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<\/p>\nOpen during the peak holiday season, Gateway\u2019s Festive Play Park inspired by Disney is a delight for children, from tots to tweens. A panoply of play activities can be accessed with a single ticket per session from Friday 8 December to Sunday 31 December.<\/p>\n
\u201cExquisitely created at the Expo Explore court, Gateway\u2019s Festive Play Park inspired by Disney hosts a mix of kids activity zones, the towering Disney Chari-tree and fun photo booths for capturing unique merry holiday memories,\u201d says Gateway\u2019s Marketing Manager, Michelle Shelley.<\/p>\n
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A haven designed just for the littlest adventurers, the Soft Play Zone<\/strong> is a toddler\u2019s play paradise! Soft moulds in numerous shapes and sizes create an enchanting space for toddlers to explore, crawl, and giggle. It’s a joyful curious corner where wonder and pure, unbridled fun challenge motor skills and burn energy.<\/p>\n Kids of all ages can have a blast aboard the Festive Disco Bus<\/strong> where Disney\u2019s beloved songs will have them dancing, playing and singing along. A joyful experience capturing the season\u2019s spirit, this \u2018bus\u2019 trip is one of laughing, bonding and creating unforgettable holiday memories.<\/p>\n The festive LEGO Build Zone<\/strong> is a hotbed of creativity, where children can build their dreams, brick by brick. Embracing the holiday spirit, kids can construct their Christmas fantasies, from whimsical winter scenes to merry holiday characters, using LEGO.<\/p>\n The Christmas Creative Hub<\/strong> is a craft area and a crafting enthusiast’s bliss. A treasure trove of Disney-themed crafting delights featuring vibrant colouring equipment, glitter glue, buttons, and eclectic craft materials summon unfettered self-expression. From collages to sculptures and everything in between, kids pursue their own creative direction.<\/p>\n Visitors can also experience the towering Disney Chari-tree, <\/strong>proudly presented in association with VISA and Investec, with support from Toys R US, at the centre of the Park. Decorated with popular Disney characters as plush toys, the Chari-tree is an opportunity for visitors to spread festive joy and generosity through the Reach for a Dream Foundation. \u201cVisitors to the area can pledge a plush for R50.\u00a0 All donations and plush toys will be handed over to the Reach for a Dream foundation,\u201d says Shelley.<\/p>\n The Play Park inspired by Disney opens daily. The first 45-minute session starts at 10 am and the final session of the day runs from 6 pm. The Park will be closed on Christmas Day, 25 December.<\/p>\n A limited number of tickets are on sale for each session, so pre-booking is advised. Tickets are available from Webtickets at R50 for participants and R10 for accompanying adults. Tickets are also available at the Park. Kids aged 3 and under can enter for free with a parent, if they are accompanying an older sibling and parent who have valid tickets.<\/p>\n \u201cChildren will be able to engage in more than one activity zone during the 45-minute session,\u201d says Shelley, who adds that there are a few more surprises in Gateway\u2019s Festive Play Park inspired by Disney. \u201cTwo photo booths \u2013 one a giant Disney storybook and the other themed \u2018Wish upon a Star\u2019 are standout stages for holiday pics to celebrate Christmas 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cVisitors to Gateway expect something special at the mall over the holiday season and this year we\u2019ve, once again, pulled out all the stops with stunning decorations and several unexpected photo opportunities set up from one end of the mall to the other.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2023\/12\/IMG_7720-267x400.jpg\")
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