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Press Release Press Release Celebrate Birthdays with the DreamWorks Gang at Cotai Strip Resorts Macao Unique birthday experience features delightful buffet and DreamWorks entertainment (Macao, Aug. 11, 2014) – Have you ever dreamed of celebrating your birthday with the ever-popular DreamWorks Animation gang from Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon? Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is now making dreams come true, as the DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts has launched DreamWorks Birthday Parties at Shrekfast at Sands® Cotai Central, allowing birthday girls and boys and those young at heart to indulge themselves in a one-of-a-kind party experience surrounded by family, friends and their favourite DreamWorks Animation characters. DreamWorks Birthday Parties at Shrekfast A unique birthday party like no other in the region awaits birthday boys and girls at the Sands Cotai Central integrated resort. Priced at HKD/MOP 6,888*, the birthday party package features a fabulous buffet for 15 adults and 15 children in a private area at the Shrekfast Character Breakfast with the DreamWorks Gang, in an interactive environment with DreamWorks-themed décor that transports guests into their favourite movies. The package also comes with a series of unforgettable features, including a signature meet and greet session where the birthday boy or girl can choose a DreamWorks character to interact and take photos with. The memorable experience offers a unique birthday party like no other, with a complimentary two-pound DreamWorks-themed birthday cake completing the celebration. Guests will also want to visit the Qube kid’s zone at Sands Cotai Central or The Venetian® Macao after the party, with a 20 percent discount on admission extending the fun into the afternoon. The international breakfast buffet includes Shifu congees, Mr. Ping’s fried rice with shrimp, Dragon flamed roasted ham, eggs benedict, Night Fury breakfast sausages, sandwiches and * Subject to 10% service charge Page 1 of 6 toast, secret recipe shredded chicken noodle soup, a dim sum selection, and a delightful variety of fresh and crispy pastries. In addition, from now until Sep. 30, 2014, guests aged 12 or below are invited to embark on a fun DreamWorks Animation adventure by collecting a complimentary set of eight DreamWorks Animation character cards available at four checkpoints throughout Sands Cotai Central. The collection points are Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central concierge (East Lobby), The Gift Shop, The Gift Shop Kiosk and Qube2 Kid’s Play Zone. Don’t miss the chance to hunt for the limited DreamWorks Animation card collection for free! Dine with the DreamWorks Characters At Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, plenty of surprises await, as guests can take advantage of a range of delightful DreamWorks experiences such as Shrekfast Character Breakfast with the DreamWorks Gang – an immersive, themed buffet breakfast with character performances. You can also check out the brand new Dragons Viking Feast with the DreamWorks Gang – a themed summer buffet dinner with fabulous food in a viking-themed setting with lively character performances, including the special appearances of Toothless, Hiccup and Astrid from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Belt from The Croods and the title characters from Mr. Peabody & Sherman. Shrekfast Character Breakfast with the DreamWorks Gang: Time: 9-10:30 a.m. (Tuesday-Friday) 10-11:30 a.m. (Saturday-Monday) Venue: Urumqi Ballroom, Level 4, Sands Cotai Central Price: Adults: MOP 238* Children (aged 4-12): MOP 138* Family package (3 adults + 1 child): MOP 688* Dragons Viking Feast with the DreamWorks Gang: Date: Until Sept. 30, 2014 Time: 7-9 p.m. daily Venue: Urumqi Ballroom, Level 4, Sands Cotai Central Price: Adults: MOP 338* * Children (aged 4-12): MOP 220 * Family package (3 adults + 1 child): MOP 999 * Subject to 10% service charge Page 2 of 6 Guests and holidaymakers will want to act now to become one of the first to celebrate their child’s birthday with the DreamWorks gang, or dine with friends and family at a DreamWorks-themed breakfast or dinner. Booking early is recommended, as seating is limited; reservations can be made by calling +853 8113 7915/16, or by emailing [email protected]. Additional DreamWorks Attractions The DreamWorks Animation All-Star Parade makes its rounds daily at 3 p.m. at Shoppes at Cotai Central, where the characters and performers interact with the crowd while dancing, waving and shaking hands along the parade route – it’s a must-have, hip-shaking experience! And the DreamWorks Animation Character Meet and Greet takes place at noon and 4 p.m. daily at Sands Cotai Central’s Paradise Gardens. This experience puts guests face-to-face with their favourite DreamWorks characters for up close encounters and photo opportunities. Guests can also enjoy exclusive movie nights with DreamWorks Animation blockbusters screening poolside at Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central at 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Poolside visits from larger-than-life DreamWorks Experience characters make movie night an interactive and family-friendly encounter, featuring beloved characters like Shrek and Fiona from Shrek; Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda; Alex the lion and the penguins from Madagascar; Belt from The Croods; and the titular stars of Mr. Peabody and Sherman. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is definitely the one-stop destination for families and friends to rediscover the magic of childhood at the interactive DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts! More information is available at http://en.cotaistrip.com/dreamworks- experience.html. Page 3 of 6 Photo caption: The DreamWorks Experience at Cotai Strip Resorts has launched DreamWorks Birthday Parties at Shrekfast at Sands Cotai Central, allowing birthday girls and boys and those young at heart to indulge themselves in a one-of-a-kind party experience surrounded by family, friends and their favourite DreamWorks Animation characters. Photo caption: The recently launched experience Dragons Viking Feast with the DreamWorks Gang – a themed summer buffet dinner with fabulous food in a viking-themed setting with lively character performances, including the special appearances of Toothless, Hiccup and Astrid from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Belt from The Croods and the title characters from Mr. Peabody & Sherman, – awaits visitors at Sands Cotai Central. Page 4 of 6 Photo caption: From now until Sep. 30, 2014, guests aged 12 or below are invited to embark on a fun DreamWorks Animation adventure by collecting a complimentary set of eight DreamWorks Animation character cards available at four checkpoints throughout Sands Cotai Central: Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central concierge (East Lobby), The Gift Shop, The Gift Shop Kiosk and Qube2 Kid’s Play Zone. Photo caption: The DreamWorks Animation All-Star Parade makes its rounds daily at 3 p.m. at Shoppes at Cotai Central, where the characters and performers interact with the crowd while dancing, waving and shaking hands along the parade route. ### About Cotai Strip Resorts Macao – Macao’s Integrated Resort City Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Page 5 of 6 Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers. Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia’s leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement. Comprised of The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world’s largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is where Asia’s ultimate destination is all within reach. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao….Macao Starts Here. For more information, please visit http://en.cotaistrip.com. About DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2013, DreamWorks Animation ranked #12 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 29 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots, and The Croods. Page 6 of 6 .
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