This guide brings the experiences together with practical advice on choosing tickets, comparing stays and planning time at the resort. It is designed for families with children, couples, friends and solo visitors, whether you live in Singapore or are travelling here for the holidays.

More programme details will be revealed as the season approaches.

Season of Joy at a glance

• When: 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Individual experiences may run on selected dates or have separate operating hours.
• Where: Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore.
• What to expect: Festive installations and entertainment, Glowcean Wonderland at Singapore Oceanarium, A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore, K-Wave Christmas at Adventure Cove Waterpark, seasonal dining and gifting, and a range of stay and attraction options.
• How to begin: Pick one main attraction for a relaxed day trip. If you want substantial time at both Universal Studios Singapore and Singapore Oceanarium, consider the two-park pass or a stay that includes tickets for both.

Use the official Season of Joy page to check the latest programme, select your visit date and review the terms of any offer before purchasing.

Choose the Christmas experiences that suit your visit

Share a wish and explore the festive installations

At the heart of the celebration is Colours of our Wishes. Choose from seven coloured ribbons representing Love, Joy, Hope, Resilience, Dreams, Togetherness and New Beginnings. Write your wish and add the ribbon to the festive installation. As visitors contribute, their individual messages become a shared Christmas creation.

An eight-metre Christmas tree anchors the festivities, with more Season of Joy installations around the resort. Look out for the towering gift-box installation adorned with radiant baubles at Grand Avenue. These stops can fit around an attraction day, a meal or a more leisurely visit with someone you love.

At WEAVE, expect pop performances, weekend jazz, Christmas carols, balloon sculpting and family entertainment. Santa will be at the Holiday Audio Lounge for meet-and-greets in the lead-up to Christmas. The live campaign page also highlights music and magic shows at WEAVE. Check the day’s schedule if a particular performance or Santa appearance matters to your group.

With a minimum spend of S$88 at WEAVE in up to two same-day receipts, guests can receive a Gori-knot keychain in one of seven colours. Keep your receipts together and check the on-site redemption arrangements during your visit.

Follow The Glowcean Journey at Singapore Oceanarium

Glowcean Wonderland takes its visual cues from the natural luminescence of marine life. Christmas lights, ornaments and trees are reimagined through the colours and glow of bioluminescent and fluorescent sea animals.

Join Manja the Manta Ray on The Glowcean Journey, following clues and collecting stamps as you encounter sea jellies, corals, sea stars and other marine life. The trail culminates at the Heart of the Glowcean, where a glowing Christmas tree brings together the animals discovered along the way. There will also be an underwater Santa dive, festive-themed dive feeds and interactive photo moments.

For children, the stamp trail adds a purpose to the walk through the Oceanarium. Couples and solo visitors can move at their own pace, spending longer at the habitats that interest them most. We suggest allowing approximately 3.5 hours for a general visit; add time for breaks and festive activities. Follow the entry time shown on your ticket and consult the Oceanarium visitor FAQs before you go.

On selected nights, a K-Pop-themed Silent Disco will add curated playlists and Korean-inspired bites to an evening at the Oceanarium. This is a separately ticketed experience. Check its event dates and booking conditions before planning an evening around it.

Explore Singapore Oceanarium admission.

Enjoy A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore

A Universal Christmas combines festive scenery, a new musical show and character encounters with a theme-park visit.

At Hollywood Boulevard, Dazzling Dessert Studios turns the street into a whimsical film set filled with oversized sweet treats and a 10-metre Confectionery Christmas tree. Meet Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and Santa’s sweetest stars. Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Kuromi will also make special meet-and-greet appearances, with photo moments at Superstar Boutique.

In New York, The North Pole Jingle Jam brings concert-inspired sets and musical moments to the park. Its new show, the Universal Jingle Jam, features Poppy from DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls, Sesame Street friends and Illumination’s Minions alongside festive singing performers. Guests can sing, clap and dance along, with snowfall moments and character meet-and-greets adding to the celebration.

Build your day around a few priority rides, shows and characters. The Universal Studios Singapore app and guest services guide can help with show times, meet-and-greet schedules and attraction wait times. Check ride height requirements if you are visiting with children.

Explore Universal Studios Singapore tickets.

Spend an active day at Adventure Cove Waterpark

K-Wave Christmas adds K-pop favourites and Christmas hits to the day at Adventure Cove Waterpark. At BluWater Bay, the waterpark’s resident DJ will provide the soundtrack while guests enjoy selected themed activities by the pool. Korean-inspired refreshments and festive menu items round out the experience.

Choose this if your group wants waterpark activities with a festive atmosphere. Pack accepted swimwear, sun protection and a change of clothes if you plan to continue to WEAVE or dinner afterwards. Review rider guidance and weather updates before visiting; outdoor attractions may be suspended during inclement weather.

Explore Adventure Cove Waterpark tickets.

Make time for festive dining and gifting

Season of Joy includes festive afternoon tea, seasonal desserts and celebratory menus across Resorts World Sentosa. A meal can be a pause between attractions, the centre of a Christmas gathering or the final stop before heading home. Check menus and reservation availability with your chosen restaurant before fixing the rest of your itinerary.

What is in the Pierre Hermé Paris Christmas collection?

Pierre Hermé Paris at Resorts World Sentosa will present its 2026 Circus Collection, created with French illustrator Dimitri Rybaltchenko. The collection spans macarons, chocolates, cakes, Advent calendars and other festive gifts.

Seasonal highlights include Panettone Ispahan, Panettone Infiniment Noisette and Stollen. If you are choosing a cake for a gathering, the announced creations offer different flavour profiles:

• Ispahan Log Cake: rose petal cream, raspberry compote and fresh lychee with macaron biscuit.
• Anthea: Belize dark chocolate mousse, pistachio praline and pistachio sponge.
• Envie: violet mascarpone cream, blackcurrant compote and vanilla sable.

Smaller treats can work as gifts or a sweet stop after an attraction visit. If you are flying home with food purchases, check storage advice and the food-import rules at your destination.

Explore dining at Resorts World Sentosa.

How to choose tickets and hotel packages

The right option depends on how many attractions you intend to visit, who is travelling with you and whether you want to stay overnight. The packages on the Season of Joy booking page have different inclusions. Compare those inclusions before choosing a room or tickets.

Compare the three hotel stay options

The accommodation options for Stay & Play include a Deluxe Room at Hotel Michael, Hotel Ora or Equarius Hotel, or a Deluxe Suite at Crockfords Tower. Its Singapore Oceanarium adult tickets are for guests from ages 13 to 59; the Universal Studios Singapore adult tickets are for ages 13 and above. The attraction tickets in the Laurus and Stay & Play bundles are valid for seven consecutive days from issuance. Check how the issuance date works with your stay before confirming your booking.

For a family, compare the total for your actual party rather than the headline room rate. The Laurus and Stay & Play packages includes two adult attraction tickets; you may need to arrange children’s tickets separately. The Family Stay Package includes breakfast for two children but does include attraction admission. Review room occupancy, child ages, additional beds and the package terms on your selected dates.

For The Laurus offer, guests need to head to the direct booking page. The Family Stay Package and Stay & Play offer can be booked directly via Resorts World Sentosa. For any hotel package, select the dates and room before relying on the displayed rate or availability.

Would the Season of Joy 2-Park Pass fit your plans?

The Season of Joy 2-Park Pass combines one one-day entry to Universal Studios Singapore with one one-day entry to Singapore Oceanarium. You can visit each attraction once within seven days of your selected start date. It also includes priority entry to both attractions.

Priority entry is not Universal Express. It does not provide priority queues for rides. It is also not valid for re-entry. If you intend to leave the theme park for lunch or another activity, account for that before settling on the pass. Travelling with children? Select the relevant child, adult or senior ticket category and check the price for your intended dates.

This pass can work well when you have two days to explore, or when you are comfortable devoting a substantial part of one day to each attraction. Select a date within your actual trip window; prices, availability and conditions should be checked in the 2-Park Pass booking section.

Visiting Universal Studios Singapore as a pair?

This season, you can also get Universal Studios Singapore Tickets with Pierre Hermé Treat. The offer combines two adult one-day tickets, for guests aged 13 and above, with a complimentary four-piece tin of Pierre Hermé macarons. It requires booking at least one day in advance.

Consider it if you already plan to visit Universal Studios Singapore as a pair and would enjoy a treat to share. Check the selected date and full ticket conditions in the ticket offer section. Universal Express is a separate decision: there are dated Universal Express options, and a valid park admission ticket is required to use them.

Suggested ways to spend your time

Explore a K-culture-inspired route

Explore short itineraries inspired by K-pop, K-drama and Korean personalities. Its FIFTY FIFTY route pairs Singapore Oceanarium with a stop for treats at Pierre Hermé Paris. The Spooky in Love route links an Oceanarium visit with The Collector’s Bar at The Laurus, which the campaign identifies as a filming location. Amotti’s route combines Universal Studios Singapore with time to unwind at The Laurus. Use these as ideas for where to go next rather than fixed event schedules; check admission and dining arrangements for each stop.

A relaxed Christmas day with children

Choose one main attraction. At Singapore Oceanarium, follow The Glowcean Journey and let the children collect stamps as you explore. After a meal and a break, visit WEAVE for the tree, installations and entertainment. If Santa is the highlight for your family, choose a date that matches his meet-and-greet schedule.

For children who prefer characters and music, spend the main part of the day at A Universal Christmas instead. Fit meals and rest around the show and the appearances you most want to catch. If you are considering a hotel stay, compare the Family Stay Package with an attraction-inclusive package after accounting for the tickets your children will need.

A Christmas date for two

Start at Singapore Oceanarium, take your time with the habitats and festive trail, then add Colours of our Wishes and dinner. On a selected Silent Disco night, you could make the separately ticketed event your evening plan. Alternatively, spend the day at Universal Studios Singapore and look at the ticket offer with a Pierre Hermé treat if its dates and terms suit you.

A K-pop-inspired day with friends

Make Adventure Cove Waterpark your main stop for water activities and the K-Wave Christmas soundtrack. Change before heading to WEAVE for food, performances and photos. If your group would rather combine marine life with A Universal Christmas, compare the 2-Park Pass and leave enough time at each attraction instead of trying to fit every experience into one afternoon.

A solo visit at your own pace

Choose the place that interests you most: the marine trail at Singapore Oceanarium, the shows and scenery at Universal Studios Singapore, or an active day at Adventure Cove Waterpark. Add a meal and a walk through the resort installations without setting a rigid schedule. If you want an evening centred on music, check the Silent Disco’s date and ticket arrangements first.

A three-day, two-night festive break

Day one: Arrive, settle in and explore WEAVE’s Christmas installations before dinner. If your arrival is early enough, you could move one attraction visit to this day.

Day two: Dedicate the day to Universal Studios Singapore, allowing time for A Universal Christmas, your preferred rides, the musical show and character appearances.

Day three: Visit Glowcean Wonderland at Singapore Oceanarium if its operating hours fit your check-out and onward journey. Otherwise, visit the Oceanarium on day one and keep the final morning unhurried.

Before booking a bundle, match the attraction ticket validity, any entry time and your hotel dates to this route. A seven-day ticket-use window does not replace the need to select the right admission date where the booking process requires one.

Practical information before you go

Getting to Resorts World Sentosa

Resorts World Sentosa is on Sentosa Island. Its main address is 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269; use your specific attraction or hotel when arranging a drop-off.

• MRT and Sentosa Express: Travel to HarbourFront MRT station, go to VivoCity Level 3 and take the Sentosa Express to Resorts World Station.
• On foot: Walk from VivoCity via the Sentosa Boardwalk and follow the signs into RWS.
• By bus: Public bus 123 and the RWS8 service provide access to the RWS B1 Transport Hub.
• By taxi or private-hire car: Choose the designated resort arrival point or your hotel lobby.
• By car: Check current parking charges and the car park nearest your first stop.

Review the official directions and transport information before travelling. If you will stay for an evening experience, check your return transport as well.

Visiting with children or accessibility needs

Singapore Oceanarium permits strollers and wagons. Accessibility includes nursing rooms, lifts, restrooms, and stroller and wheelchair access. Universal Studios Singapore offers stroller and wheelchair rentals on a first-come, first-served basis. Its Baby Center includes private nursing rooms, changing beds, feeding chairs and a hot-water dispenser.

Check the accessibility guidance for each attraction on your route. For rides and water activities, review individual participation and height requirements before promising a particular experience to a child.

What to check on the day

Keep tickets and booking confirmations accessible on your phone. Check the operating hours, show schedule, character appearances and any temporary closures for your chosen date. Pack comfortable footwear and rain protection; add accepted swimwear and a change of clothes for Adventure Cove Waterpark.

At Singapore Oceanarium, turn off your camera flash when photographing marine life. If you have planned a special meal, confirm its menu, reservation and any dietary requirements with the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions about Season of Joy

When is Season of Joy 2026 at Resorts World Sentosa?

The resort-wide celebration runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Individual experiences may have shorter runs, selected-night dates or their own operating hours.

What are the main Season of Joy experiences?

The programme includes Colours of our Wishes, festive installations and entertainment at WEAVE, Glowcean Wonderland at Singapore Oceanarium, A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore, K-Wave Christmas at Adventure Cove Waterpark, and festive dining and gifting across the resort.

Do I need a separate ticket for the K-Pop-themed Silent Disco?

Yes. It is a separately ticketed experience at Singapore Oceanarium on selected nights. Check its specific dates and admission conditions before making it part of your plans.

What is included in the Season of Joy 2-Park Pass?

It includes one one-day entry each to Universal Studios Singapore and Singapore Oceanarium, to be used within seven days of the selected start date, plus priority entry to both attractions. Priority entry does not include Universal Express or ride queue priority. Universal Studios Singapore admission under this pass is not valid for re-entry.

Which hotel package includes Universal Express?

The 3D2N Season of Joy Hotel Bundle at The Laurus includes two Universal Express Passes, along with two adult one-day tickets each to Universal Studios Singapore and Singapore Oceanarium, and breakfast for two. Check the package terms and ticket validity when booking.

Does the Family Stay Package include attraction tickets?

The attraction tickets are not among its inclusions. The package includes a stay at Equarius Hotel or Hotel Ora, breakfast for two adults and two children, an extra bed, an S$200 RWS Gift Voucher, parking and a replenished minibar. Arrange attraction admission separately if your family plans to enter the parks.

How can I receive the Gori-knot keychain?

The redemption requires a minimum spend of S$88 at WEAVE in up to two same-day receipts. Check the redemption point and arrangements when you visit.

Can I enjoy Season of Joy without staying overnight?

Yes. Choose an attraction as the centre of your day, or plan time for the resort’s installations, WEAVE entertainment and festive dining. If you want to visit both Universal Studios Singapore and Singapore Oceanarium, compare individual tickets with the 2-Park Pass for your intended dates.

More Season of Joy experiences and programme details will be revealed in the coming weeks. Check the official Season of Joy page for the latest information and booking options before your visit.