Megan Gale and family are Chadstone Christmas ambassadors
Fashion model Megan Gale (and her family) have been chosen to be Christmas ambassadors for Chadstone.
The announcement:
Chadstone announced iconic Australian family, Megan Gale and Shaun Hampson, with children River and Rosie, as Christmas ambassadors.
Chadstone is proud to partner with the Gale-Hampson family, as they celebrate tradition, family and festivities with the Fashion Capital, home to all that glitters this festive season. Bells will be ringing at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital when Christmas arrives under the gridshell roof from Monday 13 November.
Visitors are invited to come together and celebrate ‘All That Glitters’ as the festive spirit comes to life at the Southern hemisphere’s largest fully integrated retail and lifestyle destination. Brimming with splendour, reimagined decorations and an upgraded Santa Photography Set, Chadstone promises a premium, world-class experience, as the ultimate destination to experience the magic of Christmas.
Preparations to transform The Fashion Capital into a Christmas wonderland began 12-months ago with a team of Santa’s helpers including designers, engineers, decorators and painters working around the clock for 7,000 hours to deliver magical marvels around every corner.
Over 1 million twinkling lights and 100 kilometres of fairy lights will illuminate the Christmas spirit, whilst an army of hand-painted Nutcrackers and Soldiers will stand guard welcoming all to The Fashion Capital. Visitors will be enthralled by the showstopping Luxury Tree located near Tiffany & Co. consisting of approximately 22,500 tree branch tips displaying 2,700 large baubles.
Chadstone centre manager Daniel Boyle expressed his excitement to witness the annual return of Christmas and the extensive work that goes into creating the premium festive experiences under the gridshell roof.
“The magic of Christmas is well and truly alive at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital,” said Daniel Boyle.
“We’re proud to offer a world-class experience to the visitors that will come from near and far to immerse themselves in traditions old and new. Whether it’s the annual pilgrimage to have their photo with Santa or attending the Black Friday Week sales for an early bargain, we promise there’s something for everyone under the gridshell roof this Christmas.”
Chadstone’s beloved ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ Santa Set will return with an updated look, resplendent in shimmering golds and live snowfall, offering an immersive tradition for the whole family to enjoy, with more than 5000 Santa Photography sessions for visitors. Each family will walk away with a tailor made digital gallery of keepsake images captured in an unparalleled festive setting, while Sensitive Santa bookings cater to those with special needs seeking a more intimate experience.
The jolly man in red will sit for longer than ever this Christmas, dedicating approximately 500 hours to meet 5,000 families during his seasonal residency from 13 November until Christmas Eve. A portion of proceeds from all Santa photography sessions will be donated to support the Starlight Children’s Foundation and its
work to bring happiness to sick kids and teens.To further simplify the Christmas shopping experience, Chadstone’s curated digital Gift Guide will also launch on 13 November to provide an abundance of gift ideas for all. If all else fails, you can give the gift of choice with a Chadstone Gift Card which is accepted at more than 500 retailers including David Jones and Myer. In 2022 Gift Cards were the go-to for the hard-to-buy-for, with over 20,000 sold during the holiday season from November-December. Now it’s even more convenient with the Chadstone digital gift card available via the Chadstone App.
Chadstone continues its commitment to providing more time for joy to an expected 4.5M visitors this festive season, and will offer extended trading hours from 11 December with over 50 additional trading hours throughout the holiday period.
In time for the Christmas shopping rush, Chadstone will welcome the opening of more than 15 new retailers between October and Christmas. Adding to the unrivalled breadth of stores are Harrolds, Fine Day, Allkinds, July, YSL Beauty, Aje Athletica and Marais. With so much on offer, visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and shop early in the week for the most enjoyable experience. Chadstone centre manager Daniel Boyle shares his top tips for a seamless arrival this Christmas:
“We’re proud to offer Australia’s third largest car park with over 10,000 free parking spaces available. Whether it’s for an early Black Friday Week bargain or last-minute Christmas gift we encourage visitors to The Fashion Capital to plan ahead and shop early in the week between 9am to 11am for the most enjoyable experience.”
This Christmas, for best parking at Chadstone enter via Dandenong Road to access the recently expanded Carpark A (near David Jones), or visit the Chadstone website to use the Live Time to Park tool for real-time updates. This Christmas visitors may also choose to travel via the Chadstone Tourist Shuttle which operates daily between the CBD and Fashion Capital. The free 20-minute double-decker Shuttle runs frequent departures from the Federation Square from 9am Monday to Saturday, and from 10am on Sunday, with additional evening services for extended trading hours.
With over 900 weekly bus services to The Fashion Capital, dedicated rideshare drop off zones, and premium Valet Parking for those seeking to arrive in style, it has never been easier to get to The Fashion Capital. For more information and to plan your visit download the Chadstone App via Google Play or the App Store.
Source: Romano Beck
