Tag: Hong Kong
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Cast Members Inducted as Citizens of Arendelle at New ‘World of Frozen’ at Hong Kong Disneyland
When the first-ever land themed to the ‘Frozen’ franchise, World of Frozen, debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland on November 20, 2023, it will be filled with cast members who truly feel at home. In preparation for the land’s opening, cast members were specially selected and given in-depth training to become citizens of Arendelle! As a…
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Smiles Return as Mask Mandate Dropped at Hong Kong Disneyland
After 959 days, Hong Kong has dropped the mask mandate that required face masks to be worn in all public spaces. The fine for not doing so could be more than $1,000. With the change in the mask mandate, Hong Kong Disneyland has also updated its policies and dropped its mask mandate. Both Michael Moriarty,…
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Closure of Hong Kong Disneyland Extended to February 23
Hong Kong Disneyland will remain closed a bit longer than initially expected. The park is closed due to pandemic-related restrictions in Hong Kong. The initial closure was due to end on January 20th, however, things have not gone as initially planned and the park continues to remain closed. The following announcement is currently found posted…
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“Hong Kong Disneyland Presents: A Magical Nighttime Symphony with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra” Announced as Part of Christmas Festivities
Hong Kong Disneyland will be having its Christmas celebration from November 19, 2021, to January 2, 2022, this year. During this time, the park will be filled with “magical white snow.” On December 3rd and 4th, Hong Kong Disneyland will also be filled with live symphonic music! On December 3rd and 4th, Hong Kong Disneyland…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Announces New Pricing Structure
Promotions and offerings continue for local residents, including new senior offer HONG KONG, Oct 18, 2021 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) has today announced a new demand-based, two-tier ticket pricing structure for park admission, effective Oct 19, 2021. Under this new structure, there will be different pricing for 1-Day Tickets on Regular Days and Peak…
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Disney+ To Launch In South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan In November 2021
Highly anticipated streaming service will feature a vast library of entertainment content from Disney’s iconic brands – Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic and StarIn October, Disney+ Japan will be expanded with additional general entertainment content August 13, 2021 — At the company’s Q3 earnings call this morning, The Walt Disney Company announced that Disney+,…
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‘Follow Your Dreams’ Castle Stage Show to Open at Hong Kong Disneyland on June 30
A new stage show will be unveiled at the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland on June 30, 2021. The show will run about 20-minutes long. It is a “musical party” that was created to be a part of the continued celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland’s 15th anniversary. When the daytime show begins…
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Hong Kong Disneyland to Reopen on February 19th
Hong Kong Disneyland will be reopening this Friday, the 19th of February. The news came via social media after Hong Kong Disneyland was closed again due to the pandemic conditions in Hong Kong. Starting on Friday, it will again be open leaving just the Disneyland Resort in California and also Disneyland Paris still closed. https://twitter.com/DisneyParksNews/status/1361916206802890753?s=20…
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Park Icons – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2020 – #4
This year’s top 5 is looking a bit different. Where it’s usually taking a look back at the stories that topped news and social media for Disney, we’re constraining it to the more positive, hopeful stories of the year. This fourth spot is also a compilation of similar items. It’s about the parks, but the…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Closes Again Due to Coronavirus
Hong Kong Disneyland has announced that it is closing its gates once again due to the impacts of COVID-19. The announcement was found on their website today. It was also shared on social media. The following was found on hongkongdisneyland.com: Hong Kong Disneyland Park will temporarily close from December 1 As required by the government…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Denied Theme Park Expansion by Government
Since the year 2000, Hong Kong Disneyland has reserved a 60-acre plot of land for potential expansion. According to Bloomberg, Hong Kong’s government has chosen not to renew their agreement with the theme park over the land, citing the current economic troubles in Hong Kong. The agreement, which ends on Thursday, gave Hong Kong the…
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Hong Kong Disneyand Set to Reopen This Friday, September 25
Today, Disney Parks gave fans some exciting news! They announced that Hong Kong Disneyland would be reopening once again this Friday, September 25! The park originally reopened to the public on June 18 but closed their gates on July 18 after they had seen an increase in cases. They even celebrated their 15th anniversary virtually…
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Hong Kong Disneyland to Temporarily Close Again
Hong Kong Disneyland will be temporarily reclosing its gates on July 18th due to a spike in coronavirus cases in the region. This comes after the park reopened on June 18th. It had been closed for months due to the impact of coronavirus. The new temporary closure was confirmed by a spokesperson for Hong Kong…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Reopens
Hong Kong Disneyland became the second Disney theme park to reopen globally on the morning of June 18th. With the reopening, guests were once again able to visit the park and also see the progress on the Castle of Magical Dreams which continues to get closer to opening later this year. The reopening was covered…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Slated to Reopen to the Public on June 18
The magic is going to happen once again! After multiple months of closure, the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has announced that they will let guests into the park once again this week on June 18! The park has used this time to listen to the guests’ concerns about the safety of reopening and have taken…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Closing as Outbreak in China Grows
Hong Kong Disneyland is closing its gates starting on January 26, 2020. This follows Shanghai Disney Resort which also closed its gates due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in China that continues to expand. The following statement was posted on the Hong Kong Disneyland website: As a precautionary measure in line with prevention efforts…
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Heroes of all sizes go all-in with Super Heroes and Hong Kong’s unique Marvel character at the world’s first Ant-Man and The Wasp attraction
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! further expands Hong Kong Disneyland as Asia’s Marvel Hub (Hong Kong, March 28, 2019) – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) grew in strength as Asia’s must-visit destination for Marvel experiences today as more than 1,000 guests, including government officials, key Marvel representatives, Marvel fans, media and celebrities, gathered for a…
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Discover endless springtime magic and staycation fun during “Carnivale of Stars” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Enjoy the Easter Magicarnival with exclusive play, stay and dine hotel offer for Hong Kong residents HONG KONG (March 11, 2019) Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is welcoming the return of the “Carnivale of Stars” from now to June 26, with a rich line-up of spectacular offerings and vibrant decorations all around to celebrate the spring…
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Hong Kong Disneyland’s Newest Attraction, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! to Open March 31
This week, Hong Kong Disneyland announced some exciting news that we have all been waiting for! Their newest Marvel attraction, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!, will open to guests on March 31 and we have some exciting details on the experience! The attraction will send guests on a call for Iron Man to help defend…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Now Brewing Up All-New Magic as Starbucks Store Opens Their Doors to the Public on Main Street, USA
Hong Kong Disneyland now has its first Starbucks store. The store is now found on Main Street in the Market House, much like is found at Disneyland in the United States. The store offers guests their favorite Starbucks beverages and also food. The theme for Market House is that of a Victorian styled cafe. The…
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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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Which is the Best Main Street? – DAPs Magic Rankings
Main Street USA is a cornerstone of Disneyland. It’s a view of Walt’s childhood. Ever since the opening of Disneyland, there has been some version of Main Street in every magic kingdom park. For the purposes of ranking these lands, I’m including a couple that aren’t actually called Main Street. But, they are definitely of…
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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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Which is the Best Disneyland Railroad? – DAPs Magic Rankings
One of the quintessential experiences of the Disneyland parks is a railroad attraction. Many times they are at the entrance of the park, greeting guests as they come in. They may seem exactly the same, but there are differences that set them apart. I’m going to critique them a little differently than I normally do. …