10.20.2010

About Hong Kong Disneyland=)

Hello, everybody* Today, i would like to tell you some basic history about HKDL. Are you ready? OK, let's go!             
                                      

To date, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has enjoyed a short but remarkable history.
Nov 1999
The Hong Kong Government announces the city will be the site of Disney's first theme park in China, to be created through a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company.


Summer 2000
The land reclamation project begins, laying the groundwork for the future site of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. 

Jan 2003
Construction work on the resort begins.

Oct 21, 2004
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort names Angela To as its first ambassador.

Aug 1, 2005
The new MTR to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort opens.

Aug 16, 2005
Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre officially opens to the public.

Sep 12, 2005
The Grand Opening of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort!

Jul 2006
Three exciting new attractions open at Hong Kong Disneyland – Autopia, Stitch Encounter and UFO Zone in Tomorrowland.

Sep 12, 2006
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates its first magical year!

Sep 2006
The Hong Kong Disneyland Annual Pass program is launched.

Nov 17, 2006
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort announces its second Ambassador, Jasmine Law

Summer 2007
Two new attractions, Mickey's WaterWorks Parade and Animation Academy, are introduced.

Sep 12, 2007
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates its second magical year.

Oct 11, 2007
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers the first scholarship program to students of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

Sep – Oct 2007
Hong Kong Disneyland stages the never-before-seen Haunted Halloween.

Haunted Halloween is inspired by Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas"


 
Nov 2007 – Jan 2008
Hong Kong Disneyland presents the all-new Disney's Sparkling Christmas.

Jan 28, 2008
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort launches the Disney Children's Fund to address the needs of children in Hong Kong.

Mar 6, 2008
The exciting High School Musical: LIVE! show is launched.

Apr 2008
Hong Kong Disneyland opens the doors to its latest attraction - it's a small world.

May 24, 2008
"Turtle Talk with Crush" debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland.

"Turtle Talk with Crush" inspired by Disney∙Pixar's "Finding Nemo".


Aug 15, 2008
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort donates "it's a small world" murals to The Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital at Sandy Bay.

Sep 1, 2008
Hong Kong Disneyland presents the "Art of Animation".


Oct 21, 2008
Law Chi Ho selected as the 2009 Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Ambassador and becomes the first male Ambassador to represent Hong Kong Disneyland.

Mar 27, 2009
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel were presented with a Gold Award in the Hotels, Restaurants and Catering Companies sector at the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE), in recognition of their considerable achievements in environmental protection.

Jul 10, 2009
The Legislative Council's Finance Committee approved an increase in Government's equity in the Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited (HKITP), through conversion of part of an existing loan from the Capital Investment Fund to HKITP to allow the company to implement arrangements relating to the expansion and operation of Hong Kong Disneyland.

Dec 13, 2009
A groundbreaking ceremony takes place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort to mark a major milestone in the Resort's expansion plan. John Tsang, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, and Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts officiate the ceremony with representatives from the Government, The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong community in attendance.




The Grand Opening Celebration Album was the soundtrack for the grand opening of Hong Kong Disneyland at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Much of the album is made up of cover versions of animated Disney films, and the package contained a DVD featuring music videos for some of the songs. The album does not contain any music used in the park.


Track listing
1.     Jacky Cheung - Let the Wonder Soar 
2.     Twins - It's A Small World
3.     Eason Chan - A Whole New World 
4.     Karen Mok - When You Wish upon a Star 
5.     Twins - Mickey Mouse Theme
6.     Jolin Tsai - Under the Sea 
7.     Kellyjackie - On a Date With Him to Disneyland
8.     Nicholas Tse - Bare Necessities 
9.     CoCo Lee - Colors of the Wind 
10.  Joey Yung - Undying True Love
11.  Kelly Chen - Reflection 
12.  Harlem Yu - Can You Feel the Love Tonight 
13.   Jacky Cheung - Let the Wonder Soar 

 Hope you have a nice trip in Hong Kong Disneyland* Bye Bye!
 

 From: Rachel Leung

Guessing How Many
Hey, while you visit any shops in Hong Kong Disneyland, you might find a range of products in front of you. Today, we just pick up a pair of gloves of Mickey mouse.
Please guess how much for buying A glove in Hong Kong Dollar?
A. 35
B. 120
C. 95
D. 60

Answer will be disclosed in coming post!

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