Universal Studios Singapore(R) Announces Launch of World's ONLY 'Madagascar' Theme Park Attraction From DreamWorks Animation
2009年9月24日 - 5:00AM
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Singapore's Resorts World(R) Sentosa will also bring to life the
world's FIRST 'Far Far Away' Castle from the world of Shrek
SINGAPORE, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's largest integrated
resort in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, has created not one,
but TWO world's firsts in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation
SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWA) within its Universal Studios Singapore theme
park. Themed after DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster movie
Madagascar, Madagascar: A Crate Adventure will be a mega-attraction
at Universal Studios Singapore when it opens in early 2010. Widely
successful across audiences of all ages, the hit DreamWorks
Animation film will be brought to life with a state-of-the-art
indoor boat ride featuring animated figures, digital projection,
evocative sound, and special effects that create a one-of-a-kind,
funny and fun family ride. Southeast Asia's first and only
Universal Studios theme park will also be home to the world's first
Far Far Away Castle, a landmark in the box-office hit Shrek series.
King Harold's 40-metre high castle will house attractions such as
Shrek 4-D, Donkey Live and Magic Potion Spin. Madagascar: A Crate
Adventure and Far Far Away Castle are part of the world's biggest
single collection of DreamWorks Animation theme park attractions
making its debut at Universal Studios Singapore. The collection of
six attractions, complemented by more than 10 DreamWorks Animation
themed dining and shopping outlets, also features rides suitable
for the entire family, such as the fairy tale themed junior-coaster
Enchanted Airways and King Julien's Beach Party Go-Round. Mr. Tan
Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa, which Universal Studios
Singapore is part of, said: "Resorts World Sentosa has a sales
network spanning 22 Asian cities. In each of these cities, Shrek
and Madagascar are well-known animation films with beloved
characters. We are ecstatic to have made these characters residents
in Resorts World Sentosa's Universal Studios Singapore. "We are
excited about our relationship with DreamWorks Animation and
Universal Studios Parks & Resorts, and I am sure that many
Asian visitors will be too, when they see Universal Studios
Singapore bring to life two of DreamWorks Animation's most
successful box-office franchises." "We are proud to announce the
world-first Madagascar attraction in collaboration with DreamWorks
Animation that will debut at Resorts World Sentosa's Universal
Studios Singapore," said Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal
Parks & Resorts. "These iconic animated characters promise to
be another crown jewel in our collection of world-class rides and
shows based on blockbuster movies that are loved by the entire
family," he added. Universal Studios Singapore is located within
Singapore's massive family destination resort, Resorts World
Sentosa. Universal Studios Singapore will feature 24 rides and
attractions, 18 of which are either original or adapted for the
park. Universal Studios Singapore opens in the first quarter of
2010. DreamWorks Animation attractions at Universal Studios
Singapore: 1. Madagascar: A Crate Adventure: The hit DreamWorks
Animation films are brought to life with state-of-the-art animated
figures, digital projection, evocative sound, and moving
show-action effects that create a one-of-a-kind, immersive ride
experience. Cast adrift while being transferred from the New York
Zoo, our four heroes - Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria - arrive at
the shores of Madagascar. Here, they meet the impulsive leader of
the local lemurs, King Julien, who, between bustin' moves on the
jungle floor, asks the New Yorkers to help defeat his nemesis - the
dreaded Foosa. Aided by the technically-savvy but psychotic
penguins, our heroes defeat the Foosa at the rim of a bubbling
volcanic cauldron. 2. Shrek 4-D: Join Princess Fiona, Shrek and
Donkey on a honeymoon adventure that picks up where the
Oscar-winning movie "Shrek" left off, through an original 3-D film,
complete with jumps, bumps, bounces, air blasts and water spray
that bring the action to life for each guest - with an extra
dimension of special effects through the miracle of Ogre Vision. 3.
Donkey Live: Shrek's fairy tale sidekick Donkey will bring the
crowd to its feet in this all-new, one-of-a-kind, interactive live
show experience, where guests sing along and even talk with Donkey
in an intimate theatre setting. Situated along Far Far Away's
glamorous Romeo Drive, Hook's Knight Club is the hottest nightspot
in town. 4. King Julien's Beach Party-Go-Round: King Julien, the
self-appointed king of the lemurs, knows how to move it, move it,
and now he spins guests round and round to the beat of high-energy
dance music in this crazy carousel, sure to be a family favorite.
At this festive beach scene, King Julien and the Lemurs are
throwing a party for their favorite freaks from New York: Alex the
Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe. 5.
Enchanted Airways: Guests of all ages climb aboard Donkey's beloved
Dragon for a flight over Far Far Away and beyond. At Enchanted
Airways, a merry cast of fairy tale creatures - from the Three Pigs
to the Big Bad Wolf, from Gingerbread Man to Pinocchio - forms part
of a magical airline in the form of a junior coaster that serves
destinations throughout the World of Shrek! 6. Magic Potion Spin:
As guests make their way past the bubbling vats of Fairy
Godmother's Potion Shop, they'll encounter the fantastical heart of
the factory, the Magic Potion Spin. This miniature Ferris wheel
drives a clinking, clanking potion assembly line that circles the
room, bottling magical elixirs from a giant wooden vat. About
Resorts World Sentosa Slated to be one of the world's most exciting
family destinations, Resorts World Sentosa is a collection of
resorts and attractions with fun-filled offerings for the entire
family. Taking pride of place on Singapore's resort island of
Sentosa and spanning 49 hectares of lush greenery, this S$6.59
billion (US$4.2 billion) destination will be home to Southeast
Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park, the world's
largest Marine Life Park, and a destination spa - ESPA. Besides
attractions, Resorts World Sentosa offers six hotels and full
conference and meeting amenities. Entertainment performances
include the Crane Dance - the world's largest animatronic
performance - set out at the Resort waterfront. Guests to the
Resort can also choose from dozens of shopping and dining options
at the Resort's bustling Strip, FestiveWalk. Resorts World at
Sentosa will have its soft opening in early 2010. About Universal
Parks & Resorts Universal Parks & Resorts (UPR), a unit of
General Electric's (NYSE:GE) NBC Universal, features some of the
world's most popular entertainment destinations. Each year,
millions of guests visit Universal's theme parks in Florida,
California, and Japan to experience thrilling, world-famous
attractions that combine interactive groundbreaking ride and show
technology with the world's most recognized characters in movies
and pop culture. New theme parks are planned for Dubai as well as
Singapore. DATASOURCE: Universal Parks & Resorts CONTACT: Robin
Goh of Resorts World Sentosa, + 65 6577 9778, cell, +65 9093 5772,
; or Samantha Lee of Weber Shandwick Singapore, +65 6825 8022,
cell, +65 9791 7465, , for Resorts World Sentosa
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