IWHICH KICKS OFF FRIDAY THE 13TH, AND ENDS ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT, OCTOBER 31ST.
Honolulu, HI – (Thursday, October 5, 2023) Ice Monster Hawaii, the popular shave ice shop in Waikiki, is getting into the Halloween spirit with a very special limited- engagement event that kicks off on Friday the 13th – of course! – and ends on Halloween night, October 31st. Ice Monster has created two Halloween-themed shave ice treats and tapped notable horror master Michaelty Yamaguchi of Zaunted Japan, who brought the Ghost Bus to Hawaii last year, to collaborate with them on this special event, as follows.
ICE MONSTER HAWAII X MICHAELTY YAMAGUCHI feat. Zauntecco HALLOWEEN COLLAB
Dates: Time: October 13-31, 2023 October 13, 1pm-10pm* (*Private Event 11am-1:00pm) October 14-31, daily 11am-10pm
Location: Parking:
Ice Monster Hawaii, Waikiki Trade Center, 2255 Kuhio Avenue
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach will be providing one-hour free parking validations during this special engagement, 10/13-10/31, for customers who purchase our special Halloween-themed shave ice, only. Customers must show their parking ticket at time of purchase for validation. Not valid for other purchases. Regular rates apply after the first hour.
(Other parking options: https://www.waikikiimprovement.com/parking)
Event Details:
- Opening Day, Friday, October 13th, 1-10pm: Meet Japanʻs Horror Master Michaelty Yamaguchi, enjoy photo ops, and receive discount coupons. BONUS GIFT:
Those who purchase the special Halloween-themed shave ice menu during the promotion period
will also receive an original, limited-edition, non-sale collab @zauntecco sticker, while supplies last!
- October 13-31: Purchase any of our Ice Monster shave ice (shave ice only; not applicable for other purchases like drinks and popsicles) and get a free entry into the “Ghost Booth” created by Michaelty Yamaguchi.
- Online Contest: Full details will be posted on our official Instagram page @icemonster_hi by 10/13/23, but hereʻs a heads-up. (1) Make your best funny or scary face,or with your best Halloween costume,and take a photo in Ice Monster Hawaii with one of our special Halloween-themed shave ice treats and post! (2) Like us on social (IG: @icemonster_hi @hyattcentricwaikikibeach and @zauntecco); (3) Hashtag us in your post (#icemonsterhawaii #hyattcentricwaikikibeach #zauntecco); and (4) Tag 2 friends. Prizes include Ice Monster Hawaii swag, free shave ice, and the GRAND PRIZE OF A TWO-NIGHT STAY AT THE HYATT CENTRIC WAIKIKI BEACH.
**ICE MONSTER LIMITED-EDITION HALLOWEEN-THEMED SHAVE ICE TREATS
Try one of these to-die-for treats October 13-31, only! ($19.80 each)
- Spooky Mango – Ice Monsterʻs Original Mango shave ice is our most popular seller, but weʻve added a special twist for the season with fresh mango, home-made
strawberry sauce, mango sorbet, panna cotta, and chocolate coated monster pretzels.
A new flavor introduced for this event only, Black Sesame shave
ice is served with whipped cream, black sesame sorbet, strawberry panna cotta, home-
made boba, and chocolate coated monster pretzels. - Spooky Sesame –“Weʻre really excited about our special Halloween promotion as this is the first time weʻre doing something like this,” said “And working with Michaelty Yamaguchi, who is so famous in Japan as the premier
horror master, really makes this a unique experience. We hope many people will visit us
during this Halloween season and return throughout the year after discovering how
delicious and rereshing Ice Monster is!”
This special Halloween Collaboration Project 2023 – Ice Monster Hawaii x Ghost Bus
Hawaii Creator Michaelty Yamaguchi feat. Zauntecco – is produced by Zest Hawaii, Inc.
Zesthawaii.com
ABOUT ICE MONSTER HAWAII
Simple Happiness
Ice Monster Hawaii is a shave ice shop with origins in Taiwan. Opened on February 1,
2019, it was the very first Ice Monster in the U.S., and has been selected as one of the
“Top 10 Best Sweets” by CNN. The unique characteristic of Ice Monster is that it is
shaved into thin, fluffy slices of concentrated ice and enhanced with various flavors such
as mango, strawberry, matcha, and milk tea for a refreshing treat that is both light and
rich in flavor. The shave ice is topped with homemade sorbet panna cotta and syrup,
which complements the shave ice perfectly.
Created in Taiwan with the simple wish to offer joyful experiences to our friends and customers, Ice Monster continues this mission to offer delicious and refreshing desserts using only the finest and healthiest ingredients. Whether you are an old friend or a new guest, we welcome you with aloha at Ice Monster Hawaii to enjoy this “simple happiness.”
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach
2255 Kuhio Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 Open daily 11:00am-10:00pm
Tel. 808)762-3192 www.ice-monster-hi.com FB: @icemonster.hi IG: @icemonster_hi
ABOUT MICHAELTY YAMAGUCHI
Michaelty Yamaguchi is the premier horror specialist from Japan, and known in the
islands as the creator of “Ghost Bus Hawaii,” the first Japanese, non-walking, haunted
bus in the United States, which debuted in Waikiki in 2022 and sold out last Halloween
season. This year, Michaelty returns to debut another unique experience – “The Ghost
Booth by Michaelty” – at Ice Monster Hawaii. Through his production company, Zaunted
Japan – whose motto is “Contributing to society through horror” – Michaelty will be
collaborating with Ice Monster Hawaii to provide a fun, tasty, and spooky adventure for
kamaaina and visitors this Halloween season.
About Zauntecco
The original “Zauntecco” mascot character “Kawaii,” created by Michaelty Yamaguchi,
will make its overseas debut in collaboration with the Ice Monster Hawaii event.
“Zauntecco,” who is loved not only by horror fans but also by a wide range of online
fans, is a talking and dancing haunted house VTuber (virtual YouTuber), and an
indispensable presence on TikTok and LINE stickers. Those who purchase the special
Halloween-themed shave ice menu during the promotion period will receive an original,
limited-edition, non-sale collab sticker, while supplies last. Follow @zauntecco.
Zaunted Japan will be developing their haunted house projects in other cities in the
United States, so look forward to seeing more of their work in the near future as
Zaunted grows into a more global company.
Zaunted Corporation: https://obake.red/corp
Michaelty Yamaguchi IG: @michaelty
ABOUT HYATT CENTRIC WAIKIKI BEACH
Our boutique hotel is ideally located in the heart of Waikiki, with welcoming spirit of ALOHA!
We are just steps from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and near countless
island-inspired restaurants and natural wonders. You’ll quickly discover the very best of the
island at our explorer’s paradise on Oahu. Our hotel is your starting point in the heart of
Honolulu. From mountain hiking to surfing, and hotspot dining to shopping, you’ll uncover
both local gems and world-renowned favorites around every corner. Experience authentic
Hawaiian charm at farmers’ markets, craft boutiques, and roadside restaurants, where
you’re sure to feel the true island vibe. For more information, please visit
https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-centric/hnlct-hyatt-centric-waikiki-beach.
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