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    Universal Studios Singapore – Day 3 – New York

    November 22, 2012 Photo Updates By Jon Fu
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    November 22, 2012 – Hey everyone! We’re back – this time with an update from Universal Studios Singapore’s “New York” section, home to Lights, Camera, Action!

    So without further ado, let’s get started!



    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    So as you can see, New York City pretty much resembles its counterpart at Universal Studios Florida – but smaller. Much smaller.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    To the left, you have Lights, Camera, Action! – a Backdraft/Twister like show that features a demonstration of a large scale hurricane hitting New York.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    …and to the right, you have more of the New York City facade.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Let’s head in!

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - Lights, Camera, Action!

    So like Disaster/Twister/Backdraft, guests are divided into three sections.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    …and like Backdraft/Twister/Disaster, the first room features a preshow video hosted by a notable guest. This time, it’s Steven Spielberg.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Another angle. The room is comprised of three large projection screens, coupled with smaller screens down below. A park employee gives you a brief introduction of what to expect (think of the preshow for the Special Effects Stage at Universal Studios Hollywood), and then you’re treated to a special video presentation.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Yep! It’s Steven Spielberg all right. Note the lighting effects behind the screens and the subtitles. The park needs to accommodate three languages.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    The lighting effects almost remind me of those Phillips televisions that had LED color lighting on the back of the set to create a dramatic ambiance.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    What can I say? It works. Universal Studios Hollywood should take note.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Into the main event.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    The main demonstration is set inside a New York City warehouse.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Lights darken…

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    …and a news report begins.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Bad things happen…

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    …and boom! Fire.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    More fire.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    …and even more fire. LCA really is a mix of Backdraft and Twister. Think of both attractions hooking up, and you’ll have this – but without the anticlimactic ending of Twister.

    Lights, Camera, Action! - Universal Studios Singapore

    Lights, Camera, Action! - Universal Studios Singapore

    Windows fly away…

    Lights, Camera, Action! - Universal Studios Singapore

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Yep. Just when you think it couldn’t get worse.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    BOOM!

    Lights, Camera, Action! - Universal Studios Singapore

    CRASH. CRACKLE CRACKLE.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    BOOMFIREFIRE.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    And we’re done! Things drop, floors fall and the whole thing is over.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    In the end, LCA appeared to take the best of Backdraft and Twister and combine both elements into a modern, special effects demonstration. Definitely worth checking out, and hey – it’s unique only to Universal Studios Singapore.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York


    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    More of the New York facade. Reminds me of the Universal backlot.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    …and like Japan, you have your obligatory Sesame Street show. I have to admit, it’s pretty odd to see this at a Universal park but I’m sure the guests are accustomed to it at this point.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    More detailed theming…

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Head on over to the other side of the New York facade, and you have your seaside port. Shame more people don’t wander into this section of the park.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Kind of eerie wandering around within this portion of this park. Universal should consider building something here to spruce the area up. The theming is great, but there’s just nothing here to do. No restaurants, shops – nothing.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Oddly enough, Panasonic has a huge presence in the park as well.

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    Universal Studios Singapore - New York

    And that’s it for New York City at Universal Studios Singapore.

    As I’ve reiterated in the past, New York City – along with Universal Studios Singapore as a whole – is unusually tiny. Like Hollywood, the area is only comprised of one main attraction alongside a street show. Great theming, but I’m hoping they expand this area as the park progresses. That being said, Lights, Camera Action! was a unique attraction, and I’m glad to see Universal continuing to produce special effects/demonstration-like shows. It gives guests a taste of Universal’s vast movie collection and a glimpse at how special effects are made.

    That’s it for me. I’ll be back with further updates to come – so stay tuned! For now, please do check out our forums and join the conversation, like our Facebook and follow us on Twitter! See you real soon with another follow up.

    – Jon Fu


    Jon Fu

    About the Author: Jon Fu

    Jon Fu is the editorial director of Inside Universal and oversees the creative direction of the site’s content.

    Jon originally founded InsideUniversal.net in 2006 as a summer hobby aimed at providing families and fans a resource for all things “Universal Studios Hollywood”. Since then, the website has taken him throughout the United States and around the world – including to places like Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore.

    Jon currently resides in Santa Cruz, California with his bamboo plant. You can reach him at jon@insideuniversal.net.


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