Fear for the recent hot weather?
Why not head to Changi Airport Terminal 3 and explore The Great American Vacation? And it's Free!
During a few hours there, we got to learn about some of the different states in USA. While the older children and adults could discover what USA has to offer and some fun facts about USA, the little ones can go wild with the carnival rides*.
Can you guess which state this is?
Pier 39 can now be found at Terminal 3 Public Area Departure Hall. Catch a glimpse of it, together with some other states from now till 3 April 2016.
It is a joy to go on a carousel. I am too heavy for it, obviously, as it is for children. But adults can accompany their littlest child, just standing by the side.
How many states in USA you think there are? Do a count?
What's a carnival without food, right?
You will be glad to know that free candy floss, popcorn and California cheese sampling are available at the following timings:
Date: 25 - 27 March 16 and 2 - 3 April 16
- Free candy floss and popcorn (3 - 5pm)
- California cheese sampling (12 - 9pm)
And oh, there is also balloon sculpting between 7 - 9pm on the dates stated above.
And while the children are busy munching on their goodies, mummies and daddies can try their hands on the Harley-Davidon Motorcycle and experience a ride with the Gear VR!
D kept asking if Daddy can see him. :P
The guy explaining the use of the Gear VR has to repeat the same instructions 1-to-1 to each individual. I wonder how many times he has to repeat in a day. So if you are there trying out the experience, be nice to him / her lah.
Children are allowed on the motorcycles for photo taking. But the Gear VR experience is only for children 13 years old and above.
Do not let those photos go to waste. Try your luck at the Harley-Davidson photo contest for a chance to win a Slim Fit Custom Harley-Davidson 3-in-1 jacket worth S$479!
At Basement 2 of Terminal 3 are the Galloping Horses and Train Rides.
The boys think the Galloping Horses are the best. I wonder why.
Free face painting is available also at the basement area from 12 - 11pm on 25 - 27 March 16 and 2 - 3 Apr 16.
Though it was just 3 simple rides, the children enjoyed them. With the hand painting they had, we left with a "when are we coming again?".
* Some of the pointers to note when redeeming the passes for the Carnival Rides which are operating on 25 - 27 March 16 and 2 - 3 April 16 from 12pm to 11pm.
- A minimum spend of S$60 in a maximum of 2 same-day receipts (S$40 for Changi Rewards members and Kids Pass holders, S$80 for all supermarket purchases) is required to redeem one carousel ride pass, one kiddy train ride and one galloping horse ride.
- Redemption starts from 12pm and ends at 10.30pm or when the activity passes are fully redeemed; whichever is earlier.
On a happier note, each activity pass admits up to two persons for a single play session!
For more information about The Great American Vacation at Changi Airport Terminal 3, please click here.
Thank you Changi Airport Group for the invite!
Thanks for sharing. Might go this weekend but I really do not like a crowd. I hope it'll be manageable!
ReplyDeleteThis weekend will be the last and hope you get to go..... I think those hours that aren't close to meal times will be the better bet.
DeleteThe Harley-Davidson ride looks super cool and $60 is really not that hard to hit, since we can go there for the entire day to eat and shop for a bit. With 4 of us, looks like we need to spend $120. Oops! :x
ReplyDeleteIt's really not difficult to spend $60 on food for 4 these days. Each pass admits 2 so for 2 children, $60 can lah! :)
DeleteWow, this looks like fun although we can't travel to the States now with a toddler and a newborn! I think Vera would enjoy the Galloping Horses - I've always wanted to ride these! Haha!!
ReplyDeleteHaha those galloping horses... I wonder why children love them, considering they need to move them as it is not automatic. The real States, soon I hope!
DeleteI'm not one of those who go to Changi Airport for fun too much because I find it just too far away, but I can see my kids living those rides! Would love to bring them to SF and the real pier 39 some time. The last time I was there was when I was preggers with my 1st child! Time flies.
ReplyDeleteMummybean
life is in the small things
I miss SF too though I've been there only for a short while. Will love to bring the kids there as well. Children will always love carnival rides... And seeing them all happy on them make us feel happy too.
DeleteWow, VR would be cool, and Harley Davidson :)
ReplyDeletecheers, Andy
SengkangBabies
Yes, to the daddies. Those 2 are the coolest. :)
DeleteMy kids would love to sample the Califonia Cheese... its a pity they are too old for most of the ride but I guess it's nice to check out whats on display there. Have not been to Changi Airport for quite awhile.
ReplyDeleteOh yes Phoebe. Yours will not enjoy the rides anymore.... popcorn and cheese for them then!
DeleteLooks fun for kids, thanks for sharing, perhaps I will bring bubba there this sunday!
ReplyDeleteHope you manage to bring bubba there last Sunday. If not, there's always this Sat and Sun. :)
DeleteThis one is really fun time for kids to enjoy, I am hoping to visit the place soon.
ReplyDeleteThis weekend it shall be, Pooja!
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