Mickey and Minnie Mouse join King Mu’s eight steeds in Sentosa’s CNY spectacle

Sentosa is turning up the spectacle this Chinese New Year with “Gallop into spring”, a multi-sensory celebration running from 30 January to 3 March 2026. For the first time, Disney favourites Mickey and Minnie Mouse join Sentosa Sensoryscape, taking visitors on an immersive journey that blends Chinese tradition with innovative storytelling and interactive experiences.

Drawing inspiration from the ancient tale of Eight Steeds of King Mu, the celebration transforms the island’s renowned multi-sensorial space into distinct zones designed to engage sight, sound, touch, scent, and imagination. At the heart of Sensoryscape stands Yanyang, an 8-metre-tall celestial guardian, flanked by 2.5-metre Mickey and Minnie figures. Guests are greeted by festive blooms and tactile installations representing the eight celestial horses, each symbolising virtues such as vitality, harmony, renewal, and prosperity.

Visitors can interact with scent-themed lantern riddles, zodiac-themed displays, and custom Disney and Pixar keepsakes, from personalised Zodiac nameplates to DIY keychains.

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In addition, striking pair of oversized red packets, featuring a specially commissioned poem by Singaporean composer Dr Liang Wern Fook, offers both a visual spectacle and a photo opportunity that captures the essence of prosperity and good fortune.

The celebration doesn’t stop at Sensoryscape. Sentosa has partnered with over 15 island businesses to create an island-wide Chinese New Year experience. Highlights include Resorts World Sentosa’s ‘POP MART The golden gallop series’, family-friendly workshops, themed dining, limited-edition merchandise, and interactive photo experiences from Siloso Beach to Sentosa Cove. Guests can also enjoy curated festive offerings at Amara Sanctuary Sentosa, Silver Shell Cafe, and other island hotspots.

Michael Ma, assistant chief executive (business and digital technology group) of Sentosa Development Corporation, said the collaboration marks an exciting first for the island.

“This is the first time Disney joins us at Sensoryscape, and through this partnership, we are able to bring a dynamic fusion of storytelling traditions to life,” he said. “It allows families to celebrate Chinese New Year in a way that is immersive, interactive, and truly multi-sensorial.”

Ma added that Sentosa continues to position itself as a premier destination for both locals and international visitors. “Through partnerships like this, we are committed to delivering experiences that leave a lasting impression, combining creativity, culture, and fun in ways that resonate long after the festivities end.”

Since its opening in 2024, Sentosa Sensoryscape has become a cornerstone for immersive celebrations across the island. Last year, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and Sentosa Development Corporation transformed the precinct into a cinematic adventure in partnership with Universal Pictures, DBS Bank, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

The activation brought the world of Wicked: For Good to life ahead of the film’s release, with visitors stepping into the Land of Oz through glowing gardens, interactive installations, and larger-than-life photo moments. Highlights included a reimagined Yellow Brick Road leading to the Emerald City, Glinda’s bubble surrounded by tulip blooms, a nine-metre-tall Elphaba’s Hat at Lookout Loop, and a night-time spectacle at the Lake of Dreams featuring music from the film and sparkling Emerald City illuminations.

For Singapore’s 60th birthday and the 10th anniversary of the Sentosa Cable Car, the "Peranakan Reimagined" cultural showcase co-produced with Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG) invited visitors to explore Peranakan heritage through projection art, performances, workshops, curated dining, and multi-sensorial installations.

Highlights included a 7.2-metre-tall Peranakan-inspired house at Lookout Loop, a field of beaded blooms featuring traditional kasut manek (Peranakan beaded slipper), kebaya exhibitions, and Peranakan-themed cable car cabins offering moving cultural tributes along Sentosa’s coastline. The initiative also featured interactive workshops, live music by Peranakan Sayang, festive markets, and special promotions for Sentosa Islander members, reinforcing Sensoryscape’s role as a dynamic space for cultural storytelling and immersive experiences.

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