Universal Studios Singapore to Grand Open 28 May 2011

Universal  Studios  Singapore  has  announced  that  it  will  celebrate  its  Grand  Opening  on  Saturday,  28  May  2011.

The  activities  launch  with  a  movie-themed  Grand  Opening  ceremony  at  the  signature  21-metre  tall  arch  entrance  of  Universal  Studios  Singapore.  An  action-packed  stunt  show  will  aim  to  thrill  the  crowd  and  set  the  stage  for  a  grand  procession  of  the  park’s  biggest  resident  stars  -  Marilyn  Monroe,  Charlie  Chaplin,  Betty  Boop,  Woody  Woodpecker,  The  Scorpion  King,  Shrek,  Princess  Fiona  and  the  heroes  from  Madagascar  –  with  many  more  surprises  and  happenings  yet  to  be  announced.

Singapore’s Merlion Hotel

Singapore’s tourism destination landmark The Merlion at Merlion Park will undergo a dramatic transformation beginning 7 February 2011.

Titled the “The Merlion Hotel”, this unique artistic concept will see the tourism icon being transformed into a temporary hotel suite to welcome guests for overnight stays.