Singapore’s festive season has gone full pop culture this year, packed with colourful launches, nostalgic returns and playful pop ups across the city. From POP MART’s bigger and brighter new home in Funan to Marina Square’s Care Bears wonderland and the Wiggle Hotel that looks ready for a very cheerful check in, December brings a steady stream of experiences for families, collectors and anyone who loves a good photo moment. Add collaborations like Starbucks x Wiggle Wiggle, limited edition McDonaldland Crew merch, Zootopia surprises at Changi and Disney Cruise Line magic at Jewel, and you have a holiday trail that is equal parts cute, quirky and irresistibly festive.
POP MART Opens New Store in Funan
POPMART has opened its new Funan store at unit #01-06, taking over a much larger space and replacing the brand’s very first Singapore outlet, which also debuted in Funan. The expanded store gives collectors a brighter, roomier and more immersive environment, with cloud shaped ceiling lights, wider aisles and curated zones dedicated to different IPs. The layout feels more gallery-like, allowing shoppers to browse comfortably while discovering POPMART’s newest drops, seasonal displays and signature art toys presented in a more polished showcase.
The larger footprint also means more space for exclusives and limited edition lines, including the Singapore exclusive Hide and Seek series and a wider assortment of blind boxes, plush, accessories and lifestyle merchandise. With floor to ceiling shelves and central islands packed with fan favourites like SKULLPANDA, The Monsters and DIMOO, the store amplifies the joy of treasure hunting that POPMART fans love. It is a fresh upgrade for the brand’s original home, offering a more premium and playful retail experience while staying true to the community that supported POPMART from the beginning.
POP MART marks its 15th anniversary this year, celebrating a decade and a half of turning designer toys into a global pop culture phenomenon. It is a milestone that reflects how the brand has grown from niche art collectibles to a worldwide community of fans who chase creativity, nostalgia and self expression. Thank you for celebrating this milestone together with us.
Care Bears at Marina Square
Marina Square is bringing the Care Bears to life this Christmas with Wishes from the Heart, a festive experience running from 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. The mall’s central atrium transforms into a colourful Care-A-Lot wonderland, inviting visitors to wander through glowing rainbow paths, an 8 metre Care-A-Lot Christmas tree and playful zones like the Cloud Ball Pit. Highlights include the illuminated Care Bears Castle with its towering inflatable Grumpy Bear and photo spots such as the plush heart wall. Guests can also enjoy bubble shows, colouring activities, workshops and meet and greets with Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear, creating plenty of magical moments for families and fans.
The celebration also extends into giving back. Marina Square’s charity drive offers shoppers the chance to purchase Love A Lot Bear or Grumpy Bear plush toys, with each sale supporting children under the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Shoppers can redeem Care Bears themed gifts with minimum spend, while the Care Bears Christmas Fair features exclusive merchandise, bundle deals and giveaways. Across the mall, the season focuses on sharing joy, encouraging young and old to celebrate kindness, creativity and the warmth of the holidays together.
| Activity | Dates | What the Public Can Do |
| Rainbow Archway and Care A Lot Wonderland | 22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026 | Walk through glowing paths, explore themed zones and take festive photos. |
| 8 m Care A Lot Christmas Tree | Entire campaign period | Capture photos with the iconic giant tree decorated with belly badges and cushion hearts. |
| Cloud Ball Pit | Entire campaign period | Kids and families can play and “bounce among the stars”. |
| Care Bears Castle and 3.5 m Grumpy Bear | Entire campaign period | Enjoy photo ops with the castle and giant inflatable Grumpy Bear. |
| Photo Booths, including Plush Wall | Entire campaign period | Take pictures with a giant heart made of plush bears. |
| Bubble Shows at the Castle | 22 Nov to 21 Dec, plus 22 to 28 Dec daily | Enjoy a 15 minute bubble shower that fills the atrium with festive magic. |
| Art Station | 22 Nov to 21 Dec | Kids can colour Care Bears sheets and collect free stickers. |
| Meet and Greet with Cheer Bear & Grumpy Bear | 22 Nov to 21 Dec | Queue for photo sessions with the bears, limited to the first 50 members per session. |
| Shaker Key Chain Workshop | 22 Nov to 21 Dec | Craft Care Bears key chains with beads and pom poms. Registration required. |
| Care Bears Pop up Fair | 22 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026 | Shop exclusive merchandise, enjoy bundle deals and redeem gifts with purchase. |
| Charity Plush Drive | Entire campaign period | Buy a plush, and Marina Square donates one to STSPMF beneficiaries. |
The Wiggle Hotel Pop Up at Plaza Singapura
Wiggle Wiggle has opened The Wiggle Hotel, a festive, hotel-themed pop-up at Plaza Singapura running 2 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. It is their biggest Southeast Asia pop-up to date and sets the scene with colourful holiday decor, playful photo spots and beloved characters like Wiggle Bear, Little Play Bunny, Smile We Love and Lobster decked out in seasonal style. The setup mimics hotel spaces such as lobbies and guest rooms, making it ideal for snapping fun pictures while you browse limited-edition, Singapore-exclusive merch like ornaments, Christmas paper bags and cups
Beyond shopping, there are extra perks and ways to collect goodies. Spend S$80 in a single day at the Wiggle Hotel pop-up or S$150 across any CapitaLand malls within two weeks and you’ll earn a Hotel Keycard. Collect enough cards and exchange them for gifts such as festive wrapping paper, picnic bags or travel compression pouches. You can also top up purchases for themed blind bags, mugs, pouches or even fragrance sprays, and look out for Wiggle Wiggle x Starbucks items available at Starbucks outlets in CapitaLand malls to expand your collection.
Starbucks x Wiggle Wiggle Collection
Starbucks and Wiggle Wiggle team up this festive season to sprinkle a bit of cheerful mischief on everyday essentials. The collaboration blends Starbucks iconic Bearista with Wiggle Wiggle’s bold characters and punchy palettes, turning drinkware and lifestyle items into colourful companions that brighten up your day. It is all about play, personality and little moments of joy, whether you are grabbing your morning latte or gifting a friend.
The collection goes beyond cups and tumblers, offering umbrellas, desk mats, laptop bags and even a blind pack mini bag keyring for those who love surprises. Each piece carries Wiggle Wiggle’s signature whimsy, designed to spark delight whenever you use it. Everything launches in stores on 3 December and online across Starbucks Online Store, LazMall and Shopee Mall while stocks last.
| Item | Description | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinkware collection | Bottles and tumblers with Bearista, Smile We Love, Lobster and Little Play Bunny motifs | From 3 December in stores and online | Bright palettes and daisy-topped lids featured |
| Foldable umbrella | Wiggle Wiggle themed, compact and colourful | From 3 December | Lifestyle item with signature character design |
| Desk mat | Vibrant mat for workspaces | From 3 December | Adds playful colour to desks |
| Laptop bag | Soft, bold character designs | From 3 December | Practical and giftable |
| Mini Bag Keyring Blind Pack | Mystery keyring pouch in one of three designs | 3 December, S$8.90 with any purchase | For AirPods or small items, blind pack format |
| Mini Crossbody Pufflet | Soft crossbody in three festive hues | From 26 November | Pocket sized and practical for cards or cash |
McDonald’s brings back nostalgic McDonaldland Crew
McDonald’s Singapore is bringing back the McDonaldland Crew with a wave of nostalgic collectibles that fans have been waiting for. The headline item is the Pocket Pouch Blindbox, available from 1 December 2025 at $7.90 with any meal purchase, excluding Happy Meals. Each blindbox hides one of four designs, featuring Grimace, Hamburglar, Birdie or a special French Fries edition that collectors will definitely chase. From 8 December, MyMcDonald’s Rewards members can also redeem a French Fries Combo using 1,500 points, which comes with an exclusive phone strap to match the merch drop.
These playful accessories are designed for fans who love wearable collectibles that spark a little joy in their day, whether clipped onto bags, keys or used as pocket organisers. Together with the themed music festival and character appearances, the merch line anchors this festive campaign by giving McDonald’s lovers something fun, cute and nostalgic to collect and show off, turning December into a month of McDonaldland-themed surprises.
The Shilla Duty Free x Zootopia Blind Boxes
The Shilla Duty Free store at Terminal 1 has reopened with a refreshed look that makes shopping smoother and more intuitive. The upgraded layout offers clearer product zones and better visibility, so travellers can easily browse exclusive Jil Sander fragrances, premium beauty labels like EviDenS de Beauté, and cult favourites such as Le Labo, Diptyque and Penhaligon’s.
Zootopia fun continues across all terminals from 20 November 2025 to 5 January 2026 with free to play activities like a sure win ring toss and a colouring station for young travellers. Collectors can also pick up Zootopia blind boxes featuring Nick, Judy, Flash and Clawhauser, available as a purchase with purchase at S$15.90. Shilla sweetens the festive season with promotions offering savings of up to S$800 on skincare and fragrances, including tiered discounts from S$25 off S$250 to S$800 off S$3,000, making it a prime time for duty free shopping.
Artisynx Holiday Caravan at Mandarin Gallery
The Holiday Caravan brings a burst of festive energy to the Mandarin Gallery outdoor plaza, turning Orchard Road into a playground for collectors and casual shoppers alike. Running from 21 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, the pop up packs in limited edition finds from Sanrio, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen and more, making it an easy stop if you are hunting for holiday gifts or a cheeky treat for yourself.
Three themed booths keep things lively. Carnival of Surprises is a blind box paradise, Artist Universe lines up official merch from global music names like Ed Sheeran, G Dragon, Rosé and Baekhyun, and Chou Chou brings Jay Chou inspired pieces with a Singapore twist. With photo friendly displays and new drops throughout the season, the caravan adds a fun reason to slow down along Orchard Road.
Tom & Jerry at luckin
Luckin Coffee is bringing festive nostalgia to Singapore this December with a playful Tom and Jerry Gokko themed collection, launching from 4 December 2025. The holiday menu introduces new seasonal drinks including the Vanilla Soufflé Latte and the returning Toffee Hazelnut Latte, alongside existing favourites like the Tiramisu Latte and Merry Cocoa Christmas. Each drink is crafted for cosy, indulgent moments, perfect for the year end mood, with flavours inspired by classic desserts and wintry treats.
Fans can also pick up limited edition Tom and Jerry Gokko merchandise, from free Christmas Pals sticker sheets with every two drink purchase to a colour-changing cup available as part of a bundle set. These collectibles will only be available while stocks last, adding an extra bit of mischief and cheer for the festive season. Customers can find their nearest Luckin Coffee outlet via the app to enjoy this nostalgic collaboration.
The Magic of Adventure in Jewel
Changi Airport ushers in December 2025 with a full spread of Disney Cruise Line themed experiences that run through the festive season. Visitors can explore large scale installations at Terminal 3, including a Disney Adventure ship display with photo services and four storybook style photo zones featuring characters from Disney, Pixar and Marvel. December also brings meet and greet sessions with Disney Cruise Line friends, daily snow shows, a lively Disney themed carnival and hands on DIY activities such as decorating journals, tote bags and mugs. Families can also dive into the ocean themed Discovery Reef installation or complete a seven stop stamp rally across multiple terminals for rewards, all part of the ongoing celebrations through early January 2026.
Over at Jewel, the festivities continue with a towering 16 metre Disney Cruise Line Christmas tree in the Forest Valley and glowing topiaries of Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie. Canopy Park transforms into themed zones inspired by Toy Story, Disney princesses and Duffy and Friends, with snowfall sessions held nightly. Throughout December and into early January, shoppers can redeem exclusive Disney themed collectibles with minimum spending and enter lucky draws for Disney Adventure cruises or Jewel shopping rewards. The DisneyStore.sg pop up at Jewel Basement 1 adds to the excitement with exclusive merchandise and themed activities, extending the festive programming into early 2026.