Disney Unveils Initial Plans for Proposed Disney Theme Park in Hong Kong.HONG KONG--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1999-- In an agreement with the Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. SAR (Segmentation And Reassembly) The protocol that converts data to cells for transmission over an ATM network. It is the lower part of the ATM Adaption Layer (AAL), which is responsible for the entire operation. See AAL. SAR - segmentation and reassembly Government, The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Company today unveiled plans for a proposed Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland (Traditional Chinese: 香港迪士尼樂園) is the first theme park inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, which is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks, , a 126-hectare theme park development to be built as the anchor of a tourism center on Lantau Island Lantau Island, also Lantao, based on the old local name of Lantau Peak (Traditional Chinese: 爛頭; lit. Ragged Head), is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. . Chief Secretary for Administration, Anson Chan Anson Chan (Fang On Sang) GBM GCMG CBE JP (Traditional Chinese: 陳方安生) (born January 17, 1940) was head of Hong Kong's civil service before and after the territory's handover to the People's Republic of China from the Hong Kong SAR Government led the presentation to the Hong Kong Legislative Council as part of a two-day briefing on the project. Walt Disney Attractions Chairman Judson Green and Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Vice President Wing Chao also provided details on the theme park development and preliminary creative concept. Overlooking the water at Penny's Bay Penny's Bay or Chok Ko Wan (Traditional Chinese: 竹篙灣) is a bay in north-eastern Lantau Island, and is the site of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, which consists of the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park, , and on a main transit route A sea route which crosses open waters normally joining two coastal routes. from the new Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, due to the fact that it was built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation. , the project will position Lantau Island as a world-class tourist destination A tourist destination is a city, town or other area the economy of which is dependent to a significant extent on the revenues accruing from tourism. It may contain one or more tourist attractions or visitor attractions and possibly some "tourist traps". and will take advantage of the location's easy access by rail, highway and ferry to attract guests to the Park. "Hong Kong is one of the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae international tourist destinations in Asia. Its reputation as one of the world's most attractive and vibrant cities and its plans to expand its tourism presence make it the perfect location for a Disney destination," said Green. The development proposal includes a Disney theme park, which will be made up of themed lands evoking their own unique spirit of fantasy, excitement and adventure. Currently in the conceptual design phase, Hong Kong Disneyland will bring together the best of rides, shows and attractions, and cutting-edge technology from Disney parks around the world to create a mix of new and traditional Disney entertainment experiences. Each land might include these classic Disney concepts, either at opening or as additions in future years. "We are excited at the prospect of bringing the magic of Disney to Hong Kong," said Disney's Chao. "The Park will create a sense of wonder for guests of all ages, bringing to life popular Disney characters This is a currently incomplete list of Disney characters:
The Park's creative concept expands on Disney's more than 50 years of designing theme parks and resorts around the world. Hong Kong Disneyland will transport guests into a world of imagination, fantasy and adventure. It is envisioned that guests entering the Park will immediately take a step back in time to Main Street USA which will capture the excitement, friendliness and energy of a community gathering place. Designed after an old-fashioned small town, Main Street USA will include shops and restaurants and serve as the stage for live entertainment and parades as well as special events celebrating the local culture. The central icon of the Park is a fanciful fan·ci·ful adj. 1. Created in the fancy; unreal: a fanciful story. 2. Tending to indulge in fancy: a fanciful mind. 3. castle soaring majestically ma·jes·tic also ma·jes·ti·cal adj. Having or showing lofty dignity or nobility; stately. See Synonyms at grand. ma·jes in the air. Sleeping Beauty Castle
will be the signature element of the Park, evoking a feeling of fantasy and imagination. Sleeping Beauty Castle is to be the gateway to Fantasyland fan·ta·sy·land n. A place conjured up by the imagination, often populated by bizarre inhabitants: a fictional fantasyland teeming with unicorns and elves. . Here guests will find the magical home of their favorite Disney stories. In Fantasyland guests can fly to Neverland with Peter Pan, take a spin in a teacup or go under the sea with their favorite Little Mermaid little mermaid the sacrifices her own life to save her beloved prince. [Dan. Lit.: Andersen’s Fairy Tales] See : Self-Sacrifice . Adjacent to Fantasyland will be Toontown, a wacky upside-down world where the beloved Disney characters live. Guests will be transported into a three-dimensional cartoon and meet one-on-one with Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse Famous character of Walt Disney's animated cartoons. He was introduced in Steamboat Willie (1928), the first animated cartoon with sound. Mickey was created by Disney, who also provided his high-pitched voice, and was usually drawn by the studio's head animator, . They will be able to stroll through Minnie's house, climb aboard Donald's boat or even zip through the wacky Toontown countryside on a whimsical whim·si·cal adj. 1. Determined by, arising from, or marked by whim or caprice. See Synonyms at arbitrary. 2. Erratic in behavior or degree of unpredictability: a whimsical personality. roller coaster What a bad CD-R disc is often called. See CD-R and underrun. . In Adventureland guests will begin a journey to exotic regions of exploration, adventure and discovery. Here guests will have the opportunity to venture into a wild untamed world and ride a roller coaster through a dark jungle filled with mysterious surprises. Guests might explore an ancient dinosaur dinosaur (dī`nəsôr) [Gr., = terrible lizard], extinct land reptile of the Mesozoic era. The dinosaurs, which were egg-laying animals, ranged in length from 2 1-2 ft (91 cm) to about 127 ft (39 m). archeological site, voyage to a whole new world on a magic carpet magic carpet flew King Solomon and his court wherever he commanded the wind to take it. [Moslem Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 177] See : Magic , or experience the wonder and music from such Disney classics as "The Lion King." From Adventureland guests may want to travel on to the wild American frontier. In Frontierland, they will have the opportunity to experience the American Old West of the 1880s. Here guests might climb through a Wild West fort, take a frightfully fright·ful adj. 1. Causing disgust or shock; horrifying. 2. Causing fright; terrifying. 3. Informal a. Excessive; extreme: a frightful liar. b. fun trip through a haunted haunt v. haunt·ed, haunt·ing, haunts v.tr. 1. To inhabit, visit, or appear to in the form of a ghost or other supernatural being. 2. mansion and shoot the rapids on a daring river raft. After a trip back to the Wild West the next stop will be the future -- Tomorrowland. Guests will have several exciting opportunities to choose from sci-fi fantasies and soaring space adventures. They will be able to journey to infinity and beyond as they join such popular Disney sci-fi characters as Buzz Lightyear to save the universe, blast off on a high-speed journey into outer space or even pilot their own spacecraft spacecraft Vehicle designed to operate, with or without a crew, in a controlled flight pattern above Earth's lower atmosphere. Since streamlining is not needed in the high vacuum of this environment, a spacecraft's shape is designed according to its mission (see . The initial phase at buildout The construction and implementation of a system. For example, "network buildout" implies constructing the network and going online. will include three to four Disney- themed resort hotels with up to 2,100 hotel rooms to be constructed adjacent to the Park. As an integral part of the overall experience, these themed hotels will allow guests to stay overnight and continue "living the magic" through a "seamless" guest experience. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of shopping and dining experiences within a proposed 28,000-square-meter retail, dining and entertainment complex as part of the overall Hong Kong Disneyland experience. The project is expected to create an estimated 36,000 jobs. The resort site also has potential for additional development. "The Disney brand has always been very popular in Hong Kong. Our decision to build a Disney Park in Hong Kong demonstrates our confidence in the continued growth and development of Hong Kong as a regional and international tourist destination," said Green. The proposed Disney Park will be the beginning of a larger tourism center envisioned by the Hong Kong government for North Lantau Island. The agreement is still subject to approval by the Hong Kong Executive Council and Legislative Council and by The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors. -0-
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
PROJECT FACT SHEET
Project Name: Hong Kong Disneyland
Location: Overlooking the water at Penny's Bay, and on a
main transit route from the new Hong Kong International
Airport, the project will position Lantau Island as a
world-class tourist destination and will take advantage
of the location's easy access by rail, highway and
ferry to attract guests to the Park.
Size: 126 Hectares
Targeted
Opening Year: 2005
Project Overview(see Note):
Opening Year Buildout
Projected Attendance 5 mil 10 mil
Parks 1 1
Hotels 2-3 3-4
Rooms 1,400 2,100
RD&E 18,000 sq. meters 28,000 sq. meters
Jobs 18,400 35,800
Note: The project overview encompasses the initial phase of the
development. The resort site has potential for future
development.
Park
Overview: Preliminary Concept - Currently in the conceptual
design phase, Hong Kong Disneyland will be designed to
transport guests into a world of imagination, fantasy
and adventure. The park will bring together the best of
the rides, shows and attractions from Disney Parks
around the world to create a mix of new and traditional
Disney entertainment experiences.
Themed
Lands: Like other Disney theme parks, Hong Kong Disneyland
will consist of several "lands," each offering unique
Disney experiences. Each land might include these
classic Disney concepts, either at opening or as
additions in future years:
Main Street USA Concept - Main Street USA serves as the
dramatic entryway to the park. Here guests will
immediately take a step back in time to Main Street USA
which will capture the excitement, friendliness and
energy of a community gathering place. Designed after
an old-fashioned small town, Main Street includes shops
and restaurants and serves as the stage for live
entertainment and parades as well as special events
celebrating the local culture.
Fantasyland Concept - Fantasyland is the magical home
of Disney animated characters and stories. Here guests
can fly to Neverland with Peter Pan, take a spin in a
teacup, play in the undersea world with the Little
Mermaid, and even climb aboard colorfully decorated
horses on an old fashioned carousel.
Toontown Concept - Toontown is a wacky upside-down
world where the beloved Disney characters live and
play. Here guests might be transported into a three
dimensional cartoon and meet one-on-one with Mickey
Mouse. They will stroll through Minnie's house, bounce
off the walls at Goofy's house, climb around Donald's
boat or zip through the Toontown countryside on a
whimsical roller coaster.
Adventureland Concept - Adventureland is a thrilling
journey to exotic regions of exploration, adventure and
discovery. Here guests will leave the safe haven of a
North African Bazaar and venture into a wild untamed
world or take a roller coaster ride through a dark
jungle filled with mysterious surprises. They can
explore an ancient dinosaur archeological site, voyage
to a whole new world aboard a soaring magic carpet or
experience a live show featuring the music and
characters from Disney classics such as the "The Lion
King."
Frontierland Concept - Frontierland is a walk right
into the American Old West of the 1880s. Here park
guests explore a frontier outpost at Fort Comstock.
They might also take a frightfully funny trip through a
haunted mansion, shoot the rapids on a river raft ride,
or experience for themselves just how tough it is to be
a bug in a one-of-a-kind show.
Tomorrowland Concept - Tomorrowland is a world of the
future, filled with sci-fi fantasies and soaring space
adventures. Here guests will journey to infinity and
beyond as they join Buzz Lightyear to save the universe
from the evil Emperor Zurg or blast off on a high-speed
journey into outer space and pilot their own spinning
spacecraft. They might also take a leisurely drive
through the landscape of tomorrow and frolic in a
futuristic water fountain.
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