Anyway, we bought the Express Pass, and it was such a blessing! I remembered the long and sweltering hot queues that we had to experience last December when we were there, and shuddered. This time round, the Express Pass enabled us to breeze through the queues, without needing to wait an extra minute! It definitely enlivened our overall experience of the Park!
The 3 big kids had crazy and fun times screaming in the thrill rides, squealing in the 4D show, gossiping about big kids' stuff in general and debating about taking certain rides. In the end, we took all the rides, except for the Battlestar Galactica ride - which I aim to take with Big Bee the next time we are there!
Some highlights of the rides we took (very brief descriptions as I do not want to spill out spoilers inadvertently!):
(A) Madagascar zone
(1) A Crate Adventure
We set off with glee in this ride, expecting a thrill ride, but it was actually a very relaxing and serene boat ride with a couple of tiny surprises here and there. A good start to our day!
(2) Party-Go-Round Carousel Ride
With the Express Pass, we completed all the rides (with lunch and teabreak thrown in!) by 4.45pm. Which was when we decided to hop on the carousel ride since we had nothing else better to do! The big kids found it boring, but Little Bee loved it when she sat on it last December. I loved it for a little reprieve from all those screams-inducing thrill rides!
December 2010: The Bees on the same carousel. Little Bee loved it!
(B) Far Far Away zone
December 2010: The Bees loved the Far Far Away land of princesses and fairy tales
(1) Enchanted Airways roller coaster
The kids loved this mini roller coaster, and dragged us to take it twice. Do not be fooled by its mini scale. It was actually very hair-raising for me, with its blood-curdling dips and precarious turns. I screamed non-stop every time I took this ride. Big Bee loved it for its stimulating and blood-pumping twists though. Whew.
(2) Magic Potion Spin
We did not take this tiny ferris wheel this time, but I took it with the Bees when we were here with Hubby last December. It was a very claustrophobic and dark indoor ride - nothing like those towering, glorious ferris wheel where we could gaze at panoramic scenery!
(3) Shrek 4D Adventure show
The 4D effects were brilliant and so very realistic. We loved this show!
The grandiose castle of Shrek 4D's show
(4) Donkey Live
Again, we watched this last December, not this time. It focused on a stand-up comedy show with Donkey. Rather entertaining, but not very tempting to watch for the second time.
(C) The Lost World zone
(1) Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure
It is imperative to bring ponchos along for this ride, because even with ponchos, we were utterly drenched! This was rather over-rated, in my opinion, but worth a ride for the thrill of seeing dinosaurs and for the feeling of being in another land.
(2) Canopy Flyer
We took this with zero anticipation, as the ride looked so harmless from below. Boy, we were all in for a surprise! The height was formidable, we had our legs dangling in mid-air, the ride was swift and titillating, and some of the turns high up in the air were heart-stoppingly rapid! Those with height phobia, beware! We were all breathlessly excited after this ride. Fun!
A still from a videoclip that showed Big Bee ascending up the park!
(3) Waterworld
We watched this when we were in Osaka's Universal Studios, enjoyed the effects but could not understand a word of Japanese which they spoke. Here in Singapore, the effects were still riveting and we were able to understand the entire storyline. The kids were captivated and stunned.
(4) Dino-soarin'
After all these heart-palpitating rides, we decided to cool down with a nice, tame round-about ride (like those Flying Dumbo rides in Genting or Disneyland). Big Bee and Claire were propelling their dinosaur way up in the sky, and I was sitting alone in front of them, just enjoying all their giggles and delight.
(D) Ancient Egypt zone
This would be my favourite zone, as I always felt like I am in another world, another time here, with all the majestic ancient Egyptian buildings and statues towering over me, spiced up with mysterious and sombre music.
(1) Treasure Hunters
As we were waiting for our lunch to be digested so we could enjoy other rousing rides, we decided to take this calm and mild jeep ride, which was more suitable for younger children like Little Bee.
Perspective from within the jeep
(2) Revenge of the Mummy
The highlight of the day! After much persuasion by me, Big Bee squared her shoulders and agreed to take this signature ride. I loved this ride for its pre-ride dim, atmospheric ambience, its pitch-dark roller-coaster ride (I prefer not to see where the coaster dipped around!) and for its beautiful yet haunting interiors.
The ride was extremely electrifying and tremendously mind-blowing - it was truly intense! Everyone was jolted through their senses with huge rushes of adrenaline thereafter - stupendous indeed! The children were spooked by the eerie and cryptic ambience too...!
Sighs of relief after they had "conquered" The Mummy ride!
(E) Sci-Fi City
We could hear the screams of the people from the Battlestar Galactica rides reverberating and echoing throughout the whole theme park. It was also very entertaining to watch the death-defying and heart-stopping loops, turns and dips of the 2 roller coasters.
Accelerator
We took the Accelerator, which was like a rotating teacup ride. The kids - as usual - turned the spacecraft immensely fast, leading to dizziness for me! Overall, a very bearable ride.
(F) New York
Lights, Camera, Action!
Hubby first brought us to this spectacle, and we were awed. This was a movie studio that re-created the magic of movies, and showcased how a studio simulated a Category 5 hurricane - all within a movie studio. Amazing. The Bees were rather frightened back then though. This time round, we were on the first row and very near to the hurricane effects, so the kids were rather daunted too! I thoroughly enjoyed this show :)
(G) Hollywood
Monster Rock show
During our last visit in December, we caught the entertaining Monster Rock show. Very pop concert with lots of songs like a typical musical, and a great place to take a break from the heat and thrill rides!
Meals
We had our lunch at Mel's Drive-in, which was a 50s rock and roll retro diner that I loved!
Our lunch :P
We also headed for an alfresco teabreak right in the magical land of Far Far Away with Ben & Jerry's ice-cream. And finally, scrumptious dinner at the chic Hollywood China Bistro.
What a fun day - and we will be back during the next school holidays, with a ride on Battlestar Galactic, no less!
2 comments:
gosh, can i scratch this out of my responsibilities of a mother? i can't do thrill rides!!
Candice: Hee hee, ask Keat to do thrill rides with Thaddeus next time. But frankly, I was afraid of taking some of them, but learned to swallow my fear, and it was FUN!
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