Universal Studios Singapore is an iconic part of Sentosa Island and the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. Open since 2010, the park stretches across 25 hectares/62 acres with a whopping 17 rides! Yet, it is still considered the smallest of all Universal theme parks, especially when compared to the three park mega-complex in Orlando, Florida.ย USS stands for Universal Studios Singapore, RWS stands for Resorts World Sentosa, which will be referenced here.
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Overview
Hours: USS opens daily at 10am and closes most nights at either 7pm or 8pm (sometimes even as early as 6pm) depending on specialty events. They post their hours on the Sentosa Island website.
Duration: Most visitors spend about 4-5 hours here since this is a smaller theme park.
View a map of Universal Studios Singapore here.
๐Universal Studios Singapore Rotating Globe (on Resorts World Sentosa property)
โฟ Friendly for manual wheelchair users; more details on ride accessibility here.
๐ซNo Smoking onsite. No outside food/beverage allowed.
๐งณ Do pack and wear light clothing, ideally something that is comfy and dries quickly, as well as good walking shoes. Bring only small items you can keep in your pocket such as phone, wallet, sunglasses, and a small bottle of sunscreen (unless you plan on renting a locker).
Tickets
General admission is S$85 for adults (ages 13+) S$64 for kids (ages 4-12) during peak hours.
Non-peak tickets are S$83/adult and S$62/child.
All tickets must be purchased online with a date reservation.
Express start at S$90 while Express Plus start at S$120. The difference between the two express options is that with the Express Plus, you will be able to enter the priority lane for all rides while the regular Express only covers select rides. Both express passes only allow priority lane usage during the first two hours of the park opening.
VIP Experiences typically start at S$331 and allows you to skip the line, receive a tour, get discounts and much more.
Things To Do & See
Without giving away too much, Universal Studios Singapore offers variety of rides and entertainment for all ages. You can expect to see indoor and outdoor rollercoasters, carousels, water rides, simulators, and 3D coasters that are on pop culture theme. Expect to see lots of Minions, Shrek-themed rides, Jurassic Park themed rides, and more.
Overall, there are seven immersive and on-theme zones that you can explore at Universal Studios Singapore. You can also attend shows, parades, character encounters, as well as shop gifts and collectible items.
How To Get There
The Universal Studios Singapore Rotating Globe is a good reference point on both Google and Apple Maps as it marks the entrance of the park. Universal Studios Singapore is technically located at 8 Sentosa Gateway but this is the generic address for the Resorts World Sentosa property at large.
Sentosa Express: Take a ride from VivoCity to Resorts World Station, then walk over to the Universal Studios Singapore Rotating Globe. The monorail operates daily from 7am-midnight and runs about every 15-30 minutes depending on your stop; please know that most if not all monorails are stand-up only trains, but it is wheelchair accessible. You only pay to get to Sentosa Island so the monorail is free to use in any direction once you leave VivoCity. A ride from VivoCity costs S$4/adult and S$2 for children under 0.9m/2’11” and for seniors. You can use your EZ Link Card, Credit Card, and Mobile Pay options or purchase an online ticket.
Sentosa Boardwalk: The easiest way is to take the free Sentosa Boardwalk and enjoy the view! The distance between VivoCity and theUniversal Studios Singapore Rotating Globe is about 1.5km/0.9 miles and should take about 15-20 minutes.
Shuttle: There is a private shuttle that runs between VivoCity/HarbourFront Station bus stops from 5:45am-11:45pm, every 15-20 minutes and costs S$1/pax for a round trip. It is officially called the RWS8 Shuttle and is a green bus.
Dining
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There is no shortage of food options at Universal Studios Singapore. It is largely American food with a few outliers such as a pizza parlor, Oasis Spice Cafe (Indian), Starbot Cafe (Japanese), and Discovery Food Court (Singaporean dishes). Dining tends to be more expensive at the park/on RWS property. All details on food options inside the park can be found here.
The Resorts World property has a variety of dining options from Chinese, to Western, sushi, and local fare; even bakeries, ice cream, and bars are onsite. More details on that can be found here.
The more affordable options include what was once Malaysian Food Street, which is currently closed temporarily (since February 2025) for renovations and rebranding. Otherwise there is Arbora Cafe at Sentosa Cable Car Station (the Mount Faber Line) as well as the Palawan Food Trucks near Palawan Beach.
Lastly, there is also a ShakeShack, a Marrybrown, Good Old Days, and some coffee/sweet shops around Central Beach Bazaar & iFly Singapore.
Conclusion & Final Thoughts
Finally, thank you for reading all about the five key highlights about the Universal Studios Singapore! I hope this inspires you to take a trip down to Sentosa Island and enjoy one of Singapore’s nicest theme parks!
