In celebration of the Year of the Pig, Hong Kong Disneyland has invited The Three Little Pigs to meet with guests for the first time in Hong Kong as the Resort presents the fun and exciting activities of Disney's Chinese New Year from February 2 to March 4, 2007.
The Park will be decked out with Chinese New Year decorations featuring the lucky colors of red and gold, lucky Hui Chun greetings, bright red fire crackers, peach blossom trees and Chinese flowers. Guests can also take photos with Disney characters in specially tailored Chinese New Year outfits exclusive to Hong Kong Disneyland and The Three Little Pigs. They defeated The Big Bad Wolf in Walt Disney's 1930's hit feature animation "Three Little Pigs".
Disney's Chinese New Year will feature a variety of new elements, including the "Come and Celebrate" stage show, the Snow White Grotto Wishing Well where guests can make a new year wish and donate money, performances of the Disney Dragon Dance, and a special Mickey's Peach Blossoms Plaza. The God of Fortune will also visit the Park from the first day of the Lunar Year to bring good luck to guests.
The much anticipated "Come and Celebrate" stage show will be performed in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle every day at 7pm, featuring Disney characters in traditional Chinese New Year outfits.
Mickey Mouse will lead a cast of dancers and Disney Stars in the high energy stage show that will begin with a vibrant musical performance complete with fan dancers, parasols and colorful silk banners.
Lucky guests will be invited on stage to take part in the eye dotting ceremony to help awaken the lions, which will perform a traditional lion dance to rousing drums and cymbals. The lucky guests will receive one complimentary night's stay at the luxurious Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel as a special gift.
Dramatic lighting and special effects on Sleeping Beauty Castle will dazzle and thrill the audience as the fun continues when Donald Duck and Daisy Duck make a surprise appearance in their brand new Chinese New Year costumes.
And as the grand finale, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the entire Disney ensemble will dance against a backdrop of brilliant pyrotechnics that illuminates the night sky.
Immersive Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year is never complete without sumptuous delicacies adding to the festivities. Food lovers can choose from one of the 19 dining outlets throughout the Resort which will offer special Chinese New Year menus, ranging from delicious banquets to quick and tasty snacks.
Hong Kong Disneyland will also introduce more than 60 new and exclusive Chinese New Year merchandise items, revolving around two product stories - Traditional Mickey Family and Flourishing Pooh Family. From lucky Hui Chun, cushions, red packets, to specially designed clothing, limited edition pin sets, key chains and confectionary, Hong Kong Disneyland presents something for everyone this Chinese New Year.
The magic of Disney's Chinese New Year extends to the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel where from February 17 to 25, festive programs, and games make the New Year celebrations even more fun for families.
Young guests can participate in activities including balloon cracker lighting, God of Fortune dress-ups, Dragon Dance shows, and a number of other games themed around the Year of the Pig.
Reserved Admission for Special Day Ticket Holders
Hong Kong Disneyland will ensure that guests can enjoy the unique Disney's Chinese New Year experience with a number of special measures put in place to welcome guests.
February 17 to 24, 2007 are designated Special Days, meaning that guests who plan to visit the park on any of these days must have a date-specific ticket or a Premium Annual Pass which reserves their admission on these days.
Park operating hours will be extended during Disney's Chinese New Year from 9am to 9pm on February 17 through to February 24, and 10am to 8pm on all other days.
Welcome Counters will be set up in Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland where guests can pick up a Magical Tips Handout or speak with cast members who will be available to answer questions in English, Cantonese and Putonghua.
Measures will be put in place to communicate with guests via the media and public transport operators if the Park is extra popular and is quickly filling up.
For non-special days, if the Park is extra popular and is quickly filling up, guests who have not yet arrived are recommended to consider visiting on another day. Guests who have already arrived but are not able to enter the Park will be issued a Return Pass. The Return Pass will have a suggested time when guests may enter the Park later that day. Until that time guests can enjoy entertainment at the Inspiration Lake Recreation Center. Regular free shuttle bus service to and from the Inspiration Lake will be available. Hong Kong Disneyland will closely monitor guest flow and will resume admission of guests holding Return Passes when the guest flow in the Park permits.
