The world’s first DreamWorks-themed, indoor interactive play and creativity centre, ‘DreamPlay by DreamWorks’, celebrated its official opening at City of Dreams Manila to great fanfare involving excited children and beloved DreamWorks animated characters, together with a stellar line-up of VIP celebrity parents.
Lawrence Ho, co-chairman and CEO of Melco Crown Entertainment was joined by DreamWorks Animation chief executive officer Jeffrey Katzenberg, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the family entertainment destination.
GREAT FOR FAMILIES
“Melco Crown Philippines is thrilled to officially introduce ‘DreamPlay by DreamWorks’ to the overall entertainment offerings at City of Dreams Manila, already enjoyed by millions of visitors since our initial opening December last year,” said Clarence Chung, chairman and president, Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation.
“‘DreamPlay by DreamWorks’ is key to our family-entertainment appeal and ensures that City of Dreams Manila truly has something for everyone - as a compelling visitor leisure destination for families across the region. City of Dreams Manila now enjoys a comprehensive range of world-class entertainment facilities, developed by Melco Crown Philippines with the strategic aim of further diversifying the tourism potential of Manila and the Philippines.”
The DreamPlay centre is a first-of-its-kind environment where kids can play and participate in a wide range of creative activities and fun-filled experiences with the characters of DreamWorks Animation’s world-famous films.
DreamPlay features 12 original attractions including learning Kung Fu with Po, the Kung Fu Panda; exploring Shrek’s swamp with the big green ogre himself; testing dragons for flight alongside Hiccup and Toothless; embarking on seafaring adventures with the Penguins of Madagascar.
The facility has enjoyed high levels of visitation, exceeding initial expectations, since first opening its doors to the public in March. The 5,000 sqm creative play centre brings a new dynamic to family-focused entertainment in Manila and the Philippines as part of Melco Crown Philippines’ strategy to widen the domestic, regional and international appeal of the city to leisure destination seekers.
Strategically located at the gateway to Manila’s Entertainment City, the over $1 billion City of Dreams Manila integrated casino resort is now delivering on its stated aim to become the premier leisure and entertainment destination in the Philippines and within the region.
FIRST NOBU HOTEL IN ASIA
Championed by Nobu Hospitality founding partners Chef Nobu, movie star Robert De Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, the 321-room trendsetting boutique Nobu Hotel delivers a ‘fun-luxury’ experience to City of Dreams Manila, Melco Crown Entertainment’s new integrated casino resort at Entertainment City, Manila.
Combining a fusion of laid-back luxury, high-energy nightlife and exclusive guest room retreats, Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila provides the ultimate playground for Philippines, Asian and international visitors.
The Nobu Restaurant, crafted by Chef Nobu and helmed by Nobu Executive Chef Zachary Hillberry, features Chef Nobu’s internationally acclaimed specialties, including spectacular Nobu-style sushi and black cod with miso, together with locally sourced dishes created by the hotel’s experienced culinary team.
The Nobu Hotel also offers, exclusively to its guests, a special in-room menu featuring Nobu-inspired menu items, together with the Nobu Lounge situated in the hotel’s lobby an d the Nobu Spa & Fitness Room situated adjacent to the raised platform deck area.