“World-class, state-of-the-art entertainment shows and performances are at the heart of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort experience. We treasure Filipino talent and their passion of music and have been recruiting cast members from the Philippines even before we opened the Park ten years ago,” said David Lightbody, Director, Entertainment & Costuming, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. “After the completion of the park’s expansion with the launch of the three latest themed lands and the newly launched nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Paint the Night,’ we have seen the number of our Filipino cast members increase every year. With a diverse range of cast members from over 30 different nationalities, Filipino cast members currently hold major roles in a range of shows, both behind the scenes and on stage. The quality and energy of their performances has played an instrumental role in touching people’s heart and providing guests with the fondest memories of their Disney experience.”
As an all-Filipino cast production, the “Find Your Light” music video features Filipino and English lyrics and sees the very best talent at the park shine and showcase their love for Disney. “Many Filipinos grow up surrounded by music and Disney stories, so I am very proud to show my Disney side here and be part of that story together with many of our Filipino talent,” said Rony Fortich, Musical Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, the composer of “Find Your Light.” “Since I joined the park when it opened in 2005, the unique story-telling and musical environment here has inspired me to find new, wonderful ways to tell stories through music. It is very fulfilling to see the smiles on our guests’ faces.”
Vocalist, Raki Vega, shared her passion for performing in the park in her leading role as the host of the Broadway-style musical, “The Golden Mickeys.” “It’s a dream come true for me to perform on a Disney stage, and I have been blessed with the opportunity to try a range of different roles since I joined the park. I am thrilled to be the lead vocal on “Find Your Light,” as I feel it represents everything that is magical about Disney. It enables me to invite my Filipino friends to ‘take my hand’ so that they can share my joy at Hong Kong Disneyland,” Raki said.
A Unique Musical Journey at Hong Kong Disneyland
All Filipino guests can embark on their own musical journey at Hong Kong Disneyland. The music begins right from the very moment they enter, with amazing tunes by the Hong Kong Disneyland Band, and the various atmospheric shows in the different themed lands. Guests can also experience the magic of the Broadway-style musicals, “The Golden Mickeys” and the “Festival of the Lion King”, and immerse themselves in the colorful Flights of Fantasy Parade.
But the joy does not end there, guests can go on an adventure exploring the three newly launched themed lands including the Asia-exclusive Toy Story Land, one-of-a-kind Grizzly Gulch and Mystic Point and try out the Filipino guests’ top three favorite attractions of last year including the Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, Space Mountain and Mystic Manor. Don’t forget to look out for Mickey and friends as well as the Disney Princesses, including the latest additions to the park, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna from Frozen.
The All-New “Disney Paint the Night” Spectacular
Guests visiting Hong Kong Disneyland at night will see the park in a whole new light. The brand-new “Disney Paint the Night” is a never-before-seen light show which transports guests into an unimagined world of luminous and interactive fun. Combining the latest LED lighting technology, colorful costumes, magical storytelling, delightful music and dynamic dances, it features seven original floats, including Tinker Bell, Monsters, Inc., Cars, The Little Mermaid, Belle, Toy Story, and Mickey & Friends. With more than 740,000 LED lights, the floats bring classic Disney and Disney•Pixar stories to life with an interactive touch while illuminating the entire parade route every night. During the parade’s two show stop moments, guests can become a part of the parade by using the specially designed merchandises such as the Made with Magic Paint Brush, Mickey Glow Mitt and Minnie Glow Bow to interact with the floats.
“Show Your Disney Side” Exclusive Offer for Filipino Guests
With the newly launched “Disney Paint the Night” parade and more than 100 rides and attractions spread across seven themed lands, it is easy to pack two days’ worth of fun in for our Filipino guests. From now until June 30, 2015, the park has an exclusive “Show Your Disney Side” offer for Filipino guests which includes a one-day or two-day ticket, one complimentary personalized name tag, and a main course with soft drink at designated restaurants etc., all at the special price of HKD 499 (approx. PHP 2,850) / HKD 680 (approx. PHP 3,880).