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“Ocean Park’s Nostalgic Journey at Old Hong Kong” Float to Debut at International Chinese New Year Night Parade

2019-02-01

Park Mascots Whiskers and Mark to celebrate Chinese New Year with the public in old Hong Kong style

Ocean Park will be chiming in the Chinese New Year festivities at the 2019 International Chinese New Year Night Parade hosted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board on 5 February. Park Mascots Whiskers and Mark will be celebrating the New Year accompanied by 50 performers in nostalgic costumes, alongside the “Ocean Park’s Nostalgic Journey at Old Hong Kong” float that embodies a design inspired by Ocean Park’s iconic attraction Old Hong Kong Presented by Kee Wah Bakery.
 
Ocean Park’s float will transport the public back to 1970s Hong Kong, with nostalgic designs including old tenement buildings, archways and food stalls. Lanterns in the shape of Ocean Park’s signature cable car also adorn the float,  as well as the Park’s local favourite eateries, namely Michelin-recommended Wing Lai Yuen, Michelin-recommended Street Food eatery Mammy Pancake, famous Hong Kong Style Milk Tea brand, KamCha and Cross Cafe. Whiskers and Mark will be joined by 50 performers down the parade route, including 30 student dancers from Island Dance School Hong Kong, performers in retro costumes, the Park’s giant inflatable animals and stilt stunt performers, as well as an energetic dragon dance performance mimicking the Park’s VR Mine Train.
 
Ocean Park Lunar Lucky Fiesta to Welcome the Year of the Pig
To welcome the Year of the Pig, the Ocean Park Lunar Lucky Fiesta invites guests to experience the festivities from today until 19 February 2019. Apart from a series of festive parkwide performances, the Ocean Park Waterfront Plaza has been transformed into a “Nostalgic Bazaar”. Guests can play interactive games, design personalised electronic “fai chun” and “catch the giant pig” at new attractions including Wish-Upon-a-Pig Pond” and “Lucky Pig’s Wall of Wishes”. Guests can also visit the God of Fortune at the “Palace of Prosperity” or take a photo with the giant mah-jong set at “Happy Tiles Lucky Path” for a prosperous Year of the Pig.
 
Lucky Draw Offering Over 500,000 Prizes to Celebrate Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel Grand Opening
On top of the festive activities, Ocean Park is hosting Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel Grand Opening Frenzy Instant Win” during Lunar Lucky Fiesta with a 100% chance of entrants winning a prize, to welcome the Year of the Pig and to celebrate the grand opening of Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel on 19 February. Over 500,000 prizes valued at more than HK$13 million in total will be offered, with the Daily Great Prize Draw giving 100 fantastic prizes away, including Ocean Park admission tickets, hotel accommodation and buffets and animal encounter experiences. Other prizes included cash coupons for use at restaurants, food kiosks, game booths, souvenir shops and image galleries at the Park, as well as restaurants at the hotel.
 
To heighten the excitement, participants will automatically be entered into the Finale Draw on 21 February. The grand prize features a splendid combination of nine prizes valued at more than HK$70,000 in total. These include Cathay Pacific business class round trip air tickets between Hong Kong and selected Asian cities for two persons (valued at HK$30,000), and a seven-night Japan and Philippines cruise package (Ocean View Stateroom) on Spectrum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International for two persons (valued at HK$23,000). Guests with valid Ocean Park admission tickets or SmartFun annual passes, as well as room guests and diners at specified restaurants of Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel can participate in the lucky draw. For further information and terms and conditions, please visit the Ocean Park website (www.oceanpark.com.hk).
*Trade Promotion Competition Licence No.: 51688
 
McDull Show and Delicacies to Welcome the New Year
The well-loved McDull joins guests again in welcoming the Year of the Pig during Lunar Lucky Fiesta. The first-ever McDull music theatre show “McDull Fishball On The Run” will continue at Applause Pavilion on designated dates during Chinese New Year, where McDull, Mrs Mak and all their food ingredient friends will present a fun and heart-warming story with dance and music. McDull and McMug will also meet fans for photos at Old Hong Kong until 12 February. Fans must not miss out on McDull-themed New Year merchandise such as lucky pinwheels and creative red packets, as well as the limited-time McDull-themed delicacies.
 
Ocean Park Neptune’s Restaurant has also prepared reunion dinner, and Lunar lunch and dinner sets with fine ingredients for guests to enjoy great food, and experience the New Year joy with their friends and families.