As the countdown to the spectacular launch of Studio City on October 27 continues, Studio City International Holdings Limited, a company in which Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ: MPEL) (“Melco Crown Entertainment” or the “Company”) owns a 60% interest, today unveiled a special four-day public showcase of this Hollywoodinspired destination resort’s thrilling entertainment offerings at the Taikoo Hui retail complex in Tianhe District, Guangzhou.
Envisioned by Mr. Lawrence Ho, the US$3.2 billion Studio City is a stunning, cinematically-themed, entertainment and leisure destination in Macau that is set to become Asia’s Entertainment Capital, taking Macau’s entertainment destination proposition to unprecedented new levels.
The third date in a highly-successful China-wide roadshow featured a special personal appearance by world-acclaimed illusionist Franz Harary; the designer, curator and host of the world’s first multi-theater, immersive visitor magic experience
‘The House of Magic’. The mystical, three-theater complex will thrill visitors with a theatrical extravaganza of astounding live magic, and features a stellar and rotating line-up of talented guest magicians from around the world, along with Franz’s own spectacular ‘Mega-Magic’ show.
“‘The House of Magic’ is the realization of my life-long dream of creating a true home to magic here in Asia,” explained Franz Harary. “It is destined to be the ultimate
showcase of world-class magic and will surely become the Mecca for magic and magicians around the world.”
‘The House of Magic’ represents just one of a stunning array of world-class entertainment centerpieces to be experienced at Studio City. Other non-gaming entertainment offerings include the world’s highest figure-8 Ferris wheel, ‘Golden Reel’; an action-packed 4D flight simulation ride, ‘Batman Dark Flight’; a 4,000- square-meter family entertainment center, ‘Warner Bros. Fun Zone’, featuring worldrenowned characters from Warner Bros.’ DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera Productions and Looney Tunes entertainment franchises; Macau’s first-ever Ibiza-style nightclub, ‘Pacha Macau’; and a 5,000-seat multi-purpose entertainment center, ‘Studio City Event Center’, hosting exciting live concerts, theatrical and top sports offerings in addition to award shows and other special showcase events.
Special Studio City Promotional Packages
The Guangzhou Studio City Roadshow event, running from Wednesday, September 2 to Saturday, September 5, also heralds the launch of a series of special visitor packages, in anticipation of Studio City’s eagerly-awaited Grand Opening on October
27, 2015.
Visitors can inquire about their stay at the 1,600-room Studio City Hotel and entertainment offerings at the roadshow and book on its official website: www.studiocity-macau.com or by calling toll free number 400-120-3228. The Guangzhou Roadshow Showcase is supported by collaborating travel agent partners, China International Travel Service Guangdong Co. Ltd., Guangdong Nanhu International Travel Service Co. Ltd. and GZL International Travel Service Ltd..
“We are delighted to work with our agency partners to offer visitors from China a first opportunity to enjoy for themselves the thrilling Studio City entertainment experience,” said Mr. JD Clayton, Property President of Studio City. “Our teams are all working hard on final preparations to ensure a glamorous Hollywood-welcome to all of our leisure destination visitors across China, regionally and internationally. The Studio City Grand Opening will usher in a cinematic-inspired world of the very best and most uniquely exciting visitor experiences, providing a much-anticipated addition to Macau’s world-class travel and tourism appeal.” Studio City is located on Cotai, Macau, close to the Lotus Bridge immigration point, which connects with Hengqin Island and is a future station-point for the Macau Light Rapid Transit.
Studio City – This is Entertainment.
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Studio City Visitor Packages
Relax like a star in our luxurious Premier King Room at the Star Tower! Visit the Golden Reel, the world’s highest ‘figure-8’ Ferris wheel, and enjoy total relaxation as you drift down the meandering RiverScape on the pool deck. This special rate is available from HK$1,988. Applicable for stays from November 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016, the package includes:
• One night accommodation in a Premier King Room at Star Tower
• Golden Reel tickets for 2
• Access to the Outdoor Pool and the meandering RiverScape*
• Access to the Gym at Star Tower
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access
*RiverScape is closed during winter
Our “Experience It All Entertainment Pass” is also available to offer you a truly spectacular experience: enjoy spectacular views of the city from the iconic Golden Reel, embark on an epic adventure with the legendary super hero at the 4D flight simulation Batman Dark Flight and enter the incredible world of mind bending magic at The House of Magic for only HK$550 per person.
“Experience It All Entertainment Pass” includes:
• Golden Reel ticket
• Batman Dark Flight ticket
• The House of Magic ticket