From Woody and Buzz Lightyear, to Snow White and Ariel, not forgetting Mickey Mouse
and Minnie Mouse, see fan-favourite characters transformed into charming plant sculptures
at the upcoming Garden of Wonder showcase at Floral Fantasy
SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in Singapore, Disney and Pixar favourites such as Mickey Mouse and Friends, Disney Princess heroines, Toy Story characters and more are presented as charming topiaries at Gardens by the Bay's Floral Fantasy.
Organised in collaboration with Disney and supported by Singapore Tourism Board, Disney Garden of Wonder opens at Floral Fantasy on 1 December 2024. It takes inspiration from Walt Disney World's annual EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in Florida, USA, where Disney characters are transformed into delightful horticultural displays. It will run until 31 March 2025.
Floral Fantasy is an attraction that presents whimsical and creative landscapes of floral artistry that segue into each other through an intimate, meandering space.
Disney Garden of Wonder features eight topiary sets, each with different characters such as:
There is also a Flavours of Singapore zone, featuring locally inspired takes on Disney characters in playful situations, alongside Singaporean culinary favourites. Keep a look out for:
A floral, Disney-themed pop-up store, with engaging activities and exclusive Disney-themed merchandise that will be launching at Garden of Wonder, rounds up the experience.
For people of all ages, admission tickets to Garden of Wonder are on sale now at www.gardensbythebay.com.sg. Tickets are priced at SGD 24 for adults and SGD 16 for children or senior citizens, and include a round-trip shuttle service between Bayfront Plaza (location of Floral Fantasy) and cooled conservatory Flower Dome.
Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy
Date: 1 December 2024 to 31 March 2025
Time: 10am to 9pm (last entry at 8.30pm)
Venue: Floral Fantasy at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Getting here: Take the MRT to Bayfront station or drop off at Bayfront Plaza carpark via taxi or ride-hailing service. More information available here.
Visit www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/disneygardenofwonder for more details.
Hi-res images can be downloaded here.
About Gardens by the Bay
An integral part of Singapore's "City in Nature" vision, Gardens by the Bay is a national garden and premier horticultural attraction that showcases the best of garden and floral artistry for all to enjoy. Spanning 101 hectares in the heart of Singapore's downtown Marina Bay, it comprises three waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East, and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest at 54 hectares, officially opened on 29 June 2012.
Guided by the vision to be a world of gardens for all to own, enjoy and cherish, the Gardens' extensive plant collection, ever-changing floral displays, and myriad of engaging programmes have captured the imagination of many, while its Gift of Gardens community initiative, with Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore as Patron, reaches out to people from all walks of life.
Since opening, Gardens by the Bay has welcomed more than 100 million visitors and garnered numerous international accolades including the eighth top attraction in the world in Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024, Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2024, Best Theme Attraction at TTG Travel Awards 2022 and 2023, and Best Attraction Experience at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2019. The Gardens continues to refresh and refine its offerings, to be a place that everyone can enjoy – a garden where wonder blooms.
For more information, visit www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
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Topiaries of beloved Disney and Pixar Characters Make Singapore debut
Topiaries of beloved Disney and Pixar Characters Make Singapore debut
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office (GBA Office) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will jointly host an exclusive business seminar on 8 November 2024 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
InvestHK is proud to partner with the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCIM) in bringing this seminar to the Malaysian business community, which aims to provide Malaysian business communities with insights into the latest developments and business opportunities within the dynamic Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). It will focus on how overseas businesses can capitalise on the distinctive advantages of Hong Kong as a strategic gateway to establish and expand their presence within the GBA.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Emerging Economic Powerhouse in Asia
The GBA comprises 11 major cities, including Hong Kong, Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and seven additional cities in Guangdong Province, mainland China. With a total population of 86 million and a GDP of US$2 trillion, the region boasts significant economic power.
The cities in the GBA are engaged in the pilot implementation of innovative policies in the financial and social management sectors to establish an international market‑oriented business environment. The free flow of talent, goods and capital is actively promoted across the region with the goal of raising the level of economic efficiency, transparency and internationalisation. Moreover, with clusters of cutting-edge R&D centres and advanced manufacturing facilities, the GBA presents an ideal landscape for technology companies to innovate and commercialise their products.
Hong Kong, as the most globally connected city in the GBA, is committed to solidifying its position as an international financial, transportation, and trade hub. Concurrently, it seeks to reinforce its role as a leading global offshore renminbi business centre, an international hub for asset management, and a centre for risk management. Furthermore, Hong Kong endeavours to advance its professional services sector, fortify its innovative high-tech industries, and establish itself as a premier international legal and dispute resolution hub for the entire Asia Pacific region.
Some of the highlights of the events Include:
Speakers and Insights
Attendees will gain valuable insights from distinguished speakers, including:
Ample Networking Opportunities
Following the half-day seminar, guests will have the opportunity to network during an exclusive business luncheon, fostering connections and collaborations between Malaysian business leaders and Hong Kong.
About the GBA Office
The HKSAR Government attaches great importance to the HKSAR's active participation in the development of the GBA as well as better integration into the overall national development. The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau has set up the GBA Office, which is led by the Commissioner for the Development of the Greater Bay Area.
The functions of the Office include, among others, to assist in formulating, coordinating and overseeing the overall policies, strategies and measures pertinent to HKSAR's participation in taking forward the development of the GBA.
The Office is responsible for four major areas of work as follows:
About Invest Hong Kong
InvestHK is the department of the HKSAR Government responsible for attracting foreign direct investment. It has set up a dedicated GBA team in Hong Kong to attract the world's top enterprises, start-up entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders to set up and scale their business via Hong Kong into the GBA.
For more information, please visit www.gba.investhk.gov.hk.
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Hong Kong Government to Host Business Seminar and Networking Luncheon on The Arising Business Opportunities - The Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong
