2019 Hong Kong Disneyland Christmas Festivities
Dive into a Heartwarming Disney Christmas at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Join Mickey, Minnie, Anna and Elsa to wish your loved ones a “Happy Disney Wishmas”
The holiday spirit has begun to spread around Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), with this year’s “A Disney Christmas” celebrations launching through January 1, 2020. Guests can experience a heartwarming Disney-style Christmas, with many opportunities to get into the festive spirit throughout the holiday season. Frozen magic will be in the air at HKDL, as the royal sisters of Arendelle along with Mickey and his Pals wish everyone a “Happy Disney Wishmas.” It’s the time of the year to enjoy magical moments with loved ones to treasure the traditions and spirit of the Christmas season at HKDL. Hong Kong residents can enjoy “Magic Access” Limited-Time Offer exclusively from now to January 15, 2020, to ensure year-round magic with your family and friends. If you are in a group of three or more, you can enjoy 15% off. For a group of four or more, an extra HK$50 dining gift vouchers will be offered to each guest!
Today, Stephanie Young, managing director of HKDL joined Colleen Yu Fung, director of Make-A-Wish Hong Kong to for a special Christmas celebration. Stephanie introduced the new “Minnie Wishmas Ears” campaign, whereby guests can help make life-changing wishes come true for children suffering from critical illnesses by purchasing a pair of special ears for HK$119. For each purchase of the special ears, HK$50 will be donated to Make-A-Wish Hong Kong (https://makeawish.org.hk/), helping to make wishes come true over the holiday period. Wish granting is a key part of the Disney Team of Heroes initiative – Disney’s efforts to deliver comfort and
Also, guests can purchase the resort’s unique “Holiday Wishes Charity Postcards” at HK$10 to send Christmas messages to their loved ones. All proceeds will be going towards the “Operation Santa Claus” initiative in Hong Kong (https://osc.scmp.com/). Guests can drip their postcards into the Holiday Wishes Mailbox outside City Hall in Main Street, U.S.A. There’s even a chance to enjoy some magical music from the “Community Choir Sing Along” performances inside the park, by nine local community choirs.
“Christmas is the time of year that brings people closer together. As the year comes to an end, we want to make this Christmas celebrations more meaningful than ever before,” said Stephanie Young. “Through these meaningful initiatives, up to HK$800,000 will be donating to the community, to help support people in need.”
Celebrate an authentic Christmas with characters from Frozen along with Mickey and his Pals
With this year’s much-anticipated release of Frozen 2, guests will have the chance to venture through “Frozen Fantasy Gardens Village” during the Christmas celebration. The area features twinkling lights, giant ornaments, sparkling snowflakes, and a sprinkling of snow, transforming the area into an awe-inspiring winter wonderland. The unique setting will be complete with festive music, delectable food and beverage items and special merchandise carts. Together with Olaf, Anna and Elsa, who will be wearing their brand new Frozen 2 outfits, will be waiting to greet guests.
As dusk falls at HKDL, “A Magical Frozen Snowfall” moment will welcome the arrival of Arendelle citizens and a royal procession, along with Olaf, Anna, and Elsa, who will use her powers to bring the winter magic of Arendelle to HKDL. For guests who want to immerse themselves even further into the world of Frozen, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will feature special costumes inspired by Frozen 2 for a limited time only.
Mickey and Friends will all be dressed in their festive new outfits during “A Disney Christmas,” at the “Jingle and Mingle with Santa Mickey” at The Annex on Main Street, U.S.A. Santa Stitch will make his debut greeting guests at the Comet Café in Tomorrowland. A range of live vocals, festive dancing and classic Christmas tunes will be featured at the “Mickey and Friends Christmastime Ball.” Continuing through the evening, the iconic Christmas tree will light up nightly amid a medley of Christmas carols and a magical snowfall during the “Holiday Wish-Come-True” Tree Lighting Ceremony, while “A Holiday Kiss Goodnight” will complete each day with a heartwarming serenade.
Christmas feasts and festive treats across the resort
There will be a wide selection of festive food, beverages and merchandise offerings, which includes 70 holiday-inspired dining options. A delectable range of festive snacks and popcorn buckets will help create picture-perfect moments. Guests can enjoy a Christmas Dinner Buffet at the Royal Banquet Hall, or enjoy a dinner buffet with Disney characters at the Enchanted Garden Restaurant and a Christmas Colorful Semi-Buffet dinner at the World of Color Restaurant. Frozen fans will love special treats like Frozen Tumbler with drinks and Elsa Vanilla & Blueberry Panna Cotta.
Guests will find an assortment of present options, with over 90 Frozen 2-themed merchandise items and 190 seasonal merchandise items available. Anna and Elsa’s new outfits will be a big hit with little ones, while the new “Keep Me Warm” series from Duffy and Friends features new knitted outfits for each character. The festive colored Mickey and his Pals collection is a perfect present for sharing Christmas wishes.
This Christmas, HKDL will debut the new “nuiMOs” series, which originated in Japan. The series will feature Mickey and his Pals with different outfits, including their special Christmas looks for a limited time.
The celebration continues with a fun Christmas staycation
Enjoy this joyful season, as all three Disney resort hotels have prepared a series of Christmas surprises for a truly wonderful winter holiday stay. Special Christmas activities will take throughout the hotels for families to participate in authentic Christmas fun together. From now to December 2, Hong Kong residents can enjoy an exclusive “Disney Hotel Surprise Flash Sale” for booking a Standard Room in Disney Explorer’s Lodge, starting from HK$990 for an amazing Disney staycation! For Magic Access members, you can even enjoy a free room upgrade!
Guests can check into the Kingdom Club Frozen Suites for a magical stay themed to Anna and Elsa. With picturesque Frozen-inspired décor, guests will be immersed in the enchanted world from the films as they enjoy an unforgettable staycation!
