Month: December 2020

The highly anticipated streaming service, Disney+, will arrive in Singapore on 23 February 2021. There are currently two subscription plans. S$11.98 for a month or S$119.98 for a year. The monthly fee for Disney+ will be the same as the revised Netflix subscription for one screen.

The streaming platform will feature over 500 films and 15,000 episodes of content from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic and Star. Singapore is the first country to receive all six brands’ content on Disney+.

In addition, the streaming service will feature exclusive Disney+ Originals contents and specials including The Mandalorian, Marvel Studios’ WandaVision, Disney’s Lady and Tramp, Disney and Pixar’s Forky Asks a Question, Hamilton and more.

Here’s a picture of the titular contents:

Previous movie hits including Marvel Studios’ – Avengers: Endgame, Infinity War, Black Panther; Disney’s live action adaptations, The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and more will can also be found on the platform together with general entertainment hits like How I met Your Mother, Family Guy, 9-1-1 and more.

Disney+ Video Streaming Services (SG)
Where: www.disneyplus.com
When: From 23 February 2021
Cost: S$11.98/month or S$119.98/annum

Images from Disney+

Downtown East is celebrating Christmas with a 12 days of Christmas flash deals, starting from 13 December 2020.

Items such as Prima Deli’s Christmas log cakes, Pizza Hut’s regular pizza, 2D1N Staycation at D’Resort and more are priced at S$12.

According to the organizer, the flash deals are worth more than S$60,000 of savings.

Do note all of the deals starts 1 minute past midnight (0001hr) each day and all of the promotions are available on Eventbrite’s website except for Wild Wild Wet deal.

Here are the deals for 13 – 16 December 2020:

The promotions for 17 December 2020 will be revealed at a later date.

To enjoy the deals, you would need to camp out on Downtown East’s Eventbrite’s Page and be the fastest finger to the deal.

Downtown East Christmas Promotion
What: S$12 Flash Deals
When: 13 Dec – 24 Dec
Where: Downtown East’s Eventbrite

Images from Downtown East

In addition to the Dinosaurs themed go-kart at Changi T4, the Changi Airport Group has also lighted up the newly opened Changi Jurassic Mile.

The lights will be turned on from 6.30pm to 1am daily from now till 3 January 2021. Admission is free.

Here are some pictures of the light up area (which kind of reminds us of Avatar meets Jurassic Park):

Images from Changi Airport Group

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on 23 December 2020.

Sentosa will be lighting up its Siloso beach with Sanrio characters from 12 December 2020 till 10 January 2021.

Here’s a poster of the event:

Dubbed as the “Island Lights with Sanrio characters”, this light-up will feature seven larger-than-life light installations including Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, My Melody, Little Twin Stars and more.

Additionally, these beloved Sanrio characters will be posing against classic icons from Sentosa including the Sentosa Gateway, colorful water-slides from Fantasy Island and more.

Visitors will also be able to take photos and view the 12-metre-long LED neon outlines of the lovable Sanrio characters.

Due to safe distancing measures, visitors are required to RSVP for their visit. Bookings can be made up to five days in advance (starting tomorrow). Each slot is limited to five persons.

Following the recent Phase 3 announcement, visitors can also make bookings for up to 8 persons for visits from 28 December 2020 onwards.

There are three slots available each night.

• 7.30pm – 8.30pm
• 8.30pm – 9.30pm
• 9.30pm – 10.30pm

The entrance of the light-up event is at Sapphire Pavilion along Siloso Beach. Simply present the reservation confirmation email with a valid identification to enjoy the event for free.

Island Lights with Sanrio Characters
When: 12 Dec 2020 – 3 Jan 2021
Where: Siloso Beach
RSVP: Book 5 days in advance
Cost: FREE

Images from Sentosa

Editor’s note: This article was updated on 5 December 2020 with updates to the promotion.

A new water sports centre, Camelot Pte Ltd has opened its facility at Lower Seletar Reservoir.

As part of its opening promotion, it is offering its kayak rental at S$8/pax for one hour and S$12/pax for 2 hours.

Paddlers opting for the one hour promotion can walk-in during operating hours and pay via the vending machine. Paddlers going for two hour promotion have the additional option of booking online.

Paddlers are not required to have certification but will have to paddle within a demarcated zone. In addition, only 7 years old and above can enjoy the facility.

Camelot Kayak Rental
What: S$8/pax per hour
When: Daily, except Mondays & Thursdays (8AM – 6PM)
Where: Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre (100 Yishun Ave 1 S769140)
Book Online Now

Images from Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre