Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is located in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, New Territories, Hong Kong, with a total area of 126 hectares. Surrounded by mountains and facing the South China Sea in China, Hong Kong Disneyland is the first theme park based on California Disneyland. Visitors can enter the fairy tale kingdom. Among them, American small town street, adventure world, sleeping princess castle and tomorrow world are its representative entertainment places. Every place can bring endless wonderful experiences to tourists. On the streets of American towns, you can enjoy the nostalgic buildings of American markets, elegant antique cars and taste all kinds of Chinese and western cuisines. In the adventure world, along the huge river, across the African prairie, into the mysterious forests of Asia, and arrive at Taishan Island, brave navigators will lead tourists to explore the magical secrets of nature; The sleeping princess castle is a fantasy world full of joy, with beautiful and kind Snow White, innocent and lively Dumbo, and innocent and lovely Winnie the Pooh. In tomorrow's world, people can experience a thrilling journey in space and explore the boundless universe.
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is a resort consisting of theme parks, theme hotels and water sports centers. It was built, managed and operated by Hongkong International Theme Park Co., Ltd. and designed by Walter Disney Company. At present, the first phase of the resort project includes: a theme park, two theme hotels, a water sports center and other retail, catering and entertainment facilities. The first phase of the resort has reserved space to expand the park and build a third Disney theme hotel. In addition, there is reserved space next to the resort for the construction of the second phase of the resort, which will include a theme park and two theme hotels.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is the fifth resort of Disney.
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Penny's Bay Location Map Hong Kong's economy was affected by the Asian financial crisis, and 1998 experienced negative growth. The Hong Kong government has listed tourism as one of the four pillar industries. Although tourism only accounts for 7% of GDP, it promotes the prosperity and growth of related industries, such as retail, catering and hotels, and at the same time creates a large number of employment opportunities, which contributes to economic recovery. Therefore, developing tourism has become an important countermeasure for economic transformation. At the same time, Disney is also preparing to enter the China market, and plans to find a location in Asia to build a new theme park. There are rumors that Disney has contacted the governments of Singapore, Shanghai and Seoul.
Later, at the end of 1998, Disney started negotiations with the Hong Kong Government on the site selection, and it was subsequently agreed that Penny's Bay was the suitable site for the construction of the theme park. On February 1999, the two sides formally negotiated on the construction of Hong Kong Disneyland. At first, the two sides studied the possibility of introducing third-party investors, but later, due to the huge plan and complex content, the two sides still need to conduct in-depth negotiations on phased development, so they finally agreed to the mode of joint development between the Hong Kong Government and Disney [2]. The then Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, Donald Tsang, announced the budget for the fiscal year 1999-2000 on March 3, 1999, which publicly confirmed for the first time that the Hong Kong government and Disney were negotiating on the construction of Hong Kong Disneyland. Prior to this, Ye Shu, director of the Hong Kong Economic Services Bureau, who was in charge of the relevant negotiations, repeatedly cited the interaction between men and women as an example, suggesting that negotiations between the two sides were under way. After the negotiations were officially recognized, Ye Hao once described the two sides as "talking about money but not talking", and the two sides have entered the negotiation stage of partner arrangement.
1999101October 3 1 day, the negotiations between the Hong Kong government and Disney ended, and the two sides reached an agreement to jointly establish Hong Kong International Theme Park Co., Ltd. to build a Hong Kong Disneyland resort area including Hong Kong Disneyland in Penny's Bay. Tung Chee-hwa, the former Chief Executive of Hong Kong, and Disney executives formally announced the agreement at Government House on February 2.
Hong Kong Disneyland immediately said that Hong Kong Disneyland is concentrating on implementing the expansion plan and hopes to start the project as soon as possible.
Liu Wu Whelan said that Hong Kong Disneyland will be expanded as soon as possible and construction will start at the end of the year. It is expected that the new facilities will be gradually opened in two or three years. She pointed out that Hong Kong Disneyland should seize the opportunity to let the public enjoy the new facilities as soon as possible.
James Tien, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, said on the same day that the expansion project of Hong Kong Disneyland will be completed in 20 14, which is believed to help increase the number of tourists. Hong Kong will use diversified tourism as a major attraction to attract mainland tourists.
According to the expansion plan, the number of theme parks in Hong Kong Disneyland will increase from the current four to seven. The park is expected to be completed in stages within five years, and the estimated expansion cost is about HK$ 3.63 billion.
According to the earlier statement of the American Disney Company, Shanghai Disneyland will include a "Wonderland" theme park and will add elements catering to the Shanghai market. It is estimated that the project will cost more than 24 billion yuan and be completed in 20 14.
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Hong Kong Disneyland is built and operated by Hong Kong International Theme Parks Limited, which is a partner of the Hong Kong government and Disney. The Hong Kong government will initially hold 57% of the company's shares, while Disney will hold 43%. The company's total share capital is HK$ 5.7 billion, of which HK$ 3.25 billion is contributed by the Hong Kong government and HK$ 2.45 billion by Disney. Both parties can sell the company's shares in the future, but Disney needs to hold at least HK$ 654.38+09 billion, and the government is not restricted by the minimum shareholding requirement. The conversion is limited to five years after the opening of the park, and the upper limit of conversion is increased by 5% every year. In order to avoid excessively affecting the share value of other shareholders, the maximum share conversion amount in any year shall not be higher than 10%.
199 The construction cost of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is estimated to be HK$ 65.438 billion. The Hong Kong Government has provided a loan of HK$ 5.6 billion to the Hong Kong International Theme Park Company, which will be repaid with interest and principal within 25 years. The company also raised HK$ 2.3 billion through commercial loans.
The total investment of the Hong Kong Government is HK$ 2.245 billion, including the above-mentioned capital injection of HK$ 3.25 billion, equivalent to 57% equity. At the same time, the Hong Kong government will acquire an additional HK$ 4 billion subsidiary equity to replace the land price of Hong Kong Disneyland. As Penny's Bay was undeveloped at that time, the Hong Kong Government had to invest HK$ 654.38+03.6 billion in large-scale infrastructure projects, including the construction of off-road roads, two public piers, public transport interchanges, MTR Disney Line, police posts, fire stations, drainage and sewage facilities, and the leveling of a piece of land with an area of 300 hectares.
The Hong Kong government has not provided Disney with free land or cash subsidies. The land lease of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is 50 years, with the right to renew it for another 50 years. Hong Kong International Theme Park Co., Ltd. can choose to purchase the reserved land for the second phase development for HK$ 2.8 billion (land price and market value 1999) within 20 years after its opening. In other words, Disney has the priority to develop the land.
The construction site of Disneyland photographed from the air (165438+20041October)
Construction engineering
Penny's Bay reclamation project started in mid-2000, covering an area of 300 hectares. This project includes the demolition of Cai Li Shipyard located on the northeast bank of Penny's Bay. Because part of the land in the shipyard is polluted by heavy metals, total petroleum hydrocarbons, semi-volatile organic compounds and dioxins, decontamination work must be carried out. The contaminated soil is excavated and transported to Daokouwan site for thermal desorption treatment, and then the concrete is solidified. Residues from the processing will be transported to the Tsing Yi Chemical Waste Treatment Center for incineration. This move has caused dissatisfaction among some environmental groups.
In addition, the Antiquities and Monuments Office conducted an archaeological survey in Cai Li Shipyard from August 5438 to August 5 4 38+ 10, 2006, during which cultural relics with archaeological value in different periods were found. Before the shipyard demolition project started, the authorities appointed the Sino-Hong Kong Archaeological Research Office and the Geological Archaeological Company to carry out rescue excavation and preservation measures from 200 1, and the rescue project was completed in July 2002. On June 65438+10/October 65438+February, 2003, Disney and the Hong Kong government co-chaired the groundbreaking ceremony. The iconic building of Hong Kong Disneyland-Sleeping Princess Castle was inaugurated on September 23rd, 2004. The facilities of the resort will be put into use in stages. With the official opening of the first phase of the resort on September 6, 2005, the first phase of the resort will be fully developed and completed.
Development and evolution
1feb, 999-Disney and the Hong Kong government negotiate to build Hong Kong Disneyland.
65438+1October 3 1- After negotiation, both parties reached an agreement, and Disney and the Hong Kong government jointly established Hong Kong International Theme Park Co., Ltd.
June 2000-Penny's Bay reclamation project started, with a reclamation area of 300 hectares.
In August 2006, 5438+0- Luo became the executive vice president and CEO of the resort.
165438+2002 10-Penny's Bay reclamation project completed.
June 5438+10/October 65438+February, 2003-Disney and the Hong Kong government jointly held a groundbreaking ceremony.
In 2005
September 12-Hong Kong Disneyland opens.
Transportation:
There are many routes from Shenzhen to Hong Kong Disneyland, including subway, bus and ferry. Line 1: Exit from Luohu Port, take the Kowloon-Canton Railway, arrive in Mong Kok, Hong Kong about 35 minutes later, and then transfer to the subway to reach Disney; Line 2: Exit from Huanggang Port, take the Hong Kong cross-border all-day bus for about 25 minutes to reach Tsuen Wan, and then transfer to the subway to reach Disney; Line 3: Shekou Ferry Terminal exit, take a boat for about 1 hour, and then transfer to the subway to reach Disney. R8 Lantau Link Toll Plaza to Hong Kong Disneyland (circular line) N/A0 6-20 minutes First bus 6:00 a.m. Last bus 12:00am.
Catering:
Each theme park has its own special catering menu, which contains delicious food from all over the world. For example, in the adventure world, you can go to the exotic neighboring restaurant, which is located under the palm trees and provides you with Southeast Asian cuisine, Cantonese roast, curry and stir-fried dishes. It is worth recommending Mickey Mouse moon cakes with China characteristics, which are both delicious food and souvenirs.
Accommodation:
There are only Disneyland Hotel and Disney Hollywood Hotel around Hong Kong Disneyland, and there are no other commercial buildings and hotels. If you want to spend the night in Hong Kong and continue to play the next day, you can choose to stay in two hotels in Disneyland or hotels in the city. Due to the large demand for hotel rooms in the early days of the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, the prices of two Disney hotels are very expensive. According to the website of Hong Kong Disneyland, the price of hotel rooms ranges from HK$ 1 0,000 to HK$ 6,800. You need to book 2 1 day in advance to ensure your stay. If people want to reduce the cost of staying overnight, they can choose to book a hotel in the center of Hong Kong. In September, the price of a hotel triple room was around 400 Hong Kong dollars (depending on the hotel). Citizens can choose to visit and shop in downtown Hong Kong on the first day and visit Disneyland the next day, which can save more than 600 Hong Kong dollars.
Tickets:
Tickets are priced from Monday to Friday: HK$ 295 for adults and HK$ 265,438+00 for children (aged 3 to 65,438+0); Saturdays, Sundays and special days: 350 yuan for adults and 250 yuan for children (3 to 1 1 year). The elderly (over 65 years old) can enjoy preferential treatment. Tickets are HK$ 65,438+070 from Monday to Friday, and 200 yuan on Saturday, Sunday and Special Day. Children under three years old are admitted free of charge. Special days include public holidays in Hong Kong, summer school holidays (July and August) and Golden Week in the Mainland (May 1 day -7 and 1 October1day -7 every year).