10 Things to Check Out at Christmas Wonderland 2023

Hi Huneybees,

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Ring in the festive cheer this December as Christmas Wonderland celebrates a decade of wonder as it returns to Gardens by the Bay from 1st December 2023 to 1st January 2024. Presented by Trip.com, the 10th edition of Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair features a supersized fairground with a sensational array of light displays, new carnival rides and more festive activities.

With more than 27,000 square metres to cover, this year’s enlarged fairground comprises three magical zones: Supertree Grove, Frosty’s Fairground at The Meadow, and Gingerbread Grove. You can admire 15 stunning light displays, soak in the holiday cheer with a multi-sensory experience complete with ‘snow’ in the tropics, hop onto new carnival rides, have a go at carnival games, meet Santa Claus, dine on festive fare, catch live performances by local artistes and lots more! See Annex B for more attraction details.

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1. SPALLIERA

Taking centre stage at the heart of Supertree Grove is Christmas Wonderland’s main showpiece, the Spalliera. With a design inspired by Mesola Castle in north Italy’s province of Ferrara, this magnificent Italian handcrafted light display is lit by 103,000 bulbs and stands majestically at 20 meters tall – roughly the height of five double-decker buses. Mesola Castle is unique for its four towers that are positioned 45 degrees from the main building, giving the castle a distinct architectural shape. This feature is replicated in the design of the Spalliera. 

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2. GARDEN RHAPSODY & BLIZZARD TIME

Against the backdrop of the Spalliera, get spellbound during the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show, as the lights on the iconic Supertrees ‘dance’ to favourite Christmas classics. This will be followed by Blizzard Time with a wonderful experience of ‘snow’ in the tropics.

*Daily shows at 7.45pm, 8.45pm, and 9.35pm.

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3. LIGHT DISPLAYS

Fresh from a magical voyage and docked at Christmas Wonderland for the holiday season is the Holly Roger ship with its crew of merry pirate elves. Illuminated by approximately 127,000 bulbs, this brand-new 24-metre-long whimsical light display is a sight to behold. 

More new captivating light displays can be found at Merry Lane presented by Trip.com, with installations such as giant snowflakes and Santa’s boot that will make quirky backdrops for your outfit of the day (OOTD).

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4. WALK OF LIGHTS

With its kaleidoscopic installation of approximately 75,000 programmable LED lights strung across a 65-meter-long tunnel, this year’s edition of the Walk of Lights presented by CDG Zig is the longest ever. Be mesmerized by the myriad of colours from its programmable LED lights and be sure to have your camera ready for those IG-worthy shots.

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5. MEET SANTA

Father Christmas is standing by to find out if you have been naughty or nice this year. Be sure to take a photo with him before he heads off to deliver presents!

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6. FESTIVE DINING

Situated between Supertree Grove and Frosty’s Fairground is the newly created Gingerbread Grove, where you can delight your senses in a sweet experience. This quirky sugary-themed zone is a feast for the eyes with a vibrantly lit Gingerbread House set on a field of illuminated candy canes, as well as a pleasure for the palate with dessert stalls.

With twice the number of food outlets this year, you will be spoilt for choice with more treats than ever before. Featuring a variety of cuisine curated by some of Singapore’s popular food and beverage establishments, such as Burger & Lobster, Kebabs Faktory, and Sofnade there is something for everyone with 18 food and beverage outlets at the Supertree Grove and Frosty’s Fairground. There are also festive tipples at the whimsical Christmas-cracker-themed bar by Hendrick’s Gin and a Brewerkz craft beer bar featuring its festive Gingerbread Amber Lager. 

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7. MISTLETOE ALLEY

Set amidst an atmosphere of festive lights and enchanting decorations, Mistletoe Alley features an eclectic selection of festive huts with a wide selection of unique crafts and gift ideas, perfect for helping you search for your next Christmas gift!

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8. CARNIVAL RIDES AT FROSTY’S FAIRGROUND

Get on board the Christmas Train and head over to Frosty’s Fairground at The Meadow, where you can hop onto five amusement rides (Bumper Cars, Flying Dumbo, Meteorite, Carousel, and Christmas Train). More fun awaits at LumiLand, an illuminated playground where there are enchantingly lit seesaws, swings, and LED fixtures for the little ones to enjoy. 

*Rides start from S$6

Admission to LumiLand is $6 for a 10-minute session. Alternatively, spend $30 (up to 2 combined receipts) from Christmas Wonderland's vendors (excl. rides & games) and get a complimentary 10-minute session. Receipts are to be shown for entry.

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9. CARNIVAL GAMES

Put your skills to the test and have tonnes of fun at carnival games such as Ring Toss, Fishy Fishy, and Snowball Smash located at Supertree Grove and Frosty’s Fairground. You might even get to take home a prize!

*Each game starts from S$6.

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10. FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT & PETS’ NIGHT

Get into the Christmas spirit and ring in the festive cheer at Elfresco with performances by local artistes. You can also bring along your beloved fur kids to enjoy Christmas Wonderland on Pets’ Night on 5 and 12 December 2023.

TICKETING DETAILS

• Tickets to Christmas Wonderland are available at christmaswonderland.sg and exclusive ticketing partner Trip.com. 
• Tickets are priced from S$8 for adults and S$6 for children (3 to 12 years old). 
• Separate charges apply for OCBC Skyway, Supertree Observatory, Floral Fantasy and Gardens by the Bay conservatories. More ticketing details can be found above.
• Visitors can choose from four daily sessions starting from 6.30pm, as well as themed nights such as Pets’ Night, where they will be able to soak in the sights and sounds of Christmas Wonderland and enjoy an exclusive programme for their beloved fur kids.

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Happy Haul-idays With iShopChangi This Christmas With Up To 60% Off In Deals & More

Hi Huneybees,

Looking for Christmas presents? Why not try getting them at iShopChangi?

From 1 November to 31 December 2022, ring in the year-end festivities with iShopChangi, with sitewide deals and exclusive curated gift sets from renowned brands, it will undoubtedly be a Happy Haul-iday full of treats for travelers and non-travelers alike!   

Deals for Non-Travellers Not to Be Missed
Kicking things off for non-travelers on iShopChangi are the Christmas sitewide vouchers and exclusive promotions. Not an iShopChangi shopper yet? Now's the season to join with an exclusive upsized voucher for new sign-ups. Lock in the discount codes below and cart out your favourite products at a steal!

From beauty to home appliances, you can expect great savings on beauty and health products like Estée Lauder's specially curated Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme Beauty Set sold at S$118.99 (41% off the usual price of S$201) or the Kinohimitsu Bird's Nest Gift Set 8's, retailing at S$99 (42% off the regular S$169.70 retail price).

Spice up the Festive get-togethers with the Compendium Spirits "Palate" Miniatures Set. Inspired by local flavours, this sampling set will stun your guests with its intriguing flavours at only S$79.20 (10% down from its usual price of S$88).

There are also the 12.12 sitewide vouchers not to be missed too! You can pick up holiday exclusives like Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion Ultimate Blockbuster Set (Sakura Ferment) retailing at S$301 (58% off the usual price of S$680) and the Glenfiddich 15-Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Festive Gift Pack at S$139 (18% off the usual price of $169).

Advent Month Flash Deals to Catch for Travelers
Travelers not only have flights to catch (with sitewide vouchers going up to 20% off), but it's also time to fill your carts with tax and duty-free goodies at incredibly unbelievable prices. What's more, there will be a five-day Christmas flash sale at the beginning of December! Check out the codes below to grab huge discounts on your favourite buys. 

From spirits to skincare, traveling iShopChangi shoppers can expect a wide range of deals to choose from! Look forward to shaving 5% off premier whiskies like the Martell XO B 40% 1000ml, which retails at S$452.20 after a 5% off from the usual price of S$476. Another highlight for travelers is the sought-after Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro - a must-have now that it is going at S$35 (30% off the usual price S$50).

A Celebration for Both Travellers and Non-Travellers
Both travelers and non-travelers can further enjoy a birthday exclusive 15% off voucher and up to a 3% rebate with a Changi Rewards membership. A S$5 Welcome Voucher awaits new signs up on Changi Pay too.

Travelers may place their orders between 30 days in advance and up to 12 hours before flying and pick up their purchases from the Collection Centres across the departure halls of all terminals at Singapore Changi Airport. Alternatively, provide a Singapore residential address for delivery. Till 31 January 2023, they can also redeem 20% off at checkout, with no minimum spend, capped at S$20, with the code <REVENGE20>, which can be applied up to two times.

Non-travelers can cart out at duty-absorbed prices on iShopChangi and have their items delivered to them for free when they spend at least S$59 and provide a local residential address for delivery.

With so many deals, hurry head on over to iShopChangi before it ends!  

Have a nice time shopping~

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Starbucks Is Back With Their Festive Delights

Hi Huneybees,

It's just a couple more months to Christmas and it's time to start celebrating this festive season with Starbucks! Starting from today till 4th November, 3pm - 8pm, you can enjoy 1-for-1 treat for any size of their infamous Christmas beverages...

Fans can now get their fix of the festive drinks - Peppermint Mocha (MY FAVOURITE!!) , Toffee Nut Latte and Gingerbread Latte at all outlets island-wide.

Peppermint Mocha
Experience holiday flavors in full effect with the Peppermint Mocha, a combination of espresso and steamed milk sweetened with flavors of chocolate and peppermint. Topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and candy cane pieces, this festive beverage is just too good to resist!
$7.10 (hot / iced – tall) / $7.60 (Frappuccino – tall)

Gingerbread Latte
Enjoy the flavors of freshly baked gingerbread combined with espresso and steamed milk. This holiday beverage is finished with a topping of spice-infused whipped cream and brown sugar drizzle.
$7.10 (hot / iced – tall) / $7.60 (Frappuccino – tall)

Toffee Nut Latte
A returning favorite with toffee nut sprinkles that complement espresso and steamed milk accented by subtle caramelly sweetness. Topped with whipped cream.
$7.10 (hot / iced – tall) / $7.60 (Frappuccino – tall)

Sour Cream Chicken and Cranberry Pie

Strawberry and Hazelnut Chocolate Tart 

Savory Herbed Chicken Roll

To pair these well-loved festive beverages, you can also look forward to a range of mouth-watering desserts such as the wholesome Sour Cream Chicken and Cranberry Pie, the decadent Strawberry and Hazelnut Chocolate Tart and the Savory Herbed Chicken Roll.

Also, if you're already doing your Christmas shopping for that special loved ones, Starbucks have also a selection of merchandises for you to pick from...

Starbucks also welcomes the return of Christmas Blend, the most beloved coffee enjoyed in more than 60 countries around the world. Since 1984, Starbucks has created its special Christmas Blend coffee every year, showcasing its artistry in roasting and blending. For the 2016 blend, Starbucks ages the rare Sumatra beans for up to five years, and as the coffee rests, it develops a cedary, deep and earthy flavor. These beans are then combined with robust coffee beans from Asia-Pacific and vibrant coffee beans from Latin America resulting in a full-bodied coffee that pairs well with a variety of Christmas foods, from savory meals to sweet desserts.

This year’s Starbucks® Christmas Blend stands apart with pronounced flavors and deep, intriguing layers of spiciness and sweetness. Customers are invited to choose their favorite Starbucks Christmas Blend from a range of formats to suit their tastes and preferences. Coffee connoisseurs can enjoy whole bean offerings, or share the joy of Christmas with Starbucks® Christmas Blend Origami™, a delightful and convenient single-use filter for the perfect portioned cup of coffee on-the-go. Another thoughtful gift for busy coffee lovers is Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew Christmas Blend, an instant Starbucks kick to create Christmas in a cup – wherever, whenever.

Customers in Singapore can also explore the deeper, darker Starbucks® Christmas Blend Espresso Roast – an added option alongside Starbucks signature Espresso Roast in handcrafted espresso beverages this season. For customers who enjoy lighter roasted coffee, there is Starbucks® Christmas Blend Blonde Roast, which has a more subtle flavor profile.

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Come Join In Huney'Z World 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway ~~~~

Hi Huneybees,

It's time for Huney'Z World's 12 Days Of Christmas Giveaway again!

This year, we have the support of Santa's original 8 reindeers, 1 super popular red nosed reindeer and together with 3 special appearance reindeers, we are giving 1 mysterious present to 1 Huneybee a day!

Each reindeer is on a special Santa mission to carry a unique gift each to be delivered to you, my Huneybees and here's some clues and to what they might be carrying...

Dasher is our smart leader reindeer

Dancer and Prancer is all dancing with joy this festive season

Vixen is one sexy reindeer

Comet will be you closer to the stars

Donner and Blitzen is out legendary Thunder and Lightning reindeers

Cupid brings all the love

Rudolph will have some special and popular just like his name

Thrasher is about that fierce fiery character

Blizzard will be keeping you warm

Mitzi, the mother of Rudolph, will not be disappointing in the surprise department

This giveaway is from 19th December 2015 till 30th December 2015 and all you have to do is follow @huney_84 in Instagram, let me know which reindeer you are "betting" on and Tag 3 friends in the comment of this link - https://www.instagram.com/p/_eF2yqgp7p/ here.

Example: Rudolph @huney_84 @Christina Chung @QueenBee

*If you want to try get multiple gifts, you have to do multiple comment posting of the different reindeer names and tag another 3 more friends. 

Hope you like this mysterious Christmas Giveaway.  

Winners will be contacted on 31st December.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR, my darling Huneybees!

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Tech Geek's Christmas Present - The Faster & Better Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Hi Huneybees,

This might come a little delayed as this launch happened last month, admit I'm tardy when it comes to updating posts, so bear with me as I try to pick up my pace again and stride with this growing world of technology.

As our demand for faster, multi-tasking gadgets & devices gets higher and higher, we are seeing brands coming up with more products and one that was launched recently was the Microsoft Surface Pro 4.

The Surface Pro 4 is light and easy to carry around and with the signature kickstand that flicks out at the back, this is the tablet star that has been popping up on our TV recently. It have been spotted on US Drama "Scorpion" and even HK Drama "爱.回家", where its flexibility and usability is showcased under the spotlight.

Upgrading from the success of the Surface Pro 3, the 4 version features an Intel Skylake chip, together with faster SSD speed and a new Type Cover Keyboard, to push the performance level even higher, so that tasks can be done in "lightning speed". 

This light (0.78kg) and thin (11.5 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches) comes with stunning 12.3 inch PixelSense Display and 3:2 aspect ratio for comfortable viewing and with the exceptional performance  using the 6th Generation, Intel Core m, Core i5 and Core i7 processors, you can run your full Windows 10 Pro (the Surface Pro 4 is the first device to include Windows 10 from the get go) system at ease and 3D works will definitely not be lagging your system.  #DoGreatThings

Multitasking is not a problem as you can run apps and desktop programs like Microsoft Office side by side, allowing you to maximise productivity with portability. As shown to us at the launch, we were shown that heavy graphics, soundbites and even productions can easily be done with this little guy!

Of course, with every new gadget, comes the cool accessories. There's the Surface Pro Type Cover that comes in 3 colours (red is not available yet...) and other than it adding colour to the Surface Pro 4, the keys on the keyboard are in fact spaced more widely compared to Surface Pro 3, letting you say goodbye to those sticky fingers.

Also, the trackpad is redesigned with 40% larger space allowing smoother controls as well as better differentiation between unintentional contact and a deliberate click or tap.  That's what I call smart!

But 

There's also the Surface Dock that transforms your Surface Pro 4 into a desktop PC instantly. It's also trimmed down to just this power brick with 4 USB 3.0 connections, 2 mini DisplayPort connections, gigabit ethernet and Kensington lock!

The advantage here is that the new Dock permits the tablet to recline to any position, instead of locking it into a single position. Also, it's small (550g / 5.12 x 2.36 x 1.18 inches), which means you can have it anywhere! :)

But my favourite accessory has still got to be the Surface Pen! Guess having my artist background, I cannot resist the pen/paper feeling; even with my mobile phones, I stuck to a Note, just coz of the S Pen...

The Surface Pen is now the 4th input device for the Surface line, beyond trackpad, keyboard, and touchscreen and is attachable to the Surface Pro 4 magnetically to the side of the Surface Pro 4. I'm pretty skeptical as to whether if the connection is strong enough and if the pen might just come lose in the bag?

There are several shortcuts when using the Surface Pen, for one, simply flipping it upside down and sliding it across the screen erases what you’ve written, like a digital eraser; clicking the top of the Pen launches OneNote, clicking it twice saves a screenshot; and clicking and holding launches Cortana’s oral search - which is really quite handy while in tablet mode.

Or with the Microsoft Surface Pen Tips included in the kit, you can use the B tip for sketching and illustrations, H tip for drawing, 2H tip for drafting and fast strokes or simply stick with the preinstalled HB tip  for writing and sketching. There are so many choices for you to choose that feels most natural.

MARK HACHMAN

Downside is that the Surface Pen’s battery isn’t rechargeable, so you’ll have to replace the battery when it expires... :( 

All in all. the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is definitely a helper I'm considering and if you intend to get it for yourself or your loved ones this festive season, you can purchase it at an estimated retail price of S$1,399 by visiting microsoftstore.com or choose from the 70 stores across the 4 authorised retailers including Chllenger, Courts, Harbey Norman and Newstead.

More information on the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is available on www.microsoft.com/surface.sg.

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[What's New] SK-II Invites You to #changedestiny World Festive Edition

Hi Huneybees,

Gifting the gift of beautiful, radiant skin is always one of the best Christmas gift for ypur loved ones. This year, SK-II have launched their #changedestiny World Festive Edition at VivoCity, where the 2015 SK-II Festive Limited Edition Facial Treatment Essence designs were unveiled. 

Never forgetting a shot at the gorgeous floral arch...

The iconic signature SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is given a new look with beautiful and colourful origami butterflies and hummingbirds donning each bottle. To celebrate the power of personal transformation and the will of individuals to change their destinies, here's the 3 inspiring "Wings of Change" bottles...

Symbolizing the beauty in transformation and the possibilities of soaring beyond your potential, these festive edition of FTE are definitely symbolic gifts of affirmation and encouragement to all women who want to make a positive change.

Pink for Boldness, Red for Encouragement and Blue for Perseverance. Each representing the various stages in the journey towards changing one's destiny. They are specially packaged into different sets to match the different needs of the gift receiver and thanks to SK-II, I got to choose my very own Christmas gift too ~~~

OH! At the launch party, Tay Kexin and Nathan Hartono mesmerized the crowd with their beautiful voices. They sound pretty good together, maybe they could form a duet group? And kudos to Nathan for the amazing improv when the sound system cranked up, he still went on drowning us with his louder-than-the-mic voice. =D

Of course, don't leave without trying your hand at the SK-II Gift Catcher machines! This is the time when all those childhood practices spent at arcades after school comes in. See if you can "catch" yourself some SK-II exclusives! Psst, there's SK-II festive themed thumbdrives, travel adaptors, pendants, product samples, etc... Good Luck to you! 

Hope you have better luck than me...

The SK-II #changedestiny World Festive Edition will continue at VivoCity, Central Court A, until this Sunday, 22 November 2015.

For more information on SK-II Christmas Gifts Sets, please visit http://www.sk-ii.com.sg/.

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