The magic of Easter is in the air at City of Dreams Manila as it presents eggs-citing offerings that set the tone for a meaningful and festive celebration. The integrated resort charms with eggs-traordinary adventure at DreamPlay, seasonal menus at Nobu Manila and Café Society, and staycation packages at its three Forbes Travel Guide Star-rated hotels.
Legendary Easter Egg-venture at DreamPlay
The world’s first DreamWorks-inspired family entertainment center, DreamPlay, is inviting adventure seekers to be part of its annual Easter event on April 20, Easter Sunday, with registration starting at 10 am.
The Legendary Easter package (P3,499 net) brings children to an exclusive experience of unlimited fun in the world of DreamWorks animations. The package is comprised of an all-day participating pass to the 12 attractions, access to the Dream Theatre movie “Secrets of the Masters” in 4D, and egg-citing activities which start at 11:30 am with a jigsaw puzzle game, followed by a magic and balloon twisting show at 12:45 pm. DreamPlay’s dining café, Chez Gingy, known for offering classic American, Italian, Asian dishes, and other family favorites, offers a buffet for package holders from 11 am to 2 pm, where a meet-and-greet with DreamWorks characters will also take place.
At 2 pm, the beloved characters are set to take the fun a notch higher with an Easter parade at The Shops at the Boulevard to be participated by Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots and a surprise character.
Legendary package passholders are also given a loot bag, an Easter cupcake, an Easter Egg cookie to decorate when cooking with Gingy, and other entitlements including a 50% discount on in-park printed photos and 20% discount on flower-shaped cotton candy.
The Easter event at DreamPlay is open to only 150 participants and ideally for ages five years old and above. Kids below five years old availing of this package must be accompanied by an adult holding a separate Classic Easter package (P1,899 net), which includes access to the Chez Gingy buffet.
While DreamPlay is exclusive to Legendary Easter and Classic Easter package holders from 11 am to 3 pm on Easter Sunday, the family center is reopening to the public by 4 pm. DreamPlay is also open from April 16.
Advance ticket purchase for the Legendary Easter and Classic Easter packages are ongoing until April 19 at the DreamShop counter, Wednesday to Sunday. For online payments, e-mail [email protected] or message DreamPlay’s Facebook page. Terms and conditions apply. DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-217034 Series of 2025.
Easter Sunday Brunch at Nobu Manila
The popular Sunday brunch at the Manila outpost of the world-renowned Nobu Restaurant features Easter specials in addition to the signature Nobu-style dishes globally popularized by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Feast on featured carvings Roasted Whole U.S. Prime Ribeye and Nobu style Salmon Wellington, which are offered alongside buffet highlights such as Japanese Uni Tempura, King Prawn with yuzu kosho, Gallagher Oyster Okonomiyaki and Japanese Uni Palabok with assorted seafood.
Nobu favorites that are not to be missed are Black Cod in butter lettuce; the Nobu Signature Sashimi Trio of Tuna Matsuhisa, Yellowtail Jalapeno, Salmon Karashi Su Miso; chef’s selection of premium sushi cup and nigiri; and other seafood delights including fresh oysters, blue crabs, shrimps, and mussels served with Nobu custom sauces at the chilled seafood bar that includes Gallagher oysters; and Whole Salmon Sashimi, which master chefs skillfully cut up for sashimi.
The Nobu brunch concept combines an all-you-can-eat dishes in an a la carte menu with a lavish buffet spread where chefs in action prepare Nobu sushi, sashimi and maki rolls at the sushi bar and grilled skewered meats and vegetables at the kushiyaki station.
The indulgent Nobu Easter brunch is available from 11:30 am to 3 pm and price starts at P4, 388 net per adult for the Regular package, inclusive of non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails. Other packages that include alcoholic and premium beverages are also available. Children ages 6 to 12 years old enjoy half price and five years and below dine for free when accompanied by an adult availing of the Nobu brunch.
Easter Treats at Café Society
Café Society sweetens the occasion with handcrafted chocolates and exquisite confections masterfully prepared by chocolatiers at Café Society, perfect for gifting this season.
The artisanal selection includes white and milk chocolates artfully carved into Easter bunnies and chicks, colorful Easter eggs, and other whimsical animal figures, starting at P450. Complementing these treats are other Easter-themed confections and pastries such as Easter Chixcake (P2,100), Easter White Chocolate Rabbit Cake (P2,000), Easter cupcakes (P1,000 for a set of six), bunny cookies (P250 for two pieces), and Tres Leches Loaf (P750), among others.
The fanciful Easter treats at Café Society are available from 10 am to 9 pm on Wednesday to Monday and from 8 am on Tuesday until April 21.
Easter-cation at Nuwa Manila, Nobu Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Manila
City of Dreams Manila’s three Forbes Travel Guide Star-rated hotels highlight an Easter getaway staycation package for direct bookings, which start at P12,200 net at Nüwa Manila, P10,900 net at Nobu Hotel, and P9,698 at Hyatt Regency Manila.
The Easter room packages include an overnight stay with complimentary breakfast for two adults and two children 12 years old and below, P1,000 dining credits that can be used at City of Dreams Manila’s operated outlets, 20% discount on DreamPlay’s participating tickets, 20% discount on selected Spa services, and a complimentary Maxibar in the room. Booking period is until April 19 with stay period from April 14 to 20. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-216570 Series of 2025.Terms and conditions apply.