Hong Kong: HKDL Kicks Off Construction of Multi-Year Expansion
In late 2016, Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) had officially presented its multi-year expansion plans including new theme areas, attractions and entertainment offerings, which are all scheduled to be developed starting in 2018 through 2023 (cf. EAP news from November 25th, 2016). Following the funding approval by Hong Kong’s Legislative Council earlier this year (cf. EAP news from March 3rd, 2017), HKDL celebrated the start of construction works yesterday. Besides two new theme areas, which will be dedicated to Disney’s “Frozen” and Marvel franchise IPs (including “Ant-Man”, “The Wasp” and “S.H.I.E.L.D.”), visitors can also look forward to a “Moana”-themed entertainment venue in the park’s “Adventureland”, which is scheduled to be launched in 2018.
“We are thrilled to create amazing first-of-a-kind experiences based on some of Disney’s best brands, including Marvel and Frozen, here at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort,” said Samuel Lau, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the resort. “Marvel and Frozen are popular with guests across our Asian markets. The new expansion will greatly enhance the appeal of HKDL to guests of all ages and genders in the region. It will give guests new reasons to travel to the resort and this amazing city,” explained Lau. (eap)
