Tuesday 25 August 2015

[Osaka] - Universal Studio Japan

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Universal Studio Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. We spent about 6 hours inside this most visited park in Japan.

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Walking from the carpark to Universal Studio entrance, we saw 
construction site of 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' theme park.
 
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 It was only opened in July 2014, which was 3 months later after our visit. 

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Actually, we're more interested to visit magical world in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft 
and Wizardry, as Universal Studio Singapore doesn't have Harry Potter Theme Park.

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  Welcome to Universal Studio Japan~!^^

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After group photo taking at the entrance with this gigantic globe with
Universal Studio Logo, we parted with our group for exciting adventures!

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I can see Hogwarts castle, but couldn't find Hogwarts Express 
Train for the forbidden journey to the Hogsmeade Station. ㅠㅠ

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= Theme Area: Amity Village | Attraction: JAWS (ride) =
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Let's use another transport... How about boat ride?!

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Arrived at peaceful port... Amity Village.

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Yes, we boarded on boat with pretty captain!

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 But this relaxing ride didn't last long... suddenly we saw huge fins greeted us,
then showing their humongous mouth and showing off their sharp teeth!

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 Our captain was busy protecting us... fired the jaws with her riffle everywhere.
Causing this gas tanks exploded causing sea of fire!

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Oh o... OMG so scary~!!! 
Luckily we escaped, else we'll become breakfast of the day for hungry sharks!

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It must be the wrong boat! Let's wait for other boats at Amity Village pier.

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Should I snap some photos while waiting?

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Nice shot!^^

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 When are you coming...?

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 Why all the boats still stationed there?!

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 5 minutes later...

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And why nobody here?!

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Wrong port?!

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Are you serious?!

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Faster go to Pier 41!

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New York here I come~!

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= Theme Area: Jurassic Park | Attraction: Jurassic (ride) =
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 Wah... Milo Dinosaur?! 
Ups I think I'm too thirsty! I mean Dinosaur?!!

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Oh dear... I was captured by dinosaur to the river tour.
Who brought back dinosaurs to life? Why so many dinosaurs 
including T. Rex roaming here? I almost lost my heartbeat 
when the boat drop from 25.9m high to escape from dinosaurs!

  I was out from the shark's mouth, into the dinosaur's mouth!
(Indonesian proverbs: 'Keluar mulut harimau, masuk mulut buaya.')

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 Sneaking out from Dinosaurs land...
 
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= Theme Area: San Fransisco | Show: Back Draft
Attraction: Back to the Future (ride) =
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... found this 'Back To The Future' Ride!

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The time machine car ride travel us to the future after dodging 
snowslides, dinosaurs and erupting volcanoes, soar over the mountains, 
 dive deep under the ground, and fly on to the ice age. I somehow
thrown from the car and landed at...

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Chinese restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown!

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Wild Wild West Cowboy Town?

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Gosh~! It's super hot outside. Let's find indoor activities...

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 The world of 'Back Draft' a major film depicting overwhelming fire scenes, 
opens before your eyes. Exploding oil drums, gushing pillars of fire, 
encroaching walls of flame

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= Theme Area: New York | Show: Terminator 2:3D
Attraction: The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man (ride) =
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Tried to hide ourselves in air-conditioned cinema.
We didn't want to get ourselves BBQ-ed by sun 
after enveloping hot blasts from 'Back Draft'.
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Little did we know that the android assassin, 'Terminator' didn't allow us to rest. 
The battle between human and cyborgs begin here! (Photo: source).

Terminator Show was really amazing real human performance incorporate with high-tech audio visual effects effects and creating lifelike scenes! Two thumbs up!!!

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I need ice cream to beat the sun?!

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Sorry... no cookies for you, Cookie Monster~!

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 You also want? Sure... go and buy for yourself! :P

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 Oh uh... my ice cream being aimed by Mr Spiderman.

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Hhmm better go to safer zone before my ice cream suddenly snatched by him!

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See... I mastered how to shoot web strings too!

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Let me swing you here... Ready? 1, 2, 3, Go!!!

The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man is a motion-based simulation ride with unbelievable impact that confuses the imaginary with the reality. The world's best attraction and the first to win world's best ride award 7 consecutive years has been transformed into a whole new ride by gaining the world's best technology "4K3D"! Totally awesome excitement and incredible experience!^^

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I saw Mr Spiderman swung a moment ago from...

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Solomon R Guggenheim Museum to...

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 this high tower.

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Did he crawl here? It seemed like his spiderweb printed on the ground!
Where on earth are you? I miss you!

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Please stop flying around...
 I'm right here waiting for you~!

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Do you know that if I can't see you for even one second
I feel so lonely and depressed ㅠㅠ
 
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Can't you see these beautiful cherry blossoms?

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I love you oh I love you... Please don't be angry!
Do you have time for a cup of tea?
 
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I'm going to tell you today...


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in a world with 6 billion people I feel so lucky to met you~!^^

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My heart is going to burst... please rescue my heart. 
Please remember that even if ten years pass... I'll still love you!
  
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= Theme Area: WaterWorld | Show: WaterWorld =
(Please check the timing as it's only few shows in a day)
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Let's check out astounding stunts and breathtaking action
at WaterWorld. 

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WaterWorld show is about the earth in the future that has changed into an ocean 
planet because of global warming.

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 The city depicted in this film called the "drifting city Atoll" has appeared in the park. 

The tremendous battle scenes unfolding here are just like in the movie. Motor boats and jet ski bikes gliding in full speed and stunt person on fire making a 13 meter dive. This adventure show and tremendous stunts in will take your breath away.

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= Theme Area:  Hollywood | Show: Shrek's Adventure  
Others: Meet and photo taking with popular characters' mascots =
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Actually we're like zooming from one attraction to the other. Especially for the shows, as some of the shows only has specific timing. Do get the theme park map before you touring around, so you won't get lost in this giant theme park.

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  Shrek and Princess Fiona.

An original story you can only experience here, born from DreamWorks' Academy Award® winning film "Shrek®." Go on a new thrilling adventure with the green ogre Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey! It is totally fun and awesome with special effects such as gush of wind, water and smell effect adding new dimension to a world of 4D movie. 
   
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Where is the Donkey?!

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we didn't have time for Space Fantasy Ride. 

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And even if we've lots of time, we won't take this Hollywood Dream.
Not to mention Hollywood Dream Backdrop.

We both don't really enjoy roller coasters. I've 'weak' heart... so don't want to get heart attack because of these 1 - 5 minutes rides! 

I experienced 'Revenge of the Mummy' Ride in Universal Studio Singapore (USS), which we went in without knowing that it was indoor high speed roller coaster in total darkness, and unexpected fireballs, swarms of scarab beetles and an army of warrior mummies. I literally cried inside and beg it to stop. You know it's so scary... I didn't know what to do inside, don't know where to grab especially it suddenly reverse in lightning speed! Worse than nightmare!!!
 
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 We hang around Hollywood park before gathering with our group.


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Sexy 'Marilyn Monroe' in white dress...  
She's famous for wind-blown pose which many girls love to copy it.

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We only had 2 ice cream cones with 2 scoops each for our lunch.

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 Went to Pink Cafe to buy Whoopie Pies to munch in the coach.

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Hi Pink Panther, this yummy Whoopie Pie for you~^^

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There's Wonderland Themepark which is more suitable for family with kids.
The rides cater for younger kids with height 92cm and above, where the
rest of the parks minimum height is 102 if supervised by adult.

Popular and familiar cartoon characters such as Snoopy, Hello Kitty, Elmo and friends ready to entertain children in Wonderland Themepark.

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Do I look like peacock with these cute cartoon
characters (Snoopy, Elmo, Hello Kitty) balloons?!

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Add: 2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka.

Tickets: 7,200 yen (Adult) / 4,980 yen (Child) / 6,470 yen (Senior) for 1 Day Studio Pass.

By Train:  Alight at Universal City Station on JR Yumesaki Line (JR Sakurajima Line).
There are several direct trains From Osaka Station, and many more connections that require an easy transfer at Nishikujo Station and transfer to JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City Station

By Express Bus: Itami Airport (45 minutes) / Kansai International Airport (70 minutes).

By ferry: "Captain Line" ferry service from Osaka Aquarium to Universal Studios Japan (10 minutes) 700 yen (one way) / 1300 yen (roundtrip). Frequency:  1-2 ferries per hour.