MetaPark Special Moment #24 / 35
Are you ready for Lilo & Stitch at MetaPark Gardens?
Something mischievous was arriving at MetaPark Gardens.
In March 2025, MetaPark partnered with Disney to bring Lilo & Stitch to The Gardens Mall, giving Malaysian families and fans an early opportunity to experience the much-loved characters ahead of Disney’s new live-action movie release in May 2025.
For MetaPark, the collaboration felt especially natural.
At the heart of Lilo & Stitch is a story about friendship, belonging and family — values that closely reflect MetaPark’s own focus on creating meaningful time between parents, children and the people they care about.
The activation transformed part of MetaPark Gardens into a cheerful destination where visitors could rediscover Lilo, Stitch and the spirit of ‘ohana. Families could explore themed merchandise, take photographs and enjoy the playful personality that has made Stitch one of Disney’s most recognisable characters around the world.
The setting at The Gardens Mall added another dimension to the experience. Its relaxed premium environment made it a fitting destination for families, collectors and Disney fans looking for something different during their visit.
The timing also made the activation special. With anticipation building ahead of the 2025 live-action film, visitors at MetaPark Gardens were able to reconnect with the characters before their return to the big screen.
For MetaPark, this collaboration was ultimately about more than merchandise. It was about bringing a familiar story into a physical space where families could experience it together.
Lilo and Stitch remind us that family is not only about where we come from, but about the people we choose to care for.
That made their arrival at MetaPark Gardens a particularly meaningful milestone.
About Lilo & Stitch
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch began with the 2002 animated film about Lilo, an independent young Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, a runaway alien experiment who unexpectedly becomes part of her family.
Through their adventures, Stitch learns about loyalty, friendship and ‘ohana — the Hawaiian idea of family and belonging.
The characters have grown into a global Disney franchise appealing to children, families, teenagers and adult fans alike. The story’s combination of humour, emotion, friendship and family has allowed it to connect strongly with audiences across generations.
Disney’s 2025 live-action reimagining introduced the story to another generation of fans around the world.