Sentosa unveils A Magical Island Adventure with Disney Cruise Line

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SINGAPORE, 12 June 2026 – Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) today announced a collaboration with Disney Cruise Line with the launch of a three-month island-wide summer festivities titled A Magical Island Adventure: Let’s Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line. This is the first-of-its-kind large scale transformation of Sentosa where beloved Disney stories and characters inspired by the Disney Adventure’s seven themed areas will be featured all across the island’s precincts, landscapes and natural character. Activities will run daily from 24 June to 20 September 2026, inviting guests to create their own unique exploratory destination around Sentosa.  

Designed as a day-to-night experience, A Magical Island Adventure combines light, sound, movement and environment across Sentosa's precincts and natural landscapes, from sunlit beach encounters and interactive play spaces to glowing night-time environments and discovery-led trails. The island will transform after dark where multiple glowing installations will light up the spaces in vibrant colours. Also, for the first time, the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia will extend its opening hours until 10.00pm (SGT) as part of a dedicated night-time programme. The iconic location offers guests a unique vantage point to experience Sentosa after dark.

One Island, Seven Special Experiences

Visitors can embark on a discovery trail at their own pace throughout the day and night with an event passport as they explore different experiences that span across the Singapore Cable Car - Sentosa Line to Sensoryscape, Central Beach Bazaar, Palawan Beach, The Palawan @ Sentosa, and the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia. Each location will be decked out with features that are inspired by the Disney Adventure’s iconic seven themed areas such as the Disney Imagination Garden, Disney Discovery Reef, Town Square, Wayfinder Bay, San Fransokyo Street, Toy Story Place, and Marvel Landing. At each stop, visitors can collect a special medallion stamp in their event passport that represents these onboard spaces.

Sentosa Express

The adventure begins before guests even set foot on the island. Starting from early July, the Sentosa Express, Sentosa's iconic monorail, arrives dressed for the occasion. Featuring Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse on the train’s exterior, it welcomes guests into A Magical Island Adventure from the moment they board at VivoCity, serving as a moving landmark and a taste of the Disney Cruise Line magic that awaits.

Singapore Cable Car - Sentosa Line

A Magical Island Adventure will also take to the skies aboard the Singapore Cable Car - Sentosa Line, extending the island's storytelling into the air. All three stations — Sentosa Sensoryscape, Imbiah Lookout, and Siloso Point — will feature photo installations featuring various Disney characters, ensuring the experience begins well before guests step into a cable car cabin. The cabins will take on a new look with designs inspired by Disney Cruise Line themed areas aboard the Disney Adventure, including Toy Story Place and Disney Discovery Reef.  From beach to skyline, A Magical Island Adventure reimagines the Singapore Cable Car as an experience that is visually immersive and full of discovery.

Southernmost Point of Continental Asia

One of Sentosa's most celebrated landmarks, the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, will transform into a luminous coastal escape drawing inspiration from Disney Discovery Reef and Wayfinder Bay, bringing to life Disney and Pixar stories like Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid and Lilo & Stitch. The themed showpieces will cast the area in shifting oceanic hues, while glowing manta ray installations illuminate the waters surrounding the Southernmost Point bridge, creating a special after-dark atmosphere.

The Wayfinder Bay-inspired area further draws on the spirit of ocean voyaging from the adventurous world of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Moana, animating the islet with wayfinding motifs, compass-inspired imagery and star-lit pathways designed to reward exploration and discovery.

A dedicated ticket covers access to a unique night experience which offers a gamified exploration journey, including a complimentary activity card where guests can collect four unique embossed stamps, and a limited-edition Disney Adventure-themed postcard keepsake. For ticket prices and bundle options, refer to Annex A.

Palawan Beach

Palawan Beach serves as the heart of the island-wide activities where visitors will get to enjoy installations themed after San Fransokyo Street, Toy Story Place, and Marvel Landing at The Palawan @ Sentosa all along Sentosa's most beloved shoreline. Upon arrival at Palawan Beach, guests will be welcomed by a 6-metre inflatable anchor installation flanked by sand-blasted figurines of Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse, serving as the event's signature outdoor photo moment.

The San Fransokyo Street themed area of the beach draws guests into the eclectic world inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studio’s “Big Hero 6” with a 6-metre Baymax inflatable and beachside deck chairs, creating a relaxed atmosphere for visitors to linger and explore. A dedicated food and retail precinct sits alongside, bringing together food trucks and retailers within a lively beachside activation space, with offerings refreshed across the three-month event period.

A short walk away, the shore features larger-than-life bath toys inspired by Toy Story Place with fan-favourite characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and Bullseye, alongside bubble inflatables and a Toy Story splash pad-inspired shoreline play area centred around a 3.9-metre shower-head feature, with neon lighting transforming the space after dark.

At The Palawan @ Sentosa, guests will be treated to installations that take their cue from Marvel Landing’s attractions like Ironcycle Test Run roller coaster and Groot Galaxy Spin, alongside an Infinity Bar-inspired space that will have visitors delighted at neon-lit cocktail sculptures when the sun sets.

Central Beach Bazaar and Sensoryscape

A natural crossroads on Sentosa's beaches, Central Beach Bazaar is where visitors are able to spot the 3.5-metre Magical Compass installation depicting the Disney Adventure’s seven themed areas that also serve as a storytelling guide across the island.

At Sentosa Sensoryscape, the entire venue is transformed into a Town Square inspired royal promenade lined with 13 princess-themed hammock installations spotlighting beloved princesses and heroines like Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Merida, Mulan, Raya, Snow White, and more. Be sure to strike a pose with your favourite Disney princess as you identify each of them only through their silhouettes accompanied by recognisable motifs. Lighting plays a transformative role in this space – shifting from warm, elegant tones, to kaleidoscopic colour sequences that feature over 100 individual light effects to create a distinct night-time experience – a reminder that on Sentosa, the adventure continues even after sundown.

Within the same space, Tactile Trellis at Sentosa Sensoryscape reimagines Disney Imagination Garden through a five-metre topiary installation shaped after the Disney Cruise Line logo, set among manicured greenery and floral displays.

An Island Transformed After Dark

A Magical Island Adventure unfolds throughout the day, showcasing Sentosa’s gradual transformation and inviting visitors to stay into the night, where the island is reimagined through a captivating new perspective shaped by luminous, neon-inspired lighting.

Ms Thien Kwee Eng, Chief Executive Officer of Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) said, "A Magical Island Adventure brings forth a new chapter for Sentosa, one that shows the endless possibilities when world-class collaborations are built around a strong narrative and a shared vision. By teaming up with Disney Cruise Line, we are creating a first-of-its-kind day-to-night outdoor journey that is emotionally stimulating and rewards exploration. Whether you are a family seeking shared moments of wonder, a couple looking to create memories together, or a visitor discovering Sentosa for the first time, there is something here that will make you want to stay, explore, and come back for more."

Ms Sarah Fox, Vice President and Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia of Disney Cruise Line added, "Our collaboration with Sentosa extends the Disney Cruise Line experience beyond the ship to Singapore’s most iconic beach destination. This island-wide summer celebration brings more than 100 years of storytelling from Disney, Pixar and Marvel to life across Sentosa, creating a distinctive destination experience for guests of all ages and adds to the appeal and taste of a cruise vacation aboard the Disney Adventure."

Ms Jean Ng, Assistant Chief Executive, Experience Development Group, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “A Magical Island Adventure is a wonderful addition to Singapore's vibrant calendar of family-friendly adventures this summer. This event transforms Sentosa with unique day-to-night programming, including the immersive after-dark light installations at the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, allowing families fresh and imaginative ways to experience the island and discover the magic of Disney Cruise Line. Collaborations of this nature position Singapore as a hub for dynamic, world-class events that deliver lasting memories for visitors of all ages. We invite families to be part of the excitement at Sentosa this summer.”

Take a Piece of the Magical Island Home

The adventure extends into a specially created summer-style merchandise range developed in collaboration with Disney Cruise Line, a collection that feels right at home against Sentosa's sun, sand, and sea. The collection includes an exclusively customised Sentosa and Disney Cruise Line-themed tumbler, eco bag, towel, keychain, each piece designed to serve as a lasting keepsake of the island experience. UOB cardholders can unlock a customised blind pack Glow-in-the-Dark Medallion Pin with a minimum spend of $60, more details can be found in Annex A.

Plan your visit

This three-month summer activation marks the beginning of an evolving annual platform for Sentosa, with future editions to come. Across the event period, select installations will be refreshed and fringe programming introduced, giving guests a reason to return and discover something new with every visit. Each year will bring a new story, a new collaboration, and a new lens through which to experience the island, cementing Sentosa's position as a destination that continually reimagines what a visit can be.

Perks for Sailing Guests

Guests sailing aboard the Disney Adventure can extend their onboard fun to the shores of Sentosa, enjoying special benefits as part of A Magical Island Adventure: Let’s Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line. Disney Adventure guests with sailings between 24 June 2026 and 1 October 2026 can unlock complimentary access to one Sentosa attraction of their choice during their visit.

Additionally, Disney Adventure guests with existing or new bookings made between 24 June 2026 and 1 October 2026 can enjoy an exclusive 15 percent off Southernmost Point of Continental Asia Night Admission Tickets and Sentosa Fun Discovery Pass bundles. For information on available Disney Adventure sailings, please visit

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/en-sg/ships/adventure/.

For more information on A Magical Island Adventure: Let’s Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line including special deals, programming and more, please visit

www.sentosa.com.sg/magicalislandadventure. High-resolution images can be downloaded here. Photos are to be credited to Sentosa Development Corporation.

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Sentosa Development Corporation

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About Sentosa

Sentosa, where discovery never ends, is Asia’s leading leisure destination and Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, located within 15 minutes from the central business and shopping districts. The island resort is managed by Sentosa Development Corporation, which works with various stakeholders in overseeing property investments, attractions development, and operation of the various leisure offerings and management of the residential precinct on the island.

The 500-hectare island resort is home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, world-renowned golf courses, a deep-water yachting marina and luxurious residences – making Sentosa a vibrant island resort for business and leisure. Sentosa is also home to Singapore’s first integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa, which operates Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park.

Situated on the eastern end of Sentosa Island is Sentosa Cove, an exclusive waterfront residential enclave bustling with more than 2,000 homes, quayside restaurants, retail and specialty shops. The island is also proud to be home to Sentosa Golf Club and its two acclaimed golf courses, The Serapong and The Tanjong. Sentosa Golf Club has hosted a number of high-profile professional and amateur tournaments, including the Singapore Open and HSBC Women’s World Championship, welcoming international star players and world-class golf professionals from across the world.

Welcoming a growing number of local and international guests every year, Sentosa is an integral part of Singapore’s goal to be a global destination to work, live and play. For more information, please visit: www.sentosa.com.sg.

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About Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) was established on 1 September 1972 as a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. As a master planner, its charter since inception has been to oversee the development, management, marketing and promotion of the island of Sentosa as a resort destination for locals and tourists.

SDC wholly owns its subsidiaries Sentosa Cove Resort Management Pte Ltd and Sentosa Golf Club. SDC also owns the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network, managed by Mount Faber Leisure Group Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary which operates as an autonomous commercial arm.

As a testament to its commitment to sustainability, SDC has been conferred the Global Sustainable Tourism Council – For Destinations (GSTC-D) certificate, making Sentosa the first island destination in Asia to receive this accolade.