The virtual kingdom is all the rage now—not just for adults, but also a top pick for family trips to Macau. Here are 4 must-visit highlights for families with kids.

▲ Macau actually boasts many new family-friendly travel highlights.

Reported and photographed by Peng Huaiyu / Macau

Breaking away from its traditional image, Macau is no longer just a playground for adults. Sands China has introduced numerous attractions tailored for children and teenagers.ETtoday EBC has compiled four family-friendly highlights where you can have fun together—just a two-hour flight away from a vacation spot perfect for both kids and adults.

▲ Experience DreamWorks Breakfast lets you interact closely with cartoon stars and take photos.

1. "Experience DreamWorks" Kung Fu Panda: Dance Feast
Touted as an experience where you can “get up close and interact with the stars,” the Experience DreamWorks Breakfast is a unique treat. When cartoon stars like Kung Fu Panda’s Po, Shrek and Princess Fiona, as well as Alex the Lion and King Julien the Lemur from Madagascar appear together, not only kids but even many adults can’t resist taking photos.

The themed breakfast offers a buffet of both Chinese and Western cuisine, along with specially designed dishes featuring the likenesses of the stars, sure to bring smiles. The event kicks off with a singing and dancing performance by a DreamWorks animated character, and each star will take turns posing for photos with guests of all ages, fulfilling the dreams of animation fans.

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Fans of DreamWorks stars shouldn’t miss the daily "DreamWorks Superstars Parade" at Sands Plaza, featuring performances by 32 entertainers from popular animations such as Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. The parade starts at 4 p.m. every day.

▲ The themed breakfast offers a buffet of both Chinese and Western cuisine, along with specially designed dishes featuring the likenesses of the stars, sure to bring smiles.

Location: Urumqi Ballroom, Level 4, Sands Cotai Central, Macau
Adults: MOP 238 + 10%
Children: MOP 138 + 10%
Family Package (3 family members + 1 child): MOP 688 + 10%

▲ Q Cube Kingdom is suitable for children aged 1 to teenagers aged 17.

2. Q Cube Kingdom
Suitable for children aged 1 to teenagers aged 17, Q Cube Kingdom spans a total area of 1,803 square meters, featuring both indoor and outdoor play areas. There’s a ball pit for younger kids under 5, climbing nets and slides for those over 5, making it a space-themed amusement castle.

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Teens will love the four Wii U and Xbox 1 gaming stations. The kingdom also offers 20 movies that both kids and adults can enjoy together. Outdoors, there’s a carousel from Paris’s Luxembourg Gardens and a slide designed with a castle theme, ensuring fun for all. Note that children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

▲ Q Cube Kingdom also features Xbox 1 and Wii U gaming stations for teens.

Location: Level 6, The Parisian Macao
Ticket Prices (one child + one accompanying adult)
Weekdays: MOP 130 (first two hours)
Weekends, public holidays & summer vacation: MOP 150 (first two hours)
Note: All guests entering the Q Cube Kingdom – Kids Zone must wear socks

▲ Planet J Adventure Kingdom was designed over eight years by teams from Universal Studios and Disney.

3. Planet J Adventure Kingdom
Virtual reality interactive games are set to be the future trend, designed over eight years by teams from Universal Studios and Disney. Planet J Adventure Kingdom spans 100,000 square meters and consists of eight distinct themed zones, including Green Field Village. With various scenic setups that make you feel like you're inside a game or animation, it's hailed as "the world's first player-driven indoor theme park."

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Players are advised to rent the game device "Magic Voucher," following its instructions to solve riddles in order to open treasure chests and claim rewards. With over 200 types of interactive game devices, it tests players' intelligence and physical coordination. Different players will be assigned different routes, making it perfect for groups of friends or families to compete together.

Location: Level 3, Sands Cotai Central, Macau
Ticket: MOP 150; renting a game device / 60 minutes MOP 150

▲Water World is a newly built theme park.

4. Water World
Macau Parisian Water World is a newly built theme park. Its most eye-catching feature is a spaceship inspired by the French fairy tale "Jules Verne's Airship." It features water guns, climbing nets, swinging wooden bridges, and transparent spiral water slides. To accommodate those who are sensitive to the cold, Water World also offers free rentals of wetsuits. The Parisian Poolside Restaurant, located next to the pool, serves drinks, hot dogs, sandwiches, and other light meals, so you can refuel anytime without worrying about getting hungry.

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