Universal Studios Singapore opened on Sentosa Island as part of the Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort, with a soft opening on March 18, 2010 and an official grand opening on May 28, 2011. Owned and operated by Genting Singapore under license from NBCUniversal and Universal Destinations & Experiences, it holds the distinction of being the smallest park in the Universal Studios family, packed onto just 25 hectares (62 acres).
Despite its compact footprint, the park crams in seven themed zones, including Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away, and the newest addition, Minion Land, which opened in February 2025. Its headline thrill is Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon, a pair of dueling steel coasters that stand as the tallest dueling coasters in the world, drawing crowds alongside Revenge of the Mummy and Transformers: The Ride.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Sentosa Island, Singapore
- Operator: Genting Singapore (Resorts World Sentosa), licensed by NBCUniversal
- Opened: March 18, 2010 (soft open); May 28, 2011 (grand opening)
- Size: About 25 hectares (62 acres)
- Annual visitors: About 4 million in a typical year
- Signature attraction: Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon, the world’s tallest dueling roller coasters
Seven Worlds in One Park
Universal Studios Singapore is organized into seven themed zones that let guests walk from a recreated Hollywood Boulevard into a New York streetscape, then on to the futuristic Sci-Fi City and the pyramids of Ancient Egypt. The Lost World channels Jurassic Park, while Far Far Away brings Shrek’s swamp kingdom to life. In February 2025, the park added Illumination’s Minion Land, its first major new themed area, built around Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and a Minion-themed carousel called Buggie Boogie.
The park’s compact size means its zones sit close together, so guests can move quickly between a Jurassic Park-style raft ride, a Shrek-themed 4D theater show, and a Sesame Street-adjacent play area without long walks, a layout advantage of being the smallest Universal park in the network.
Dueling Coasters and Hollywood Thrills
The park’s marquee ride is Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon, a set of side-by-side steel coasters reaching about 42.5 meters (139 feet) in height. The red Human track is a traditional sit-down coaster with no inversions and a top speed of about 56 mph, while the gray Cylon track is an inverted coaster with five inversions and a top speed of about 51 mph, together forming the tallest dueling coaster pairing in the world.
Beyond the coasters, Revenge of the Mummy sends riders through a fast, enclosed dark ride themed to Ancient Egypt, and Transformers: The Ride combines 3D-HD projection with motion-simulator vehicles for a battle alongside Optimus Prime. These attractions, along with stage shows and character meet-and-greets, help the park draw roughly 4 million visitors in a typical year.
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Universal Studios Singapore FAQs
When did Universal Studios Singapore open?
It had a soft opening on March 18, 2010, followed by an official grand opening on May 28, 2011.
What is the tallest or most famous ride at Universal Studios Singapore?
Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon is the park’s headline attraction, a pair of dueling steel coasters about 42.5 meters (139 feet) tall, billed as the world’s tallest dueling coasters.
Where is Universal Studios Singapore located?
It sits on Sentosa Island, Singapore, as part of the Resorts World Sentosa integrated resort.
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