Hong Kong Disneyland prepares for Chinese New Year

Hong Kong Disneyland will come alive with traditional Chinese New Year celebrations from February 2 to March 4, 2007 as families from around the city and throughout Asia join Mickey Mouse and the gang to welcome the Year of the Pig in Disney style.

To ensure guests truly enjoy their Disney’s Chinese New Year experience, Hong Kong Disneyland has designated February 17 to 24, 2007 as Special Days, meaning that guests who have date-specific tickets will have reserved admission to the park.

Other Chinese New Year special arrangements include the extension of the park’s operating hours, and the addition of Welcome Counters in Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland where Cast Members will be available to answer questions in English, Cantonese and Putonghua and provide tips to help guests enjoy their visit. A Magical Tips handout will also be available for guests to take along while they tour the park.

With thrilling lion dances and dragon dances, delightful peach blossom trees, special decorations including lucky Fai Chun greetings, crackers, and Chinese flowers together with Mickey Mouse and friends dressed in special Chinese New Year costumes, Hong Kong Disneyland will be the most magical place to spend Chinese New Year in 2007.

The greatest excitement of all will be the daily “Come and Celebrate” stage show presented on the Sleeping Beauty Castle stage which will feature a traditional lion dance along with dynamic Disney dancers, Mickey Mouse and all his Disney friends. Lucky guests will be invited to be part of the eye-dotting ceremony every night to help awaken the colorful lions.

Guests can drop a coin into the wishing well at Snow White Grotto in Fantasyland and make a special wish for a magical Year of the Pig. All coins will be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation to help spread the magic.

In celebration of the Year of the Pig, guests will have the opportunity to meet first time visitors to Hong Kong Disneyland, The Three Little Pigs, who defeated The Big Bad Wolf in Disney’s 1930’s hit feature animation “Three Little Pigs”.

Here’s a look at what’s in store for guests during Disney’s Chinese New Year:

- “Disney’s Chinese New Year” - An immersive Chinese New Year celebration with a dash of Disney magic to delight and surprise the entire family
- All activities and entertainment are included in the regular price of admission to Hong Kong Disneyland

When:

- From February 2, 2007 to March 4, 2007

Highlights:

- Main Street U.S.A., Town Square and the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle will be adorned with Chinese New Year decorations including lucky Fai Chun greetings, crackers and Chinese flowers
- Mickey Mouse and friends will be wearing their specially tailored Chinese outfits, with Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Chip ‘n’ Dale in brand new traditional costumes
- A special “Mickey’s Peach Blossoms Plaza” at the Sleeping Beauty Castle forecourt where love-seekers can receive romantic blessings
- A daily Chinese New Year performance, Disney’s “Come and Celebrate” stage show, will feature a traditional Lion Dance complete with Disney characters. Every evening, lucky guests will be invited to take part in the eye-dotting ceremony on stage
- Guests can make a special wish for the Year of the Pig by dropping coins into the wishing well at Snow White Grotto in Fantasyland. All coins will be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation
- Guests will have the opportunity to meet first time visitors to Hong Kong Disneyland, The Three Little Pigs, who defeated The Big Bad Wolf in Disney’s 1930’s hit animation “Three Little Pigs”.
-  Delicious Chinese New Year menus served at the Park and the two Disney themed hotels
- Specially designed Chinese New Year merchandise items with two special themes – Traditional Mickey Family and Flourishing Pooh Family

From February 18, 2007 (i.e. first day of the Chinese Calendar):

- Guests can meet with the God of Fortune to bring good luck for 2007 in Town Square
- Daily performances of “Disney Dragon Dance” (multiple sessions per day)
- Special kids’ activities based on Chinese New Year traditions at the two Disney themed hotels

Special Park Operations Arrangements:

- Extension of park opening hours
- Welcome Counters in Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland where Cast Members are available to answer questions in English, Cantonese and Putonghua and provide tips to help guests enjoy their visit
- A Magical Tips handout will be available at Welcome Counters for guests’ quick and easy reference
- February 17 to 24, 2007 will be designated Special Days meaning that guests who have date-specific tickets for visits during this period will have reserved admission into the Park
- For non-special days during Disney’s Chinese New Year, measures will be put in place to inform guests when the Park is quickly filling up

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