Universal Studios Singapore – Park Update 02/2018

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Universal Studios Singapore’s Lunar New Year festive event!

From 9 to 25 February 2018, Universal Studios Singapore will welcome the Lunar New Year with some all-new festive programming.

Change in Park Hours for Lunar New Year

9 to 15 February 2018: 10:00AM – 8:00PM
16 to 24 February 2018: 10:00AM – 9:00PM
25 February 2018: 10:00AM – 8:00PM

Mel’s Dim Sum Dinettes

For the Mel’s Dinettes show at Mel’s Diner Stage, the trio will perform their usual hits with a festive twist. First, with that cheongsam-style mini jacket.

During the media preview, the only Lunar New Year change was a mash-up of two songs from the 1960s: “Land of 1000 Dances” and “欢乐今宵”.

Land of 1000 Dances x 欢乐今宵 – Mel’s Dim Sum Dinettes

One-two-three
One-two-three (Ow!)
You gotta know how to pony
Like Bony Maronie
Mashed potato
Do the alligator
Na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na
喂喂喂 你说什么 我不知道
嗨嗨嗨 不要提起明朝
我们要忘却烦恼
我们要尽情欢笑来来来
你我再一起快乐逍遥
你不要 罗嗦又唠叨
你不要 哭哭又笑笑
有什么话留着到明朝
喂喂喂 你说什么我不知道
嗨嗨嗨 只要欢乐今宵
Na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na na-na-na-na

Majestic Dragon Trail

Headlining the park’s festive celebration is a new take on the chinese dragon dance, which starts from New York zone (Vine Street gate) and goes around Universal Studios Singapore. This is the first show that covers all seven zones of the park (Death March in HHN6 passes through Sci-Fi City without performance).

The dragon trail – performed by the professionals – will make several stops to meet characters from every zone, and sometimes the Pearl is briefly handed over to the park characters (and back). It’s not the usual theme park parade.

After Woody Woodpecker, there’s the Autobots at Sci-Fi City – they seem quite confused by the ruckus.

Anubis Warriors at Ancient Egypt.

The Raptor with Many Names™ at Jurassic Park.

Puss in Boots (Festive ver.), Shrek and Fiona at Far Far Away.

And, King Julien at Madagascar.

This performance is about 20 minutes long, so it’s not going to be a peaceful stroll around the park like the other parades. It’s pretty energetic (even with loud drum music to match), so be prepared to move quickly if you want to catch all the moments. Otherwise, you can stay behind to take photos with the other characters at the various zones.

The Minions at Hollywood.

Elmo, Cookie Monster and Grover will lead the final leg of the dragon’s tour around the park.

The Majestic Dragon Trail is performed twice a day during the festive season. First show: 1:00PM or 2:00PM, then second show at 5:00PM or 5:30PM – check the park for timings when you visit.

Fu Fighters show

For a limited season, The Rockafellas will put on a brand new martial arts and acrobatics themed show, with projection mapping at the New York Library. The Fu Fighters is only performed in the evening, with show times at 7:30PM (From 16 to 24 Feb, a second show will be performed at 8:45PM).

Elmo’s TV Time

Sesame Street fans, check out Elmo’s TV Time, a new show for 2018 at the Pantages Hollywood Theater.

Park Festive Decor

The Universal Store window has a new festive display – this time with a kinetic element (the dragon moves!)

And this is the new red packet design for 2018.

Park decorations for Lunar New Year is pretty standard now – lanterns and banners (from 2016?). And yes, the park music has changed to match.

A simple arch at the entrance for this year.

Secret Life of Pets – Hmm, Interesting.

Will you be visiting Universal Studios Singapore during the Chinese New Year long weekend?

Let me know what you think about this year’s mini festive event in the comments!