Genting FAQ - Part 3

[Lucky John]

Just examine what is the actual reason deterring the bus trip since there's toilet break every 2-3 hrs or less. If it's the frequency not meeting your expectations, do consider solutions like adult diapers for example.
If it's entertainment concern, do download content of interest in advance like what others suggest to enjoy during the trip. Alternatively, if you are getting local Sim card for internet usage, there's always access to content from YouTube.
I always sleep through most part of the bus journey so the long hours doesn't bother me. In fact, it's shorter than plane trips to the US.

I have no toilet issue. I watched pre-downloaded series or movies in Netflix on my iPhone 13 mini on the bus. Could it be my screen is too small? Maybe getting an iPad would change my bus situation?

 

[ghregular]

for me i used to shuttle2genting either thru konsortium bus or flight airasia-klia train-genting bus but since after covid when msia opened we started driving takut covid! since then didnt look back! anyone like me?

 

[dennisbergkamp]

Used to have free room up to resort hotel and booked for next year Jan and Mar already.
Today login see all the room from Nov to March become chargeable even for standard room.
Anyone experience this ya ? Means i got downgraded ?

I just recently went there for 3 nights during Mid Oct and clocked around 200 T points >"<

I remembered last trip i checked out 1 night earlier, will it because of that ?

 

[givansingapore]

Used to have free room up to resort hotel and booked for next year Jan and Mar already.
Today login see all the room from Nov to March become chargeable even for standard room.
Anyone experience this ya ? Means i got downgraded ?

I just recently went there for 3 nights during Mid Oct and clocked around 200 T points >"<

I remembered last trip i checked out 1 night earlier, will it because of that ?

Should be system issue. The Malaysian members free room yesterday opens up for short while before it turns chargeable rooms few hours later. That's why it's better to book all 10 nights per month when it opens up and cancel at later date if schedule clashes.

 

[dennisbergkamp]

Should be system issue. The Malaysian members free room yesterday opens up for short while before it turns chargeable rooms few hours later. That's why it's better to book all 10 nights per month when it opens up and cancel at later date if schedule clashes.

Yeah, now it come back. Thanks.

 

[vaxvms]

bolehland system is like that one lah

just get used to it

 

[vaxvms]

Still waiting for the chance to get $0 crock-fords.

even high points earners hard to get FOC nowadays already

but stay 1x cockford good enough lah....nothing fantastic imo

 

[ghregular]

even high points earners hard to get FOC nowadays already

but stay 1x cockford good enough lah....nothing fantastic imo

ya fantastic only inside casino

 

[vaxvms]

 

[vaxvms]

ya fantastic only inside casino

waiting for u to open box

 

[Hello^]

where to see my TP ar? Only found my GP in the app.

 

[givansingapore]

where to see my TP ar? Only found my GP in the app.

Under Profile tab, expand the Account Details section and scroll down to see the tier info in the app. You will not see the TP info if you are currently a platinum member and need to check from the kiosk physically in Genting.

 

[kevinlaikf]

I am still hesitating to book the free room at Genting Grand or Highland due to I am still not able to endure the long bus trip to Genting taking 6h. The return trip to Singapore is even worse at 7.5h duration. I am not taking by plane because of the troublesome transits and more costly. Any idea how to make the very long bus ride more pleasant?

Since the covid re-opening travel, I had been going Genting every month till now.
Always coach bus from WTS or Transtar, occasionally 707 (last minute travel),
5am till 1130am, its bearable, sleep on the bus (avoid last row, sleep almost impossible due to bad suspension, every road bumps, u will lift up 3-4cm from your seat).

Travelled every months for the past 3 years, u got used to the process, u would sleep like a baby.
Transtar Club Z and better, Solitaire quite comfy with massage chairs.

 

[kevinlaikf]

waiting for u to open box

I like this bag too.. and the free teddy bear.

 

[vaxvms]

I like this bag too.. and the free teddy bear.

teddy bear i got already

 

[st00pig]

Some observations during my recent trip to RWG:

(1) Face recognition at the "Self Check-In Kiosks" is a breeze.

(2) We must tap our hotel card in the lift to access to our level. No challenges too.

(3) There are 35 and 0 "Self Check in Kiosks" at Tower 1 and Tower 3 respectively. Most, if not all, are already operational at 7am.

(4) The are 13 "Self Check-out Kiosks in FWH:

Tower 3 - 2
Tower 2 - 2
Between Tower 2 & 1 - 3
Tower 1 - 6

(5) There are 5 "Self Service Ticketing Machines" at the SkyAvenue Complex (level 4) Cable Station.

(6) Nonya Color had already closed shop.

(7) Beside 1st World Hotel lobby, Zus Coffee at SkyAvenue Complex level 2 and Swee Hug at FWH Tower 3 are good resting area, before they open for businesses.

(8) Have not been seeing the Sky symphony display — those little dancing colourful balls outside SkyCasino — for a long while now.

(9) Medan Selera, at the Basement of SkyAvenue Complex, had been renamed as Jom Makan

(10) All Buses counters (707Inc, Transtar, WTS Travel, Sri Maju, and Five Stars) have been consolidated at the FHW Bus Terminal.

(11) Taxi fare from FWH to GPO is between RM$52 to 55, one way.

(12) SkyCasino is no longer congested with PRC personnel loitering at the ground floor like before. We no longer see or being approached to change money, nor beg for makan anymore. However, a lady, and then taken over by an uncle later, was still selling Hotel Room, near the SkyCasino escalator area.

(13) Our usual route from FWH Level 4 to Gold Club/Crockfords Platinum had been blocked, to make way for the Snow World. Even lifts are bypassing level 4, with no selection on the lift panel anymore.

(14) Durian Carnival has been extended to end January next year. However, "Dking" (one of the durian stalls) mentioned that durian season will most probably end around late December. Rate is quite good: 2 MSWs for RM$99.

(15) The toys in those Blind Box Gacha Machines, located at SkyAvenue Complex level 3, cost 4 tokens each. Ironically, RM$20 can only get you 3 tokens from the vending machine.

(16) Bu Bu Gao and Blue Blitz slot machines had been removed from SkyCasino level 1.

(17) Wolfgang had already been closed down after the previous renovation. However, Park Avenue still continue to serve western dinner like Appetizers, Soups, Prime Grills, Sides, Sauces, Butters, and Desserts.

(18) Trattoria Il Lago, which was temporarily closed, after the fire outbreak at the outdoor theme park, has re-opened.

(19) The Turkish Delights stall, located outside C Chuan Village, has closed down too. The smaller stall, at level one, outside Sakura, is still there.

(20) The viewing area, outside Beauty at the Pot, is open to the public again.

 

[ghregular]

Some observations during my recent trip to RWG:

(1) Face recognition at the "Self Check-In Kiosks" is a breeze.

(2) We must tap our hotel card in the lift to access to our level. No challenges too.

(3) There are 35 and 0 "Self Check in Kiosks" at Tower 1 and Tower 3 respectively. Most, if not all, are already operational at 7am.

(4) The are 13 "Self Check-out Kiosks in FWH:

Tower 3 - 2
Tower 2 - 2
Between Tower 2 & 1 - 3
Tower 1 - 6

(5) There are 5 "Self Service Ticketing Machines" at the SkyAvenue Complex (level 4) Cable Station.

(6) Nonya Color had already closed shop.

(7) Beside 1st World Hotel lobby, Zus Coffee at SkyAvenue Complex level 2 and Swee Hug at FWH Tower 3 are good resting area, before they open for businesses.

(8) Have not been seeing the Sky symphony display — those little dancing colourful balls outside SkyCasino — for a long while now.

(9) Medan Selera, at the Basement of SkyAvenue Complex, had been renamed as Jom Makan

(10) All Buses counters (707Inc, Transtar, WTS Travel, Sri Maju, and Five Stars) have been consolidated at the FHW Bus Terminal.

(11) Taxi fare from FWH to GPO is between RM$52 to 55, one way.

(12) SkyCasino is no longer congested with PRC personnel loitering at the ground floor like before. We no longer see or being approached to change money, nor beg for makan anymore. However, a lady, and then taken over by an uncle later, was still selling Hotel Room, near the SkyCasino escalator area.

(13) Our usual route from FWH Level 4 to Gold Club/Crockfords Platinum had been blocked, to make way for the Snow World. Even lifts are bypassing level 4, with no selection on the lift panel anymore.

(14) Durian Carnival has been extended to end January next year. However, "Dking" (one of the durian stalls) mentioned that durian season will most probably end around late December. Rate is quite good: 2 MSWs for RM$99.

(15) The toys in those Blind Box Gacha Machines, located at SkyAvenue Complex level 3, cost 4 tokens each. Ironically, RM$20 can only get you 3 tokens from the vending machine.

(16) Bu Bu Gao and Blue Blitz slot machines had been removed from SkyCasino level 1.

(17) Wolfgang had already been closed down after the previous renovation. However, Park Avenue still continue to serve western dinner like Appetizers, Soups, Prime Grills, Sides, Sauces, Butters, and Desserts.

(18) Trattoria Il Lago, which was temporarily closed, after the fire outbreak at the outdoor theme park, has re-opened.

(19) The Turkish Delights stall, located outside C Chuan Village, has closed down too. The smaller stall, at level one, outside Sakura, is still there.

(20) The viewing area, outside Beauty at the Pot, is open to the public again.

thks for info

 

[ghregular]

rainy day umbrella wheelchair oldlady Durian at Genting

 

[vsvs24]

Chin Swee Temple has a stall next to pagoda selling durian.

Organic mao San wang RM63 per kg. Passed a few times. No one buy.

 

[bendi85]

Hi all for bus ride, how long does it take to reach genting? lets say I leave at 6am. Thanks.