Pixar 40th anniversary celebration to transform AIRSIDE mall from Friday
Hong Kong's AIRSIDE mall partners with Pixar for its 40th anniversary, featuring immersive zones, a six-metre Christmas tree, and a pop-up store from November 2026 to January 2027.
Hong Kong's AIRSIDE shopping mall will host a major Pixar Animation Studios celebration from Friday to 3 January 2027, marking the studio's 40th anniversary. The Nan Fung Group development will feature more than 30 characters from films including Up, Monsters, Inc., and Toy Story across multiple floors.
The event, titled Pixar AIRSIDE Holiday Magic, includes four experiential zones in the double-floor Atrium. The Pixar Interactive Zone lets visitors design personalised digital Christmas cards. The Monsters, Inc. Zone recreates the Scare Floor, where a Scream Extractor sound sensor converts laughter and cheers into energy to light surrounding panels. A recreation of Boo's bedroom is also available for photographs.
The Toy Story Zone offers a toy's-eye view of the moment Andy hands his toys to Bonnie. Visitors can peer through an interactive installation styled after Lenny the Binoculars to view classic scenes. The Up Zone features a replica of Carl and Ellie's balloon-powered house, with installations of Carl and the Wilderness Explorer Russell. A red magnifying glass reveals a photograph of Carl and Ellie.
At AIRSIDE Plaza, a six-metre-tall Pixar-themed Christmas tree will serve as a photo landmark. Characters from Inside Out will stand alongside glowing memory orbs in the sixth-floor AIRSIDE Garden. The outdoor Pixar Christmas Funland, operating on selected dates, will feature games including Rainbow Toss and Ball Throw redesigned with Pixar themes, offering exclusive limited-edition prizes.
The AIRSIDE Pixar Pop-up Store will sell more than 400 themed products, including over 100 exclusive 40th anniversary items. Japanese lifestyle brand niko and... and local brand niko-niko are releasing joint collections featuring retro-print apparel, drawstring bucket bags, tote bags, and wooden figure charms. Hand-in-hand plush charms featuring characters from Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Ratatouille will also be available.
