Hong Kong Disneyland

[robbietan]

So HongKong Disney will open around late 2005 or early 2006.

 

With another park in Japan, one in France andin the US, saan kayo ngayon pupunta?

 

attached are pix of the TWO hotels (top is the victorian style and the bottom is the art deco inspired) combining for 1000 rooms

[mazinger]

yup, DISNEYLAND is really the happiest place on earth to visit......been to EURO, TOKYO n LA........but they say ORLANDO is the best.......ipon muna bago pasyal..........HK is nice too i think( di pa open e) coz it's nearer to us(mas tipid sa airfare).....

[heavygatin_but_cutie]

Disney World Orlando is the best...next is Disneyland in LA. Disney in Japan is nice..but I the characters are not well represented...imagine Snow White, Cinderella and Belle na singkit! bweheheheh ... well siguro masyado ko lang na-associate sila sa mga puti..pero di talaga maganda... ang swak lang si MULAN!

[Huge_Bird]

don't know if it will be the best

but will be going there to check

although will have no point of comparison.

since i haven't gone to other disneyparks yet

 

would take wife and kid

mother in law and friends

and check to see if it is full

if full, will go to ocean park instead

 

opening of hongkong disneyland

no people in ocean park

no queues, no revenues

therefore, discounts or promo galore!

 

still the first choice would be

hongkong disneyland in 2006!

hoping for the best

but preparing for the worst.

 

[cebucitylocal]

There is a website for Hong Kong Disneyland.They are currently hiring filipinos for musicians there.

[DELISYUS]

as long as they add thrill to the rides

 

 

 

kasi yung sa ocean park... you'd just be amazed at how rich they are, but the EK rides are more thrilling...

 

i just felt bitin and bored in all the rides... except that skyrocket thingie (syempre i forgot na the name of the ride)

[JuanTamod]

havent been to disney la but ive been to disneyworld orlando twice. wats ok about orlando is it also has the mgm studios and epcot center. i dont know if they have that in other places. also near disney world are universal studios and the ocean park.. i forgot the name

[Anaheim]

pareng robbietan, naunahan mo ako sa pag create ng thread na ito anyway, as i've read in the news the sleeping beauty castle in hongkong disneyland has the exact replica of the sleeping beauty castle in disneyland, anaheim, california. hongkong disneyland is located on lantau island, a reclamation land area parang reclamation land area sa roxas boulevard. hongkong disneyland also has the main street usa, fantasyland, tomorrowland and adventureland. hongkong disneyland has the same attraction as with the anaheim counterpart but it will also have a unique attraction especially made by the imagineers for the hongkong park. what's best with hongkong disneyland? syempre mas malapit sa atin at mas mura nga ang airfare...and no need for a visa to enter hongkong. Actually, I can't say which is the best disneyland because all has its unique attractions.

[Anaheim]

here's a photo of the topping of the sleeping beauty castle in hongkong disneyland which confirms its eventual opening in late 2005. it is the exact replica of the sleeping beauty castle in disneyland, anaheim. walt disney world in orlando, florida has its cinderella castle.

Edited November 16, 2004 by Anaheim

[Anaheim]

hongkong disneyland will also have the main street u.s.a. park as shown here in my own personal photos.

[Anaheim]

one thing will be missing in hongkong disneyland is the toon town park as shown here in my own personal photos in disneyland, anaheim california but hongkong disneyland will have its own unique attraction not seen in any other disney parks.

[Anaheim]

aerial shot of the construction site of the upcoming Disney theme park in hongkong.

[Anaheim]

aerial shot of the construction site of tommorowland space mountain in hongkong disneyland.

[Anaheim]

Disney and HKSAR Government Announce

Hong Kong Disneyland Opening Day

 

Special New Family Entertainment Revealed

 

HONG KONG (November 22, 2004) - Disney and the Hong Kong SAR Government announced today that Hong Kong Disneyland will welcome its first guests on 12th September, 2005 (Monday), earlier than originally projected. The world-class theme park and resort, located on Lantau Island, will be Disney's first theme park in China offering magical experiences for the entire family ranging from Broadway-style shows and signature Disney attractions to vibrant fireworks and parades.

 

"We are delighted to be joining with the Hong Kong SAR Government to bring guests from Hong Kong and around the world such a unique quality family entertainment experience. Over the past four years since the announcement of this project, we have been working closely with the Hong Kong SAR Government to make Hong Kong Disneyland a success, and we are grateful for their tremendous support in helping us deliver the magic even earlier than expected," said Don Robinson, Hong Kong Disneyland Group Managing Director.

 

"The announcement of opening day for Hong Kong Disneyland marks a key milestone for the development of Hong Kong tourism and the economy as a whole," said Henry Tang, Financial Secretary, Hong Kong SAR Government and the Guest of Honour at today's announcement. Tang said that Hong Kong Disneyland's opening would be a "driving force for tourism growth for Hong Kong, and family tourism development in particular," noting that this year's tourist arrivals are estimated to reach over 21 million, a rise of 37% over last year.

 

The Financial Secretary also highlighted that the whole economy will continue to benefit from the Hong Kong Disneyland project tremendously. "The project has already created 11,400 jobs during construction. Another 18,000 jobs are expected to be created in phases by opening. In the first 40 years after opening, Hong Kong Disneyland is forecast to bring about a huge economic benefit of $148 billion to Hong Kong as a whole," said Mr. Tang.

 

Noting that the project will be completed less than six years since its commencement five years ago in late 1999, the Financial Secretary said, "Never has a Disneyland been built so fast, achieving the same quality as other Disney theme parks and resorts." The project will also be completed within budget. The Financial Secretary said that Government would continue to render full support for a most successful opening.

 

Families visiting the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will be taken on a magical journey through three themed lands, a charming Main Street U.S.A and two Disney-style hotels.

 

"Hong Kong Disneyland is designed for guests to leave the real world and enter one of fantasy, imagination and adventure," said Wing Chao, Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific Development, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, and Executive Vice President, Master Planning, Architecture & Design, Walt Disney Imagineering.

 

"When the guests first enter the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, they will notice immediately the lush landscape, colorful signage, and decorative light fixtures. With the classic Disneyland design, combined with fun and exciting attractions created specifically for Hong Kong, guests from all around Asia will experience the unique Disney brand of entertainment, creating memories that will last a lifetime."

 

Captivating Featured Attractions Revealed

- Jungle River Cruise and Festival of the Lion King

In addition to the opening day announcement, Hong Kong Disneyland executives revealed two of the many featured attractions expected to enthrall thousands of guests on a daily basis: Jungle River Cruise and Festivals of the Lion King.

 

Disney Imagineers, Tom Morris, Vice President and Executive Producer in charge of Hong Kong Disneyland and Skip Lange, Vice President, Executive Production Designer in charge of Jungle River Cruise, revealed the conceptual renderings and storyboards of this adventurous journey through an African jungle that will be part of the exotic Adventureland experience.

 

An expansive river in the heart of Adventureland is set to become a spectacular centerpiece and the perfect setting for Jungle River Cruise. Guests will depart on exploration boats for an exotic journey along the waterways of some of the world's most hidden regions.

 

Mystery and intrigue lurk around every bend as the riverboats travel a winding route filled with fascinating sights, sounds, surprises and fun.

 

An intrepid boat skipper will guide guests on a journey through busy river rafts; elephants, frolicking in water; quaking temple ruins; invading gorillas; erupting geysers and some very mischievous hippos.

 

"Hong Kong Disneyland's Jungle River Cruise brings more of the adventure 'on board' and allows guests to get closer to the action as they navigate through this intriguing jungle," said Morris. "We have added new features and surprises to this attraction to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests in Hong Kong."

 

Hong Kong Disneyland is also delighted to present Festival of the Lion King, a joyous and high energy spectacle created through song, dance, puppetry, specialty performances and evocative imagery.

 

Ten years after its release, Disney's The Lion King still holds the hearts and minds of audiences around the world. This animated masterpiece, which has become one of the most popular of all Disney classics, is now being brought to life in a unique Broadway-style theatrical spectacle created especially for Hong Kong Disneyland.

 

The audience is in the middle of the show as a troupe of tribal performers arrives and transforms the Theatre in the Wild into a colorful festival setting. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap! The entire savanna comes to life as the music soars. This is "Festival of the Lion King" - Disney storytelling at its best in a kingdom brimming with fun, wonder and adventure.

 

"Festival of The Lion King" will be unlike anything our guests have ever experienced in Hong Kong and will be the first Broadway-style production to be staged in Hong Kong on a permanent basis. The show will allow families to join with their circle of loved ones while marveling at this breathtaking spectacle and timeless story, miraculously brought to life by a cast of over dynamic 20 performers," said Laurie Jordan, Vice President of Entertainment for Hong Kong Disneyland.

 

Hong Kong Disneyland Admission Pricing

Guests will be able to immerse themselves in this magical Hong Kong Disneyland experience with an admission price of HK$295 per adult during the week and HK$350 on weekends and peak days. Children's tickets (aged between three and 11 years) will be priced at HK$210 during the week and HK$250 on weekends and peak holidays. Senior citizens tickets (over the age of 65) can enjoy the Disney experience at a special rate of HK$170 during the week and HK$200 on weekends and peak days. Children under the age of three are free. Peak days will include Hong Kong public holidays, summer school holidays (i.e. July and August) and the Golden Weeks (1st week in May and October every year).

 

"We believe that the ticket prices for Hong Kong Disneyland represent excellent value for our guests who can enjoy a full day of adventure including an array of attractions, world-class hotels accommodations along with special dining and our unique evening firework spectacular. Our extensive research validated that our target customers understand Disney is a premium brand offering unique experiences not currently available in the market. When we open in less than a year, we look forward to welcoming guests of all ages, and from around the region to a great family vacation destination and to a world of fantasy, imagination and adventure," said Roy Tan Hardy, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Hong Kong Disneyland.

 

Experiencing the Magic

A Hong Kong Disneyland admission ticket will include a full day's program of magical adventures across Main Street U.S.A. and three themed lands - Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Adventureland. There are no additional charges for individual attractions or entertainment.

 

Guests will first enter Hong Kong Disneyland through Main Street, U.S.A., designed after quintessential small town America and evoking a time gone by when the gas lamp was giving way to electricity and the "horseless carriage" was the latest novelty.

 

Its nostalgic design will help transport guests from the every day world into a "magic kingdom" where they can then venture into the three themed lands.

 

Rising proudly above Main Street U.S.A. is Sleeping Beauty Castle, the gateway to Fantasyland where the colorful, whimsical, "once-upon-a-time" settings of Disney's animated classics come to life.

 

Here guests can indulge their childhood fantasies by riding on Disney's world famous "Dumbo the Flying Elephant"; the "Mad Hatter Tea Cups", the majestic Cinderella Carousel and "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh."

 

Guests will also be able to enjoy the 3-D animated feature film, Mickey's PhilharMagic, that will take the audience through an interactive experience featuring the head Mouse and other favorite Disney characters.

 

In Fantasy Gardens, a unique attraction designed specially for Hong Kong Disneyland, guests will have the opportunity to meet their all time favorite characters including Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and many of their Disney friends.

 

Over in Adventureland, guests will begin a journey into the exotic regions of the Asian and African jungles. Here guests can take a daring ride on a jungle river cruise, and explore many other attractions including a whole island devoted to the "King of the Jungle" - Tarzan - and his rustic tree-house.

 

Adventureland is also home to the 2,200 seat Theater-in-the-Wild, which is one of the most technically advanced theatrical venues in any Disney Park. It is here that guests can take in the Disney musical stage spectacular - Festivals of the Lion King.

 

For guests seeking a hint of the future, Tomorrowland will offer a world filled with science fiction and soaring space adventures. Taking a whole new approach to Tomorrowland that will be different from any other Disney theme park, Walt Disney Imagineers have created an entire land that becomes an Intergalactic Spaceport - and every restaurant, shop and attraction will be filled with robots, rocket ships or floating planets. Guests will be treated to the warp-speed adventure of "Space Mountain"; fly their own flying saucer in the attraction "Orbitron" and blast off with "Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters".

 

Dining and Merchantainment

In addition to the Park's featured attractions and signature entertainment, Hong Kong Disneyland will offer a diverse range of food at eight restaurants, three of which will be table service restaurants and five of which will be self-service eateries, totaling 2,900 seats.

 

Each restaurant will be themed to match the unique, immersive atmosphere of its land, behind Hong Kong Disneyland's belief that food is part of the guest experience and of the "magic at work" inside the Park.

 

Hong Kong Disneyland's food and beverage team has carefully designed the Park's menus to feature popular dishes from different parts of Asia - from the Northwest, the Jiangnan region and Guangdong province in Mainland China, to Southeast Asia and Japan. Different kitchens in the Park's various restaurants will feature different styles of cooking, such as Steam Kitchens, which will serve dim sum and steamed dishes, Wok Kitchens, which will serve stir fries, as well as Curry, Noodle, and BBQ Kitchens.

 

Guests looking for a special Hong Kong Disneyland memento will be able to indulge in 11 specialty stores selling an exclusive and unique collection of Disney memorabilia and souvenirs. Over 5,000 kinds of products will be available - ranging from plush, apparel and confectionaries to souvenirs, most of which will only be available at Hong Kong Disneyland.

 

Disney-style Hotels

The resort will feature two Disney-style hotels - the flagship Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel. The Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, comprising 400 rooms, is set in grand Victorian design built on the shores of the South China Sea. The Disneyland Hotel is patterned after the Grand Floridian Beach Resort at Walt Disney World in Florida.

 

The hotel will feature two restaurants, several specialty shops, a lounge and tea area, a spa, 15 suites, meeting and convention space (including a grand ballroom), a wedding gazebo and lushly landscaped grounds that will feature formal gardens and a maze in the shape of Mickey Mouse's head.

 

Disney's Hollywood Hotel, designed with an Art Deco exterior and features motifs of Disney's world-famous mouse, is a tribute to the heyday of the movie-making capital of the world.

 

This sleek resort hotel will incorporate elements of Streamline Moderne architecture while capturing the whimsical spirit of Hollywood - not only in its design, but in an outdoor plaza of walkways named after famous Hollywood freeways and boulevards, a piano-shaped swimming pool and iconic representations of well-known Southern California landmarks.

[storm]

Nice info mga pare ko. Siempre pupunta rin kami riyan with God's graces.

 

Sana magkita-kita tayo minsan mga pare ko. Masaya siguro.