It's a Dora the Explorer Christmas at Robinsons Malls

MANILA, Philippines - Every year, spectacular themes make each Robinsons Mall the “it” destination for spreading holiday cheer.

This year, Robinsons Malls takes everyone on a wonderful journey of friendship and music as it presents “Dora The Explorer: A Present For Santa” as its Christmas attraction. A live show featuring the well-loved young adventurer and her loyal friend Boots, the show marks the second time Robinsons Malls is featuring Dora as part of its annual Christmas offering. 

This partnership with Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products includes not only live shows but also Dora-themed Christmas displays.  

“What makes this year’s Dora Live Show unique is that Robinsons Malls will be the first in the world to present it,” reveals Eunice N. Gonzalez, marketing communications director of Robinsons Malls. “So it is something to look forward to! Also, Dora’s play-to-learn philosophy complements Robinsons Malls’ marketing philosophy of including in its lineup ‘edu-tainment’ or learning while entertaining. Everyone is on board to give our loyal shoppers a good reason to enjoy Christmas this year.”

“Dora The Explorer: A Present For Santa” tells the story of Dora and Boots’s journey to the North Pole after realizing that Santa forgot to take along their present for him. From the Snowy Mountains to the Icy River, Dora and Boots are determined to give Santa his present and along the way meet a new friend who will help them reach their destination. 

Dora and her gang will tour Robinsons Malls nationwide starting Dec. 8 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Galleria, Dec. 11 (3 p.m. and 5 p.m.) at Robinsons Starmills, Dec. 15 (3 p.m. and 5 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Manila, Dec. 16 (3 p.m. and 5 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, Dec. 18 (3 p.m. and 5 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Angeles, Dec. 19 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Nova Market, Dec. 20 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Lipa, Dec. 21 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Sta. Rosa Market, Dec. 22 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Imus and Dec. 23 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Metro East.

Get a chance to meet and greet the cast and characters on Dec. 4 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Cebu, Dec. 5 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Bacolod, Dec. 6 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Iloilo, Dec. 12 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Forum Robinsons, Dec. 13 (2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) at Robinsons Place Tacloban and Dec. 17 (3 p.m. and 5 p.m.) at Robinsons Otis.

All Robinsons Malls will be decorated with specially designed, interactive attractions and play lands with Dora the Explorer as the central character.   

“These decors and play lands will definitely make everyone feel that they are part of her fun-filled adventure,” says Gonzalez.

Robinsons Malls Atriums will feature brightly lit décor of Dora dressed in a Santa outfit together with Boots, Swiper, Map and Backpack. 

An 80-foot giant musical holiday tree in Robinsons Nova Market is the perfect family photo op as Dora The Explorer character trimmings and twinkling lights adorn the gigantic tree, which lights up in sync with the background music.

At Robinsons Place Imus, Dora’s adventure to the North Pole comes to life with a 10-minute animated outdoor musical display. Life-size three-dimensional mechanized characters tell their stories through movement in tune with the musical score on a 105-sq.m. stage set against a backdrop of lighted décor and moving elements.

Robinsons Sta. Rosa Market will become a “Winter Holiday Photo Land” as it transforms into a picture town where kids can pose with Dora and her friends in winter scenes. Christmas lights and decor will be installed at different levels of the mall. 

Robinsons Place Dasmariñas also serves as the perfect backdrop for beautiful pictures with the Magical Photo Land.

Robinsons Starmills boasts the Great Outdoor Train Adventure, a 500-sq.m. animated mechanical outdoor display offering families 10-minute rides on a trackless train.

Kids will get to join Dora on her North Pole expedition with The Musical Adventure Land in Robinsons Place Lipa, with its photo-op installations and kids’ racetrack with mini-race cars. 

Robinsons Metro East will also be spruced up with Dora-themed holiday installations.

Dora toys and novelty items will be on special display at selected Robinsons Department Stores and Toys R’ Us outlets. A selection of slippers, shoes, bags, CDs, toys and more will be available. 

Another annual tradition at Robinsons Malls seven malls in Metro Manila and Rizal is its Gift of Change Project, a coin-bank campaign that has benefited the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village for five years now.

Other mall décor and attractions will be launched at Robinsons Place Lipa today, Nov. 29, Robinsons Sta. Rosa Market on Dec. 4 and Robinsons Place Imus and Robinsons Place Dasmariñas on Dec. 6.

The popular Sinukwan Festival, founded and organized by the Foundation for Lingap Kapampangan Inc. (FLKI) and co-presented by Robinsons Malls, is the biggest cultural event ever staged by the province of Pampanga. It will be held exclusively at Robinsons Starmills from Nov. 29 to Dec. 6.

On Dec. 19, the Giant Lantern Festival 2009 will once again be staged at Robinsons Starmills, to be displayed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3.