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The first of seven lands that Main Street, U.S.A. is also a pleasant
make up Hong Kong Disneyland, shopping street where you can go
Main Street, U.S.A. recreates treasure hunting in the emporium
the unique charm found in small and boutiques. For more tips on
American towns a century ago. shopping, you can refer to B 1-6 for
Standing at the crossroads of Disney’s merchandise items.
two eras, Main Street is in a time
of transition filled with hope
and optimism for the coming
of a new era. New inventions,
such as the Victrola, telephone
and ice cream cones, have been
embraced by this town.

While you are on Main Street, take
a look at the shop windows on
upper floors of the buildings. It is the
tradition of the Disney company to
place names of individuals who have
made great contribution to the park
on these Main Street tribute windows
as a way to honor the Board of
Directors, Imagineers and some of the
opening team members of Hong Kong
Disneyland. Look out for the names
of the founder, Walt Disney and co-
founder, Roy Disney on one of the
tribute windows.

? Did you know that Walt Disney’s father name, Elias Disney, is on

several floor tiles on the pavement of Main Street, U.S.A.?
Main Street, U.S.A. at Hong Kong Disneyland looks back to this period in American
history, when the pace was slower and life seemed simpler. Main Street serves In the original Disneyland, Walt Disney intentionally put his
as the fitting backdrop to this era with a variety of charming shops and quaint father’s name at stake on the floor to ensure quality control
restaurants, as well as lively marching bands and parades. by construction workers. He wanted the workers to know
that they were working on behalf of the Disney name, and
Main Street, U.S.A. is the entrance that quality should never be compromised. Today, if you
corridor for the Park, acting walk down Main Street, see how many of these tiles you
as the opening scene for the can find.
“Magic Kingdom” experience. ! HOT TIPS
It provides a thematic and
emotional transition between the Main Street is the perfect location for enjoying
outside world and the themed the Flights of Fantasy Parade in the afternoon
experiences to come. and “Disney Paint the Night” Parade at
night. Please refer to Times Guide for
exact timing.

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