Our national obsession with Hello Kitty continues as Changi Airport brings back Changi Festive Village, this year themed after the beloved character. In celebration of her 50th anniversary, all 4 terminals have been transformed into a Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland, complete with photo-taking spots, carnival games, and giant Sanrio sculptures.
This festive pop-up will be sticking around from 2nd November 2024 until 16th February 2025, with meet-and-greet sessions, exclusive merch up for grabs, and even an indoor inflatable waterpark.
Table of Contents
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
From 14th November onwards, you’ll find Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends’ large-scale sculptures spread across 15 locations throughout the 4 terminals. These characters include Kuromi, My Melody, Cinamoroll, and Pompompurin, and they can be found in both public and transit areas.
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
The main attraction here would be the 8m tall Hello Kitty topiary, the tallest structure located at Terminal 3 Departure Hall, surrounded with smaller-scale Sanrio characters and Christmas boxes lying around.
Located right behind the Hello Kitty structure is a 7m-tall rainbow slide with 3 lanes, serving as a fun activity for kids and adults alike.
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
For a more close-up experience with your favourite Sanrio characters, there will be meet-and-greet sessions held during weekends, from 2nd November to 22nd December 2024.
2 mascots will be appearing during each snow show from Mondays to Thursdays, at 7.30pm and 8.30pm; and from Fridays to Sundays, at 7.30pm, 8.30pm, and 9.30pm. For more information on which characters will show up, check out their show schedule.
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
To qualify for a meet-and-greet pass, you’ll have to spend a minimum of $50 at retail and F&B outlets in Changi Airport, or spend $80 at supermarkets and shops within Jewel Changi. Do ensure that the purchases are done using the Changi App (App Store | Google Play).
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
Apart from taking photos to update your IG feeds, there’s also a Hello Kitty carnival being hosted at T3 Arrival Hall daily, from 12pm-10pm.
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
With a total of 9 themed-zones inspired by characters like Pochacco and Hangyodon, there are claw machines, carousel rides, and even game booths where you stand to win plushies and limited-edition pins.
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
Carnival tokens cost $20 for 21 tokens, $50 for 55 tokens, and $100 for 120 tokens. Using the same redemption system for the meet-and-greet pass, spending $50 or $80 in a single receipt will award you 5 free carnival credits which can be exchanged for tokens. Paying through Mastercard or Changi Pay will grant you an additional 5 credits.
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
As a bonus to the festivities at Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland, Changi Airport will be introducing its first-ever Cosmic Hydropark, an inflatable water park situated at T3 Coach Bay. In this adrenaline-packed park, there will be obstacle courses, giant water slides, and trampolines for a fun family bonding experience.
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
Ticket prices start from $8/person for a 45-minute session in the Kiddy Pool, while a 90-minute session in the larger Cosmic Pool starts from $19/person.
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
A Hello Kitty experience will never be complete without bringing some merch home, so don’t miss out on the various Sanrio pop-up stores here.
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
Situated across the departure halls in Terminals 2, 3, and 4, some of the most iconic items sold include the Hello Kitty Hand Warmer Cushion ($12.90), the Puffy Bag with Hello Kitty and Friends Bag Charm ($29.90), and the Hello Kitty Cabin Luggage with Stickers ($49.90).
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
If you are a Changi Rewards member, you can try your luck at the Changi Rewards Festive Gachapon to win limited-edition Sanrio items. To have a chance at this gachapon, all you have to do is spend $50 using Changi Pay or Mastercard at Changi Airport.
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
With adorable sculptures, carnival games, and limited-edition Sanrio merchandise, Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland is an event not to be missed. Bring your kids here for a wholesome family day, or simply enjoy the kawaii vibes as you walk through Changi Airport, we guarantee you won’t regret coming here.
Location: Changi Airport
Date: Now till 16th February 2025
For more things to do in Singapore:
Cover image adapted from: Changi Airport via Facebook, Changi Airport Group
#1 has curated classes for those who suffer from stiff shoulders or back aches.
We know how pricey gym memberships can be. So, chope your spot at these free…
With these free running tracks in Singapore, you can carve an exercise regime for yourself…
Here are all the best things to do this weekend in Singapore.
Netflix's trending series, Squid Game, but make it Singapore. Would you win at these childhood…
For a magical end to 2024 ✨