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Sandton City Set For A Magical Festive Season

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The trees are up, the lights are on, and the joyful hum of gift wrapping has begun. Sandton City, Africa’s premier shopping destination, is orchestrating a symphony of excitement to ensure this festive season surpasses all expectations.

For starters, a uniquely crafted children’s’ theatre production, Momo’s Magical Adventure, is set to enchant shoppers of all ages, this coming holiday. Shows have started in a bespoke crafted tent in the centre court outside Checkers and will run until 7 January 2024. In this heart-warming tale, Momo’s friends have left Johannesburg for the summer holidays to go to the sea and she’s the only one left in the big city. Time has passed by slowly, but Momo’s favourite night of the year has finally arrived- it’s Christmas Eve! Four live performances of this charming production will take place daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm and 5.30pm, from Tuesday to Sunday. Tickets are now available on the Sandton City website and selling fast.

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DreamWorks Channel’s “Find the Fun” Now Open at Mall of Africa

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As the country steps into the festive season, Johannesburg families have something brand-new to look forward to. The DreamWorks channel’s first-ever activation in South Africa, DreamWorks “Find the Fun”, is now open at the Mall of Africa in Midrand. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy the unique and enthralling experience, which promises fun for the whole family this festive season.

Open until 23 December 2023, the immersive DreamWorks “Find the Fun” zone is stationed in the centre court, close to Spur. Young visitors can try their balance with How to Train Your Dragon cloud stepping-stones; trail and slide down a Trolls rainbow; test their memory skills with the Trollhunters memory game wall; play on mini trampolines and a DreamWorks-inspired hopscotch; have fun with a face cut-out wall and a soft play area; and win prizes through exciting games. DreamWorks “Find the Fun” also includes a screening area, where kids can enjoy the DreamWorks channel offering.

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Disney Africa Brings Festive Cheer for Lift Travellers

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The Walt Disney Company Africa’s #MayYourWishesComeTrue campaign continued the festive celebrations this December with a special surprise-and-delight activation aboard the Disney-inspired LIFT airplane.

Over 150 passengers, travelling from Johannesburg to Cape Town were welcomed by “Wish Agents” at their boarding gate at OR Tambo International Airport on 1 December, with each child being asked what their wish for Christmas was. With their wishes adorning a special Disney-inspired Christmas tree, the young passengers boarded flight GE123, unaware that a mere two hours later those wishes would be fulfilled.

Behind the scenes the requests were communicated to Disney’s Wish Agents, on standby at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town, who swung into action to shop up a storm, wrap the gifts and transport them to Cape Town International Airport in time for the passengers to disembark.

From bicycles, “Disney Princess The Little Mermaid” figurines, Lego® sets to even Spider-man Sony PlayStation 5’s, all the requested wishes came true as passengers disembarked the plane and entered the specially-branded walkway to meet the Wish Agents. In addition, each traveler was gifted a Disney Mickey plush toy and a subscription to Disney+.

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New MARBLE Escape Room Now Open in V&A Waterfront

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For those Comic-Con fans who always enjoy a world where imagination knows no bounds, a thrilling new immersive superhero themed experience called MARBLE, has been launched in South Africa.

The new MARBLE Escape Room promises to transport adventurers into a larger-than-life universe, combining the magic of storytelling, the thrill of solving puzzles, and the joy of becoming the hero of your own epic tale.

Brought to you by HintHunt Africa, the leader in top immersive escape room experiences that is redefining the realm of immersive entertainment in Africa, you get to step into the shoes – or rather, boots – of daring superheroes as you plunge headfirst into a captivating escape room experience like no other.

MARBLE was meticulously crafted by the brilliant mind of Cobus Bosch, the visionary behind some of the most captivating escape room experiences at HintHunt Africa and Escapetrix. Drawing inspiration from his previous venture and years of ideation, Cobus has created an enthralling realm where participants can flex their mental muscles and conquer puzzling challenges like the superheroes they were meant to be.

“We wanted to bring a fresh and invigorating experience to everyone,” says Cobus. “The superhero theme has always fascinated people, and we knew it was time to let them don a mighty cape. But this isn’t just about being a hero, it’s about engaging with your surroundings, solving intricate puzzles, and uncovering the mysteries that lie within.”

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Cotton Fest Returns to Cape Town

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Cotton Fest, the annual entertainment and lifestyle festival, is ready to set the Mother City alight with a vibrant spectrum of sound and fashion at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on Saturday, 25th November 2023.

Building up to the festival, Cape Town will once again be the epicenter of a celebration that fuses together the new wave of music, fashion, and culture in an unparalleled showcase of talent for the second edition. After the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, the multi-layered youth culture experience will once again include two concert stages, promising an even more electrifying experience for Cotton Eaters this year.

Headlining this year’s festival are some of hip-hop heaviest hitters in the country at the moment:- Nasty C, Blxckie, Nadia Nakia, A-Reece, Moozlie and Emtee alongside Cape Town’s own Youngsta CPT and the legend himself Grandmaster Ready D. Known for their dynamic performances and chart-topping hits, Amapiano local and global favs Focalistic and Kamo Mphela are also confirmed. Joining them on the main stage are social media sensations Primo, Uncle Vinny and Teddy Goodfella.

The lineup unveiled today, also boasts an impressive array of local artists, spanning various genres merging both established and upcoming South African talent with an offering of non-stop entertainment. 

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