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Karen Flores

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751607198536HKDL_20A_The Most Magical Party of All_Park Deco_2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Hong Kong Disneyland is all decked out for its 20th anniversary. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>HONG KONG — Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) has pulled out all the stops for its 20th anniversary celebration — and trust us when we say that it&#x27;s grand.</p><p>I was lucky to be among the 1,000 guests invited to see firsthand HKDL&#x27;s kickoff festivities last June 28. Obviously the park wasn&#x27;t closed just for us, which means it also welcomed regular guests — and it was a Saturday. </p><p>The huge crowds and the brutal heat of Hong Kong&#x27;s summer could&#x27;ve easily ruined the mood, but HKDL&#x27;s lineup of activities plus the positive energy all around turned it into a fun, memorable experience. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751607374776HKDL_20A_Jammitors.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">HKDL&#x27;s &quot;Jammitors&quot; add to the lively vibe. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>As someone who has visited HKDL for work multiple times over the past two years, I initially thought I&#x27;ve already seen it all, down to the new Frozen-themed area (more of that <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/11/17/23/hong-kong-disneyland-launches-world-of-frozen">here</a>) and the heartwarming &quot;Momentous&quot; nighttime show (more of that <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/03/02/23/fountains-fireworks-in-hk-disneylands-nighttime-show">here</a>). </p><p>So I entered the park not expecting much — but in the end, I was still blown away.</p><p>Here&#x27;s why:</p><div><strong>&#x27;Momentous&#x27; on steroids</strong></div><p>For the uninitiated, &quot;Momentous&quot; is an HKDL-exclusive spectacle that takes place in the park every night, right before it closes. </p><p>In the 20-minute show, scenes showing different Disney characters are beamed onto the Castle of Magical Dreams using 3D projection mapping technology. And in true Disneyland fashion, it comes with all sorts of flashy things: fountains, flames, fireworks, lights. You name it, they have it. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751607776058HKDL_20A_The Most Magical Party of All_Momentous_Party in the Night Sky_3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">And for HKDL&#x27;s 20th anniversary, they&#x27;ve added drones to the mix. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>&quot;Momentous,&quot; for me, is one of the biggest selling points of HKDL — this show will make you feel things, whether you&#x27;re a Disney fan or not. And just when I thought it couldn&#x27;t get any better, the show got an upgrade in time for the park&#x27;s 20th anniversary.</p><p>For an entire year, HKDL guests get to enjoy &quot;Momentous: Party in the Night Sky,&quot; an extended version not just in length, but also in scope. The show now runs for almost 30 minutes, beginning with a dazzling showcase of synchronized drones that arrange themselves into Disney-themed displays. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F704615369115391%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>During the kickoff celebrations, HKDL ambassadors Gisele Abejero (she&#x27;s a Filipina, more about her <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/12/09/23/meet-the-first-filipino-ambassador-of-hk-disneyland">here</a>) and Beyan Tse hyped up the crowd, along with a group of stage performers. </p><p>And then, the main event — going beyond the Castle of Magical Dreams, the projections now sweep down the entire length of Main Street, painting the night in colorful visuals. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751607667557HKDL_20A_The Most Magical Party of All_Momentous_Party in the Night Sky_11.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">&quot;Momentous&quot; now goes all the way to Main Street. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><div><strong>All-star parade, &#x27;party&#x27; at the castle</strong></div><p>If you&#x27;ve been to HKDL before, you know that there&#x27;s a parade held along Main Street multiple times a day. But it&#x27;s usually short, with the little carts carrying a random mix of mascots and a handful of performers.</p><p>But this year, HKDL has rolled out the red carpet for 11 intricately designed floats for &quot;Friendtastic,&quot; its largest and grandest parade to date. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751608075698encanto.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">I mean, look at that &quot;Encanto&quot; float. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>The floats range from cute to massive: there&#x27;s one carrying six Disney princesses, one with a life-size Baymax and smoke effects, one with a ton of flowers and the entire Madrigal family from &quot;Encanto,&quot; and, of course, one with Mickey Mouse and his crew, among others. </p><p>Complementing these masterpieces are over 100 performers, all in costume and out to make you sing and dance along during show stops.  </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1282461889893656%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Another 20th anniversary offering is the daytime show aptly titled &quot;Party at the Castle,&quot; held on the stage in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams. </p><p>It drizzled a bit while we were there so we didn&#x27;t get to catch the full performance — but it&#x27;s enough to say it&#x27;s a must-watch while you&#x27;re at the park. For one, it lets you dance and groove with Mickey and friends, as well as Disney princesses Aurora, Tiana, and Belle.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751608697909HKDL_20A_The Most Magical Party of All_Disney Friends Live Party at the Castle!_3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Goofy shows his dance moves at &quot;Party at the Castle.&quot; <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Limited-edition merchandise, food</strong></div><p>Of course, the celebration won&#x27;t be complete without the goods. HKDL has prepared a slew of 20th anniversary items, from Godiva chocolates to bag charms, headbands, and clothing.</p><p>Naturally, all of the Disney characters featured in the park have dressed up for the occasion. For an entire year, the themed merchandise come in shiny costumes with touches of blue, purple, and yellow — so if you&#x27;re a collector, don&#x27;t miss these limited-edition drops. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751608606190HKDL_20A_The Most Magical Party of All_Merch_Duffy &amp; Friends Series_5.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Say hello to Duffy and Friends in their 20th anniversary outfits. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Even the food and beverages at HKDL got the 20th anniversary treatment. You can enjoy a giant sundae, a fancy tea party set, even a champagne flute with &quot;party bubbles&quot; cream soda.</p><p>If you&#x27;re looking for something light (not just on the tummy but also for your wallet), there are also cute popcorn buckets, cupcakes, cotton candy, donuts, and other sweet treats at the park. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751609186091HKDL_20A_F&amp;B_Walt&#x27;s Cafe_20A Afternoon Tea.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">HKDL&#x27;s 20th anniversary afternoon tea set. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>HKDL managing director Michael Moriarty said the 20th anniversary celebrations, dubbed &quot;The Most Magical Party of All,&quot; not only marks a milestone, but also the start of an &quot;exciting new chapter.&quot; </p><p>&quot;This anniversary is a heartfelt tribute to guests who have visited and shared the joy of the Disney experience with us over the years, as well as the Disney fans who are planning to visit us for the very first time,&quot; he added. </p><p>Make sure to catch all these activities and goodies as they&#x27;ll only be available for a year. </p><p>And while you&#x27;re at it, check out these other must-try activities in Hong Kong on your next visit:</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/health-science/2025/2/15/from-coastal-trails-to-forest-bathing-4-ways-to-enjoy-hong-kong-s-great-outdoors-1530">From coastal trails to forest bathing: 4 ways to enjoy Hong Kong&#x27;s great outdoors</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/health-science/2025/3/14/ever-heard-of-a-gong-bath-try-these-wellness-experiences-in-hong-kong-on-your-next-trip-0629">Ever heard of a gong bath? Try these wellness experiences in Hong Kong on your next trip</a></div>

<p>Hong Kong Disneyland has pulled out all the stops for its 20th anniversary celebration — and trust us when we say that it's grand.</p>

Hong Kong Disneyland has pulled out all the stops for its 20th anniversary celebration — and trust us when we say that it's grand.

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Hong Kong Disneyland kicks off 20th anniversary celebrations: Here's why it's worth a visit

Karen Flores Layno,

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Published Jul 04, 2025 03:06 PM PHT

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