Singapore, 11 Feb 2009
(RWS), will begin the first day of the Tiger year with the soft-opening of its casino and a
preview opportunity to stroll through the amazing environments at Universal Studios
Singapore and enjoy the specially themed dining and shopping venues that will complement
the incredible attractions, rides and shows that soon will be revealed.
The casino, the Resort’s much-anticipated attraction, will have its first play at an auspicious
hour with a private ceremony and welcome its first public guest at 12.18 pm. A day of
festivities at the Integrated Resort has been planned to mark the red-letter day, including
the debut of its public attraction, Lake of Dreams, and evening previews at its Universal
Studios theme park.
The casino opening is part of the initial phased opening of Singapore’s first IR that began on
20 Jan 2010 with the opening of its four hotels: Crockfords Tower; Hotel Michael; Festive
Hotel; and Hard Rock Hotel Singapore. Its shopping and dining promenade, FestiveWalk,
soft-opened on 30 Jan 2010.
Resorts World Sentosa chairman, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay said: “In less than three years since
the time we broke ground and commenced construction for Resorts World Sentosa, we have
taken our vision from drawing board to reality. This is a significant milestone in Singapore’s
business history. We promised to deliver a true Integrated Resort, and we have not
deviated from that.”
Chief Executive Officer of Resorts World Sentosa, Mr. Tan Hee Teck said: “We know a lot of
Singaporeans are looking forward to the opening of both our major elements, the Casino
and Universal Studios Singapore. We are ready to soft-open the Casino but are still finetuning
the rides and shows in the theme park, which are still on schedule to open in the first
quarter of 2010. However, since its Chinese New Year, we decided to offer Singaporeans a
week long preview of Universal Studios Singapore with a special and unique first-to-see
walk-through opportunity. The theme park’s unique restaurants and shopping venues will be
open for guests, although rides and shows will not be operational. However, we are
confident that the park’s design, vistas and photo opportunities will truly excite and impress
guests and motivate them for return visits when fully operational.’
“We celebrate the New Year with the people of Singapore and are thrilled to provide a sneak
peek of Universal Studios Singapore during this festive holiday period,” said Tom Williams,
Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts. “It’s an exciting time for all of us and a great
opportunity to share a glimpse of the action, thrills and adventure that Universal will bring
to the region.”
For sneak peek week, Universal Studios Singapore will open from 5pm to 9pm every night
from 14 Feb to 21 Feb. Admission will be by $10 tickets, rebated by a same-value dining
voucher. Sale of the tickets starts from 11:18am Friday, 12 Feb 2010. Guests can visit the
box office at the Universal Studios Singapore front gate to purchase tickets for another day
(there will be no same day ticket sales available).
Following the sneak peek week, Universal Studios Singapore will open on 22 Feb 2010 to
Resorts World Sentosa, Genting, and Universal employees followed by limited audiences of
families, charities and invited guests. It expects to welcome its first public guests in early
March.
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