Thursday, 26 June 2014

Ideal Group Size when Visiting a Theme Park

I have seen people visit theme parks alone, but I also seen people in groups of over 20. For better or worse, I realised that the level of fun you experience in a theme park is largely determined by the number of people that goes with you. In fact, I myself has visited theme parks with all kinds of groups, from 13 Grassroots Volunteers through a family of 4 and even going solo. I visited with friends, fellow bloggers and even special needs individuals.

Sunday, 22 June 2014

Legoland Malaysia Trip Report

I visited Legoland Malaysia about 2 months after its opening in November 2012, as part of my high school class farewell outing. This 76 acre park is branded as Malaysia's first international theme park, and as with every other legoland park, is mostly geared towards children and their families. Before I begin, please take note that prices will be discussed in Malaysia Ringgit (RM), and 1 RM is approximately SGD0.4/USD0.3

Friday, 20 June 2014

How to save 2 HOURS of queue time in USS

Queuing is an integral part of the theme park experience. On average, a typical visitor spends about 4 hours of each visit waiting in line, and this number quickly grows on peak days. Universal Studios Singapore (USS) attracts about 10,000 visitors a day, which places it as one of the top 20 theme parks in Asia. This, unfortunately, also means long lines.

Update September 2015: Even more tips for Battlestar Galactica

USS Queue 2 Hours Transformers Battlestar Galactica

Monday, 16 June 2014

3 Beautiful Places beyond the Theme Park of KL

While I usually crave for theme parks, this trip to Malaysia has exposed me to the wilder side of things. From farm visits through fireflies to cave exploration, I have seen attractions that can probably never be emulated at a theme park.


Saturday, 14 June 2014

Little innovations in KL's Rail Network

Most people have the impression that Singapore is ahead of Malaysia in every aspect of life. That may be true 10 years ago, but Kuala Lumpur's (KL) transformation has placed its rail transport system ahead of Singapore's. Granted, it may not be as technologically sophisticated or aesthetically pretentious as Singapore's, but my experience there shows that some customer-oriented initiatives can succeed over mere money and technology.