Starbucks Philippines is treating fans to their Christmas Grand Launch until tomorrow, October 30 Sunday at Shangri-la Plaza Mall’s Grand Atrium. The event is open to everyone with Starbucks My Rewards members, if you are a Starbucks fan with an active Starbucks Card then you fit this criteria! All you have to do is take a screenshot of your Starbucks My Rewards account page.
This is the same way I entered Day 1 of the Starbucks Christmas Grand Launch. Here is my experience:
I went early 12pm because I know there are many Starbucks fans like me who saw the Facebook announcement, by 12.30pm the line got quiet long and by 1PM the line was back to normal. You will be given the Starbucks Philippines Grand Launch passport.
There are five stations that await all Starbucks fans, each with a surprise activity and prize! The first is the selfie station where you can take fun selfies with Starbucks icons. Post on your Instagram with the hashtags #StarbucksChristmasPH and #SipsOfCheer to earn your first stamp.
Next station is the Starbucks pop-up store where you will be given a Tall Santa Hat Dark Mocha frappuccino, free! This is a preview of the Starbucks Handcrafted Holiday Beverages which will be available starting November 2.
I really enjoyed this fun frappuccino which is chocolatey but not too sweet. The Santa Hat style whipped cream adds cheer to this beverage and really makes it feel like Christmas!
Third station is the Mix and Match game where you can win a prize when you match two Starbucks cards correctly. I won a miniature Starbucks barista apron 🙂
Fourth station is the coffee forward experience, do finish your frappuccino first because at this station you will be treated to freshly brewed Starbucks Christmas Blend coffee. If you have been dreaming of attending coffee appreciation classes, you’re in luck because Starbucks Baristas demo different ways to brew your Starbucks Christmas Blend including via siphon method.
If you are rather busy and cannot really brew your own coffee just yet, the Starbucks VIA version of the Christmas Blend is also available at the Christmas Grand Launch. This is also a nice Christmas gift idea for your family, friends, officemates, etc.
Fifth station is the create your own Starbucks Christmas Card activity. You will get a FREE Starbucks Christmas card to decorate with glitter glue, metallic pens, etc. Earn a stamp when you show your DIY creation.
When you complete all five stamps, you now have a chance to pick a special Starbucks prize! You can win Starbucks notebooks, tumblers, notepad, bags, tote bags, and other premium Starbucks items. All Starbucks fans will walk away with prizes on top of the Starbucks Grand Launch activities and treats!
To complete the Starbucks Christmas experience, Starbucks Holiday tumblers, mugs, and other holiday gift items are also available at the event. Mugs range from P525 to P995 and tumblers from P626 to P1,195.
2017 Starbucks Philippines Planner
For Starbucks fans, Christmas is not complete without the tradition of collecting Starbucks stickers to redeem their annual Starbucks Planner. Collecting stickers officially start on November 2 and promo card holders must collect a total of 18 stickers to avail their planner of choice.
At the Starbucks Christmas Grand Launch, the 2017 Starbucks Planner was on display. There are two designs this year in two different sizes. The planners each come with a special Starbucks pouch.
I am saving stickers for the Coffee Stain Starbucks Planner although I really like the mermaid pouch too!
Do not miss this one of a kind Starbucks Christmas experience, you still have tomorrow to visit the Starbucks Philippines Christmas Grand Launch from 12PM-9PM. Visit the Starbucks Facebook Page for official updates.
Merry Christmas, Starbucks fans!
