Tickets cost $58 for kids and $35 for adullts. Tickets for toddlers between 2 - 3 years old cost $25. If you are a Maybank card holder, you are entitled to 10% discount on ticket price. If your child is a student of Learning Lab, your child need only pay $51 instead of $58. For online booking of tickets, you can click here.
We did not know what to expect as we have read some good and not so good reviews about Kidzania. One of the negative comments mentioned that the waiting time was too long.
When we reached the counter, there were only a few other families. We arrived at 1pm. That day, Kidzania was closing at 8pm as it was the eve of public holiday. The kids were given 20 kidzos each and an ATM card. All of us had to wear a wristband to identify the child to the parent.
Once we entered Kidzania, we noticed that there were not as many children as we had expected (we expected A LOT more). I guess it helped that we were there on the eve of National Day. I would expect a bigger crowd on public holidays.
Recording in session |
Film Editing |
What you will see outside each station |
The Bank |
While Ulfa and Auni were waiting for their turn, I took Nuha, who is 4 years old, to activate her card at the bank. Outside the bank, I had to write Nuha's name and her birthdate on the paper with the card. Nuha had to queue up at the bank on her own as parents were not allowed inside. I worried a little then as I wondered 'What if she does not know what to say at the counter', 'What if she is scared' etc. But my worries were unfounded. Nuha went in, albeit a litle bit unsure at first. She then followed the others who were queueing and went up to the counter herself. At this point, I went "Bravo!" in my head.
Delivering Newspapers |
By the time Nuha was done, Auni and Ulfa were queuing at the bank having completed the Host/Film Editor job. We found out that the film could be downloaded online with the password given to us!
Thereafter the girls tried out a few other jobs like the Water Quality Assurance Specialist, Tourist Guide, Baby Expert, Runway Model, Climber, Chef and Cabin Crew.
Inside the cockpit |
Qatar Airways |
Stadium |
Driving School |
Runway Model |
You do not really need to accompany your children around Kidzania if they are older. They can do everything on their own and it allows them to become more independent. Auni is 8 and I pretty much let her go about choosing the jobs on her own. I noticed that the kids make fast friends as they work together with other kids.
Working at KFC |
Some reviews I read mentioned that the staff at Kidzania does not appear too enthusiastic. I guess it really depends on the staff themselves. I must say that most of the staff we met were very friendly to the kids. I particularly liked the staff - Ivy and Raihana - who were managing KFC when we were there. They were so fun and friendly with the kids, you could see the kids really enjoying their company. The kids were laughing and giving hi-fives to them. At the end of the session, the kids went up to them to give them hugs. It was really wonderful to see that.
Kidzania Department Store is packed at closing time |
As parents, we worry a lot, but they'll survive Kidzania.
Before going to Kidzania, I personally wondered how I'll survive the long hours there when it is only my kids who are having fun. However, time passes by really quickly and before you know it, it is closing time. When the girls were doing the activities, hubby and I managed to get alone time where we spent chilling out at the in-house Killiney Kopitiam and KFC (there are other food establishments there).
Other food establishment |
Theatre |
Tour Guide and Tourists |
Climbing School |
Hospital |
Quality Assurance Specialists |
Acting Academy |
Our girls (and us) thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They could not stop thanking us after the visit. We will definitely visit Kidzania Singapore again.
Some tips on visiting Kidzania Singapore:
1) Avoid peak periods unless you don't mind the waiting time.
2) Get a lanyard for the kids to put their cards or Kidzos. You can purchase one there but they cost around $10 - $15 (Maybank card holders get 10% off). I saw some parents holding the Kidzos and cards for the kids. You can do that too but it'll be good to teach the kids to handle their own cards and Kidzos.
3) Before you go to Kidzania, tell your kids that there are a lot of different jobs they can try. Some jobs are those they've never heard of. They need not be doctors and firefighters ALL THE TIME.
4) Let your kids choose whatever they want to be. It is their city and their day, not yours.
5) Take note that you are not allowed to queue for the kids. They need to queue if they want to play.
6) Your child can activate the ATM card later if the queue at the bank is too long. They can just do the activities first.