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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Ticketing Plan
Designed to Maximize Accessibility and Convenience

Experiencing the Magic is as easy as a click of the Mouse

(HONG KONG, June 22, 2005) - As it prepares for its grand opening on September 12, Hong Kong Disneyland today announced details of its five ticket purchasing channels for local and overseas guests. This new plan makes it easy for guests to experience the magic - and it may be only a mouse click away.

Online Ticket Purchases

Hong Kong Disneyland is partnering with CityLine, the leading ticket sales agent in Hong Kong, to provide a safe, secure and easy online ticketing process.

Starting July 1, 2005, guests can purchase park tickets online for visits starting on September 12, 2005, the official opening day. There is no additional charge to purchase tickets online.

Online ticket sales will be made available starting from July 1:

-	From July 1 to September 12, guests can purchase tickets for the first three months of operation.
-	Hong Kong Disneyland will continue to evaluate the ticket booking system and will add availability in the future.

A guest may purchase online a maximum of 10 tickets for any given day, per credit card.

The credit card holder must be present at the park gates to redeem tickets on the day of visit. In order to redeem their tickets, guests must present the same credit card they used for the online purchase.

Tickets will be date stamped and valid only on the date stamped on the ticket.

Guests will be able to pick up their online purchased tickets at two locations at the Main Gate to Hong Kong Disneyland:

-	AutoMagic ticket machines
-	Any one of the 24 ticket windows located at the main entrance of the Park.

Guests should consult their banks about the online credit card purchase procedure as different banks may have different practices such as pre-registration or requirement for a pin number.

Booking a Disney Hotel Room and Tickets

Guests who book a room at either of the two Hong Kong Disneyland hotels can also purchase park tickets at the same time up to the number of people staying in the room (generally maximum of 4 tickets per room). Guests can book rooms by calling 852-1830-830 or through selected travel agents.

Booking Through a Travel Agent

	Guests from Mainland China and international countries can book tickets through select local travel agents as part of a travel package.
	Travel agents can call 852-1830-8000 when booking 25 or more tickets and use the website if booking below 25 tickets.

Group Sales

Starting July 1, large groups that wish to purchase 25 or more tickets (e.g. business meetings, conventions or family reunions) will be able to do so by calling the Hong Kong Disneyland Group Sales Office at 852-1830-830.

At the Gate Ticket Sales

	Guests will also be able to purchase tickets from the Main Gate ticket windows on the day of their visit, based on availability.
	Guests can check ticket availability at the gate one day in advance of their visit by going to the Hong Kong Disneyland website or calling 852-1830-830.

Hong Kong Disneyland group managing director Don Robinson said, "Our plan is designed to deliver the most convenient, efficient and accessible means of purchasing tickets for all local and overseas guests. Based on experience with our other parks, this ticketing plan is the best mechanism to balance demand with capacity requirements. Our strategy will ensure that everyone has access to Hong Kong Disneyland and that their experience is as magical as possible."

About Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland will offer a full-day, one-of-a-kind family entertainment experience to guests and feature Disney's most popular rides and attractions. During their stay at Hong Kong Disneyland, families will be able to visit Main Street, U.S.A. and three theme lands - Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Adventureland.

Guests will experience Disney's signature entertainment, complete with rides, fireworks, parades, Broadway-style shows and a 3-D movie. They also will meet Disney's beloved characters and enjoy a variety of dining and shopping experiences.

History of Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hong Kong Disneyland project was announced in 1999 as a venture between The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong SAR Government. With the completion of reclamation for Hong Kong Disneyland Phase I by the Hong Kong SAR Government, theme park and resort construction began in January 2003, with the project now scheduled to open on 12th September, 2005. At opening day, Hong Kong Disneyland will comprise a theme park and two hotels.

The Phase I build-out includes a projected 10 million annual visitor Disneyland-style theme park, 2,100 hotel rooms, and an area for retail, dining and entertainment. The project is estimated to create 18,000 new jobs at opening (both Disney and other employment) growing to 36,000 once the first park reaches build-out. The Hong Kong SAR Government estimated that the first phase of the project will generate a present economic value of HK$148 billion (US$19 billion) in benefits to Hong Kong over a 40-year period.

To book a magical vacation at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel, please contact:
Hong Kong Disneyland Reservation Center
Telephone: 852-1830-830
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm (Hong Kong time), 7-days a week

About CityLine
Established in 1993, CityLine is a subsidiary of Lark International Multimedia Limited, which is a subsidiary of Lark International Holdings Limited. CityLine is a premier ticketing solutions provider focusing on design, development and implementation of large, complex ticketing system. CityLine's team has extensive experience in project planning, management and business integration methodology, making it a pioneer in e-commerce ticketing in Hong Kong.

Since 1985, CityLine has been providing box office ticketing system support to UA Cinemas. In August 2001, CityLine began running the Internet booking services for URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). Since 2001, CityLine has sold approximately 3.5 million tickets for entertainment and recreational occasions such as movies, URBTIX events, shows, musicals, sports and cultural events, as well as film festivals.