Hong Kong Disneyland Timeline

November 1999 -- Hong Kong Disneyland project is announced.

Dec. 10, 1999 -- Official signing of agreement between Hong Kong SAR Government and The Walt Disney Company.

Summer 2000 -- Land reclamation project started for future site of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

August 2001 -- Don Robinson named executive vice president and group managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

November 2002 -- Disney executives unveil plans for Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel.

Dec. 12, 2002 -- Plans announced for Hong Kong Disneyland Commemorative Stamp Collection.

Jan. 12, 2003 -- The Walt Disney Company and Hong Kong Government break ground on first theme park in China.

July 2004 -- Hong Kong Disneyland announces Jacky Cheung as official spokesperson.

Sept. 23, 2004 -- Hong Kong Disneyland castle-topping ceremony.

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

Nov. 22, 2004 -- Disney and Hong Kong SAR Government Announce Hong Kong Disneyland Opening Day to be Sept. 12, 2005, in accordance with feng shui tradition.

February 2005 -- Hong Kong Disneyland opens hotel reservation hotline.

April 25, 2005 -- Hong Kong Disneyland and the MTR Corporation unveil the first Disneyland Resort Line train.

May 5, 2005 -- Hong Kong Disneyland joins in biggest celebration in Disney history - the "Happiest Celebration on Earth," an 18-month Disney worldwide salute to the 50th anniversary of Disneyland.

May 13, 2005 -- Hong Kong Disneyland MTR train station completed.

Aug. 1, 2005 -- New MTR service begins to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

Aug. 16, 2005 -- Hong Kong Disneyland opens park to cast members, family and friends for "Rehearsal Days" prior to official opening.

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

Sept. 12, 2005 -- Grand Opening Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.