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Snowflakes, Sparkles and Carols Fill Main Street USA
Pop Star Joey Yung is Special Guest at
Hong Kong Disneyland Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(HONG KONG, December 1, 2005) - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Hong Kong Disneyland came alive with snowflakes and Christmas carols as the first lighting of its towering 60-foot Christmas tree marked the official start to "A Magical Christmas," the first holiday season for the resort.
The Disneyland Band filled the air with Christmas songs before special guests, pop star Joey Yung and Larry Shek, member of the Hong Kong Disneyland First Family, Mickey Mouse and friends tossed pixie dust into the air to initiate the lighting of the Christmas tree, which anchors the resort's first holiday festivities, in Town Square. Every night at 6:00pm during "A Magical Christmas" (Dec. 1 - Dec. 31), one lucky guest is invited to light the tree to signal the start of snowfall on Main Street USA.
"It's great to be back at Hong Kong Disneyland!" said Joey Yung. "I was honored to be a part of the Grand Opening and it's now exciting to be back to kick off the Christmas Season!"
Aglow with glittering decorations in hues of vibrant red and green, Main Street USA pays tribute to the spirit of Christmas past as the quaint small-town stores and restaurants swing into holiday festivities.
"Nothing captures Christmas like snow-capped rooftops and streets covered with snowflakes. For most people across Asia, this is a sight unseen, so we are delighted to be presenting such a magical experience for our guests," said Roy Tan Hardy, Vice President of Marketing, Hong Kong Disneyland.
Lively Christmas music fills the air with special performances by the Main Street Carolers, a dynamic barbershop quartet renowned for their charming blend of humor, showmanship and versatility. Their repertoire of Christmas favorites is sure to entertain - especially in four-part harmony.
The many stores at Hong Kong Disneyland offer plenty of treasures and gift ideas to fill holiday stockings. Featuring over 160 Christmas season only items, guests can choose from glitzy ornaments, soft plush toys, novelty hats and more. More than 50 percent of the holiday items are exclusive to Hong Kong Disneyland including a variety of seasonal pins featuring some of the park's most beloved Disney pals.
The aroma of freshly roasted chestnuts, a first for any Disney theme park in the world, wafts throughout Main Street USA as freshly baked delicacies vie for attention at the nearby Market House Bakery.
Inside the bakery, Disney chefs are whipping up holiday treats to tempt guests of all ages and feature mouthwatering petit Christmas log cakes, Christmas tree rice crispies and tiramisu in a special Mickey Mouse shaped cup. There's also a delicious selection of take home goodies including decorated Christmas cookies, crunchy Mickey ginger biscuits and snowmen presented in a holiday gift bag.
For guests looking to enjoy a dine-in Christmas-inspired lunch or dinner, the Corner Cafe and Plaza Inn offer special menus for a complete yuletide experience.
A visit to Hong Kong Disneyland this Christmas would not be complete without a special photo with beloved Disney friends, who are dressed up in their winter finery just in time to inspire a Christmas tradition for every guest.
For guests who extend their Hong Kong Disneyland experience and choose to stay in one of the two hotels, the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel, the magic never ends. Decorations, Christmas trees, carolers, storytelling, scrumptious food and special visits by Santa Claus (and Santa Goofy) ensure an immersive holiday experience like never before.
"Experiencing the magic of a Disney Christmas is a tradition for generations of guests at other Disney parks around the world, and we are pleased to bring the enjoyment and excitement of a sparkling Disney Christmas to Hong Kong.
"We hope that every guest who comes to Hong Kong Disneyland this holiday season will create memories that will last a lifetime," said Hardy.
Magical Christmas Park Hours
| December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 | 10:00am - 7:00pm |
| December 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23 | 10:00am - 9:00pm |
| December 24 - 30 | 9:30am - 9:00pm |
| December 31 | 9:30am - 1:00am |
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About Hong Kong Disneyland
Located on lush Lantau Island overlooking Penny's Bay, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is a brand-new, world-class family entertainment and recreation center consisting of a magical, Disneyland-style theme park of shows and attractions, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel (400 guestrooms), Disney's Hollywood Hotel (600 guestrooms) and Inspiration Lake, a public area featuring boat rentals and a 3.5 hectare arboretum. Offering guests of all ages a full day immersed in imagination and creativity uniquely Disney, Hong Kong Disneyland is home to Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Mulan and other Disney characters beloved the world over.
A joint venture of The Walt Disney Company and Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort employs 5,000 cast members. The HKSAR Government estimated 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.
The project was announced in 1999 and construction began in 2003.
For additional information and to book a magical vacation at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or Disney's Hollywood Hotel, guests can contact:
Hotel Reservations Hotline
Hong Kong Disneyland Reservation Center
Telephone: 852-1-830-830
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Hong Kong time), daily
To purchase Hong Kong Disneyland park tickets, guests should visit www.hongkongdisneyland.com or visit Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express at Hong Kong MTR Station, Tung Chung Concourse.
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