Animation movies get 3-D reinvention

THE hit DreamWorks Animation movies Shrek and Madagascar will get a 3-D re-invention at Universal Studios Singapore’s 2010 debut.

A total of six attractions of the two movies will be housed at Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studio – Madagascar: A Crate Adventure, Far Far Away Castle, Shrek 4-D, Donkey Live, Magic Potion Spin, Enchanted Airways and King Julien’s Beach Party Go-Round.

These attractions will be complemented by more than 10 DreamWorks-Animation-themed dining and shopping outlets.

Madagascar: A Crate Adventure is an indoor boat ride with animated figures, digital projection, evocative sounds and special effects.

The theme park, set to open in the first quarter of 2010, will also house the world’s first Far Far Away Castle, of Shrek fame.

Resorts World Sentosa, under its collaboration with DreamWorks Animation SKG, will create King Harold’s 40-metre high castle that will house Shrek 4-D and rides such as Donkey Live and Magic Potion Spin.

Universal Studios Singapore is located within Singapore’s family destination resort, Resorts World Sentosa.

“Resorts World Sentosa has a sales network spanning 22 Asian cities.

In each of these cities, Shrek and Madagascar are well-known animation films with beloved characters,” said Resorts World Sentosa CEO Tan Hee Teck.

“We are excited about our relationship with DreamWorks Animation and Universal Studios Parks and Resorts.”

“I am sure that many Asian visitors will be too, when they see Universal Studios Singapore bring to life two of DreamWorks Animation’s most successful box-office franchises,” he added.

The Madagascar boat ride and the Shrek castle are part of the world’s biggest single collection of DreamWorks Animation theme park attractions making its debut at Universal Studios Singapore.
The theme park will showcase 24 rides and attractions, 18 of which are either original or adapted for the park.

“We are proud to announce the world-first Madagascar attraction in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation that will debut at Resorts World Sentosa’s Universal Studios Singapore,” said Universal Parks & Resorts chairman and CEO Tom Williams.

“These iconic animated characters promise to be another crown jewel in our collection of world-class rides and shows based on blockbuster movies that are loved by the entire family,” he added. -source

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Wow! 24 rides in the upcoming Universal Studios in Singapore. Wait, did I read, "Shrek"? That's cool!