Feature: JBL Jr. Headphones

     Kids these days are so into gadgets. I presume that kids of this generation would love to receive a new iPad, mobile phone, game console, or accessories that they will use in the gadgets that they already have. We cannot blame technology if our kids will choose these over stuff toys and other playset but we can control the pros and cons a gadget brings.

     My son, Kenzo loves to watch YouTube videos. He's into race cars and musical instruments. He's into music as his dad while he also loves to play games like momma. On a long road trip, I know he needs a headphone that delivers remarkable sound so he can still enjoy the trip while watching videos or listening to music. Enter JBL Jr.- brightly colored wired and wireless lightweight headphones that let kids enjoy music, movies and more while providing the promise of safety and durability.

Feature: JBL Jr. Headphones

Weekends are for Family at KidZania Manila

     I've been to KidZania thrice and the feeling is always awesome. I also get to learn while waiting for Kenzo outside the play area. There were times that I want to join the misters and misses in the role play activity because it's really fun and exciting inside the rooms.

     Great news as big adventure knocks on the doors of KidZania Manila, as moms, dads, siblings, and grandparents embrace the fun and learning with “Weekends are for Family.” See schedule of activities for the month of October below :)

Weekends are for Family at KidZania Manila
Ms. Maricel Pangilinan- Arenas with Gerald Anderson

     Since the program started in August, Saturdays and Sundays hit a new level of excitement as the play city rolls out various fun activities. Families enjoyed a special performance by the cast of Repertory Philippines’ Hansel and Gretel, which delighted the young and young-at-heart alike. Those who missed this treat should not worry, as the talented thespians will be back to present a sneak preview of the well-loved book, A Little Princess on October 22, 5:30 p.m. at the Main Square. Families will also get to enjoy a meet-and-greet session with the stars of the play right after.

Weekends are for Family at KidZania Manila
It's Hansel and Gretel

     The all-new “Weekends are for Family” program aims to get everyone involved trying roles at select establishments at the play city. Side-by-side, family members can unleash their inner dreamers and enjoy the various jobs in KidZania Manila. Misters and misses have to decide which way they’re going, with fun set out in all directions. They can assist mom and dad, grandpa and grandma in exploring job openings in the play city. 

Weekends are for Family at KidZania Manila
9 Works Performance

     The play city also played host to a vibrant mix of performers from the G-Force, Halili-Cruz School of Ballet, UP Street Dance Club, 9 Works Theatrical (with actors George Schulze, Becca Coates, and Mitzie Lao), and the talented finalists of The Voice Kids (Season 3). 

Weekends are for Family at KidZania Manila
G-Force teaching kids how to dance

     While the future artists at KidZania Manila busied themselves with their fellow creatives, the up-and-coming scientists tested their theories with Mad Science Philippines. Curious misters and misses used the Main Square as an open laboratory to cook up their next experiment. 

Weekends are for Family at KidZania Manila

     KidZania Manila has packed even more exciting activities for families and friends for the last months of the year. 

“Weekends are for Family” program line-up of activities

• KidZania Manila is presenting its first Book Fair this coming October 8 and 9 with National Book Store and ABS-CBN Publishing. Discounts and activities await families. 
• On October 15 and 16, there will also be a Lego Building Competition in two categories: one for misters and misses 7 to 10 years old, and another for those between 11 and 14 years old. The competition will held be in the afternoons and will require sign-ups at the Main Square. 

Weekends are for Family at KidZania Manila

The Voice Kids with paZZports

Halloween at Kidzania Manila

• Adults will also get to be kids again with the first Big Kids’ Night on October 21, 2016. 
• This fun-filled event is open to adults 18 years old and above. 
• Watch for the Treasure Trove surprise for CitiZens (KidZania paZZport holders) this coming Halloween, October 28 to 31. 
• Stand by for announcements on KidZania Manila’s website, manila.kidzania.com or follow KidZania Manila on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

     The excitement doesn’t stop there! Starting October 16 until December 18, families will get to experience Zuper Sundays—this promises eight hours of playtime, from 9AM to 5PM. They can also choose to go on Saturdays, during the morning shift (9AM to 2PM), or the afternoon session (3 to 8PM). 

     Weekends have never been this fun for the whole family! Rediscover a world of learning at KidZania Manila! The city is also open on weekdays, from 9AM to 4PM.

For tickets and more information, including planning your holiday schedule in advance, visit manila.kidzania.com.

KidZania Manila Home Finishing Establishment for Lil' Electricians and House Painters

     Do you have a kid who always watch you tinker things at home? Like painting the garage or while doing a simple construction?  I'm sure that your child is wondering what kind of work you are doing and he or she is curious how you do it. Don't worry, he/she is just want to know more of home maintenance.

     At KidZania Manila, empowering children to build a better and brighter world starts not only with helping them develop valuable life skills, but also enabling them to experience what it’s like to actually help finish a house. I'm sure the lil' electricians and house painters are excited about the newest establishment at KidZania Manila. See more below :)

KidZania Manila Home Finishing Establishment for Lil' Electricians and House Painters
KidZania Manila Industry Partners Director Cecille Mariño, and Mayor and COO Cookie Bartolome (first and second from left), with RightZkeeper Beebop, State Governor of KidZania Philippines Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas, and First Balfour President and COO Anthony Fernandez (rightmost) during the launch of the Home Finishing establishment at the play city.

     The interactive kid-sized city recently welcomed the launch of the Home Finishing establishment courtesy of new industry partner, First Balfour, one of the country’s leading construction and engineering companies.

     The official launch was graced by First Balfour President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Anthony Fernandez, who talked about how First Balfour and KidZania Manila share the same vision of helping shape a better nation by nurturing today’s younger generation.

     "Over the past four decades, our purpose has been to contribute to building the nation and uplifting the quality of life of the Filipino. Like KidZania, First Balfour believes in fostering a better world, a brighter future – and a brighter future comes from dreams and aspirations nurtured during the early years. We believe KidZania provides these opportunities to young minds whose future lies in creativity and enriched imagination," Fernandez said.

KidZania Manila Home Finishing Establishment for Lil' Electricians and House Painters
These budding electricians toggle the switches of a household fuse box at the Home Finishing establishment to discover how electricity powers appliances.

     With the opening of the Home Finishing establishment in the metropolis, kids can experience working as electricians— fixing electrical wirings to power up appliances-- and house painters— painting the walls of a house. Each 15-minute activity can accommodate 4 kids and pays 8 kidZos.

KidZania Manila Home Finishing Establishment for Lil' Electricians and House Painters
Using a roller brush, visitors try their hand at painting walls inside the Home Finishing establishment.

     The Home Finishing establishment is just one of KidZania Manila’s over 70 establishments with more than 100 role-playing activities that enable kids to explore, discover, and learn how the real world works.

     Let your kids discover more ways to build a better world only at KidZania Manila’s newly opened Home Finishing establishment. The play city is open every day: Weekdays (9AM to 4PM); and Weekends (9AM to 2PM and 3 to 8PM). As a special treat, the play city is extending playtime hours every Friday until August 2016. For tickets and more information, visit manila.kidzania.com.

Celebrate Mother’s Day and More this May at KidZania Manila

     Celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday and the whole month of May at the happiest place in the metro as per Mommy Kath and Kenzo- KidZania Manila! It's an exciting month for mommies and their kids because misters and misses can team up and celebrate with their moms while enjoying interactive role-playing activities at KidZania Manila this Mother’s Day. 

     On May 8, moms of visiting kids can join some of the role-playing activities with their kids, and share the fun and excitement as they accomplish tasks in different establishments. Yay, what an exciting and super fun way to celebrate Mother's Day! More information after the jump, scroll down please :)

Celebrate Mother’s Day and More this May at KidZania Manila
B.KidZanians can also get special freebies for their moms with just a flash of their paZZports at select establishments

Mom and kids unite! Experience role-playing activities in these establishments below:

• DZMM – MOR Radio Station, Beauty Salon
• National Art & Design Academy, Bakeshop
• Cooking School, Supermarket, Fashion Boutique
• Acting Academy
• Aviation Academy
• Baby Care Training Centera
• ABS-CBN TV Studio
• KidZ for a Greener World program activities such as the H&M Upcycling Workshop
• Shell Transportation Efficiency Center
• Century Tuna Fish Market
• Vertical Garden. B.KidZanians (kids with KidZania paZZports) can also treat their moms to special freebies at the play city with just a flash of their paZZports at select concessionaires. 

Celebrate Mother’s Day and More this May at KidZania Manila
This Mother’s Day, kids team-up with their moms to take on exciting role-playing activities at KidZania Manila.

     Apart from the Mother’s Day treat, kids can look forward to an even better vacation as KidZania Manila provides them with special offers guaranteed to make their summer more exciting.

Here are the exciting activities and schedules this May, so mark your calendars Kidzanians :)

1. May until August, every Friday gets leveled up to “FriYays” 

• Kids can enjoy extended hours (9:00am-4:00pm) of fun and learning at the kid-sized metropolis. 
• This gives them an extra two hours to enjoy an informative role playing experience, for the regular weekday rate of only P900. 

2. May 14 and May 15- KidZania Manilawill host the Miting de Pamilya to celebrate the International Day of the Family. 

• Visitors can enjoy an extended single shift of 9:00am to 5:00pm—for the regular weekend rate—to enable families to have more quality time to bond and for misters and misses to better explore their future careers.
• The Miting de Pamilya weekend also highlights the KidZania Manila CongreZZ voting period. CitiZens can cast their votes online, through the official KidZania Facebook app, or at the play city where the CongreZZ candidates will be campaigning. 
• Kid visitors can vote by attaching their ballot to their boarding pass and dropping it at the drop boxes distributed all over the city.

     Indeed, summer time is meant for having fun discoveries and KidZania Manila definitely adds a few more learning and interactive elements to each kid’s unique experience. These special offers are just some of the perks and benefits that await visitors of the kid-sized play city, so hurry, come make your month of May more exciting only at KidZania Manila!

To book tickets and for more information, visit manila.kidzania.com.

About KidZania

      KidZania is an interactive kids’ city combining inspiration, fun, and learning through realistic role play for kids four to 14. Kids can independently explore the kid-sized city with over 70 establishments and over 100 role-playing activities. Each experience is designed to empower kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspiration to be great global citizens. One of the world’s most inventive, most awarded, and fastest-growing kid’s educational entertainment concepts, KidZania has 23 locations in 19 countries, including the Philippines. 

      KidZania, Inc., headquartered in Mexico, was founded in 1997, opened its first park in 1999, and is privately held. For more information about KidZania Manila, visit manila.kidzania.com.

       KidZania is locally franchised by Play Innovations, Inc., whose majority stakeholder is ABS-CBN Corporation.

OOTD: White Walls

     If you're a fan of the movie- Cars, prolly you're thinking that the title of this post will showcase those white walls! Cars movie fanatics surely have an idea that I'm talking about white wall tires. Well, this is Kenzo's second outfit of the day (OOTD) post for this year and I'm excited to share the outfit details below. 

     But first, the title of the post is somewhat connected with the word 'white', not the white wall tires that was mentioned in the movie (the scene of McQueen, Luigi, and Guido) because it's more of the color of Kenzo's outfit. Since white sneakers are sooo in, let me share with you his white kicks and why I chose the style and the brand after the jump :)

OOTD: White Walls

     So here's a short story about the brand and style of Kenzo's white sneakers. By the way, the hubby and I still believe in the saying "old school is cool" that's why we have chosen K-Swiss. If you're a 90's baby, I'm sure that you have heard of the brand before. We saw this white sneakers on display at Rookie USA Fairview Terraces and I fell in love with it immediately.

OOTD: White Walls

Top- Converse

Bottom- Uniqlo Easy Pants

Shoes- K-Swiss Hoke Strap Sneakers

Socks- OshKosh B'gosh

     I asked hubby's opinion first before buying this sneakers. And because he's a fan of classic and simple style sneakers, we agreed to buy the sneakers for Kenzo's P.E. shoes this coming school year but because it's simply stylish, Kenzo's been abusing the shoes already. Hahaha! 

OOTD: White Walls
K-Swiss Hoke Strap White

     Okay, so much for the shoes! We also bought this white Converse shirt at Rookie USA because it's on sale. For every cash payment transaction, buyers can score Converse and Levi's shirt for only Php 200. The original price of this shirt is Php 600+. What a steal!!! I'm not sure if the promo still applies until today though :(

OOTD: White Walls

     Last look how white this K-Swiss Hoke Strap sneakers because it looks different right now. Not that white white since Kenzo wears this more than twice a week. It's a bit hard to maintain white sneakers especially if an active kid wears it. Expect that it will get dirty every now and then. 

OOTD: White Walls

     More than the maintenance of white sneakers, I'm happy that I've chosen this classic style. Simple yet stylish and wearable. Hope that Kenzo's feet will grow a little slower than the average rate. I want him to really enjoy wearing this sneakers because it's easy to style and yes, it's comfy too. This is Kenzo's outfit of the day (OOTD) when we visited KidZania Manila weeks ago and witnessed the launch of National Art and Design Academy.

Until here mommies, let me know what you think of Kenzo's White Walls OOTD :)

Good Times!~

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch

     The happiest place in the metro (for me and Kenzo) as of the moment- KidZania Manila recently inaugurated a booth where kids can do big things in the world of art and design. Kenzo is a budding artist that's why during the event, he truly enjoyed his experience at KidZania Manila's National Art and Design Academy.

     The misters and misses that day saw a new and colorful light with the opening of the National Art and Design Academy. This successful partnership of National Bookstore and Dong-A made us more excited to visit KidZania Manila! The play city now has maestros who'll be creating wonderful masterpieces. Kids who love to draw and paint can now express themselves artistically inside the booth. Highlights of the launch below :)

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch

     KidZania Manila’s National Art and Design Academy was launched recently, through a gathering of Filipino artists. Hosted by LA Ferriols, the launch gave attendees a sneak peek into the exciting and art-filled experience that kids are set to enjoy. The unveiling was also attended by the park's state governor, Maricel Arenas-Pangilinan and representatives from National Bookstore and Dong-A.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch

     The event was also graced by special guests including art prodigy Hamzah Marbella, visual artist Tokwa Peñaflorida, and graphic artist Dan Matutina.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch
Visual artist Tokwa Peñaflorida, Art prodigy Hamzah Marbella, and graphic artist Dan Matutina on the hot seat with Ms. L.A. Ferriols

     After the presentation of guests, Kenzo joined the live activity demonstration. He experienced that day what kids can do inside the academy. Kenzo was giddy to get hold of the paint brushes so he chose to do the stained glass wall painting activity. To make the experience more memorable and of course inspiring, one of the guest artists joined and taught him some techniques while painting the glass.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch
Kenzo with Graphic artist Dan Matutina

Misters and Misses Artists for a better world, hear ye! hear ye! 

     I'm pretty sure you're all excited to know what's in store for you when you visit the newly opened National Art and Design Academy. Here are the things that you need to know if you want to be an artist or designer for a day:

• The National Art and Design Academy offers fun-filled painting and drawing activities that allow kids to craft memorable pieces. 
• By painting a stained glass window or a wall mural, misters and misses can color KidZania-inspired images to their hearts’ delight and earn 8 kidZos. Kids can also pay 15 kidZos to join painting and drawing classes. 
• A maximum of 15 minutes is provided for the creative exercise and some artists-in-training can even bring home their finished artwork right after. 
• Participating CitiZens also receive higher salary or pay less to join the activity.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch
Kenzo with Graphic artist Dan Matutina listening to the instructions of the KidZania Manila Staff

     Within the establishment’s activities, the fun and learning continue as kids experiment with watercolor, using Dong-A supplies. Misters and misses can surely produce works of art as their canvas becomes their own personal playground. Look at Kenzo's almost finished stained glass window painting. Adorbs, right?! He's so happy with his work and wanted to paint the entire window.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch
Busy as a bee, Kenzo's before and after work :)

     Let your kids discover and hone their artistic potential and let their imagination run free to create their own masterpieces only at KidZania Manila’s newly opened National Art and Design Academy. The play city is open every day: Mondays to Thursdays (9AM-4PM); and Fridays to Sundays (9AM-2PM and 3-8PM). 

To book tickets and for more information, visit manila.kidzania.com

Good Times!~

KidZania Manila: Safe and Secure Hub for Learning through Play

     A city where kids can do big things, KidZania Manila is an exciting destination for dreamers ages four to 14 to role-play various careers in a safe, secure environment. With about 8,000 square meters of educational play space, the kid-sized metropolis is designed to be as child-friendly as possible—from the look and feel of each establishment, to the professional and pleasant staff that guide and care for kid visitors.

     Kenzo is so excited to visit KidZania Manila for the second time. This time, he is going to play there with his cousins. I'm pretty sure that some mommies here had been there not only once, right? I'm also excited to go back there because it's childhood feels, indeed! It's fun and tiring at the same time but definitely worth it! More details about KidZania Manila after the jump.

KidZania Manila: Safe and Secure Hub for Learning through Play

KidZania Manila

• KidZania Manila is a mini-metropolis customized for kids. 
• The play city features smaller-scale yet completely functional replicas of city structures such as a bank, fire station, hospital, TV and radio stations, theater, and even its own Supreme Court and tax office.
• The strict attention to details is reflected not only in designing and building a hyper-real replica of a working city, but also in the safety and security features of the entire facility. 
• KidZania Manila has anti-slip flooring and no sharp edges to avoid accidents, as well as heavily secured access points and clear directional signage. 
• Also in place are professional security measures, including CCTV monitoring cameras, a paging system, and emergency facility features, to ensure that each kid remains safe while inside the premises.

KidZania Manila: Safe and Secure Hub for Learning through Play

     In addition, kids and their parents are fitted with matching RFID (radio frequency identification) security bracelets when they check in at the KidZania Manila International Airport. These devices keep track of the kids’ location at all times and ensure that no child can leave the facility without being accompanied or picked-up by their registered adult companion.

KidZania Manila: Safe and Secure Hub for Learning through Play
At KidZania Manila, parents and guardians can keep track of their kids’ location at all times through the use of matching RFID bracelets. Only KidZania staff can put them on and take them off, ensuring that no child can go out of the play city without their registered adult companion.

Care in Every Corner

     KidZania Manila also went to great lengths to ensure that the entire play city is accessible to all kids, including those with special needs and disabilities. Aside from elevators transferring from floor-to-floor, stair lifts are also provided for establishments or levels accessed through stairs. The comfort rooms are compliant with Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to Install Facilities and Other Devices) and its Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (the “Accessibility Law”). Information in establishments within the city is also available in audio-visual medium.

     Friendly, professional and accommodating, the KidZania Manila staff are also equipped with the expertise to accommodate and assist visiting kids. They have completed a series of training sessions, including the KITE (Knowledge Integration Training for Expertise) Training Program, to ensure that the operation, safety, and experience of KidZania Manila meet global quality standards.

KidZania Manila: Safe and Secure Hub for Learning through Play

     Key frontline personnel are also trained in the provision of first-aid and carry basic medical kits with them at all times. In addition, the play city has a dedicated, fully qualified first aid team that can attend to medical concerns.

Let your kids experience the power and fun of play at KidZania Manila. 

For more information on ticket prices and schedules, visit manila.kidzania.com

About KidZania

     KidZania is an interactive kids’ city combining inspiration, fun, and learning through realistic role-play for kids four to 14. Kids can independently explore a kid-sized city with over 100 role-playing activities. Each experience is designed to empower kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspiration to be great global citizens. One of the world’s most inventive, most awarded and fastest-growing kids’ educational entertainment concepts, KidZania has 21 locations in 18 countries, including in the Philippines.

     KidZania, Inc., headquartered in Mexico, was founded in 1997, opened its first park in 1999, and is privately held. For more information about KidZania Manila, visit manila.kidzania.com. KidZania is locally franchised by Play Innovations, Inc., whose majority stakeholder is ABS-CBN Corporation.

Bantay Bata kids at KidZania Manila

     I salute kids who know how to give back at an early age. My father taught me to help less fortunate individuals when I was growing up and I'm happy because he instilled in us the value of giving. I want Kenzo to learn this value because it's always better to give than to receive. With this in mind, I have great news to all the families who love KidZania!    

     The kids of ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Bata program enjoyed exploring KidZania Manila and its various role-playing activities, through the kindness of their fellow children who supported the KidZania Para sa Bantay Bata initiative. By purchasing star-shaped capiz ornaments, the play city’s misters and misses were able to raise more than P174,000, sending more than 160 underprivileged children to discover their dream careers at the mini metropolis. Visiting KidZania Manila and role-playing various careers was an unforgettable experience for the Bantay Bata kids. More details about The KidZania para sa Bantay Bata program below :)

Bantay Bata kids at KidZania Manila

     The kids enjoyed working as chefs for a day, and making their own cheeseburgers and macaroni salads. They also learned the ins and outs of putting a newspaper and a TV show together, the value of caring for trees, and the importance of working together to save lives as doctors and firefighters. “It was an inspiring experience, as the kids gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of what adults do and how society functions,” added Evan. 

Bantay Bata kids at KidZania ManilaMaking cheeseburgers

     “One of the most important values we always aim to teach kids is to care and share whatever blessings they have with others,” said Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas, State Governor of KidZania Manila. “It just goes to show that each of us can do something—no effort is too big or too small—to make the holidays bright for others, especially kids who are in need.”

Bantay Bata kids at KidZania Manila
They also learned the ins and outs of putting a newspaper and a TV show together

     The KidZania para sa Bantay Bata program was part of the play city’s Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila initiative, which celebrated well-loved Filipino Christmas traditions. 

To book tickets and for more information, visit manila.kidzania.com

About KidZania

     KidZania is an interactive kids’ city combining inspiration, fun, and learning through realistic role play for kids four to 14. Kids can independently explore a kid-sized city with over 100 role-playing activities. Each experience is designed to empower kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspiration to be great global citizens. One of the world’s most inventive, most awarded and fastest-growing kid’s educational entertainment concepts, KidZania has 21 locations in 18 countries, including in the Philippines. 

     KidZania, Inc., headquartered in Mexico, was founded in 1997, opened its first park in 1999, and is privately held. For more information about KidZania Manila, visit manila.kidzania.com.

     KidZania is locally franchised by Play Innovations, Inc., whose majority stakeholder is ABS-CBN Corporation.

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila

     Pasko! Pasko! Pasko na namang muli. Tanging araw na ating pinakamimithi. Pasko! Pasko! Pasko na namang muli. Ang pag-ibig naghahari! It's Christmas already dearies! The Filipino Christmas tradition fills the air. The nine chilly mornings that come with each simbang gabi, the delightful smell and taste of puto bumbong andbibingka treats, the joyous singing of carols, the light that the iconic parol brings, and the warmth of sharing each moment with family and friends over Noche Buena—these are some traditions that make up the unique qualities of a Filipino Christmas.

     This holiday season, KidZania Manila is rekindling the magical experience that only a Filipino Christmas can bring with Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila. Homegrown traditions come alive right at the heart of the play city, enchanting children, and their families and friends. 

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila
KidZania Manila is celebrating Paskong Kai Saya with a 15-foot Christmas tree at the play city’s main square where famillies can have their pictures taken.

     Igniting the spirit of Paskong Kai Saya is a Christmas tree standing in the middle of the main square, accented with capiz ornaments, and topped with a classic Filipino parol. It also serves as a festive backdrop for group photos. Misters and misses can even spread the love and share their positive Christmas messages to others by completing the sentence “Ang Pasko ay Kai Saya dahil…” on the message board near the Christmas tree. To commemorate the moment, developed pictures can be purchased at the PikZ station after the session.

     Adding to the merry atmosphere is a vintage ice cream cart from Magnolia, manned by friendly Mamang Sorbetero. Even Zupervisors, all ready to guide Christmas activity participants, sport the traditional Filipino garb of red scarves and distinctly local straw hats.

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila
Making Christmas the sweetest time of the year at KidZania Manila is the Magnolia Ice Cream mamang sorbetero.

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila
Zupervisors in their straw hats and red scarves say kai to a merry Filipino Christmas.

A very merry Pinoy Christmas

     Exciting activities that tie-in notable Filipino traditions with the important values that KidZania upholds—To Know, To Care, To Share, To Play, To Create, and To Be—are also in store for misters, misses, and their loved ones to enjoy. These interactive and hands-on activities are located at the play city’s main square.

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila
Kids can get crafty this Christmas with KidZania Manila’s paper parol-making activity.

     Kids can celebrate the spirit of giving and share their blessings by being a part of KidZania para sa Bantay Bata. Misters and misses can purchase star-shaped Paskong Kai Saya capiz ornaments that they can hang on their tree at home. All proceeds from the sales of these trimmings can help send the kids of ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Bata program to KidZania Manila to experience the marvels of the play city.

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila
This season of sharing, the play city invites kids and kids-at-heart to give the gift of KidZania Manila and purchase these capiz ornaments for the benefit of Bantay Bata children.

     A feast for the senses awaits the kids as they learn the Filipino way of making delicious childhood favorites puto bumbong and bibingka, courtesy of Via Mare. They can also try their hand at making their own colorful paper lanterns at the Paper Parol-Making Station. 

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila
KidZania Manila and Via Mare present a delicious learning activity for kids: making their favorite puto bumbongand bibingka.

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila

   At the Acting Academy, kids can experience the simple joys of Christmas caroling with instruments made of recycled materials, including drums, coconut-shell maracas, and bottle-cap (or tansan) tambourines. They can also have their faces painted and their portraits drawn by Zupervisors. 

     Apart from these fun activities, families can go home with loot bags filled with special treats from participating Industry Partners: Mercury Drug, Green Cross, Champion, Nestle, McDonald's, Oishi, Universal Robina Corporation, Pioneer, Toy Kingdom, and Coca Cola.

Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila

     Celebrate the joy of a traditional Filipino Christmas and be a part of Paskong Kai Saya sa KidZania Manila! Christmas activities will run all the way up to January 15, 2016. To book tickets and for more information, visit manila.kidzania.com now.

About KidZania

     KidZania is an interactive kids’ city combining inspiration, fun, and learning through realistic role play for kids four to 14. Kids can independently explore a kid-sized city with over 100 exciting roles. Each experience is designed to empower kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspiration to be great global citizens. One of the world’s most inventive, most awarded and fastest-growing kid’s educational entertainment concepts, KidZania has 20 locations in 17 countries, including in the Philippines.

     KidZania, Inc., headquartered in Mexico, was founded in 1997, opened its first park in 1999, and is privately held. For more information about KidZania Manila, visit manila.kidzania.com.

     KidZania is locally franchised by Play Innovations, Inc., whose majority stakeholder is ABS-CBN Corporation.

Tips on How to Maximize Your Kid's Time at KidZania Manila

     Kenzo really enjoyed his stay at KidZania months ago. If time permits, we will stay there the whole day. There are so many things to do in KidZania, your kid's precious play time will be well spent if you know how to maximize your time during your visit. It's the most visited play city in Manila today, I've heard that you need to book ahead to reserve a slot. I promised Kenzo that we will go back to KidZania with his cousins. But for now, here are the tips to make the most out of your child's KidZania Manila experience.

Tips on How to Maximize Your Kid's Time at KidZania Manila
L- Our KidZania boarding passes, R- KidZania Tags :)

     Kids looking for an awesome experience that lets them learn while having fun can head to KidZania Manila—the only interactive play city where kids can explore, discover, and learn how the real world works. 

     Built to scale for children, KidZania Manila has more than 70 establishments and features over 100 role-playing activities that kids aged four to 14 years can enjoy. These fun and immersive career activities have been designed to be developmentally appropriate for their age group.

     The play city has a wide range of activities to choose from, you’ll find a handy guide below on how kids can maximize the fun and have the best learning experience at KidZania Manila. 

Tips on How to Maximize Your Kid's Time at KidZania Manila
KidZania activity infographic

Find the best career

     Upon arrival at KidZania Manila, kids are given a boarding pass and check for 50 kidZos. Once inside the play city, they can head over to the Bank to encash their check into KidZos—the official currency in KidZania. Here’s a not-so-secret tip: they can conveniently open a bank account with a minimum deposit of 20 kidZos—just make sure to check the schedule for the opening of accounts at the Bank. After opening an account, kids get their own personalized ATM card that they can use in the ATMs all around the play city. 

Tips on How to Maximize Your Kid's Time at KidZania Manila
50 kidZos was given to Kenzo after we encashed the check upon our arrival at KidZania 

     Now, it’s time for them to choose where they want to go. Kids can check each establishment’s Census Plaque to help them determine which activity they can participate in. Reading these plaques is especially helpful because they indicate the age requirement and duration period of the activity, as well as how many visitors can join and whether the activity will require earning or spending kidZos.

     KidZania Manila also has an Employment Office which helps kids determine their preferred immersive activity. Here, visitors find out which jobs are best suited for them, giving them a better idea on which establishments to go to. 

     Once they decide which job to take, kids can easily find the establishment using an app on a mobile phone which they can rent at the ABS-CBN Mobile shop.

Earning kidZos

     Just like in the real world, kids can get a bachelor’s or master’s degree in various fields at the Centro Escolar University. They can sign up for any—or all!—of the four degrees at the University: Humanities and the Arts, Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences, and Business Administration. This allows them to earn more or pay less kidZos in the professions related to the fields they have studied. 

Tips on How to Maximize Your Kid's Time at KidZania Manila
Kenzo wanted to join the activity in all the establishments but we wasn't not able to maximize our time since we arrived an hour later and it's Saturday. 

     Fans and frequent visitors can even become citiZens of KidZania Manila through the B-KidZanian loyalty program. They can apply for their very own PaZZport at the PaZZport Office and earn stamps every time they role-play a career. The more activities kids complete, the more benefits they'll earn and the more fun they'll have on their very next visit. 

Bring home the KidZania experience

     If kids want to bring home a souvenir or two, the National Store is the place to go to. With two locations—one near PikZ station and the other just by the exit—they will surely find toys and collectibles that capture the fun they had at KidZania Manila. The National Store accepts payments in Philippine pesos, a foreign currency in the play city.

Tips on How to Maximize Your Kid's Time at KidZania Manila
Kenzo's precious photo taken inside the Emergency/Medic Room and the photo was printed at the PikZ Station :) 

     Another important stop for kids and their parents alike is the PikZ Station, where they can get photos of the misters and misses’ unforgettable and precious on-the-job moments at the play city. 

Z-U next time! 

     After a fun and eventful day of “work” and play, kids can make a beeline for the Immigration Office, located between the Mobile Shop and the National Store. This is where security bracelets are removed and guests make their exit. 

Tips on How to Maximize Your Kid's Time at KidZania Manila
Our last stop was the city tour bus. We enjoyed our tour before going home. Kenzo also bought something from his hard earned KidZos that day at the souvenir shop

     At KidZania Manila, kids can enjoy a fun learning experience that sparks their imagination, ignites their minds, nurtures creativity, and inspires real-world exploration. And with these tips, children can do even bigger things and make the most out of their role-playing experience. Bring your kids at KidZania, I swear that your trip will be oh so worth it! I'll make another blog post on Kenzo's experience at KidZania soon!:) 

Let your kids enjoy the KidZania Manila experience!
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Good Times!~

About KidZania

     KidZania is an interactive kids’ city combining inspiration, fun, and learning through realistic role-play for children four to 14. Kids can independently explore a kid-sized city with over 100 exciting roles. Each experience is designed to empower kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspiration to be great global citizens. One of the world’s most inventive, most awarded and fastest-growing kid’s educational entertainment concepts, KidZania has 20 locations in 17 countries, including in the Philippines. 

     KidZania, Inc., headquartered in Mexico, was founded in 1997, opened its first park in 1999, and is privately held. For more information about KidZania Manila, visit manila.kidzania.com.

     KidZania is locally franchised by Play Innovations, Inc., whose majority stakeholder is ABS-CBN Corporation.