Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has broken ground on the new Minion Land, set to be the first attraction in Singapore powered by renewable energy.
Due to open in 2024, Minion Land will be home to themed shops and restaurants, as well as rides including Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, an immersive motion-simulator 3D ride with a realistic projection system.
Part of the $4.5 billion expansion of RWS, the themed zone will be powered by renewable energy, using smart energy systems such as digital twin technology, demand flow controllers and high efficiency motors, RWS said in a press release.
“We are excited to break ground on Universal Studios Singapore’s newest themed zone, Minion Land,” said Resorts World Sentosa’s CEO Tan Hee Teck.
During the groundbreaking event, Tan said Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore will be “the first attraction in Singapore, and possibly in this region, to be powered by renewable energy” (via The Straits Times).
Minion Land powered by renewable energy
The first phase of Genting Singapore’s RWS 2.0 development project includes expanding Universal Studios Singapore and the S.E.A. Aquarium, which will become the Singapore Oceanarium.
Super Nintendo World is also heading to the park at Resorts World Sentosa. In addition, RWS is renovating three of its hotels, the Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Hotel Michael and Festive Hotel.
“Resorts World Sentosa aims to bring fresh and compelling experiences to our guests through timely rejuvenation of our lineup of attractions, as we continue to welcome more international travellers with the opening of borders,” Tan added.
“Even as we embark on our expansion plans, Resorts World Sentosa stays committed to ensuring that our developments are sustainable and in sync with Singapore’s larger sustainable tourism goals,” he added.
“I am very optimistic that with the easing of restrictions and the opening of travel, there will soon be more people coming in to Resorts World Sentosa, to USS, and to Minion Land when it opens in 2024,” said Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Alvin Tan.
Images: Resorts World Sentosa
