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From arrival through to nightfall, Duffy and Friends await at different corners of the park, appearing across the streets, on stage and even high in the sky.\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\nShare the fun with your besties with the **“Happier Together” Advance Purchase Ticket Deal**, offering Hong Kong residents **25% off regular-priced 1 Day Tickets**, plus dining and shopping discount vouchers. For those looking to enjoy moments with Duffy and Friends all year round, the **Magic Access Limited-Time Ticket Upgrade Offer** provides 10% off the regular price and a complimentary 20th Anniversary Grand Celebration Duffy and Friends Plush Bag Charm, while stocks last. Exclusive to Magic Access members, fans can also redeem **Duffy and Friends Play Days Joyful Journey Badge Set** with eligible purchase* receipts as keepsakes for this spring adventure.\r\n\n_\\* For further details, please refer to the Appendix._\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\n**New Surprises Bring a Fresh Park-Wide Journey**\r\n\nTo kick-start the spring adventure, snap the first group photo at the vibrant, **all-new floral arrangement** featuring Duffy in his 20th anniversary party hat at the entrance!\r\n\nNext, step inside the Duffy and Friends Play House, newly adorned with springtime decorations. Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, CookieAnn, ’Olu Mel and LinaBell, all dressed in their **brand-new sailor outfits**, await here with warm hugs.\r\n\nGather at the Castle of Magical Dreams for the biggest lineup yet at “Disney Friends Live: Party at the Castle!.” For the first time, **all seven friends will appear together** in this show, dressed in their new spring sailor outfits for a limited time only. Joined by Mickey and Friends and the Disney Princesses on the castle stage, they will share one joyful celebration filled with fresh music and easy-to-follow moves that makes spring even more fun!\r\n\nThis year, the plush photo journey expands with **three new additions in Fantasyland**, bringing the total to seven locations. Beginning at the newly added plush photo spots at Cinderella Carousel, Mad Hatter Tea Cups, and “it’s a small world,” the experience continues across the park to the Castle of Magical Dreams, Adventureland, Grizzly Gulch, and Mystic Point. Fans can enjoy endless photo moments with their furry travel companions.\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\n**Fan Favorites Fill the Season with Togetherness**\r\n\nDuffy and Friends are everywhere across the resort, ready to play through many fan‑favorite encounters! From **April 30 to May 31, 2026**, **“StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet”** returns to Disney’s Storybook Theater. Presented with the Hong Kong Ballet, the performance follows StellaLou as she dances through challenges in pursuit of one of her greatest dreams, lovingly supported by Duffy, Gelatoni, and LinaBell. With designated Disney Premier Access, fans can enjoy priority access to “StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet” and show their love for StellaLou.\r\n\nOn Main Street, U.S.A., the resort’s largest-ever parade, **“Friendtastic!”** will have Duffy and Friends joining more than 30 Disney characters in a lively procession of dancing and musical fun. For the best spot to wave Duffy and Friends hello, purchase Disney Premier Access, and enjoy an up-close, interactive moment with them at a designated viewing area!\r\n\nAs evening arrives, the smiling faces of Duffy and Friends appear in the sky above the castle in **“Momentous: Party in the Night Sky.”** Projections, drones, and pyrotechnic effects will light up the night, serving as a heartwarming finale shared with friends.\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\n**Complete Your Spring Look**\r\n\nSpring fashion set sail with character-inspired colors, accessories, and styles. The Springtime Voyage collection features Duffy and Friends in their new sailor outfits across a line-up of plushies, bag charms, headbands, apparel, accessories and more, including a Sailor Mickey and Duffy keychain, as well as Kee Wah Chinese pastries. The **“StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet” series** and the pastel **Minnie and ShellieMay Sweet Moment collection**, inspired by ShellieMay’s origin story, add soft colors and signature bows for an extra touch of spring sweetness.\r\n\nAdding to the collection, FUJIFILM debuts the **Mickey with Duffy and Friends Spring Mini Photo Frame Keychain Blind Box** featuring eight designs, including a hidden shimmering edition showcasing Sailor Mickey with all seven friends together for the first time. Seasonal **spring medallions** featuring Sailor Mickey and Duffy and Friends round out the lineup as perfect keepsakes.\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\n**Savor the Sweetness of Spring**\r\n\nSpring tastes even sweeter with Duffy and Friends-themed treats across the resort. Midtown Delights tempts with **Ice Cream Parfait**, topped with chocolate soft serve, mochi, egg puffs, and crunchy toppings. Try all seven choices of **Duffy and Friends-inspired Egg Tarts**, and don’t miss the seasonally limited **Grape‑Flavored Popcorn** at outdoor vending carts.\r\n\nFor a relaxing sweet moment, Main Street Corner Cafe Hosted by Coca-Cola® offers **Afternoon Tea** and the **Duffy and Friends Giant Ice Cream Sundae**, a towering creation filled with fan‑favorite toppings. Even more photo‑worthy Duffy and Friends-inspired desserts will be served up at Enchanted Garden Restaurant and Ink & Plate.\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\n**Make the Playtime Last with a Staycation**\r\n\nKeep the journey going with Duffy and Friends at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hotels. Step into a room of fantasy by pre-ordering the **Mickey & Duffy’s Springtime Voyage In-Room Themed Surprises**, featuring Sailor Mickey and Duffy plushies, headband, and keychain. The all-new **Duffy and Friends In-Room Celebration** adds joyful moments to every stay, with the **Duffy and Friends Bento Workshop** available as an optional add-on experience for hands‑on fun.\r\n\nFor sweet bedtime moments, Kingdom Club guests at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel may even meet one of the **Duffy and Friends dressed in cozy pajamas** on Tuesday nights. Guests are also invited to craft exclusive Duffy and Friends travel souvenirs at the **Duffy and Friends Travel Souvenirs Workshop**, bringing home memories inspired by the journey.\r\n\nThis spring, let Duffy and Friends be your travel companions as you embark on your own voyage, just like Mickey and Duffy!\r\n\n\r\n\n<text-align-center>\\###</text-align-center>\n\n\r\n\n_\\*Guests are required to purchase their tickets in advance and have a valid park reservation for their visit. Please refer to the latest visit arrangements on Hong Kong Disneyland’s official website:_ [_https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/_](https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/)\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\n**About Hong Kong Disneyland Resort**\r\n\nHong Kong Disneyland Resort offers unforgettable, culturally distinctive Disney experiences for guests of all ages and backgrounds. Filled with your favorite Disney stories and characters, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers guests the opportunity to explore eight diverse lands that are home to award-winning, one-of-a-kind attractions and entertainment. Complete your adventure with stays at the resort’s luxurious Disney hotels. The magic doesn’t end at our doorstep; as a dedicated member of the local community that cares deeply about societal wellbeing, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort spreads its magic through community service programs that help families in need, boost creativity among children and families, encourage the protection of the environment and inspire healthier living.\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\n**Mobile app gives the latest updates & helps plan your visit**\r\n\nThe Hong Kong Disneyland mobile app keeps guests informed of all the excitement at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, from operating hours to entertainment schedules. Reserve your park visit and get Disney Standby Pass to meet Disney friends or other designated experiences inside the park. Use the GPS-enabled map to find your way around the park or make reservations for park and hotel restaurants, and make every moment count with wait times for each attraction. Magic Access members can also view block-out calendars and membership privileges, designed to make your visit even more magical.\r\n\nDownload the Hong Kong Disneyland mobile app for free:\r\n\niOS users: <https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1077550649>\r\n\nAndroid users: <https://goo.gl/ZbHHbP>\r\n\n<div style=\"height: 24px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\nFor media inquiries, please contact:\r\n\nPublicity, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort\r\n\nEmail: [Publicity@hongkongdisneyland.com](Publicity@hongkongdisneyland.com)","brief_description":"Enjoy the ultimate spring visit full of new seasonal surprises with Hong Kong resident exclusive ticket offer","file":"/img/upload/hkdl_2026_duffy and friends play days_press release_en.pdf"}}}}}},"pressContactData":{"mr":{"data":{"markdownRemark":{"id":"75bb6f76-8325-5a70-b41d-30f165535047","fields":{"slug":"/press-post-contact/mr/"},"frontmatter":{"templateKey":"press-post-contact","languages":{"content":{"left_column":"**Media Enquiry**\n\n<div style=\"height: 1px\">&nbsp;</div>\n\nMedia Relations, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \n\nEmail: HKDLMediaRelations@disney.com","right_column":""}}}}}},"pr":{"data":{"markdownRemark":{"id":"11380647-0ff1-531a-9dc1-f95221ab064f","fields":{"slug":"/press-post-contact/pr/"},"frontmatter":{"templateKey":"press-post-contact","languages":{"content":{"left_column":"**Media Enquiry**\r\n\n<div style=\"height: undefinedpx\">&nbsp;</div>\n\nPublicity, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort \r\n\nFax: (852) 3550 2383\r\n\nEmail: Publicity@hongkongdisneyland.com","right_column":""}}}}}}},"slug":"/press/2026-03-19/"}}}