Changi Airport is one of the best airports on the planet. And, wonderfully, Changi Festive Village is back for its fifth edition and celebrates 50 years of Hello Kitty this season. Get ready for festive fun and carnival adventures with Sanrio attractions and the airport’s first-ever water park. Excitingly, visitors can immersive themselves in an enchanting Sanrio-themed wonderland until February 16, 2025. Here’s what we know about Changi Festive Village 2024/2025 in Singapore.
Changi Festive Village highlights
Changi Festive Village celebrates Christmas 2024 with iconic activities and attractions for all ages. Here’s the best things to do at this season’s festive event at the airport.
1. Hello Kitty & Friends Carnival
The Hello Kitty Carnival at Terminal 3 Arrival Hall features nine themed zones dedicated to the beloved Sanrio characters. The carnival is open daily from 12pm to 10pm and visitors can enjoy a range of themed rides, games to redeem limited-edition character collectibles, and activities like creative workshops where you can craft your own Sanrio keepsakes. Some standouts include the 7-metre tall rainbow slide and the 50th Celebration Grand Express which features Sanrio characters atop a birthday cake for children.
Meanwhile, there’ll be exclusive meet-and-greet sessions on selected weekends with Hello Kitty and seven other iconic characters at the carnival including Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Pompompurin, among other fan favourites. Of course, we can’t forget about the photo opportunities with larger-than-life figures too.
2. The airport’s first water park
Experience Changi Airport’s first-ever inflatable water park located at Terminal 3 Coach Bay. Dive into a world of fun at this space-themed water park named Cosmic HydroPark. It’s a thrilling water obstacle course with swings, balance beans, a giant slide, a kiddy pool, water guns, floating rocking boats, and trampolines – making it the perfect activity for families with children.
AstroMart is selling waterproof pouches, floats, water guns, and waterproof outfits for walk-in visitors. Meanwhile, there’s refreshing drinks and snacks to refuel on-site. Tickets begin at $19 and must be purchased via the Changi App. Cosmic HydroPark opens from 11am to 9pm daily.
3. Snow sessions
Visitors can look forward to daily magical snow sessions at Terminal 3 in front of Departure Immigration until January 1, 2025. Snow shows take place from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm and 8.30pm with extended snow sessions at 9.30pm from Friday to Sunday, adding a wintery touch to the tropical setting.
4. Other Sanrio attractions
There are various Sanrio-themed decorations and displays to celebrate the festive season across the airport’s four terminals. For example, there’s a 8-metre-tall Hello Kitty topiary, surrounded by colourful gift boxes and flowers, located at Departure Hall Terminal 3. Additionally, go on the hunt for iconic Sanrio characters from November 14 at 15 locations across the public and transit zones, like Hello Kitty in a rickshaw and adorable topiaries, for the best photo opportunities.
Meanwhile, fans of Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters can engage in meet-and-greet sessions on selected weekends until December 2024. Advanced bookings are required via the Changi Airport app.
5. Sanrio pop-up stores
There are Sanrio pop-up stores selling exclusive Hello Kitty and Sanrio merchandise located in Terminal 2, 3 and 4 at Singapore Changi Airport. Offers include Sanrio-themed travel items, cushions, puffy bags, toys, and personalised gifts, to name a few. Definitely, the perfect gift idea for fans of the franchise. Additionally, Changi Airport is offering sweet savings deals and promotions throughout the airport this holiday season.
Other things to do at Changi Airport this Christmas:
Experience the magic of Christmas 2024 at Singapore Changi Airport with other festive offerings aside from kawaii-themed experiences.
6. The Gift of Disney Cruise Line @ Jewel
From November 8, Disney Cruise Line and Changi Airport are teaming up to bring a magical Christmas festival to Jewel. It is Southeast Asia’s first Disney Cruise Line-inspired festive event that will run until January 2, 2025. Learn more about what you can expect at this special event.
7. Jewel’s Christmas Tree
Be sure to catch the majestic Christmas tree and snow fall at Shiseido Forest Valley when it returns this month. Normally, a 16-metre-tall Prudential Singapore Jewel Christmas Tree, pops up against an alluring backdrop in the park.
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