New openings and attractions in Singapore in 2025

Escape the concrete jungle and venture into a real one full of greenery at Singapore’s fifth zoological park at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Rainforest Wild Asia, set to open in March 2025. Covering 13 hectares, the park draws inspiration from Southeast Asia's rainforests, recreating a lush rainforest environment with the planting of nearly 7,000 Southeast Asian trees and shrubs. The new park offers an immersive rainforest trekking experience for all kinds of adventure enthusiasts, plenty of wildlife watching and more unique experiences. Its ranking as one of the world’s best things to do in 2025, according to the global team of editors at Time Out, should tell you just how excited we are for its grand opening.

Boy, oh boy, are we excited for the Disney Adventure cruise to set sail from Singapore this December – the first Disney Cruise Line voyage leaving from a Southeast Asian homeport. The cruise is expected to be chock full of magical Disney experiences with themed zones inspired by its greatest movies, character meet-and-greets, entertaining dining experiences, and more, all of which you can check out here.

Say ‘bello’ to Minion Land, a new Universal Studios Singapore zone that’s set to open in 2024. Inspired by the adorable characters from Despicable Me, the new attraction will take over the former Madagascar zone with themed rides, shops, and dining venues. This new zone will be split into three distinct areas, all of which are modelled after various locations in the franchise. Get set to ride Buggie Boogie, the first-ever Minion dance party-themed carousel and feast on minion-inspired dishes and exclusive popcorn flavours.

If you’ve ever had childhood dreams of staying in a treehouse, you can now do so at Singapore’s newest hotel resort, Mandai Rainforest Resort, located within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Get away from the hustle and bustle of nature and enjoy a tranquil escape amidst nature at this luxe eco resort opening in April 2025. The resort has a series of 24 Grand Mandai Treehouse rooms resembling seed pods, packed with all the amenities you need for a cosy stay. There’s also a five-storey building with 314 rooms and suites. And with the opening of the new Rainforest Wild Asia attraction in March 2025, you can expect plenty of insightful animal fun in store. Find out more here.

What you now know as the SEA Aquarium at Sentosa is slated to reopen this year as the Singapore Oceanarium – and it will be triple its existing size. Visitors will get to dive deep into the ocean through narrative-driven, multi-sensory exhibits. Explore the evolution of marine animals, descend into the mysterious deep ocean, and learn all about Singapore’s unique coasts, where vibrant ecosystems thrive and a rich diversity of marine life flourishes in harmony with cutting-edge conservation efforts.

Ever wanted to jump straight into the action you see onscreen and become the starring hero of a movie? At Haven XR Cinemas, you can. This immersive, virtual-reality experience doesn’t just transport you into the action. Using location-based virtual reality, as well as changes in temperature and smells, you control the plot – meaning that your choices directly influence what happens in the newly created world. It promises to be a different adventure every time, taking the word ‘immersive’ to a whole other level.

Escape theme park is back – but it’s not the one you think. Separate from the now-defunct Escape Theme Park Singapore, this upcoming adventure park is a ‘retro-eco’ brand that originates in Malaysia. Forget run-off-the-mill theme parks, Escape Singapore will feature lots of nature and adventure-based rides which are low-tech and self-powered. Escape Penang is known for having the world’s longest waterslide too (it’s a whopping 1.1 kilometres and winds through the rainforest), so we’re looking forward to what the Singapore iteration has in store.

After six long years of construction work, the sleek new Punggol Coast MRT station finally opened in December 2024 at the tip of the North East Line. Though its connected shopping complex, Punggol Coast Mall, only officially welcomes visitors in March 2025, there’s already a list of several confirmed stores ranging across multiple categories, including the new-to-market White Cloud Cafe, serving up Western mains along with pastries, coffee and booze. We’re most excited to see what exciting community events and pop-up bazaars will be held at the new mall’s open-air plaza, directly connected to Punggol Coast MRT station. See what’s in store here.