Battlestar Gallactica close - Technical Glitch!!!!!

[Ticklish8]

Not even 1 month.... LOL

 

Statement from their Facebook a/c

 

STATEMENT - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, 25TH MARCH, 2010

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Today at 11:08pm

Dear fans,

 

During our daily pre-opening testing yesterday morning prior to opening to the public, we found a technical problem on one of the ride vehicles and we are investigating at the Battlestar Galactica attraction. In keeping with our commitment to employee and guest safety, the ride was immediately closed by Universal Studios Singapore and will not be operating until we determine the cause and solution. Experts from the ride's design, engineering and manufacturing company are assisting our own experienced ride and show team in the inspection and any necessary action to resolve the situation. No one was injured and all proper authorities were notified, which is a standard Universal Studios Singapore operating policy.

 

Employee and guest safety is our number one priority at Universal Studios Singapore. Every ride or attraction meets or exceeds industry guidelines and undergoes construction inspections and approvals of Singapore regulatory agencies for theme park rides. Additionally, all rides goes through a daily series of detailed inspections and testing before the park opens to ensure that all of the ride

[Dj_spike]

Bro, u dun expect them to diam2 and juz open the ride rite?

Its common to break down even in Uni Studios LA itself....

 

Declare kena kpkb, dun declare also kena kpkb.....

I'm juz glad they did not take 1 yr to say it was an honest mistake...

[Babyt]

sld give discount on the ticket since the roller coaster is one of the main attractions.

 

better to rectify than to have the roller coaster hang u upside down stuck.

[Bigg]

it was an honest mistake, lets move on...

[Davidcks]

lemon ship?? If car got lemon, so does spaceships!!! kekeke...

[Ender]

Normally things when newly launch, sure got some problemshere and there to iron out. Very rarely can launch with everything swee swee no water run.

[Mockngbrd]

pretty normal for theme parks imo.

SG full of haters

Edited March 25, 2010 by Mockngbrd

[Aeromania]

Shld be happy they take actions before any mishap

[Kanchelsk]

aiyo.. the theme park is about safety wat... nothin wrong leh...

[Noobcar]

better that they found out during mantainence then to have people stuck on the track during the ride. Like that Sg flyer case is the worst.

[Kanchelsk]

  On 3/26/2010 at 1:27 AM, Noobcar said:

better that they found out during mantainence then to have people stuck on the track during the ride. Like that Sg flyer case is the worst.

 

oh ya... the motor incident wher ppl wear harness to repel down the cabin..

[Unltd]

  On 3/25/2010 at 3:49 PM, Babyt said:

sld give discount on the ticket since the roller coaster is one of the main attractions.

 

better to rectify than to have the roller coaster hang u upside down stuck.

 

Hanging upside down happened during the soft launch, where only corporate clients were invited. Hahahahahahaa

[Babyt]

really???! not reported le.

[Xtrocious]

  On 3/26/2010 at 1:44 AM, Unltd said:

Hanging upside down happened during the soft launch, where only corporate clients were invited. Hahahahahahaa

 

Sure or not? How come nobody talked about it before?

 

 

 

 

[Ryanyusoff]

  On 3/26/2010 at 2:30 AM, Babyt said:

really???! not reported le.

 

 

came out in CNA this morning..

[Ticklish8]

Good news

 

The Battlestar Galactica roller coaster is re-opening on Feb 21! confirmed!

[Ticklish8]

http://sentosathemepark.blogspot.com/2011/...-universal.html

 

 

Date Set For Battlestar Galactica Dualing CoasterTo Reopen at Universal Studios Singapore

 

Big announcement today from Resorts World Sentosa and Universal Studios Singapore. Battlestar Galactica Dualing Coaster will reopen on Feb 21 2011.

 

The Coaster has been down since March of last year do to safty problems.

 

Prior to re-opening, Universal Studios Singapore will host a series of special events, including dedicated ride access times for team members of Resorts World Sentosa, invited guests from the ride's sponsor Panasonic and annual pass holders.

 

During this period, park guests may also be invited to ride on the coaster as operational procedures are refined.

 

Mr John Hallenbeck, Vice President of Park Operations, Resorts World Sentosa, said: "Battlestar Galactica is a signature and prominent ride at Universal Studios Singapore and we are so excited about it taking to the skies again. We expect sellout crowds and are advising guests who have been waiting for Battlestar Galactica to book their February tickets in advance."

[I-LOVE-CARS]

  Ticklish8 said:

http://sentosathemepark.blogspot.com/2011/...-universal.html

 

 

Date Set For Battlestar Galactica Dualing CoasterTo Reopen at Universal Studios Singapore

 

Big announcement today from Resorts World Sentosa and Universal Studios Singapore. Battlestar Galactica Dualing Coaster will reopen on Feb 21 2011.

 

The Coaster has been down since March of last year do to safty problems.

 

Prior to re-opening, Universal Studios Singapore will host a series of special events, including dedicated ride access times for team members of Resorts World Sentosa, invited guests from the ride's sponsor Panasonic and annual pass holders.

 

During this period, park guests may also be invited to ride on the coaster as operational procedures are refined.

 

Mr John Hallenbeck, Vice President of Park Operations, Resorts World Sentosa, said: "Battlestar Galactica is a signature and prominent ride at Universal Studios Singapore and we are so excited about it taking to the skies again. We expect sellout crowds and are advising guests who have been waiting for Battlestar Galactica to book their February tickets in advance."

finally