RWS rolls out Lady Gaga-themed pool parties at Adventure Cove Waterpark, drinks and desserts
SINGAPORE - Lady Gaga fans looking to beat the heat, head down to Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) for some water-based fun.
Adventure Cove Waterpark at the integrated resort has been temporarily turned into a Gaga-themed wonderland, just in time for the American pop star's shows at the National Stadium on May 18, 19, 21 and 24, her only stops in Asia.
Running till May 25, Monster Splash - a reference to her fanbase name Little Monsters, her nickname Mother Monster and her 2009 album The Fame Monster - features a pool party, games, food and drinks as well as decor inspired by the 39-year-old performer, all for the price of a standard one-day ticket ($35 for adults and $28 for children residing in Singapore).
There will be DJs playing Lady Gaga hits at the pool party and a dance performance, Aqua-Cadabra, at the water park's BluWater Bay.
The Lady Gaga-themed events at Adventure Cove Waterpark includes parties, dance performances, decor and food and drink inspired by the US pop star.
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Guests can also order themed food and drinks, like the chocolate treat Glamour Glam Cake Pops ($13) as well as the Sour Fame Mocktail and Red Carpet Refresher ($10 each).
Resorts World Sentosa's Lady Gaga-inspired Monster Experiences include food and beverage offerings such as Glamour Glam Cake Pops at Adventure Cove Waterpark.
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Monster Splash is part of Monster Experiences, an RWS-wide Lady Gaga-themed celebration of her return to Singapore after 13 years.
From May 17 to 24, look out for Mother Monster-inspired desserts like the Raspberry Riot Delight ($24), a fruit tartlet with a raspberry-painted hand, which will be available at RWS restaurants like Ocean Restaurant, Osia Steak and Seafood Grill, Kamon and Syun.
Resorts World Sentosa's Lady Gaga-inspired Monster Experiences include food and beverage offerings such as Raspberry Riot Delight at signature restaurants Ocean Restaurant, Osia Steak and Seafood Grill, KAMÓN, and Syun.
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In addition, the menu at Hotel Ora Pastry Lounge from May 17 to 25 will include the hat-shaped Crimson Gateau ($12) and the caramel cream-filled Duo Croissant ($7).
Resorts World Sentosa's Lady Gaga-inspired Monster Experiences include food and beverage offerings such as Crimson Gateau at Hotel Ora Pastry Lounge.
PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA
RWS is also offering Monster Stay room packages at its hotels that come with perks such as free transport to and from the National Stadium on concert days. Hotel guests can find out more about these packages upon checking in.
For more information, visit https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/events/monster-experiences.
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