ElaineSingapore’s Changi Airport is ending the year with a splash, quite literally. From now till 4 Jan 2026, both Changi and Jewel are bringing the enchantment of Disney Cruise Line to life, with dazzling light shows, whimsical installations, and family-friendly festivities that stretch across multiple terminals.
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What you can look forward to
The Rain Vortex is setting sail
The Jewel Rain Vortex, already one of Singapore’s most photogenic landmarks, takes on a new glow this season. With a special Disney Cruise Line-themed light and music show titled The Magic of Adventure. The 3.5-minute spectacle sails through seven themed zones. They are inspired by the upcoming Disney Adventure cruise ship. It runs nightly, adding a dose of wonder to Jewel’s rainforest glow.
Beyond the falls, the festive magic continues in the Forest Valley, where a 16-metre-tall Disney Cruise Line Festive Tree of Adventure anchors the scene. Adorned with a swirling cascade of fairy lights, nautical details, and Mickey-shaped ornaments, the tree is framed by open storybooks that make for a picture-perfect entrance to the holiday wonderland.
A floating fantasy at Terminal 3
Step into Terminal 3’s Departure Hall and you’ll be greeted by a 6.5-metre ship installation modelled after the Disney Adventure’s bow, complete with Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie ready for photo ops. Surrounding the centrepiece are four themed photo spots that look straight out of a storybook.
Each corner celebrates a different slice of the Disney universe. From a Sorcerer Mickey topiary in Imagination Garden, to Frozen’s Olaf welcoming you to his “dining room”, and Iron Man standing tall over a Marvel-inspired cityscape. There’s even a peek inside Captain Mickey’s cabin, lined with festive trinkets and framed photos of his friends.
For those visiting with children (or the young at heart), Terminal 3 also hosts a lively Disney-themed carnival where guests can try their hand at game booths and claw machines for themed prizes.
Under the sea and over the moon
If you wander down to Terminal 3 Basement 2, you’ll find yourself diving into an “underwater” world inspired by The Little Mermaid and Finding Nemo. The Disney Discovery Reef installation combines ocean-themed photo spots and interactive elements for a fun, multi-sensory experience.
Nearby, a Hawaiian-style pop-up modelled after Stitch’s Ohana Grill offers DIY craft activities. From decorating travel journals to designing tote bags and mugs. It’s a small creative corner that lets you take home a personalised keepsake from your Disney-at-Changi adventure.
Magic beyond the terminals
The Disney cheer extends across the airport. Terminal 1 features a Big Hero 6-inspired Baymax topiary, while Terminal 2 showcases Duffy the Disney Bear and friends surrounded by twinkling trees and wrapped presents.
Head up to Canopy Park at Jewel, and you’ll find the celebrations continuing with installations inspired by Toy Story, Frozen, and Duffy and Friends. Each zone captures a playful, nautical twist, a nod to the cruise line that inspired it all. And yes, nightly snowfall sessions complete the picture-perfect winter scene (without the cold).
Bring home exclusive collectibles
Beyond the installations, shoppers can also bring home exclusive Disney Cruise Line collectibles, including travel blankets, neck pillows, tote bags, and mini luggage embossed with Captain Mickey. From now until 4 January 2026, visitors who spend a minimum of S$50 in Changi Airport’s public areas or S$60 in transit, Jewel, or on iShopChangi in a single receipt can unlock the chance to purchase these airport-exclusive items. Simply scan your Changi Rewards Card during purchase to qualify.
Alternatively, Changi Rewards members can redeem the items using points via Playpass, with a maximum of 10 redemptions per collectible across the campaign period. Snowfall sessions, meanwhile, take place nightly at 7.35 pm, 8.05 pm and 9.05 pm from Monday to Thursday, with an additional 10.05 pm show on weekends. Canopy Park tickets are available online, at concierge counters, or via the Changi App.
Official Disney Store merchandise
The festivities also coincide with the first-ever Disney Store pop-up in Singapore at Jewel’s Basement 1 Atrium, open until 4 January. Expect a curated mix of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars merchandise, plus themed activities for kids and collectors alike.
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A seasonal voyage to remember
While the event is deeply tied to upcoming Disney Cruise Line sailings. It’s also a reminder of how Changi Airport continues to blur the line between travel hub and destination. Whether you’re flying out, welcoming someone home, or just soaking in the atmosphere. The airport’s latest transformation offers plenty of festive escapism. No boarding pass required.
Just bring your camera, a sense of curiosity, and maybe a touch of childlike wonder.
All information and images extracted from a press release by Changi Airport Group.
