Showing posts with label rides. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rides. Show all posts

March 4, 2015

Fun Day with the Kiddo at Star City

 
It has been ages since my last Star City visit.  I have been wanting to go there with my children, but the distance and the traffic is quite unbearable!
 
 
I was glad, this came up as part of my son's school fieldtrip itinerary.
 
 
 
 
However, it was the last stop in our agenda and my kiddo was already tired. As I was visiting with a child we had to stick with the children's ride as some of the major ones are restricted to adult riders.
 
 
But no worries since, there are still so many rides to choose from:
 
  1. Kiddie Bumper Cars (please don't mistake with the huge bumper cars ~ my son is a lot taller for his age and he passed the Adult Bumper Car ride, it was a big mistake as the Adult version was much faster and impact a lot harder).
  2. Kiddie Ferris Wheel
  3. Magic Tea Cups
  4. Rodeo (a variety of vehicles that travel around a loop track)
  5. Quack-quack (a duck carousel ride)
  6. Magic Forest* (a trip around a mystical forest onboard a vintage train)
 
Other kiddie attractions, includes:
  1. Little Tykes
  2. Ball Pool
Rides for older kids, includes:
  1. Happy Swing* (which gave me a bit of a headache)
  2. Dragon Express (a roller coaster ride)
  3. The Giant Ferris Wheel
  4. Red Baron** (a plane ride)
  5. Wacky Worm** (a mini - roller coaster)
  6. Tele-combat* (a space ship ride)
  7. Grand Carousel**
The ones in "*" are the my son's favorites.
 
Other Attractions we visited included:
 
The Peter Pan
 
 
 
 
 
Toy Chest
 
 
 
Admission Fee Php 65.00
Entrance inside Star City only. EXCEPT Mid-way games, coin operated machines, rides, attractions, Snow World, Lazer Blaster, Scream Avenue and Walk on Water.
 
3 Cheers Ticket Php 360.00
Three rides of your choice (Ride restrictions apply), EXCEPT mid-way games, coin operated machines, Snow World, Lazer Blaster, Scream Avenue and Walk on Water. Entrance fee included. (Ride restrictions apply)
 
Ride-All-You-Can (RAYC) Php 420.00
 
With Unlimited access to the following rides:
  • KIDDIE RIDES: Quack-Quack, Kiddie Wheel, Little Tykes, Tea Cup, Kiddie Bumper Car, Rodeo, and Ball Pool.
  • FAMILY RIDES: Grand Carousel, Happy Swing, Magic Forest Ride, Red Baron, Super TeleCombat, Dragon Express, Wacky Worm and Giant Star Wheel.
  • OLDER KID, TEEN AND ADULT RIDES: Bumper boat, Bumper Cars 1 and 2, Jumping Star, Tornado and Blizzard
  • EXTREME RIDES: Star Frisbee, Surf Dance, Jungle Splash, Star Flyer and Viking Ship
  • ATTRACTIONS: Toy Chest (Coming Soon), Peter Pan, Time Tunnel, Pirate Adventure, Dungeon and Gabi ng Lagim
 
Additional fees required for the following attractions:
  • Snow World Php 150.00
    Unlimited same day entrance. (Ride restrictions apply) Entrance fee excluded.
  • Star Dome: Heart of the Dragon Php 80.00
    Good for 1 (one) entry. Entrance fee excluded.
  • Lazer Blaster Php 100.00
    Good for 1 (one) game only. (Ride restrictions apply) Entrance fee excluded.
  • Scream Avenue Php 120.00
    Good for 1 (one) film showing only.(Ride restrictions apply) Entrance fee excluded.
 
VERDICT
  • I love that most of the rides are indoor. Given the country's hot and humid, or sometimes rainy weather, air-conditioned indoors is really welcomed. 
  • Price on my personal opinion is affordable, considering the number of rides and attractions to choose from. 
  • The rides are also located near each other, so you would have covered the entire place without wearing your feet off.   
  • There are numerous food outlet around and merchandize aren't that difficult on the budget.
  • Rest rooms and common areas are clean. 
 
For a worthwhile bonding experience with the kiddo ~ consider a trip to Star City!
 
 
Please check the Star City webpage for the latest promotion and park schedule updates here:  STAR CITY ~ MORE RIDES, MORE FUN!
 
 
 
Star City Location Map
 

February 7, 2015

The Luge and Skyride at Singapore Sentosa

Included in our Sentosa 1 Day Play Pass is roundtrip ride to the Sentosa Skyline Luge.


The line at the Luge was long and winding (literally)... but that was fine since this ride is a MUST try when visiting Sentosa.


The Luge and Skyride are actually two rides. 

The Luge takes you downhill, while the Skyride takes you back up.
The ride downhill takes approximately 5 minutes, and the skyride about 10 minutes.


The LUGE is a gravity thrill ride, with a unique braking system that takes cruising or speeding downhill.  I was only at cruising  speed though since I was riding with my youngest. However, hubby and my eldest son were (hmmn...carefully) speeding downhill. 


The Skyride was like riding a ferris wheel only lateral.  I was a bit scared for the boys, as we were seated very high up, traversing on cable! 


 
 
VERDICT
  1. It was fun riding the Luge and the Skyride.  Although the boys loved the Skyride more. I think the height adds to the excitement.
  2. I can't say the Luge is really safe, since I saw a teen girl with bruised elbow being attended by the Luge medics. I guess one needs to exercise caution in steering the luge, especially next to steep corners.
  3. Be careful driving, but don't forget to have fun!
  4. It can be hot up on the Skyride so apply sunblock for protection.
  5. Be careful with loose belongings, especially your cellphones, cameras and wallets. Please avoid booboos.

For updated pricing please visit the Sentosa website:  SENTOSA LUGE AND SKYRIDE.


For more travel tips on Sentosa, please visit also our other Sentosa Posts: Singapore Day 6 - SENTOSA.