Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will launch a year-long celebration for its 20th anniversary beginning June 28, the park announced during a red carpet preview event on April 17.
The “20th Anniversary Magical Red Carpet Party” at Main Street, U.S.A. offered a first look at what the resort calls The Most Magical Party of All. The preview drew more than 500 invited guests, including media representatives, fans, and digital creators from the Philippines, mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the United States.
Mickey Mouse, Duffy and Friends, cast members, and performers took to the stage in new anniversary-themed outfits for a fashion show that highlighted exclusive merchandise and styling options. Vocalists also performed the resort’s new anthem, energizing the crowd in advance of the upcoming festivities.
Michael Moriarty, managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, said the celebration will feature “immersive entertainment, extraordinary moments, and boundless Disney magic and surprises” throughout the year.
Among the new offerings is “Disney Friends Live: Party at the Castle!”, a 15-minute concert-style show featuring high-energy music, dance routines, and interactive segments. Mickey and Friends will appear in party outfits designed exclusively for the anniversary, while Princesses Aurora, Tiana and Belle are set to make appearances in new attire. Special effects such as LED screens, balloons, fog jets, and pyrotechnics will be part of the production.
The new “Friendtastic!” parade, the largest in the resort’s history, will run for around 30 minutes. It features 11 floats and over 100 performers, including more than 30 Disney characters from franchises such as Zootopia, Encanto, Big Hero 6, Toy Story, Turning Red, Inside Out, and Up. The parade also includes the debut of Red Panda Mei, Isabela from Encanto, and Officer Clawhauser from Zootopia. Original music and choreography were created for each float.
“Momentous: Party in the Night Sky!” will cap off the daily festivities. The enhanced nighttime show will run for nearly 30 minutes and feature large-scale 3D projection mapping, drones, illuminated water displays, laser and flame effects, and pyrotechnics. It will include appearances from the Three Good Fairies of Sleeping Beauty, characters from The Princess and the Frog, and a glowing anniversary logo projected in the sky.
Throughout the celebration, visitors can enjoy more than 80 new food and beverage options across the park and resort hotels. A collection of over 300 exclusive merchandise items will be released across six themed collections. PhotoPass photographers will offer complimentary digital party photos at designated attractions and meet-and-greet locations.
Guests staying at the resort’s hotels can book the 20th Anniversary Magical Party Room Pack, which transforms rooms into themed celebration spaces. The experience includes recreation activities and a complimentary anniversary gift.
Promotional activities have also begun across the resort, including themed balloon art, latte art, and mirrored displays at merchandise shops. Visitors who purchase a designated 1-day ticket before July 26 will receive a complimentary 20th Anniversary Mini Party Hat featuring Mickey and Friends, Duffy and Friends, or the event logo.
Tickets and packages are available through the Hong Kong Disneyland website and official travel platforms, including Agoda, Constellation, Klook, Rakso, and Traveloka.