Category: Hong Kong Disneyland
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Disney Goes Even Greener as it Expands Conservation Efforts
The Walt Disney Company is making a new commitment towards being an even greener company. This effort is focused on straws, plastics, and bags at its Parks and Resorts. Today it was announced that by mid 2019 Disney Parks and Resorts will have eliminated the use of plastic straws and stirrers. This will amount to…
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Shrink Down to Miniature Hero Size for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Debuting in Hong Kong Disneyland in 2019
This morning, Hong Kong Disneyland announced that there would be a new Marvel addition coming to their parks! Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! will find its home in Hong Kong Disneyland in 2019 as part of the epic park expansion that has been taking place since earlier this year. Guests will be invited inside S.H.I.E.L.D Science…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reveals More About Multi-Year Expansion
Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a pretty extensive expansion. The changes that are coming to this park will include a new look for the castle, a new land, and new attractions! This week the Disney Parks Blog revealed more details about what will be coming with these new enhancements. Sleeping Beauty Castle is getting a…
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New Marvel Themed Areas to Assemble in Disney Parks Worldwide
With Marvel a growing part of the Disney universe, it seems logical that our favorite superheroes were bound to have a larger part in Disney parks. Today it was announced there are themed areas in the works for three Disney Resorts around the globe. The Disneyland Resort in California, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland…
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Carnival of Stars Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland!
Hong Kong Disneyland is going to have a fantastic spring and summer as it celebrates with the Carnival of the Stars. The celebration will focus on entertainment around the park with some new shows and experiences. Carnival of the Stars began on Friday, March 16th. On Main Street, USA Mickey Mouse will be lighting up…
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UPDATED: Marvel at Disney Parks Around the World Coming Soon
At the D23 Expo in Japan, it’s been announced that more Marvel will be in Disney parks around the world! More About Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot The Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Epcot has already been announced and somewhat known. At the Expo, Bob Chapek – parks and resorts head – said…
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Michael Colglazier Promoted to President and Managing Director of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Asia Pacific
Disneyland President Michael Colglazier will be taking a new role within the Walt Disney Company. Colglazier is being promoted to the Managing Director Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Asia Pacific Asia Pacific. Over the last five years, Colglazier has led the Disneyland Resort as its president. There he led 30,000 cast members and oversaw what…
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Year of the Dog celebrations at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort usher in a spectacular year of non-stop Disney magic
Authentic Hong Kong-style Chinese New Year Night Market to debut HONG KONG (January 18, 2018) Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is ringing in 2018 with new excitement from day to night in every season this year, starting with a festive celebration for Chinese New Year. From today to March 4, God of Fortune Goofy and playful…
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Disney Announces Hong Kong Disneyland Castle Transformation Details
Hong Kong Disneyland is in the beginnings of a major makeover plan. This plan will see the park expanded with exciting new offerings and will also see it change one of its most iconic features, its castle. Currently, the castle is a replica of Sleeping Beauty Castle as found at the original Disneyland in Anaheim,…
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Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek in Contention to Succeed Bob Iger as Walt Disney Company CEO
In 2019 Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger is set to step down. Recently Iger confirmed his intention to retire. This has left both the business and Disney communities speculating about who is replacement would be. With under two years to go until Iger retires, the transition would need to get underway to set up a…
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Construction Begins on Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion
Work has begun at Hong Kong Disneyland for it’s multi-year expansion. This expansion will bring more Frozen, Marvel, and magic to Hong Kong Disneyland. This expansion will take six years with new Frozen and Marvel areas being completed in 2023. Throughout this time there will be new entertainment, attractions, and experiences coming to life! This…
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Lots of Movies, Disney Parks & Resorts, & Fantasmic! – D23 Expo Day Two
The second day of the D23 Expo was a very eventful day around the world of Disney… or should I say galaxy? There was a lot going on today but let’s just focus on the biggest events, shall we? Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film The first was the Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Expansion Plans Including Marvel Land
Disney Parks Blog has given more details about expansions of Hong Kong Disneyland. The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was the deciding factor for these plans, and have approved them. A Frozen themed area fashioned after Arendelle is set to be built. No details on the attractions that will be placed there,…
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Meeting Characters at a Disney Park: A Guide
Easily one of the most magical parts of any Disney Parks experience is the chance to meet the stars themselves, from the lovely princesses and devious villains, all the way to the big Mouse himself! Of all your vacation moments, that’s usually the one that sticks with you for years after. But with mounting popularity,…
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Disney Explorers Lodge to Open at Hong Kong Disneyland in April
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to open their newest resort hotel called Disney Explorers Lodge, according to Disney Parks Blog. The hotel will open April 30 and is themed to exotic adventures. There are four wings dedicated to different characters from Disney and Pixar films. Kevin Garden is themed to the quirky bird from Up…
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Marvel Attractions, Frozen Land, & New Castle Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is about to get some substantial upgrades. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek announced this week that Hong Kong Disneyland will be receiving $1.4 billion in upgrades. The upgrades will include new Marvel experiences and a Frozen area. The castle will also be transformed to provide guests a new entry to…
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Parades of the Park – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’ve been to every land. We’ve looked at a hotel and a great show. Now it’s time to end our trip to Hong Kong Disneyland with a look at the parades of the park. Flights of Fantasy This parade originally premiered as part of the 5th anniversary, and was alive and well for the 10th…
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Hollywood Shows and Rooms – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’re nearing the end of the tour of Hong Kong Disneyland. And before we get there, we’re going to visit a grand show and take a detour out of the park… Mickey and the Wondrous Book Wondrous Book is one of two stage shows located in Hong Kong Disneyland. The second is Festival of the Lion King.…
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Mystic Toy Gulch – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
It’s now time to go to what I call the “mini-lands” of Hong Kong Disneyland. These areas of the park were built after park opening and maybe aren’t quite full fledged lands. The other interesting part to them is that they aren’t accessible from the hub. Mystic Point, in particular, is only accessible via the…
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Adventure Is Waiting – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
It’s time for another stop on the Hong Kong Disneyland tour. We’ve gotten to Adventureland, the last of the original lands. Out of the original lands, this one differs from any other the most. It takes its cue from both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, but is its own brand of adventure… Around The Riverbend One…
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A Land of Fantasy – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
The next stop on the tour around the Hong Kong park is Fantasyland. This classic land found in all Disneyland-type parks is always home to the beloved stories and characters of the classic Disney films. Hong Kong was no exception to this. A Quiet Village Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland has a very village feel…
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Tomorrowland Takeover – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
Moving through a tour of Hong Kong Disneyland it’s time for Tomorrowland! When I visited Hong Kong Disneyland it was the second day of the Star Wars Takeover, and much of the pictures reflects it. Though it’s not quite the extent of other takeovers like at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it still had a…
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Entering Main Street – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
When I went to Shanghai Disneyland’s grand opening, I booked ended it with visits to Hong Kong Disneyland. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, this is the first Chinese Disney park that has opened. Having a more classic feel, for an avid original Disneyland goer, this had a same but different feel to it all. To…