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Hong Kong Disneyland launches first-ever Pixar Summer Fest: Here's what to expect

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Reyma Deveza

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781592846818Pixar.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Let&#x27;s Play at Pixar Summer Fest will run until August 31 at Hong Kong Disneyland.  <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>HONG KONG — Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) has just launched its newest summer offering: a grand colorful celebration featuring well-loved characters from Pixar.</p><p>ABS-CBN News was among the media guests invited to experience firsthand the Pixar Summer Fest last June 11. Together with the huge number of guests at the park, we tried HKDL&#x27;s fresh lineup of activities.</p><p>Beyond the great weather that added to the summer energy, the friendly and sweet welcome from the HKDL staff, performers, and characters made the event an enjoyable one, especially for first-time visitors like me. </p><p>True to its tagline, my experience in HKDL was a magical one as I was transported to a different world, one that touched my childlike heart.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Pixar decor, shows, attractions</strong></div><p>Upon entering HKDL, you will immediately notice that the park has been decorated with banners featuring Pixar&#x27;s characters including Incredibles, Edna Mode, Merida, WALL-E, Mater, Lightning McQueen, and more.</p><p>A giant Luxo Jr. lamp and a Pixar ball have also been installed at Town Square on Main Street, with the latter displaying different Pixar graphics.</p><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" 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style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:550px;height:737px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2065268893007110584"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>There&#x27;s also the Pixar Pals Spectacular, an all-new 8-minute nighttime show before the theme park&#x27;s &quot;Momentous.&quot; It illuminates the sky and features a shimmering fountains dance, projections, and glowing drones.</p><p>During the show, which celebrates friendship and the power of Pixar stories, different characters are beamed onto the Castle of Magical Dreams using 3D projection mapping technology. The projection also extends at the entire length of Main Street.</p><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-4" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-4&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2065044764148556067&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring&amp;sessionId=49e95390c459ed6501b4dfe27aa3fce660aa3dcc&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:550px;height:672px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2065044764148556067"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>The Pixar Water Play Street Party is one for the books as it lets guests have a splash-filled moment to beat the summer heat in the city. </p><p>Main Street has been turned into a dancing water party zone, and you can enjoy surprise splashes while enjoying the parade of Pixar characters: Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Woody, and Bo Peep of &quot;Toy Story&quot;; Carl Fredricksen, Russell, and Dug from &quot;Up&quot;; Joy and Sadness of &quot;Inside Out&quot;; Dory and Nemo from &quot;Finding Nemo&quot;; and &quot;The Incredibles&quot; characters Bob and Helen Parr, Frozone, and Edna Mode.</p><p>After experiencing the Pixar Water Play Street Party, I didn&#x27;t expect that I will get to enjoy another showcase: the Friendtastic parade, which features Pixar pals and Disney friends on their beautiful signature floats. </p><p>It started with the float of Mickey and Friends, followed by the &quot;Zootopia&quot; crew with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and Benjamin Clawhauser. </p><p>Then came &quot;Big Hero 6&quot; carrying Hiro Hamada on top of the giant figure of Baymax, and more from &quot;Toy Story,&quot; Monsters Inc.,&quot; &quot;Turning Red,&quot; &quot;Inside Out,&quot; and &quot;Up.&quot; </p><p>The show concluded with the floats of &quot;Encanto,&quot; Duffy and Friends, and Disney&#x27;s beloved princesses. Kudos to the talented and lively dancers that kept the energy of the parade going.</p><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-5" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-5&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2064961069597253732&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring&amp;sessionId=49e95390c459ed6501b4dfe27aa3fce660aa3dcc&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:550px;height:600px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2064961069597253732"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>Another fun activity at HKDL is the Disney Friends Draw and Meet over at Animation Academy. After the drawing session, you can head next door to &quot;meet&quot; and pose with the character you made. </p><p>In our case, we got to recreate Rex from Pixar&#x27;s &quot;Toy Story.&quot; It was an immersive experience that both kids and kids at heart will love.</p><p>Speaking of meeting, the HKDL experience won&#x27;t be complete without encountering some of its beloved characters. </p><p>This summer, Pixar characters are also making their appearance: &quot;Inside Out,&quot; &quot;The Incredibles,&quot; and &quot;Up&quot; stars at Tomorrowland Station; the &quot;Toy Story&quot; crew at the Opera House and Toy Story Land; Mei from &quot;Turning Red&quot; along the Upper Parade route; and Miguel from &quot;Coco&quot; and Merida from &quot;Brave&quot; at Adventureland.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Pixar-themed dining, merchandise</strong></div><p>When it comes to filling your tummies while exploring the park, there&#x27;s a lot of Pixar-inspired food and drinks to enjoy.</p><p>Main Street Corner Cafe offers a playful dining experience with interactive offerings, including Make your own Alien Pizza and the Slinky Dog Spiral Roll.</p><p>Pixar-themed snacks are sold all over the park, such as the Mei Turning Red Corn Dog, Remy&#x27;s Ratatouille Chicken Salad Wrap at Fantasyland, and the Up! Egg Puff at Adventureland.</p><p>Because its summer, frozen delights is a must. To stay cool, there are character-themed Ice Lollipops inspired by &quot;Monsters Inc.&quot; and &quot;Toy Story.&quot; Also worth checking out are the Brioche Gelato Sandwich at Small World Ice Cream, Lime Dole Whip with Pineapple Slush Float at Jessie&#x27;s Snack Roundup, and Mint Chocolate Flavored Soft Serve at Midtown Delights.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781593609336PixarFood.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pixar-themed treats. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>HKDL has also released a special-edition Pixar Magic Passport. During our visit, we accompanied one of our colleagues who collected all of the stamps to get a mystery item inside a Pixar ball. </p><p>There&#x27;s also a wide range of HKDL-exclusive Pixar-inspired items, from character headbands to plush toys, apparel, stationery, bags, and blind boxes.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781593789137Pixar badge.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The all-new Pixar Magic Passport. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Hotel add-ons</strong></div><p>If you want to stay on-theme, the hotels at HKDL are offering exclusive Pixar add-on experiences such as the Finding Nemo Poolside Leisure Times and the Spirit of Adventure Craft Workshop at Disney Explorers Lodge. The immersive fun extends to all three resort hotels with the Pixar Bento Making Workshop and Twist and Turn Toy Story Balloon Workshop.  </p><p>You can also turn your overnight stay into a total &quot;play-over&quot; with a Pixar Pals in-room celebration and some in-room surprises.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781593334258352d8556-f400-4fbb-bba3-353468737af9.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pixar friends are waiting to celebrate with you in your room. <em>Reyma Deveza, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>The HKDL hotels are also serving Pixar-themed culinary specialties suchas Character Dim Sum at Crystal Lotus and an Inside Out Afternoon Tea Set at World of Color Restaurant. </p><p>Buffet guests at Enchanted Garden Restaurant and Ink and Plate can also try Pixar-themed desserts served during lunch and dinner.</p><p>HKDL&#x27;s Pixar Summer Fest will run until August 31, 2026.</p>

<p>Hong Kong Disneyland has just launched its newest summer offering: a grand colorful celebration featuring well-loved characters from Pixar.</p>

Hong Kong Disneyland has just launched its newest summer offering: a grand colorful celebration featuring well-loved characters from Pixar.