The first-ever SpongeBob Water Party in Hong Kong

The annual Ocean Park Summer Splash is
set to immerse the city from  1 July to 28 August in
water fun with a galore of exhilarating water-themed attractions, scrumptious
dishes and “Get Closer to the Animals” activities. Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob
SquarePants and his friends Patrick Star,

Squidward Tentacles and Mr. Krabs are
visiting from Bikini Bottom to engage with guests and fans from all over the
world in the city’s first-everSpongeBob Water Party. Fans of the
adorable character can collect limited-edition souvenirs and enjoy
SpongeBob-themed healthy vegetable
delicacies and cooling dishes.

Ocean Park is also presenting various “Get
Closer to the Animals” programmes, including the time-limited summer edition of Grand
Aquarium Exploration
, which takes guests on a memorable marine
adventure. A second wave of summer surprise will start on 15 July, with
around 800 prizes being  given out every week to guests through the Ocean
Park Mobile App.
 
Drenching Water Party and Challenging AMaze-ing
Lasers
 
The first-ever SpongeBob Water Party in Hong
Kong transports guests into the wondrous world of Bikini Bottom, letting them
enjoy a range of immersive water attractions with SpongeBob SquarePants and
friends, as well as fun photo and video opportunities for sharing with friends
and family. 
 
Another major highlight isAMaze-ing Lasers, a brand new ride
brought over from the United States for the first time. Players will get the
chance to unleash their wits and agility in traversing the laser grids within a
pitch dark chamber, as if they were playing an action hero. 
 
Each player will
receive a score when they press the buttons at different corners of the
chamber, making it possible for friends to compete in reaching higher scores. 
 
MegaGush offers the greatest cooling
sensation as guests stand below a huge water bucket and feel the incomparable
cascading chilling pleasure. Jumbo Bubble Playground, another brand
new attraction, allows guests to create giant human-sized bubbles alongside
SpongeBob-themed decorations, making it a colourful photo backdrop. The
must-visit 
Rainbow
Fountain 
cools
guests with its fancy waterspouts synchronised to colourful lights and rhythms.
Guests of all ages alike will be mesmerised by the strong beats and dynamic lighting
at the Wild Foam Zone.
Near the Water Party zone, friends can target
each other with water bombs at the Super Splash Battle, soaking
each other in a fun and festive atmosphere. Kids would want to join the Kids
DIY Workshop 
at 
Whiskers Harbour to take home their masterpieces such as SpongeBob
keychains, Patrick Star catapults, and fish and panda dolls made with
rainbow-coloured clay. 
 
Exclusive SpongeBob x Ocean Park Merchandise
& Themed Dishes
 
Fans will want to roam the Park to look for
SpongeBob and his friends in different summer looks and be prepared for a
surprise appearance by SpongeBob who will interact with them. During Summer
Splash, 
guests can
visit the limited-time SpongeBob Pop-Up Store near 
Applause Pavilion to shop for a wide range of limited-edition
Ocean Park X SpongeBob SquarePants merchandise, including umbrellas, beach
mats, T-shirts and water bottles. Fans looking to spread the fun may take
advantage of the face painting service and camouflage themselves as SpongeBob
and his friends. In addition, a series of SpongeBob-themed healthy vegetarian
dishes are available at various in-park restaurants and food kiosks featuring
decorations of SpongeBob SquarePants.
 
Cool Snacks and Lakeside BBQ Add to Summer Fun
 
Cooling snacks such as iced pineapple and mini water
melon will also be available at food kiosks to help guests beat the summer
heat. Ocean Park is also launching its first-ever Lakeside BBQ Carnival, where
guests can savour scrumptious skewers and barbequed food including Grilled
U.S. Beef Ribeye Cubes
New Zealand Mussels in White Wine and Herbs,
as well as assorted skewers and sausages along with special cool drinks,
pushing the party atmosphere to a climax. 
 


Summer Edition Grand Aquarium Exploration with
Two-person Discount Available


Water sports enthusiasts would not want to miss
the summer-only edition of Ocean Park’s unique snorkelling experience inside
the Grand Aquarium. Guests are led by a professional diver to encounter
colourful coral and coral fishes, such as Shy Butterfly fish, Painted
Triggerfish, Blue-stripped Snapper, fusilier and angelfish. The adventure also
includes an exclusive tour of the coral breeding room and back-of-house
facilities.



Participants can learn about how the Park provides the most suitable
environment for corals, thereby deepening their knowledge about protecting
corals and marine life while raising awareness of the importance of marine
conservation. Participants should be aged 10 or above (children under 12 need
to be accompanied by a paying adult to join the programme), non-swimmers are
also welcome. A two-person discount is available for this summer edition
offered during the Summer Splash period. Guests can register online at the
Ocean Park website.
Ocean Park
 
Ocean Park is Hong Kong’s unique home grown
theme park with a heritage of delivering family fun and fond memories. Since
its opening in January 1977 as a non-profit organisation, Ocean Park has
developed itself to be a world-class attraction connecting people with nature,
and recognised for its animal husbandry, research and relationship with the
community. More than 130 million people have visited Hong Kong’s premier park
since its inception, and Ocean Park has remained committed to offering adults
and children experiences that blend entertainment with education and
conservation. Part of the proceeds from Ocean Park admission tickets and some
retail items will go to Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong to
support its wildlife conservation projects. Ocean Park is the 2012 recipient of
the highly coveted and prestigious APPLAUSE AWARD, presented by Liseberg
Amusement Park. Recognised by the attractions industry worldwide, the award is
presented at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
(IAAPA) Attractions Expo every other year in honour of a theme park for its
excellence in management, operations, and creativity. Ocean Park is the first
theme park in Asia to win this international award since its inception in 1980.
 
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