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Here's Everything You Need to Know About The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila
PIVOT your schedules, Manila. You can't miss this one.
by Leana Vibal
Published on Sep 9, 2025
(SPOT.ph) Oh... my... God. The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila is finally here!
Friends fans, ready your wallets and clear your calendars—because the ultimate FRIENDS™ experience is now in the Philippines at long last. No need to fly all the way to New York to step into Central Perk or Monica’s kitchen; this time, the iconic sitcom’s world is being recreated right here in Manila. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Mark your calendars! This is one attraction you wouldn't want to miss. Photo courtesy of GMG Productions..
Everything we know about The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila:
Could we BE more excited? The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila will run from October 8 to November 30 at The Space at Solaire. Once it opens, you can visit it on Wednesdays to Fridays from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last entry at 8:45 p.m.) and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
This marks the attraction’s first-ever stop in Asia—meaning Filipino fans will be the very first in the region to step into the world of the beloved ’90s sitcom. But that's not to say this is the first time this exhibit has seen the light of day. The FRIENDS™ Experience has gone to over 30 locations across the US, Europe, and Australia. It's also a mainstay at its flagship locations in New York, London, and Las Vegas. They're all a hop, skip and a plane ride away from Manila, so don't miss out on the chance to see it just a few hours away in Pasay.
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"PIVOT!" your schedules to accommodate this month-and-a-half-long attraction, which will transport guests into the world of FRIENDS. Expect life-sized recreated sets, replica costumes and props, behind-the-scenes content, and plenty of chances to relive your favorite moments with the Central Perk gang.
Think: hanging out in Monica’s kitchen, lounging on Chandler and Joey’s recliners, knocking on Rachel and Monica’s purple door, or reenacting the show's intro on the orange couch by the fountain. And yes, a fully realized Central Perk café awaits—because we know you've always been curious about how comfy those seats are.
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If you're team Gunther, you need to take a photo by the Central Perk counter. Photo by Dom Pamatmat..
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Imagine how surreal it'll feel to walk around Monica's apartment. Photo from website/ The Friends Experience: London.
Aside from taking snaps at all the familiar sets, you can also get closer to the characters through interacting with the different replica props and costumes. Imagine, you'll finally get an upclose look at Rachel's closet. Oh, and remember the 18-page letter Rachel wrote for Ross after their "break up?" Now we can finally read it—front and back!
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We know you've always been curious if that couch was actually THAT hard to pivot. Photo by Dom Pamatmat..
For those who want to take home more of the nostalgia, there's also a FRIENDS™ Experience Retail Store with all the Central Perk mugs, yellow peephole picture frames, and other knick-knacks any Friends fan should own.
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Raise your hand if you've always wanted a yellow frame on your door. Photo by Dom Pamatmat..
It's an experience any Friends fan ought to try at least once. It'll take a minimum of one hour to explore the different sets and zones. While the timeslots are strictly observed upon entry, you can spend as long as you need (read: want) inside and take all the photos and reels you can.
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Here's a look inside The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Manila
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It all begins here at the orange couch by the fountain. Photo by Dom Pamatmat..
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Check out the different photo spots in The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Manila. Photos by Dom Pamatmat.
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On display are recreated versions of the cast’s most memorable outfits from FRIENDS™’ 10-season run. Photo by Dom Pamatmat..
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Drop by Chandler and Joey's apartment and feel how comfy their recliners are. Photo by Dom Pamatmat..
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Sit down and have a chat at Monica and Rachel's Apartment. Photo by Dom Pamatmat..
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Unfortunately, you can't grab coffee at this Central Perk, but hey, the photo opportunities are great. Photo by Dom Pamatmat..
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How to get tickets to The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila:
Tickets to The FRIENDS™ Experience officially go on sale this September 9 exclusively through TicketWorld. Entry is done every 15 minutes, so make sure to double-check the timeslot you are booking and you arrive on time, so you don't miss out.
The tickets are also transferable, so on the off chance your schedule pivots unexpectedly, you can gift the tickets to another fan.
Although if you're still unsure of your schedule, tickets are also available onsite for impromptu hangouts or for adding more members to your party. We still recommend pre-booking your access, though. This way, you can get in the timeslot you want, no waiting needed.
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Here's how much tickets to The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila cost:
There are different types of tickets you can avail for The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila. General Admission tickets—starting at P529 for kids and P1,058 for adults—allow visitors to go through the entire self-guided tour, plain and simple.
However, if you want a more premium experience, there's a VIP ticket tier (P2,962.40), too. This ticket option allows you to skip lines at the entrance and at photo points, a 10% discount for your next visit, and a The FRIENDS™ Experience tote bag.
But if you're a super fan (and have money to burn), you can avail of the Ultimate Friends Ticket Bundle (P4,761), which has all the same perks as the VIP tickets, with an additional exclusive gift box containing The FRIENDS™ Experience merch. More importantly, this bundle allows open entry to the attraction, meaning you can go in at any time, skipping the lines and timeslot registration.
If you're going with your friends, there's also a special Barkada Bundle where you can book six tickets for the price of five—that's a discount of roughly P1,000 for a group of six, quite a steal if you ask us.
Here's a pro tip for Unionbank credit card holders: When you buy tickets to the experience from September 9 to October 7, you can get a 10% discount on tickets. All you have to do is input the first six digits of your card as a promo code.
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila opens on October 8 and runs until November 30, 2025, only. It's open from Wednesday to Sunday at specific hourly timeslots. For more information, visit The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila's website.
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Leana is Spot's go-to for Arts & Culture and Things to Do. On any given day, she’s either glued to her screen—or gliding underwater like the mermaid she swears she is. Contact: leana@spot.ph
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