Sentosa Rides On "Wings Of Time" In Preparation For An All New Experience

Hi Huneybees,

Get ready as an all new iconic night attraction at Sentosa gets a facelift and returns with an all new experience!

Barges and giant cranes are used to bring in the individual “triangles” that form the panoramic backdrop for the show.

The preparation goes underway for the development of Wings of Time with the installation of the new backdrop and equipment to the upgrading of existing effects, the stage is being set to provide guests with a wondrous one-of-a-kind experience of majestic proportions. With the increased focus on audience engagement, an ensemble of 20 talented young artistes is in the midst of intensive training to enthrall audiences this June.

Technicians in progress as they carefully secure each portion of the backdrop. Every “triangle” is painstakingly mounted individually.

Sentosa worked closely with the production team from ECA2 to tear down the existing backdrop from Songs of the Sea, and construct the new backdrop – a 10-metre backdrop, consisting of 9 triangles that would be illuminated to create panoramic vistas during the performances.

Careful planning and meticulous installation stretched over a week as this was the first time such a structure has been planned and installed in the world. The multimedia effects of over 180 equipment, including six 3D projectors, coloured lasers, and water fountains have also been installed. Night testing of equipment is currently in progress till 16 June.

The completed backdrop – set among the picturesque scenery of Sentosa’s Siloso Beach, ready to greet our guests soon.

The Birth of Stars
Wings of Time will see a greater extent of audience engagement, with the inclusion of a pre-show segment. A team of 20 talented young artistes from Singapore and overseas have been brought together for intensive training in vocals, acting, and audience engagement skills.

The Pieces Fall in Place – Six Things About the Construction of Wings of Time

Wings of Time will be a ticketed performance, with daily shows at 7.40pm and 8.40pm along Siloso Beach. Premium seats are available at S$23 per person, while standard seats are at S$18 (standard rate), and S$15 (for local residents). Advance tickets are available at store.sentosa.com.sg.

For more information, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg or call 1800-SENTOSA (736 8672).

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Goodbye To Songs Of The Sea, Hello Wings Of Time!

Hi Huneybees,

As the sun sets, we waved goodbye to Sentosa's Signature Songs of the Sea show. I was treated to one final round of the theatrical show with the CEO of Sentosa Development Corporation - Mr Mike Barclay.

After a successful 7 year run, the show has captivated 8.5 million guests with its unique blend of live cast, dramatic effects and pyrotechnics. I remember spending one of my birthdays at Sentosa and the night ended with a lovely time with hubby as we watched the sun set and the show began. You can read all about it here - http://huneyzworld.blogspot.sg/2012/09/happy-birthday-sentosa.html.

Before we proceeded to the show, Mr Mike Barclay gave us a speech, announcing the upcoming plans of the upcoming new show that will take over in 17 June 2014 - Wings of Time.

Wings of Time (produced by the award-winning events company ECA2) will be showcasing a new choreography of pyrotechnics and special effects woven together, telling the story of a fantastic journey through time and space. A bird-like creature - Shahbaz will travel from prehistoric times to go on an adventure with 2 modern-day teenagers in search of home.

Along the way, they will discover the world by exploring wondrous locations around the world and as they helped Shahbaz find his way home, they will face a test of courage and friendship, alongside the new 10-metre tall backdrop against the Sentosa Siloso Beach skyline, new robotic fountains and 3D video mapping.

Wings of Time will be a ticketed performance, with daily shows at 7.40pm and 8.40pm along Siloso Beach. Premium seats are available at S$23 per person, while standard seats are at S$18 (standard rate) and S$15 (local residents).

Advanced tickets are available from 12 May onwards at store.sentosa.com.sg

So, I shall leave you with photos of the final moments of Songs of the Sea. The cast even did a special segment of dancing "into" the audience crowd and giving CEO Mr Mike Barclay "Hi 5"!!! I simply can't wait to catch the new show - Wings of Time.

For more information, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg or call 1800-SENTOSA (736 8672).

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Sentosa’s Signature Songs of the Sea Show to Wave Singapore Goodbye

Hi Huneybees,

Sentosa’s signature Songs of the Sea show is waving goodbye to make way for a brand new production. It is sad to wave goodbye to "old friends" but it is also exciting to see what's new...

Songs of the Sea, will make its final performance after a successful seven-year run on 4 May 2014. With less than a month left to the last screening of this one and only night extravaganza set in the sea, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the show with family and friends at a special rate. More than 5,000 tickets at a 50 per cent discount will be offered on Sentosa’s Facebook page.

If you want to know what's Songs of the Sea about, check it out on my day trip out in Sentosa...

Since its debut in March 2007, Songs of the Sea’s unique blend of live cast, dramatic effects and pyrotechnics has wowed close to 8.3 million visitors over more than 5,000 shows. The 25-minute show was produced by award-winning events company ECA2, the team behind the France World Football Cup Ceremony in 1998, the XXIX Olympic Games Ceremonies in 2008, and the Shanghai World Expo 2010.

Songs of the Sea, which has become a must-see attraction, is a visual feast featuring water geysers, aqua screens, fire jets, lasers and pyrotechnics with a “kelong” style backdrop in an outdoor theatre on the scenic Siloso beach. A live cast, with main character Li, his friends and an animated clown fish Oscar brings audiences on an underwater adventure to remember.

Come June, a brand new multi-sensory production will be unveiled in its place, as part of Sentosa’s efforts to refresh its iconic night show to remain attractive and relevant to both local residents and tourists. The creative force in ECA2 has once again taken on the challenge to conceptualise and develop a new multimedia showcase that is set to be a dazzling jewel in Singapore’s night scene. This one-of-a-kind show aims to transport audiences of all ages to a world of wondrous possibilities and fun-filled entertainment. More details of the show will be shared closer to date.

Songs of the Sea is a ticketed performance, with daily shows at 7.40pm and 8.40pm along Siloso Beach.
Premium seats are available at S$18 per person, while standard seats are at S$15 (standard rate), and S$12 (for local residents).

In addition to the Facebook offer where fans can claim a 50 per cent discount off these rates, an Instagram contest will be held from 10 to 20 April where participants stand to win attractive prizes, including a backstage visit, by submitting their cherished memories of Songs of the Sea through photos and captions. Submissions will have to include the hashtag #goodbyeSOTS. Selected photos from the contest will be showcased as part of the finale performance on 4 May.

For more information, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg or call 1800-SENTOSA (736 8672).

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Happy Birthday Sentosa!

Hi Huneybees,

Yipee! September is here and it's my favourite month! Not only is it the school holidays, the weather has turned cooler, new change of season (for clothings), it's also MY birthday month!

This year, I am honoured to celebrate with Sentosa! Our birthdays fall on the same day - 1 September and all thanks to Sentosa, me and hubby had a great time celebrating our birthdays. We got to spend a day together and play to our hearts content!

Our first stop was the LUGE. Luge is a ride (a little built like go-kart) that's manually controlled by the rider, going down a slop, while enjoying the scenery. To start beginning playing the Luge, on must go on the Skyride that will take you up a hill, that's feet-s above ground and there you will be taught how to ride the Luge.

Told ya it's feet-s above ground.

What a scenery, so relaxing, peaceful and quiet for a nice day out to spend with you loved ones.

The happy family behind us.

Don't forget to read up on the rules and regulations before you begin.

Which one should I choose?

Yeah! Off I went and I chose the Dragon Trail that had more curves and turns. I even got to spot some dragons along the way downhill....

Next up, we went ahead to the Merlion. OMG! We spotted the cutest version of Merlion ever!!!

Friendly staff at the Merlion.

Story of the Merlion - When Sang Nila Utama discovered Temasek, he spotted a lion and renamed the island Singapura that meant Lion City. The Merlion is a symbol of Temasek and Modern Singapore. The lion head alludes to the beast that once roamed the ancient isalnd and the fish body symbolises Singapore's origins as a prosperous sea port.

After watching the cute animation on Merlion, we proceeded to this huge golden Merlion statue to drop our lucky gold coin to exchange for a gift.

Going up!

Breath taking views of the Sentosa in 360 view. It's super breathtaking but a pity it was pouring that day, I could only capture minimum photo. Lucky for the Merlion's mouth, we could grab some pictures while being shaded...

Don't forget some Merlion souvenirs before you go!

Strolling around Sentosa brings surprises! A beautiful peacock appearance helped spice the day up!

Ok! Here comes the exciting part! Ahead to 4D Adventureland for the amazing 4D rides - Pirates, Desperados and Extreme Log Ride. Pirates is a 3D movie of a gold digging, treasure hunting adventure where one gets to feel what's it like to be living right in the moment, feeling like a pirate.

Desperados as portrayed in the photos is a cowboy shooting game. It's almost like the arcade gun shooting game, but this time, not only do you get to shoot the bad guys, you also get to ride like a Cowboy Sheriff! Scores will be taken and at the end of the adventure, you will be featured on the screen if you are the sharpest shooter!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

 

Extreme Log Ride is not for the faint-hearted. Where is Himalayazon? Well, take this adventurous ride to find out! Strap yourself into the Capsule (shown below) and get ready to go through the roller coaster ride while avoiding saws and crocodiles!

After the heart racing adventure, it was time to chill out and calm down. The Tiger Beer Sky Tower, not only is a air conditioned capsule, it was also a great place to get the 360 view of Sentosa and beyond. Simply sit tight and enjoy the view or do tons of camwhoring like I did. Hehehehehe!

That's the infamous RWS - Resorts World Sentosa.

Another attraction to explore would be the Images of Singapore. There are wax figures inside, depicting stories of life when Singapore was still a fishing village, as well as the times when we went through World War II. It's a sad part of Singapore, but Images of Singapore is a great place to remind us of how great our lives are now and to treasure the way it is now....

One last stop before the sun sets was the GoGreen adventure. I had played the Segway before and went on their After Dark Adventure. You guys should go try it, especially during the Halloween period! So I took the opportunity to ride again with hubby. We're both in love with the Segway and guess we might get one? Wahahahaha! It will be weird to see us riding a Segway down the roads of Singapore right?

As the night drew in, we headed over to Siloso Beach to watch Songs of the Sea.  It is the world's only permanent show set in the sea— with spectacular pyrotechnics displays, water jets that could shoot up to 40 meters, laser show, flame bursts, a live cast, and an open-air viewing gallery which can comfortably accommodate 2,500 visitors.

The Plot -  One of Li's friends, a young, unnamed Indian girl, asks Li what should they do to entertain the audience. So they thought of singing. They played four different songs of the four different races. Li sits on a rock and daydreams at the kelong. So his friends sung "Singapura, Sunny Island" making Li sing his "Magical Song" , his song causes Princess Ami to appear over the kelong, but she is shown to be asleep. Shocked, Li and his friends panicked at the stunning vision of Princess Ami. Oscar appears and greets Li. Oscar tells Li how he knew his name and explains to Li about the vision of Princess Ami. 

After learning about what has happened, Li sets out to seek for Princess Ami, but Oscar continues his monologue warning him, "Who knows what strange encounters you may have along the way!". Along the way he meets the 3 Lords of the Elements. The first is The Lord of Fire, with the others being The Spirit of Light and the Lady of the Sea. Li sings for all three of them and helps regain their powers which they had lost after falling into a long sleep. After each successful song, there would be a spectacular show of flame bursts, laser displays and fountain displays respectively. Li believes he should give up after many attempts of trying, but then Oscar's friends encouraged Li with the song "You're Not in This on Your Own". After everyone joins in the singing, and their voices awaken Princess Ami, who is seen above the kelong smiling at the audience, which is followed by a spectacular display of the fountains, laser beams and fireworks.

After awakening Princess Ami with his singing powers, Oscar congratulates Li, for his deed, and waves the audience and Li and his friends goodbye, and the show ends with a final blast of fireworks.

What an exhilarating way to end the night! I have to thank Sentosa for such a great day and Happy 40th Birthday Sentosa!

In celebration of their 40th birthday, Sentosa has a lineup of events for September. You can get more information here. Bring your friends and family to Sentosa! Have fun! Muahz!!!

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