

When the resort first opened early in 2010, we got lost. From getting from one hotel to another to finding our way to the various restaurants and Universal Studios Singapore, we took some time to warm up to the various paths that led around this 49 hectares resort. It didn’t help that the directional signages were still being put up.

Marine Life Park

June 18, 2011 rwscooper

Hi all, here are some stuff you may like to know about the Marine Life Park.

Let us know what you think in the comments below, which we will collate and address in time.

Our 2010 highlights

January 06, 2011 rwscooper

Festive Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Hotel Michael and Crockfords Tower opened,
each with a different theme, offering visitors an experience of waking up to different holidays

At last, they take flight!

December 23, 2010 rwscooper

Nearly 3 Years in the making

A story of how love

transforms…

Premiering at WaterFront, Resorts World Sentosa

25 Dec 2010

Inspired by the myth found in most folk lore of how love can magically transforms inanimate forms into life, in this case, 2 mechanical cranes into real birds engaged in a seamless ballet.

So why cranes you may ask? Well…it’s in their blood! All 15 species of cranes, down to the chicks, love to shake it! Not forgetting, the beautiful mating dance ritual they whip up to get hitched. Yes, we know, many birds do that. But the combination of the cranes’ size, elegance of moves and the way they spread their wings whilst taking flight sets them apart from the rest.

As if that doesn’t convince you enough,

famed four-time Emmy Award-winning designer, Jeremy Railton, steps it up a notch. Mimicking the cranes’ graceful courtship moves with the artistic combination of groundbreaking audio and visual technologies, Railton and his team casts two 30-metres-tall (that’s nearly 10-storeys high!) steel cranes in the world’s largest 10-minute long animatronics of water illusion and play of lights.

Convinced? Don’t miss out on this spectacular waterside display this Christmas!

Check out our website for more details.

Look Mommy! Christmas but no snow!

December 15, 2010 rwscooper

[ Christmas blogpost part 1 by Tania H. ]

I heard from a friend’s six-year-old who lamented Christmas ain’t Christmas if it’s not a scene out of Home Alone. Remember ‘Kevin’ and his misadventures about town as he waded through thick snowfall which blanketed Chicago? It’s the slushy ‘ice kachang’ we’re missing in Singapore this festive period.

But thanks to Thomas Edison, we’ve got tons of light bulbs spreading the festive cheer all around Singapore and of course at Resorts World Sentosa. It’s our first ever Christmas and our theme this year is, “It’s a Musical Christmas at RWS”. If you haven’t already heard, we have Singapore’s tallest Christmas tree at 11-storey high in the Bull Ring™, all decked out in blue and silver! And we have up to 30 carolers standing at the base of the tree belting out Christmas tunes every weekend. It’s becoming our next hottest prime spot for photos, next to the Universal Studios Singapore globe of course.

With parties to attend and home celebrations aplenty, we have some excellent Christmas goodies for you to bring as gifts or for purely selfish indulgences *wink, wink*

You might think this is a simple loaf of bread but not when it’s a stollen! A traditional German bread made with basic ingredients of egg, flour, yeast, and a range of yummy candied peels, raisins, almonds, cinnamon, etc, and finished with a layer of icing sugar, the stollen is always a personal favourite of mine. It’s not overtly sweet as a fruit cake but has just enough flavour and fluffy like a perfectly-baked loaf. Great as a filller before the party officially starts, your guests will fall in love with our stollen (500g—$15), I’m sure.

Secondly, here comes the ubiquitous gingerbread house and its resident boy and girl to cast some fairy dust during this magical season. They are most apt for display to welcome your guests or why not as a lucky draw gift! At 700g, our delightful German spice bread is covered in shortbread biscuits, sweets, snowy frosting and a jolly Santa standing at the door. For an affordable $30, it’s yours to take home and don’t forget to pocket the boy and girl for $6 each.

For dessert, we have the raspberry ivory logcake and caraibe logcake. If you want something lighter on the palate, go for the raspberry ivory which is fruitier but if you’re a choc-crazy fan, the dark chocolate caraibe will knock you out. Either way, you’ll be licking your lips for more! The locakes are priced are $25 for 500g and $40 for 1 kg.

The ultimate indulgence for this Christmas must be our traditional Christmas pudding (500g—$15). Best served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, it’s the ultimate lethal combination to make happy bunnies out of your guests. Moist and luscious, anticipate a whirlwind of intoxicating cinnamon, nutmeg, citrus and alcoholic flavours tingle on your palate.

All Christmas goodies are available for sale at our signature patisserie, the Boulagerie at Festive Hotel. Guests can make over the counter purchase from now until 25 December. Pre-order is also available and ends on 22 Dec. For enquiries, please call (+65) 6577 8888 or click here http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/FestiveCelebrations/FestiveTreats for online bookings. Bon Appetit!

Christmas Shopping Guide #1 – The Cute Ones

December 02, 2010 rwscooper

Buying a Christmas gift goes beyond mere shopping. It’s an art.

The art of finding a gift that hasn’t been presented before throughout the course of the year to the same loved one/ friend. The art of finding a gift that looks fitting for a ‘Merry Christmas!’ card to accompany it. And of course, in the local context, the art of getting the best deal! We are no experts ourselves but hopefully, this series will help you add some finishing moves (or buys, rather) to your festive shopping frenzy.

To kick-start it all, we bring you into the enchanted segment of our resort – Universal Studios Singapore.

The Cute Ones

Key challenge for this category of gifts: evoke an “awwwww” from receiver.

UNDER $10

These caught our eyes even before we saw the price tag. Love how the DreamWorks stars like Shrek and Princess Fiona are carved out in various shapes and sizes, and attached to pens. Perfect gifts for mass distribution (especially those volunteer Santas at kids parties) and they look great even without a wrapper!

‘Awwwww’ factor: 3/5

Spotted at: Star Characters, Universal Studios Store (Can be found at That’s a Wrap near USS entrance too)

UNDER $20

Ever wondered what’s the link between Gingerbread Man and Christmas? Here’s one explanation we found: Santa was supposed to be made of gingerbread! Hmm, any others?

Nonetheless, it was the soft toy that, for us, stood out from the rest. Brought a smile instantly to our faces upon sight (perhaps cause it reminded us of its edible form too).

‘Awwwww’ factor: 4/5

Spotted at: Star Characters

Definitely one of the more unique gifts we’ve spotted – potion-flask-shaped bottles! Our personal favorite: the shortest one (with blue liquid within). Voila!

‘Awwwww’ factor: 3/5

Spotted at: Fairy Godmother’s Potion Shop in Far Far Away

UNDER $30

Another variation of Gingy – bigger, softer, rounder gift featuring his trademark thick-lipped smile. A must-hug/cuddle ain’t it?

‘Awwwww’ factor: 5.5/5 (too irresistible. we all walked out with one each)

Spotted at: Star Characters

So, USS or Hollywood After Hours patrons/ patrons-to-be, do look out for these hot ‘cute’ picks for Christmas gifts:) Stay tuned for more in the other upcoming features!

End The Year With A Bang!

December 01, 2010 rwscooper

Here are a few updates as 2010 draws to a close.

A Gift That Will Last (… for a year at least)

Share the festive joy this Christmas with a bang! Get your loved ones Universal Studios Singapore (USS) Annual Pass Gift Certificates and send them on a year of fun.

For more details on the gift certificates, do visit our website.

NEW! USS 2011 Seasonal Calendars
Planning your trip to USS next year? Get the most bang for your buck by utilizing our new 2011 seasonal calendars, fully loaded with school holidays, weekend and Black Out dates They’ll be up on our website soon!

For USS Annual Fun Pass Holders

For USS Day Passes

Hollywood After Hours
For guests planning to spend the last few hours of the year at the resort, we regret to inform you that there will be no Hollywood After Hours on Friday, 31 Dec 2010.

That’s all for now folks! Watch this space as we will bringing you other gift recommendations from around the resort to add to your Christmas shopping list:)

03-DEC-2010 EDIT: Updated USS Seasonal Calendars

The Season of Giving

November 26, 2010 rwscooper

It’s the time of the year again! Streets evolve into varying shades of Christmas, lit up by an explosion of light bulbs. Shopping centres start playing (sometimes nauseating) festive favourites like Jingle Bells and Silent Night with the occasional shopper humming along.

But what stands out most about Christmas is it being the season of GIVING. To the recipients, joy abounds. To the giver, it often translates into a mad rush of gift-hunting! If the latter describes you, fret no more:)

In the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, we will be recommending a series of one-of-a-kind gifts we’ve scouted for throughout the resort to stop all your hair-pulling, agonizing gift list forming process.

So watch this space for the best deals to share the festive joy this Christmas!

Check out our website too to find out how else you can catch the magic of Christmas at the resort.

Valentino, Retrospective: The Stars

November 24, 2010 rwscooper

” The work of Valentino is timeless…”

- Christian Biecher, architect for the Valentino, Retrospective exhibition

There are kings, and then there are Kings. Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, better known simply as Valentino has been called many things. Famous for his Valentino SpA line of designer wear, he is perhaps as equally recognised for his extensive art collection as well as his flamboyant lifestyle. So much so that he was said to be one of the kings of high living.

That aside, through his 50-year career, the notion of trend was never of concern to Valentino Garavani. That didn’t equate to old-school. In contrary, the Italian haute couture designer’s one-of-a-kind use of volume, line, texture and recurring motifs birthed his own signature series of exotic gowns which have been hailed exquisite and timeless.

We take a look at some of the big names who have been spotted in Valentino gowns -

The Oscars 2001 would be remembered as the year the stars went vintage. Bagging an Oscar for her performance in ‘Erin Brockovich‘ by Steven Soderbergh, Julia Roberts received the thumbs up for her appearance in this black vintage gown with white piping and sheer inset. Simple yet really classy looking piece!

Sporting the iconic Valentino red, Jennifer Aniston turned up at the ‘Along Came Polly’ London premiere 2004 in this strapless (covered by the jacket in this picture) prom dress that had a classic 1950′s look. A refreshing sight from Jen’s usual laidback chic look in black.

If vintage summed up the star’s choice at the 2001 Oscars, strapless would be that for the 77th Annual Academy Award in 2005. Cate Blanchett was no exception, or at least, halfway. Gracing the occasion in this one-shoulder pale yellow silk taffeta gown accompanied by a satin burgundy bow sash, the Australian star took home the Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in the Aviator, in style.

A feast for the eyes. Well, more good news.

Get up close and personal with this exotic line of dresses as Valentino comes to Asia, and more specifically, right here in RWS! Come Dec 22, Resorts World Sentosa will be hosting an exclusive exhibition – Valentino, Retrospective: Past/ Present/ Future – which will feature 100 dresses, outlining Valentino’s early works to current day creations by Creative Directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli. Don’t miss out this rare opportunity!

Check out our website for more information.

Click here for our previous post on Valentino.

100,000 ‘Likes’: Photo Contest "I Found It!" – Week 3

November 15, 2010 rwscooper

Week 3 of the hunt starts now!

Every week, a ‘clue photo’ of a location in Resorts World Sentosa will be posted on RWS facebook wall, http://www.facebook.com/ResortsWorldatSentosa.

How to submit:

1. Figure out the location in the clue, snap a photo of yourself there and post on RWS facebook wall.

2. Label the photo “I Found It! W3 - [your name]“

3. Tag yourself to the photo.

The contest runs for 7 days from the moment the ‘clue photo’ is put up. The first 10 correct posts will receive the prize of the week: RWS Bear + S$25 RWS Vouchers.

Dear Watson, let’s go!

Terms & conditions

1. This Contest is open to all parties, except employees of Resorts World at Sentosa Pte. Ltd. (“RWS”), their families or anyone else associated with this Contest.

2. All information detailing how to enter this Contest forms part of these terms and conditions. It is a condition of entry that all rules are accepted as final and that the Contestant agrees to abide by these rules. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Submission of an entry will be taken to mean acceptance of these terms and conditions. Entry shall be considered submitted if the video and / or photo is submitted to RWS’s facebook account having the following tag lines: “My Moments in RWS” and/or “I Found It”.

3. Entries should be submitted via RWS’s facebook account at http://www.facebook.com/ResortsWorldatSentosa. Entries must be labelled with the Contestant’s name. Contestants contact details including address and telephone number shall be provided upon request by the organisers. Postal entries shall not be accepted.

4. All entries must be received by the advertised closing time and date.

5. All images and/or videos submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them and must not have been published elsewhere or have won a prize in any other photographic competition. It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that any images they submit have been taken with the permission of the subject and do not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws. Entrants warrant that the photograph they are submitting is their own work and that they own the copyright for it.

6. Copyright in all images and/or videos submitted for this Contest remains with the respective entrants. However, in consideration of their taking part in the Contest, each entrant grants a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual licence to RWS to feature any or all of the submitted images and/or videos in any of their publications, their websites and/or any promotional material and medium determined by RWS in its sole discretion.

7. Late, illegible, incomplete, defaced or corrupt entries will not be accepted. No responsibility shall be accepted for lost entries and proof of transmission will not be accepted as proof of receipt. Entries must not be sent through agencies or third parties.

8. The winning entry will be that that is judged to be the most able to convey the sense of special moment, be visually appealing, original, correct and self-explanatory. The winner will be notified within thirty days of the closing date of the competition.

9. One entrant shall win 3 Days 2 Nights hotel stay in one of the hotels in Resorts World Sentosa in relation to the “My Moments in RWS” contest and first 10 correct entries shall win a S$25 voucher which may be utilized in Resorts World Sentosa, RWS-branded journals or other gifts in relation to each “I Found It” contest. Prizes are subject to availability and/or RWS reserves the right to substitute any prizes with another prize of similar value at their RWS’s sole discretion.

10. Winners shall be required to take part in publicity events organized by RWS if requested.

11. RWS shall not be liable to any persons taking part in the contests for any injuries, losses or damages in respect of, in connection with and/or arising from the contests, including without limitation, any error in computing any chances, any breakdown or malfunctions in any equipment.

12. RWS shall have the right to amend or vary any of the Terms and Conditions, and may withdraw or discontinue the contests at any time without prior notice. All matters and disputes arising out of the contests will be subject to the final decision of RWS and no correspondence will be entertained.

13. The prizes as described are available on the date of publication. All prizes are non transferable / non exchangeable and there are no cash alternatives.

14. Events may occur that render the competition itself or the awarding of the prizes impossible due to reasons beyond the control of RWS and accordingly RWS may at its absolute discretion vary or amend the terms and conditions and the entrant agrees that no liability shall attach to RWS as a result thereof.

15. In the event of inconsistency or discrepancy between the English version and the other versions of the Terms and Conditions, the English version shall prevail.

16. The Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Singapore law. The Courts of Singapore shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Promotion Terms and Conditions, including the validity and enforceability thereof.

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Resorts World Sentosa at your fingertips!

Marine Life Park

Our 2010 highlights

At last, they take flight!

Look Mommy! Christmas but no snow!

Christmas Shopping Guide #1 – The Cute Ones

End The Year With A Bang!

The Season of Giving

Valentino, Retrospective: The Stars

100,000 ‘Likes’: Photo Contest "I Found It!" – Week 3