Hong Kong Disneyland’s springtime “Carnival of Stars” runs March 15 through June 20, 2018. The celebration includes a special procession, Black Panther and Moana character greetings, and the launch of the park’s brand new projection show, “We Love Mickey!”

Check out the highlights and details of what’s in store below.

Disney Friends Springtime Processional

This cute mini-parade features Mickey and friends in their seasonal outfits aboard a springtime train, followed by more than 30 Disney characters and over 50 dancers!

Confirmed characters include;

• Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale
• Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, and StellaLou
• Nick and Judy from “Zootopia”
• The Seven Dwarfs
• Winnie the Pooh and friends
• Marie from “Aristocats”

The Disney Friends Springtime Processional takes place in addition to the Flights of Fantasy and Disney Paint the Night parades.

‘We Love Mickey!” Projection Show

We Love Mickey Projection Show
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Join Minnie and friends as they host a surprise party for Mickey Mouse.

With Hong Kong Disneyland’s Castle undergoing its makeover, the new show is projected onto buildings on Main Street U.S.A. and pays tribute to the career of Mickey Mouse. Animated clips from Mickey’s black and white beginnings, classic full-color shorts, and modern interpretations will all be included. At the end of the show, Mickey appears to thank everyone for the wonderful surprise.

The earlier fireworks show, Disney in the Stars, finished on January 1, 2018.

Hong Kong Disneyland’s “Carnival of Stars” – The Details

Hong Kong Disneyland’s “Carnival of Stars” has a huge selection of events, greetings, food and merchandise on offer.

• New “We Love Mickey!” projection show launches on Main Street U.S.A.
• The Disney Friends Springtime Processional returns, featuring over 30 characters
• Disney Friends Springtime Gardens, featuring life-size models of Mickey and friends, Winnie the Pooh, and Bambi
• Over 100 Disney Character Easter eggs decorate the park and hotels
• Character greetings, including;
  • First appearances of Moana, Black Panther, Baymax and Hiro, and Groot.
  • The return of Judy and Nick from “Zootopia,” and Spider-Man (April to June 2018)
• New African-themed Karibuni Marketplace opens in March, with snacks, interactive games, and greetings, including;
  • Karl and Russell from Up, King Louie and Baloo from The Jungle Book, Timon and Rafiki from The Lion King, Genie and Jasmine from Aladdin, as well as Lilo and Stitch.
• “Moana: A Homecoming Celebration”, a brand new interactive show, starts in May.
• New spring-inspired set meals available in the park and hotels
  • Cupcake decorating as part of the Royal Banquet Hall’s Spring Dining Package
• New snacks, such as  StellaLou purple potato mousse, Duffy & Friends character cookies, and fantastic Duffy and ShellieMay doughnuts!
• Over 70 new springtime themed merchandise items
  • Stationery, t-shirts, pins, plush, Tsum Tsum, and spring outfits for Duffy, ShellieMay, and StellaLou.

Information and image from the Hong Kong Disneyland press release and Facebook page.

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