Hong Kong Disneyland expansion
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It looks like we may never see a second gate at HKDL.

The Government announced today (September 23) that while it continues to fully support the existing expansion plan for Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) despite the prevailing worldwide tourism downturn, the Government will not extend the option for Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited (HKITP) to purchase the site adjacent to HKDL at Penny's Bay (the Site), having taken into account the current economic conditions.

Under the Option Deed signed in 2000, HKITP, i.e. the joint venture company between the Government and the Walt Disney Company (TWDC) for the development and operation of HKDL, was granted the option to purchase the Site for HKDL's possible expansion. The Option will expire after September 24, 2020, if it is not extended upon agreement by the Government and TWDC. Consequent to the Government's decision, the right of HKITP to purchase the Site will not be extended.

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202009/23/P2020092300310.htm?fontSize=1

https://news.hongkongdisneyland.com/en/press/2020-09-22/

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Source: HKDL Fantasy

Spotlights testing over Castle of Magical Dreams.









Source: HKDL Fantasy | https://twitter.com/hkdlfantasy/status/1305718368637313027?s=20

This is a gorgeous castle, uplifting and whimsical, it has a welcoming quality to it. I think it maybe my 2nd favorite Disney castle.

I don’t like it. The taller left tower looks like it’s leaning to the right. I don’t know if it’s an optical illusion, bit standing next to the shorter spire, they don’t look parallel. The tall one looks like its leaning toward the shorter spire. It looks like an add-on, and very awkward.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/mrbpage/photos/a.202030066612257/1711356182346297/

Projection mapping test on Castle of Magical Dreams.



Source: HKDL Fantasy | https://www.facebook.com/hkdlfantasy/photos/a.105508811243887/140341107760657

I love the new castle! So much more impactful than the previous Disneyland clone, but not ridiculously over-sized monstrosity that's in Shanghai. Really fits in well with the Hong Kong aesthetic too whilst still being evidently a Disney castle.

Possibly tying with Paris as my favourite castle now.