Minion Land: Super Secret Fun Tips Most Visitors Will Miss!
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Jingkids
brings you the inside scoop on Universal Studios Beijing, before it’s
open to the general public. Here’s a look at each of the lands inside
the park and tips to make the most of your visit to Universal’s largest
theme park ever! Check out our WeChat official account to see them all!
Tip 1: Universal
Beijing Resort has announced its grand opening will be Sep 20! That
means it’s just a few short weeks until Beijingers and folks from all
over China descend on the park, plus its two resident hotels – Universal
Studios Grand Hotel and NUO Resort Hotel – as well as CityWalk which
will require no admission ticket.
Download their app from either the
iPhone or Android app store by searching 北京环球度假区 Běijīng huánqiú dùjià
qū, or access their mini program via WeChat (ID: gh_51d217a531b6) to
purchase tickets.
Minion Land
Ah, the Minions! Or 小黄人 (xiǎo huáng rén),
which translates directly into "Small yellow people" as they call them
here in China. Whatever you call them, we all love the little guys, made
famous by the Despicable Me and Minion movies.
Even before entering the land, you would have seen the roller coaster facade of Super Silly Fun Land
way in the distance, as one of the scenic icons of the park. If you've
got little ones (younger than 10) in tow, you'll definitely want to head
inside for the Loop-Dee Doop-Dee kiddy coaster, Super Swirly octopus ride, the Minion Meet & Greet and some carnival-esque games.
Pro Tip: Tucked away to the left outside of Super Silly Fun Land is a super secluded "private" Minion beach where you'll see the little critters sunbathing on deck chairs in the sand. Most visitors would miss this fun hideaway!
Inside Super Silly Fun Land...
The Loop-Dee Doop-Dee
coaster is a great coaster for little ones who want to start training
their thrill-seeking capabilities, what with its bright colors, cute factor and low-but-still-exciting speed. Our 6-year-olds thoroughly enjoyed it!
Inside Super Silly Fun Land, there's Silly Snax with some seating room for kids to replenish their stomachs afterwards. Or you could head outside to The Lair for more options and more seats.
Pro Tip: Back on the road outside Super SIlly Fun Land, look for one (or maybe more?) of the houses where you can ring the doorbell for some fun...
The Must-Try ride in Minion Land is, hands down, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem -
an indoor moving seats ride tucked inside of Gru's sinister-looking
house. Even though there's a fair amount of talking in the pre-ride
videoes, everyone will be able to laugh at miniontalk and farts...
Pro Tip: We discovered that the quesy-of-stomach could request to sit in the front row with non-moving seats!
Afterwards, if you have time before the must-see SING On Tour show, stop by the Freeze Ray Ice Cream cart outside the theatre to pick up a couple of yummy Minion-shaped ice creams. I'm sure I don't need to tell you what flavor that yellow is...
I'm
not even going to try to describe how amazing the SING On Tour show is,
but I will tell you that more than a few of us were clapping, singing
and this close to dancing in the aisles along with the incredible
performers on stage. Just watch it!
Pro Tips:
Souvenirs can get really expensive really fast. If you’re looking for some Universal Studios Beijing swag for cheap, there are super adorable Minion pop boxes, Universal Studios Beijing bottles, and Butterbeer mugs that can be purchased from carts throughout the park. They’re less than RMB 100 each and come with snacks.
Stroller rental is available at the park. From the looks of the blue rentals, they’re pretty comfortable for the kids to take a quick nap in and can also help carry the many, many bags that you need to bring along with you. RMB 100/day for single. RMB 130/day for double.
Wheelchair rental, lock service, and luffa storage are available on CityWalk. Wheelchairs are RMB 100/day.
All the bathrooms are kid-friendly and clean. However, since we went before the park officially opens, we don’t know if they’ll be selling feminine products and diapers in the dispensing machines in the bathrooms. If your kid still wears diapers, it’s best to bring a few extras. There might not be a place available to purchase them in the park.
Bring a water bottle (or buy a reusable souvenir one). There are water fountains throughout the park and even in the queue lines of popular attractions. Stay hydrated!
Like in high school, a bathroom pass is a thing. If you’re in the queue and need to use the facilities, be sure to get a bathroom pass from a staff member before you hop out of line. They’re big on not letting people cut the queue, so if you leave without one, there’s a chance you’ll lose your spot even if you have people waiting in line with you.
Outside food is allowed in the park. Having some cookies in your backpack is a great idea for those long queues.
If you’re visiting with young kids, a micro luggage scooter is a good idea for long queues. Strollers are not allowed to be taken into the queues since they snake over and over again. But a small suitcase that doubles as a seat for your child is allowed.
If you’re a Potter fan, you’re going to want to buy everything in Hogsmeade, especially the sweets at Honeydukes. But before you get carried away and load your bag with chocolate, remember that keeping chocolate in your bag all day will probably get gross. We heard some people complain about their chocolate frogs melting in the bags. Instead, wait till you’re on your way out and hit up the shops in Hollywood. They’ve got the same candies and you won’t have to worry about them getting squished or melting.
Every night there’s a parade in Hollywood. If you don’t care much for parades, this is a good time to hit up the super popular rides. Since the parade itself is a recommended must-see attraction, most park-goers will be in Hollywood watching that, leaving you with short queues in the rest of the park.
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Images: Vivienne Tseng-Rush, Uni You
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