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 until 16th February 2025, with meet-and-greet sessions, exclusive merch up for grabs, and even an indoor inflatable waterpark.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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