Whether it’s your maiden trip to Singapore or the subsequent, the Lion City ensures there’s something new for every traveller. While 2024 witnessed the rise of Sentosa Sensoryscape, Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, and the Nehru Bahru Mall (among several others), 2025 is all set to push the envelope with Minion Land at Sentosa’s Universal Studios, an otherworldly tryst with Southeast Asian wildlife at Rainforest Wild Asia, and the maiden voyage of Disney Adventure. We round up all the new tourist attractions in Singapore in 2025 that should be on your radar.
New tourist attractions opening in Singapore in 2025
Minion Land, Universal Studios Singapore
Fans of Minions and Despicable Me unite! Universal Studios Singapore is all set to raise the curtain on Minion Land, an immersive experience with zones like Gru’s Neighbourhood, Minion Marketplace, and Super Silly Fun Land. Key attractions in these zones include:
- Gru’s Neighbourhood: From peeking into Gru’s laboratory to hopping onto the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride, this zone will teleport you into Gru’s world.
- Super Silly Fun Land: Don’t miss fun rides like Silly Swirly and Buggie Boogie — the world’s first-ever Minion dance party-themed carousel.
- Minion Marketplace: Shop unique minion souvenirs and merchandise from retail outlets like Sweet Surrender, Pop Store, and Fun Store.
Opening date: February 14, 2025
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Punggol Coast Mall, Singapore
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Just 2 km from the brand-new Punggol Coast MRT Station on the North East Line, Punggol Coast Mall will soon open its doors to shoppers and commuters for a sumptuous bite! One of Singapore’s most anticipated new tourist attractions, the mall has already confirmed over 120 well-known brands, including Daiso, Muji, and Harvey Norman. The mall’s open-air plaza, directly connected to the Punggol Coast MRT station, will host exciting pop-ups, exhibits, and community events.
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A string of flavoursome diners will also open shop at this mall, including White Cloud Cafe, The Better Scoop, Din Tai Fung, Ha-Jun Korean, Jollibee, Paradise Hotpot, Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks, and Sushi-GO. Nearby, Punggol Coast Market Village will soon open its shutters and enchant visitors with waterfront dining experiences and chic cafes.
Opening date: March 2025
Address: Punggol Coast Mall, near 101 New Punggol Road Singapore 828604
Rainforest Wild Asia
Asia’s first-ever adventure wildlife park, Rainforest Wild Asia, will delight nature enthusiasts with lush forest trails, natural treks, and 10 dedicated zones, which will house 29 animal species, including one of the rarest monkey species in the world ‘François’ langur’, and the Philippine spotted deer. Other attractions include checking out the Karsts — sky-high limestone peaks, observing the daily routine of animals like red dholes and babirusas, admiring the Malayan Tiger at the Rock Cascade, and climbing the Canopy to soak up birds-eye views of the sprawling wildlife ecosystem.
Opening date: March 2025
Address: 20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825
Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
Have you dreamt about living in a swanky tree house? Singapore’s upcoming resort, located in Mandai Wildlife Reserve, measures up to 24 Grand Mandai Treehouse-themed stays that mimic seed pods whilst offering charming views of the Upper Seletar Reservoir. The property will offer 314 lavishly appointed rooms and suites besides treehouses.
Opening date: April 2025
Address: 60 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729979
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Singapore Oceanarium
The iconic S.E.A Aquarium at Sentosa is being rebranded and renovated as the Singapore Oceanarium, which will grow thrice its current size. The refurbished space will add educational elements about marine life, prehistoric times, deep-sea creatures, and conservation. The Oceanarium will also house a carbon-neutral research and learning centre.
This expansion and renovation are part of Resort World Sentosa’s ‘RWS 2.0’ expansion plan. During its expansion efforts, the S.E.A Aquarium continues to host tourists. The brand-new Singapore Oceanarium will likely open to the public in the first half of 2025; however, no dates have been revealed yet.
Opening date: First half of 2025
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
Disney Adventure Cruise
Book Disney Cruise Line’s maiden Asian voyage from Singapore, one of the most sought-after new tourist attractions in the Lion City. Themed ‘Disney Adventure’, this three- to four-day-long escapade will offer seven unique themed areas inspired by the timeless tales of Marvel, Pixar, and Disney.
These zones include Disney Imagination Garden and its world-class open-air performances, Discovery Reef (where you can dine with nautical characters from The Little Mermaid, Luca, Finding Nemo, and Lilo and Stitch), the poolside retreat of Wayfinder Bay, San Fransokyo Street where family entertainment inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Big Hero 6 awaits, Town Square (a mystical landscape with shops, cafes, and entertainment venues that pay homage to Disney’s most magical tales like Tangled, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Cinderella), The Marvel Landing where Avengers-level action and superhero-themed attractions are promised, and lastly, Toy Story Place, which comes bearing Pixar’s Toy Story-themed dining zones and play areas.
Starting date: December 15, 2025 (book your tickets on Disney’s official website)
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Best time to visit new tourist attractions in Singapore
The best time to visit Singapore for pleasant weather and low rainfall is from March to August. However, this is also the peak tourist season in Singapore, so be ready to encounter large crowds and higher price tags. June and July are also when the Lion City organises the Great Singapore Sale — the perfect time to shell out your bucks for the best deals and discounts.
Insider tips for visiting new tourist attractions in Singapore
Planning to visit Singapore? These insider tips will come in handy:
- Brush up the general public transport modes and rules in Singapore to easily navigate Lion City.
- For some of the most pocket-friendly yet lip-smacking meals, consider Singapore’s famed hawker centres like Newton Food Centre, Maxwell Hawker Centre, and Lau Pa Sat.
- Book tickets for public attractions like amusement parks and museums beforehand to avoid standing in long queues.
- Don’t miss Spectra, a mesmeric light and sound show at Marina Bay Sands, and Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay.
- Scour through the internet and coincide your Singapore holiday with the opening dates of new tourist attractions.
(Feature image credit: Mandai Wildlife Reserve)
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Singapore’s well-fleshed out public transportation system — comprising of MRT trains, local buses, cable cars, and cabs — will assist tourists and locals in navigating the Lion City with ease and enjoying tourist attractions to the hilt.
Singapore’s new tourist attractions opening in 2025 such as Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore, Rainforest Wild Asia, and Punggol Coast Mall are sure to attract tourists and locals alike.
We recommend bookmarking the opening dates/months of these new attractions in Singapore and planning your holidays in a manner that coincides with the opening.
Keep a tab on the destination’s official website and social media handles to stay updated with opening events and dates.
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