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Immediate Release
10 July 2019
2019 Funtastic Summer @ Discovery Bay
Capture your most picturesque summer moments at the stretch of Multi-coloured Beach Huts, the amazing Beach Carnival with Flamingo Floats, and the weekend Wet N’ Wild Foam Party

When it comes to summer fun, look no further than Discovery Bay! This year, Discovery Bay has prepared an action-packed programme of thrilling activities for you to enjoy a Funtastic Summer from 27th July to 25th August. The Tai Pak Beach will be adorned with Multi-coloured Beach Huts against a bright blue sky, and offer an eye-popping, Instagram-worthy backdrop for gorgeous pictures. Joining you in the turquoise waters are inflatable flamingos of various sizes, and they will create a picturesque view together with the vibrant beach huts sitting on the spotless sand. Loan of floats and inflatables1 in adorable shapes and designs will be available for you to stay cool as a cucumber and take the best selfies. Taking summertime fun to new heights, create your very own ‘clouds’ at the weekend Wet N’ Wild Foam Party2, and enjoy some Colourful Cotton Candy1 and Yummy Popcorn1 to beat the heat with your loved ones!

Entertainment for kids such as Balloon Twisting1 and Body Painting1 will be available on weekends at DB North, where playful, stylish flamingo installations await. To refuel and recharge after a day of joy and laughter, indulge yourselves in a feast of international cuisines at the renowned oceanfront alfresco dining hotspot D'Deck or DB North, or enjoy a cosy stay at Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong. With so much to do and so many photography spots, Funtastic Summer at Discovery Bay is definitely a must-go event which is second to none.

For more information about “Funtastic Summer @ Discovery Bay”, please visit our websites www.visitdiscoverybay.com and www.facebook.com/VisitDiscoveryBay or email explore@visitdbay.com.
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A) Funtastic Summer @ Discovery Bay Decorations
1Activity Passes are required for the loan of Funtastic Beach Floats, Colourful Cotton Candy and Yummy Popcorn at Tai Pak Beach, as well as the Balloon Twisting and Body Painting at DB North Plaza.
2Wet n’ Wild Foam Party at Tai Pak Beach requires an Activity Pass to access and is only for guests of 90cm or above in height due to safety reasons. Pregnant women and persons suffering from injuries, physical discomfort, heart conditions or cervical spine issues are advised against joining the party. By joining the activities, participants agree to comply with the safety rules and the crew's instructions.

3Activity Pass redemption: With a minimum dine-in consumption of HK$180 at any D’Deck, DB Plaza, DB North Plaza or Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong restaurants and presentation of an original on-day receipt for validation, patrons can redeem one Activity Pass.

Each activity pass entitles the holder to a one-time access or redemption for each of the following: Wet N’ Wild Foam Party, loan of the Funtastic Beach Floats, Colourful Cotton Candy and Yummy Popcorn at Tai Pak Beach, as well as the Balloon Twisting and Body Painting at DB North Plaza on weekends.

Each receipt can only be used to redeem for a maximum of three Activity Passes.

Activity Pass redemption counter: Dine ‘N Ride Service Counter (next to Discovery Bay Pier) or Activity Booths in DB North Plaza.

Activity Passes can only be redeemed during event opening hours.

4Tickets for the “Horse-drawn Carriage Ride” are available at the Activity Centre at Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong. Each ride will last about 10 minutes and a maximum of 4 people are allowed in one carriage per ride. For details, please call (852) 2295 8140.

5The 14 designated D’Deck restaurants are: 22∘North, Three Sheets Marquee Bar, Coyote Mexican Cantina, Ebeneezer's, Figos, First Korean Restaurant, Hemingways, Il Bel Paese, Koh Tomyums, McSorley's Ale House, Pascucci Italian Caffe & Fine Food, PizzaExpress, Solera, Zak’s.

The 5 designated DB North Plaza restaurants are: Cali-Mex, Gilmore’s by The Golden Pig, Mirch Masala, MooFish, TigerLily.

6Dine ‘N Ride is valid only for dinner consumption (6 pm to 11:30 pm) from Monday to Friday, and for lunch / dinner consumption (12 noon to 11:30 pm) on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Customers should redeem and use the offer within the day of consumption. The “Dine ‘N Ride Service Counter” is located at the glasshouse near Discovery Bay Pier. The free ferry times are from 7:30 pm to 12 am on weekdays and from 1 pm to 12 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

To Tung Chung -the free bus ride times are from 7:30 pm to 1 am on weekdays and from 1 pm to 1 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

To Sunny Bay -the free bus ride times are from 7:30 pm to 12:20 am on weekdays and from 1 pm to 12:20 am on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

7Bus Discount Fare applies to all visitors of DB North Plaza. Tap your Octopus card at the “Bus Fare Saving Station” next to Wellcome Supermarket or Uncle Russ Coffee, and use your Octopus card for any bus departing from DB North Plaza within the next 45 minutes (except to Hong Kong International Airport) to enjoy a discount fare at HK$6.8.

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