Universal Studios Singapore officially opens

With this grand opening, RWS expects 16 million visitors for 2011.

Guest-of-Honour, Minister Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade & Industry joined Chairman of the Genting Group & Resorts World Sentosa, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts, Tom Williams to officiate the Grand Opening of Universal Studios Singapore last 28 May 2011.

International action star Jet Li, international screen icon Maggie Cheung, renowned pop-artist and former American Idol judge Paula Abdul and Chinese cinema darling and pop artiste Vicki Zhao Wei, as well as many of Singapore’s very own local artists took part in the event.

Universal Studios Singapore showcases 21 rides and shows with globally-popular themes such as the Madagascar-themed ride, Madagascar: A Crate Adventure; Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure; Shrek 4-D Adventure; Revenge of the Mummy; and Battlestar Galactica: Human and Battlestar Galactica: Cylon.

Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Executive Chairman of RWS said, “People often ask why I picked a Universal Studios theme park to be part of Resorts World Sentosa six years ago. I tell them that movies are evergreen. They can be enjoyed, celebrated and remembered by all ages.”