Universal Studios Singapore Hollywood area

This will be a series of ongoing articles about the 7 themed lands and rides in Universal Studios Singapore. Pictures belongs to respective owners.

Continuing from the previous post...

The major attraction you will find in this area is the Monstrocity show. It is unique to Universal Studios Singapore. It is housed in the replica of the Pantages Theater of LA, USA.


It is a live show, featuring 7 singers and dancers produced locally. This is an original show never seen before in any Universal Studios park.



It features the Universal classic monsters: Frankenstein, Phantom of the Opera, Dracula, and some new character such as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. (For your information, they are one character ie. Dr Jekyll by day, Mr Hyde by night.)

It is a live rock and roll musical on stage in a 1500 seat theatre capable of handling major Broadway shows.

Dinning and Retail

Here's a list of some of the dining you may find in the Hollywood area:

Hollywood	Universal Studios Store	Retail	The flagship store of the entire park, it offers a wide variety of themed collectibles, toys and apparel from all 7 zones. It will be really interesting to shop here as all the merchandise are all sold here at once
Hollywood	Superstar Candies	Retail	A candy store which focuses on selling sweets to visitors such as candy floss and homemade fudge.
Hollywood	Silver Screen Collectibles	Retail	A retail outlet offering celebrity photos and posters, collectibles, books, as well as Betty Boop™ themed souvenirs and apparel. A very good tie-in to the area and enhances the theme of the area.
Hollywood	Star Characters	Retail	A retail outlet selling exclusive merchandise of DreamWorks Animation characters like Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, Marty the Zebra and Melman the Giraffe and don't forget those crazy penguins. May not be the best location. I think it will fit better in the Madagascar land.
Hollywood	The Brown Derby	Retail	At Hollywood's famed hat-shaped landmark, guests can shop for headwear of all types including visors, character and novelty hats and wigs, Universal Studios® logo caps and other stylish lids. However, the real Brown Derby in LA is a food and beverage restaurant rather than a shop selling merchandise, so it would be interesting to see how Universal will pull the whole thing together.
Hollywood	That's a Wrap	Retail	A retail outlet by the theme park exit and pick up apparel, toys, novelty hats and other last minute souvenirs. Good idea to earn a few more bucks from visitors at the end of the day. However, the problem that may arise is that visitors, after spending a whole day at the park may not have the interest and the energy to visit another shop and buy something.
Hollywood	Mel's Drive-In	Food and Beverage	From the hit movie American Graffiti, this '50s drive-in serves up burgers and cokes the old-fashioned way and features golden oldies on the jukebox and delicious Burgers, Fries, Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken Fingers, Onion Rings, Root Bear Floats and Frosty Milk Shakes.Nice building to add to the Hollywood atmosphere. I also think that the waterfront location of the restaurant is perfect and adds to the romantic ambiance of the restaurant.
Hollywood	Hollywood China Bistro	Food and Beverage	Guests and feast on traditional Cantonese cuisine with a modern twist in an art deco Chinese restaurant setting straight out of a Hollywood movie set. This will cater to the taste buds of the mainly Asian crowd at the Universal Studios Singapore. However, the question is: Will Asians want to eat another Asian cuisine in an American park, or will they want a more American food option?
Hollywood	Celebrity Café and Bakery	Food and Beverage	Guests can dine with stars over freshly-made sandwiches, puff pastry pies and classic desserts.

Adapted from Wikipedia

There are also street appearances in the Hollywood area. Here is my few favorite characters from the entire list of street characters in Universal Studios Singapore.

• Frankenstein's Monster - One of the most famous movie characters in history, the creature is a sensitive, emotional being, which is depicted as mute. The creature discovers feelings through childlike interactions. The Monster is a symbol of a lumbering brute, with arms outstretched. This will add to the overall theming of the Mostrocity show.

• Marilyn Monroe - The subtle, sexy American icon. Ties in very well with the golden age of Hollywood theme of the Hollywood area.

• Charlie Chaplin The Oscar winning Silent Screen icon during The Tramp period of his career. Ties in very well with the golden age of Hollywood theme of the Hollywood area.

• BeetleJuice - The “ghost with the most” possesses minds, bodies and souls - making him the ultimate puppet master. This obnoxious and slightly perverted "bio-exorcist” revels in his grotesque appearance. The character's history is a mystery; his age and even how he came to die remain unknown. Also fits in well with the Mostrocity show.

• Betty Boop - With her sex symbol appeal, combined with girl-like persona, this vibrant young woman (with a childlike voice) has more heart than brains. It is a cartoon character that adds to the quirkiness of this area.

Adapted from Wikipedia

Watch out for new articles on the other lands.