StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet begins limited engagement at Hong Kong Disneyland

StellaLou, Duffy the Disney Bear’s rabbit friend, dreams of becoming a ballet dancer in “StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet.” The limited-time show performs at Hong Kong Disneyland on Apr. 5-10 and 14-16, 2023.

StellaLou's Wonderful Wishes Ballet at Hong Kong Disneyland
Photos courtesy of Hong Kong Disneyland

“StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet” was developed between Hong Kong Disneyland and Hong Kong Ballet over the course of a year, with professional dancers joining Duffy, LinaBell, and Gelatoni as StellaLou prepares for her first dance recital.

StellaLou's Wonderful Wishes Ballet at Hong Kong Disneyland

The show features music from the stop-motion Duffy shorts and two new songs: “Believe,” a pop song embodying the show’s theme of perseverance and overcoming failure, and “StellaLou,” which is performed live by a guitarist and vocalist.

The production design complements the show’s story and logistical requirements. The set leverages mirrors to emulate a dance studio, and its stage incorporates a sprung floor to aid the performers’ dancing.

StellaLou's Wonderful Wishes Ballet at Hong Kong Disneyland

“A Whole New Level” of Hong Kong Disneyland Entertainment

“StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet” is a limited-time engagement, but it could represent a taste of Hong Kong Disneyland’s future.

“We’re thrilled to bring this one-of-its-kind performance to life together with Hong Kong Ballet, connecting Disney fans and ballet lovers alike through cultural collaboration,” said Michael Moriarty, managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland. “As a premium destination in the region, we will continue to explore more opportunities to curate exclusive experiences for guests at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and to take our entertainment experiences to a whole new level.”

StellaLou's Wonderful Wishes Ballet at Hong Kong Disneyland

Linda Fung, Hong Kong Ballet’s vice chairman of board of governors, hopes the production leaves audiences inspired.

“Hong Kong Ballet shares the same passion as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for bringing world-class performances to audiences,” she said. “We’re honored to put on this show where one of StellaLou’s dreams came true — the very same dream of every ballet dancer. My dream is that more people will fall in love with ballet after watching it.”

Planning Your Visit to See StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet

The show will be performed at Disney’s Storybook Theater in Fantasyland four to five times each day from April 5-10 and April 14-16, 2023. Click here to find showtimes for the day of your visit.

StellaLou's Wonderful Wishes Ballet at Hong Kong Disneyland

Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong assisted Disney in developing certain performances to be sensory-friendly, with lessened light and sound.

Disney also offers reserved seating and dining packages for purchase. One seating option comes with a pin depicting StellaLou’s ballet shoes, and addtional merchandise sold separately includes a ballet costume.

stellalou's wonderful wishes ballet merchandise

Duffy and Friends Play Days

“StellaLou’s Wonderful Wishes Ballet” is just one part of Duffy and Friends Play Days, an ongoing event happening now through June 22, 2023, at Hong Kong Disneyland. Other festivities include a Duffy floral at the Main Street Train Station and Duffy and Friends Play House, a walk-through experience that doubles as a character location.

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