Hong Kong Disneyland to open in phases starting early August
Associated Press
6/22/2005
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Hong Kong Disneyland will open in phases starting in early August, the government said.
The theme park, a joint venture between The Walt Disney Co. and the Hong Kong government, had been originally slated to open Sept. 12, but the park will now launch its operations in stages, the government said in a statement late Tuesday.
Details were expected at a news conference later Wednesday.
Hong Kong taxpayers are footing the bulk of the US$3.5 billion (€2.88 billion) construction bill for Hong Kong Disneyland, and critics question whether the government got a good deal. Officials have said the park will boost unemployment and tourism.
The park is expected to draw droves of tourists from neighboring mainland China.
WHAT?
So not only are there not a lot of attractions but they are not even going to be all running at the opening?
Seriously???
Is it worth opening early to half of a half day park?
I really hope I am misreading this and they mean the resort will open in phases not the main park.
Associated Press
6/22/2005
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Hong Kong Disneyland will open in phases starting in early August, the government said.
The theme park, a joint venture between The Walt Disney Co. and the Hong Kong government, had been originally slated to open Sept. 12, but the park will now launch its operations in stages, the government said in a statement late Tuesday.
Details were expected at a news conference later Wednesday.
Hong Kong taxpayers are footing the bulk of the US$3.5 billion (€2.88 billion) construction bill for Hong Kong Disneyland, and critics question whether the government got a good deal. Officials have said the park will boost unemployment and tourism.
The park is expected to draw droves of tourists from neighboring mainland China.
WHAT?
So not only are there not a lot of attractions but they are not even going to be all running at the opening?
Seriously???
Is it worth opening early to half of a half day park?
I really hope I am misreading this and they mean the resort will open in phases not the main park.