Source:
Lim, W. C. (2010, February 12). Queues for tickets start. Retrieved February 12, 2010, from Strait imes: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_489797.html
THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Feb 12, 2010
Queues for tickets start
By Lim Wei Chean
SOME 50 early birds, eager to be among the first to get tickets for the sneak preview to the Universal Studios theme park on Sentosa, started queuing up on Friday morning.
By 9am, lines have started forming behind six counters.
Even though the 20 rides and show will not be running, many said they don't mind paying $10 to take a 'look see' since they will get meal vouchers worth at least the same value.
Tickets are limited for the sneak preview of the park, which opens for an eight-day stretch from this Sunday to Feb 21 from 5pm to 9pm. The park is slated to re-open early next month.
Among the first in the queue is Mr Law Yu Fat, 50, a homemaker. He said he will take his sister and husband who are visiting on the first day of Chinese New Year on Sunday. 'I don't mind paying $10 to take a look at the park as I find the rides too thrilling to take,' he told The Straits Times.
Also on Sunday, the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) casino will open its door at 12.18pm.
MY RELECTION:
This article is mainly about the debut of the Universal Studios theme park in Singapore. This morning, it started to open to public. Although all the 20 rides were still not accessible, there are many people who want to take a sneak preview waiting outside the park. All of them thought it was worth having a look at this theme park.
In my opinion, the debut of the Universal Studio theme park will undoubtedly benefit the economy of Singapore a lot. This is because those large theme parks can not only attract a lot of tourists to this island but also give local people an amazing place to enjoy their weekends or holidays. Since the casino is also going to open its door, Singapore will soon become a place which is suitable for family travel. Parents can let their children play in the Universal Studio Park while they enjoying in the Casino. Moreover, this is also a reflection that Singapore is increasingly more important in the world for the reason that only those “big” countries can get access to those international well-known theme parks.
Actually, I am very fond of those kinds of theme parks. However, I may not choose to go, if I need to pay $10 without any chance to take those interesting and exiting rides. Even though, I will definitely go there after the park operating normally.
-- Corbin
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I agree with Corbin that the theme park is a good tourist spot, both for individuals and families and Singapore really contributes much to tourism. I think it is a very good idea to pre-open the park during Chinese New Year. It is a kind of success sales promotion which takes advantage of festivals and public curiosity. After putting into so many efforts to build the park, of course Singaporeans and the foreign tourists cannot wait to take a look at the park. I think it will be better if some of the shows can be open during that time, because it will definitely attract more people.
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