Our fourth day in Singapore was all about adventure, fun, and a little bit of unexpected exercise! We visited Skyline Luge Sentosa for the first time and revisited Universal Studios Singapore for another round of theme park fun. We also explored Singapore using the MRT, enjoyed lunch at Good Old Days, and ended our day with Jollibee.
It was a fun-filled day, although things didn't go exactly as planned!
From Robertson Quay Hotel to Sentosa via MRT
If you remember my first-day Singapore itinerary, we stayed at Siloso Beach Resort, which gave us the opportunity to explore Sentosa for a quick visit. After that, we went to Batam, Indonesia, for an overnight trip. On our fourth day, we were back in Sentosa again, this time to try Skyline Luge and revisit Universal Studios Singapore.
After a quick breakfast at the hotel, we left Robertson Quay Hotel at around 8 AM. For the past few days, we had been taking taxis or Grab, but this time, we decided to take the MRT to save on transportation costs since we didn't have any luggage with us.
My husband had purchased two EZ-Link cards the previous year, so my son and I used those. We topped up each card with SGD 10, while my husband used his debit card. At that time, we were also taking advantage of a MariBank promotion with no foreign exchange fees.
We took the MRT from Fort Canning Station to VivoCity Shopping Mall, then walked toward Resorts World Sentosa.
I mentioned in my previous post that we had visited Universal Studios Singapore before. During that trip, we also took the train, and I remembered the travelators that made the walk to Sentosa easier. Well, I was wrong!
The Long Walk to Sentosa
The travelators weren't operating. Waah! My husband hadn't mentioned this when they visited the previous year, and I hadn't thought to ask. In my mind, if my 70-year-old father-in-law could walk to Sentosa, surely I could do it too!
Well, it turned out to be quite a long walk. We eventually made it to Sentosa, but by then, we were already sweating, hungry, and thirsty. We hadn't even started our Skyline Luge adventure yet!
Looking back, I regretted not taking a taxi. I wish we had just spent the extra money on a taxi instead of walking in Singapore’s hot and humid weather. It would have saved us so much energy, especially since we still had a full day of activities ahead of us!
Thankfully, we had brought sandwiches and bread from BreadTalk, which we spotted after our train ride. Those snacks came in handy because we needed something to eat while waiting for Skyline Luge to open.
Travel tip: If you're planning to walk from VivoCity to Sentosa, check the available access routes and travelator operating status beforehand. Bringing water and snacks is also a good idea, especially if you're visiting with kids.
Our First Skyline Luge Experience
We arrived at Skyline Luge shortly after 9 AM, but the attraction was scheduled to open at 10 AM. That meant we had quite a long wait ahead of us. We used the time to eat our sandwiches and rest a little before our adventure.
I purchased our tickets through Klook and chose the three-round ticket. I was excited to try Skyline Luge, but I was also nervous because I'm afraid of heights.
I kept telling myself, "If the kids can do it, I can do it too!" And guess what? I survived it! I'm glad I gave it a try because it was a new experience for me. However, the weather wasn't cooperating. A light rain shower made the whole situation even less comfortable.
Imagine walking all the way to Sentosa, sweating from the long walk, and then getting rained on. Pinawisan na kami, naulanan pa! At that point, I honestly felt like going back to the hotel.
Despite the minor challenges, we still enjoyed our Skyline Luge experience. We also wanted to bring home a souvenir from our first visit, so we purchased one digital photo plus a video package for SGD 25. It was an additional expense, but it gave us something to remember our adventure by.
Lunch at Good Old Days, Sentosa
After our Skyline Luge experience, it was time to eat lunch. We headed to Good Old Days, where we ordered our meals through a self-service machine.
My husband and son ordered the Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice meal for SGD 9.80, plus SGD 4.50 for a drink and ice cream. I ordered the kids' Chicken Rice version for SGD 7.80, plus SGD 4 for a drink and jelly.
It was a convenient stop for lunch before heading to our next destination. After all the walking and activities, we needed to recharge before continuing our day.
Back to Universal Studios Singapore
After lunch, we headed to Universal Studios Singapore!
We had visited the theme park before, and I've already shared our previous experience in another blog post. This time, we spent less than six hours inside the park before deciding to leave and return to VivoCity.
Even though we didn't stay for the entire day, it was still nice to revisit the attractions and enjoy another theme park experience as a family.
If you'd like to read more about our visit, you can check out my previous blog post about Universal Studios Singapore.
Our First Jollibee Meal Abroad
Before returning to our hotel, we stopped at Jollibee for dinner. It was actually my first time eating Jollibee abroad!
I remembered something funny that happened earlier in our trip. Our taxi driver, who drove us from Robertson Quay Hotel to Siloso Beach Resort, jokingly told us, "You are from the Philippines; please don't eat at Jollibee." But look at us now, eating Jollibee in Singapore! Hehehe!
To be honest, I didn't have much of an appetite after our long day, so I told my husband to order his and our son's meals. I would just have some fries and try the chicken.
My husband ordered a 2-piece Chickenjoy meal with two sides and drinks for SGD 9.95, and one Chickenjoy with Burger Steak meal, rice, and a drink for SGD 8.95. And yes, Jollibee was more expensive in Singapore compared to what we're used to paying in the Philippines. Hehehe!
Still, it was fun trying a familiar Filipino fast-food favorite in another country. Sometimes, even during an overseas trip, a little taste of home is exactly what you need.
After our meal, we finally headed back to our hotel to rest after a long and tiring day. We needed to get some good sleep because Day 5 would mark the beginning of our 5-day Disney Adventure cruise! We were excited for the next part of our Singapore trip, and we wanted to be well-rested and ready to enjoy our Disney Cruise.
MRT Fare and Our Remaining EZ-Link Balance
One thing I remember about our MRT trip was the fare. Our one-way MRT fare was SGD 1.49 per person at the time of our visit.
Since we had topped up our EZ-Link cards with SGD 10 each, we weren't able to use up the entire balance during our trip.
Thankfully, we discovered that we could use our remaining balance at a grocery store in the airport that accepted EZ-Link as payment. That meant we could still put the leftover amount to good use instead of letting it go to waste.
If you're planning to use an EZ-Link card for a short trip to Singapore, it's worth estimating your transportation expenses beforehand and checking where any remaining balance can be used or refunded.
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