As promised, a blog post about Universal Studios. Long post, a warning.
Went to Universal Studios on the 15th, right after my birthday. We didn't go on the 14th because my Dad didn't have the money and he only got his rare pay on the 15th. My Dad wanted to book the tickets but the tickets were sold out online and for booking until 2 weeks later. So, we had to get down to USS once the ticketing area opens which is at 9 a.m. Slept for only 4 hours and woke up at 6:30 a.m. Got up and bathed. Had breakfast and dressed up. Left the house at 7:30 a.m. Took 143 and on the way to Harbourfront station, there were lots of jams since it was morning. Finally arrived and we were late. Met up with my niece and cousins. Waited for the RWS8 bus and we rode it to Resorts World Sentosa. Got off and went to get the tickets. Got it and took a few pictures and had Milo. Took the escalator up and arrived at USS. Took pictures and got in line to enter USS. Finally the gates are opened and we got in.
Went around Hollywood, took some pictures. Walked towards New York and saw this diner. Went straight into it since most of us didn't have breakfast/light breakfast. Ordered and the person at the counter also suggested for us to buy a USS t-shirt. I bought one in S. Ate. Was really full since the meals were huge! Walked out, took more pictures and walked thru Madagascar because it wasn't so exciting but we saw Shrek and Fiona so took a picture with them. Approached Far Far Away not long. First thing, saw this junior rollercoaster but it had a waiting time of 45-60 mins so one the workers suggested for us to go catch 'Donkey LIVE' which was about to start while waiting for the line to die down. So we did. Donkey LIVE was so cute, but quite boring. Ended and most of us wanted to go to the toilet. After the toilet break, went to the junior rollercoaster. The line was quite fast. So, finally, our turn to ride it. Super unexpected. So many twists and turns. Most of us said we almost felt like we were going to be thrown out or something. So after that, saw Puss in Boots and took a picture with him. Took more pictures and walked towards the Lost World. First thing, took the Canopy Flyer. Niece and cousin didn't want to ride it so my parents, other cousin and I queued up.
Finally rode on it after a long wait. Not as scary as the junior rollercoaster back at Far Far Away. But most of the twists and turns were near the ground and the people down at the ground can literally get hit by you if they're too tall (from experience). Got off, found niece and cousin and went to a merchandise store. Outside, me and my cousin saw an river raft ride attraction so we planned on riding that. Niece didn't want to ride it so she waited outside along with out belongings. Line was super long. Waiting time: 80-90 mins. Bought raincoats because they said we WILL get wet (unless you sit somewhere super safe). Finally, our turn. We rode it with a family of 'ang-mohs' and a mother who couldn't ride with her children, so she rode with us. Super fun but scary when in the dark tunnel and when the T-Rex pop-ed out. Done, found niece and walked towards Ancient Egypt. Went into the merchandise shop and looked around. Went out, saw Treasure Hunters, a desert jeep ride but it was for children so didn't ride. Dad was 50-50 to getting on Revenge of the Mummy, which is the most thrilling, indoor rollercoaster. You'll drive in total darkness and mummies and warriors will pop out. There'll be fire too. (from what my dad said because he worked there to check on the temp. of the fire) Dad didn't ride it and we walked to Sci-Fi City. The two huge roller coasters weren't up yet: Human and Cylon. I want to ride Cylon when it's repaired. Took the Accelerator. Wasn't fast at all. But got dizzy after that.
Walked some more and arrived at New York again but we didn't really adventure much at first: we only ate at the diner. Me, cousins and Dad went into Lights, Camera, Action! by Steven Spielberg. Mum and niece didn't follow. Super nice effects. Could really feel the wind, and heat when the hurricane and fire came up. The background looked real too. Set-up was a thumbs up. Walked and arrived back at Hollywood. We didn't really pay attention to Madagascar so we went back. Had late lunch at Marty's Casa Del Wild, which is an awesome restaurant. Should really go there. Had satay with rice. Oh my god, the best. Went further up to The Lost World because we wanted to ride the water raft ride again. But, it was starting to rain and people were all going home. We turned back and I got pissed. Walked in the rain back to Hollywood, all sulky. Walked all the way alone to the entrance and waited for them to catch up. Cousin and Dad came to find me and Dad scolded me. Pft. They took a long time at the merchandise store. Sat and emo-ed with cousin. Finally they came out and me, cousin and niece went to the Betty Boo store. Niece bought for me a Betty Boo Doll. Went out and went to the Hershey Store. Bought a Hershey pillow and a Giant Hershey Bar. Took the RWS8 bus back to Vivo. Walked around Vivo and then took 30 to West Coast. Changed bus to 143 and bused home.
OH MY FUCKING GOD okay that was a long post. You can wake up now.
