Here are the highlights of Gardens by the Bay upcoming Toy Story 4 Carnival

In conjunction with the world wide premiere of movie Toy Story 4, Gardens By the Bay (GBTB) is organizing a Toy Story themed carnival this June holidays from 15 – 30  Jun 2019. Admission is free of charge!

This carnival is presented by GBTB and is a collaboration between the Singapore Tourism Board and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (Disney). It will see Toy Story themed rides and activities.

Some of the Attraction Highlights…
1. The Marble Run

Artiste impression of the marble run at GBTB

This is the first ever Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 4 themed marble run track in Singapore. It happens twice every hour! Visitors can gaze up to two of the Supertrees and follow the 1.5-metre-wide marble as it weaves around the towering structures and travels along the track that spans approximately 150 metres.

2. Star Adventurer Ride

Artiste impression of star adventure ride

Visitors can race in self-driving cars in order to recharge Buzz Lightyear!

3. Bo Peep’s Adventure

Artiste impression of Bo Peep’s adventure

Children gets to test their speed, agility and endurance at this obstacle course!

4. Carnival Game Booths

Artiste impression of Toy Story themed booths

Visitors gets to have their hands on toy story themed game booths featuring Woody and Jessie.

5. Special meet-and-greet sessions

Visitors gets to also meet Toy Story characters – Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody on 15 and 16 June!

Meet and greet timings: 1030hr, 1600hr, 1700hr, 1800hr, 1900hr

6. Special Light & Music Show

End the day  on a magical note with a special Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 4 inspired-edition of the Garden Rhapsody, a signature light and music show by Gardens by the Bay!

Toy Story 4 Carnival Details

When: 15 – 30 June 2019 (1000hr – 2100hr)
Where: Gardens By The Bay Supertree Grove (18 Marina Gardens Drive)
Cost: Free admission

JJ Lin returns to Singapore on 21 December with brand new Sanctuary 2.0 Concert

It has been less than a year since his four sold-out shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Home-grown Mandopop star, JJ Lin is set to return to Singapore on 21 December 2019 for the brand new Sanctuary 2.0 Concert.

He will also be performing at Kuala Lumpur on the  7 December 2019.

Ticketing Information

Stay tune to Mustvisit.sg for latest information about ticketing information!

Singapore residents enjoy 50% discount for Night Safari admission from now till end of the month

To celebrate Night Safari’s 25th anniversary, the nature reserve is welcoming Singapore residents with admission passes retailing for half of its original price. This offer will run from today (25 May) till the end of the month.

The admission pass would be priced at SGD$25.

Here are some of the things you can do at the Night Safari…

Thumbuakar Performance

A 7 minutes breath-taking, fiery performance featuring pyro warriors wielding burning torches. This show happens at the Enterance Courtyard.

Timings: 1845hr, 2000hr, 2100hr, 2200hr

Creatures of the Night Show

A popular attraction happening at the Amphitheatre. This 25 minutes show showcases binturongs, civets and other animals displaying their natural talents.

Timings: 1915hr, 2030hr, 2130hr, 2230hr

Guided Tram Rides

If you hate walking around the park, Night Safari offers guided tram rides, completed with audio commentary.

The tram rides also offers an up-close encounter with the animals!

Promotional Hours: 8.15pm – 11.15pm
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road
Cost: SGD$25/pass
Online Booking here.

Pictures from Wildlife Reserves Singapore

The new Funan Mall has an indoor cycling track, a rooftop farm and robot helpers

After its been closed for 3 years to revamp, Funan SG set to reopen in June, this time, almost twice its original size.

Its bicycle friendly

With over 200 retail shops spread across its 6 floors, shoppers can now cycle through the building along dedicated cycling path.

There are also end of trip facilities like bike shops, bike cafes, parking bay and shower facilities.

Centerpiece is a 25-metres Tree

Upon entering Funan Mall, shoppers will be greeted with the mall’s centerpiece – Tree Of life. It is a steel structure that stretches from Basement 2  to Level 4.

The Tree Of Life also houses 20 retail pods for brands to showcase their products and crafts. These pods also allowed entrepreneurs and design ateliers to conduct classes and workshops.

Kinetic Wall – The Next IG Friendly Wall

Similar to the ones you see at the Changi Airport T2, Funan Mall also has a Kinetic Wall, which is a multimedia art installation.

It comprises of embossed aluminium panels that span 13 metres in height and 9 metres in width which features a total of 1,271 motorised light blades made from specially customised moulds.

The Kinetic Wall is further enhanced by the mirrored ceiling which expands the size of it optically.

Rooftop Food Farm

Imagine growing a farm in the CBD? Funan Mall will be home to “largest area set aside for urban agriculture in the CBD”.

The rooftop is home to a 18,000 sq ft Food Garden, where shoppers can experience a variety of edible plants through smell, touch and sight.

The heart of the Food Garden is the 5,000 sq ft Urban Farm operated by Edible Garden City.

One of the few urban farms in Singapore open to the public, it is designed as a production and functional space where visitors can learn how vegetables are produced and harvested.

There is also a futsal court at the rooftop.

Robot Helpers

Ever had the hassle experience of carrying your purchase whilst continuing to shop?

The mall plans to introduce its hands-free shopping concept where retailers make use of an in-mall delivery robot that will pick up orders and deposit them at collection boxes.

Customers can then pick up their orders at their own convenience.

The mall also uses facial recognition cameras  to sort shoppers by demographics before recommending a list of shops to look out for.

Good Mix of Shops

Some of the confirmed tenants include W!ld Rice theatre, Golden Village cineplex, TFX fitness centre, Climb Central indoor rock climbing, The Ark futsal facility, ABC Cooking Studio and farm-to-table dining at Japanese restaurant Noka in collaboration with Edible Garden City.

 

Pictures: Funan SG Facebook Page

This Singapore company lets you rent a friend from $60

If you are going to put a price tag on friendship, how much would that be?

A Singapore company, Maybe, attempts to answer this question by letting you rent a friend for a fee. You can bring this new companion out to do activities with you. Besides paying for the hire, you are also required to pay for any fees incurred during the outing.

Like what the company suggests: “Meet someone new to do fun activities with, or simply have a meal together to talk about all there is under the sun”

However, the company is also quick to point out that this is not a social escort service and no forms of physical contact is allowed, except for a friendly handshake.

At the moment, there are 4 men and 24 women available for hire.

Bookmark and share this link with someone who needs a date during next year’s Chinese New Year!

Pictures from Maybe.sg

Singaporeans can ballot for NDP 2019 Tickets starting tomorrow

Starting tomorrow (23 May) to Jun 2, Singapore citizens and permanent residents can apply for two, four or six tickets to the two preview shows on 27 Jul and 3 Aug or the NDP on 9 Aug.

Successful applicants will be notified on 24 Jun via email. They can collect their tickets at Raffles City Level 3 Atrium from 5 June to 7 June and 12 July to 14 July.

Each person is limited to one application. Singapore citizens and applicants who were not allocated tickets for the NDP last year will get priority.

2019 NDP Theme Song – Our Singapore


The NDP committee this year has also released this year’s theme song as the parade commemorates 200 years since the founding of modern Singapore.

The theme song, titled “Our Singapore”, draws inspiration from 2002 and 2015 theme song.

This year’s theme song is performed by 27 artistes representing different generations. They include veterans like Rahimah Rahim and Jacintha Abisheganaden, pop singers Kit Chan, JJ Lin and Stephanie Sun.

Balloting Details

Ballot duration: 23 May (0000hr) – 2 June (2359hr)
Preview Shows: 27 July & 3 August 2019
Cost: Free
Venue: The Padang
Actual Day: 9 August 2019
Ballot Site: https://www.ndp.org.sg

 

Photos from NDPeeps Facebook Page

Mayday brand new 3D concert movie opens today in Singapore

Having played to more than 4 million fans across 55 cities, including Singapore over a span of 2 years, the Mayday 3D concert movie is a cut of the highlights from the different concerts. There will also be footages of the band’s funny banters.

Better than standing at Concert’s mosh pit

During an interview, the band shared they have already watched the movie during a closed door screening.

“You can literally touch the band members from where you are seated” shares lead singer, Ah Shin.

The band members also shared this movie features a new 64-channel surround sound, which allows the audience a brand new audio experience.

Run Time: 112 minutes

Kit Chan, A-Do, Nathan Hartono to headline Sing.Lang Concert on 15 June

Sing.Lang Concert is an annual concert that celebrates Singaporean artistes who have made waves in the entertainment industry overseas. It is also a platform to showcase  rising Singaporean stars.

This year’s concert line-up is headline by Kit Chan, Du Chengyi (more affectionately known as Ah-Do) and Nathan Hartono. Kit and Nathan previously enjoyed overwhelming success in their career when they took part in singing competitions in China. A-Do, on the other hand has recently released a single.

Other acts include Derrick Hoh, The Freshman and Boon Hui Lu, Gentle Bones, TheLionCityBoy and Akeem Jahat.

Ticketing Information

When: 15 June 2019, 1930hr
Where: Singapore Sports Hub
Cost: Free. Registration required here!

Mandopop King Andy Lau to hold 4 Concerts at S’pore Indoor Stadium

After 11 years, Singapore fans finally gets to see Cantopop King Andy Lau upclose with his upcoming concerts from 25 – 28 September 2019 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Titled “My Love Andy Lau World Tour”, fans can look forward to hearing his popular hits, in both Mandarin and Cantonese.

Tickets for his 27 September show is expected to go out the fastest as Andy will be celebrating his 58th birthday on that day.

Last Year’s Hong Kong Concert Cancelled

Last year, Andy Lau broke down on stage as he had to cancel his remaning four shows in his concert series at the Hong Kong Coliseum due to flu.

Ticket holders largely remained supportive and wished him speedy recovery.

Ticketing Sales from 1 June 2019

Dates: 25 – 28 September 2019
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Pricing: $368, $318, $278, $188, $168 (Excluding ticketing fee)
Public Sales: 1 June 2019, 10am, https://www.sportshub.com.sg/AndyLau2019