Congrat to HKDL expansion plan was passed by HK LEGAL COUNCIL!!!

[keithlee83]

The HKDL expansion plan was passed by hk legal council !!!

[hkdlfan]

[josh_kslow]

Yipee!!!!!! Yeah!!! Hooray!!!

[ShadowIDL]

!!! Congratulation!!!
:c lap:

[iluvHKDL]

YAY!!!! Omedetou!! I'm so excited!!!

[josh_kslow]

The plan was approved with 28 lawmakers voting YES ,
5 voting NO and 10 abstain.

The document can be found here
>>> http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr08-09/chin...ts/0907102.pdf

[hkdl]

YEHEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FINALLLLLLLLYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


For about a year of negotiations, it finally ended!!

hONG kONG DISNEY CAN EXPAND!!

I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THE TIMELINE FOR BUILDING THE LANDS!
HAHAH ONLY 4 DIDNT AGREE WHILE 28 AGREE !

[hkdlfan]

here is the official announcement from HKDL website:

The Hong Kong SAR Government and The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) today applaud the Legislative Council’s approval of the financial arrangement relating to the Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) expansion plan. Three new themed areas will be added to HKDL, bringing the total number of attractions, entertainment, and interactive experiences at the resort to over 100 by 2014 and further establishing Hong Kong as one of the world’s premier international family tourist destinations.

Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang commented that, "HKDL, as an important tourism infrastructure, has brought substantial economic benefits to Hong Kong. With the proposed expansion and realignment of the financial arrangements, we believe that HKDL would rise up to the keen competition in the region on the tourism front, attracting more family visitors from round the world. This will generate streams of benefits to our tourism and related sectors, further reinforcing the tourism industry’s contribution as a major pillar of Hong Kong’s economy."

"We are pleased that the financial agreement relating to the HKDL expansion has been approved and we are eager to begin work on this exciting new chapter for Hong Kong Disneyland," said Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. "This substantial investment represents our continued commitment to and confidence in Hong Kong Disneyland and solidifies our partnership with the Hong Kong government helping assure the resort’s long-term success."

He continued, "This expansion will further enhance HKDL’s position as a world-class family tourist destination, provide immediate and long-lasting benefits to Hong Kong and add unique and thrilling new experiences for our Guests."

The new offerings, designed to significantly add to the overall Guest experience at HKDL, are expected to open in phases over a five year period. Work is expected to commence later this year, spurring the local Hong Kong economy by creating more than 3,700 jobs in terms of man-years in Hong Kong from 2009 to 2014, including 850 expected within the first year of construction. After the completion of the expansion, the project will continue to serve as a major economic driver with HKDL adding approximately 600 new positions, and bringing the total number of HKDL Cast Members to more than 5,500.

Two of the three new themed areas, "Grizzly Trail" and "Mystic Point," will be exclusive to HKDL for the first five years after their respective openings. The third, "Toy Story Land," will be exclusive within Asia for the first five years after opening.

Under the approved plan and current business projections, TWDC would contribute approximately HK$6.25 billion in new capital and debt conversion and the Hong Kong Government would convert a like amount in debt principal and interest. The Hong Kong Government would retain the majority ownership of 52 percent in the joint venture and TWDC would own the other 48 percent.

source:The Hong Kong SAR Government and The Walt Disney Company Applaud The Legislative Council?s Approval of the Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion Plan

[loaloa55]

All the latest news about HKDL expansion plan approval are on D&M here, and the article is edited each hour when i have more infos. Also, it seems that new renderings of the new lands were shown during the press conference. If anyone find picture of them, thanks to let me know.

Disney and more: Breaking News: Hong Kong legislative council approved Hong Kong Disneyland expansion plan / Article Edited at 4.45 PM

[Hathaway Browne]

Fantastic news!! Given that it says Toy Story Playland is "exclusive in Asia for the first 5 years" that means that they'll be cloning it in Shanghai? *runs and hides*

[TimmyTimmyTimmy]

YAY! Hong Kong will get a Toy Story Land!!! Millions are lining up!!!
Great news with a backside... Toy Story Land is the backside.
How could 5 persons be against it? Idiots or just stupids?

Now it is time to move to phase 2 in speculating about a second gate... a Hong Kong DisneySea I´d say 2016-2018

[HongKongDisneyland]

Originally Posted by TimmyTimmyTimmy

YAY! Hong Kong will get a Toy Story Land!!! Millions are lining up!!!
Great news with a backside... Toy Story Land is the backside.
How could 5 persons be against it? Idiots or just stupids?

Now it is time to move to phase 2 in speculating about a second gate... a Hong Kong DisneySea I´d say 2016-2018

Yes, this is goood news.

at least we have some hope for HKDL now.

and hopefully that's mean more new attractions in the future.

[tasman]

I read today on Disneyandmore that Ocean Park (also partly owned by HK govt) will be getting a Polar Adventure area, and that this was the reason Glacier Bay was axed. I hadn't heard this before...but it makes much more sense now, why they wouldn't let Disney build it.

[OC2Epcot]

That's great news. I was there in 2005, looking forward to the new things coming to the park.

[ImagineerWaryur]

Originally Posted by TimmyTimmyTimmy

YAY! Hong Kong will get a Toy Story Land!!! Millions are lining up!!!
Great news with a backside... Toy Story Land is the backside.
How could 5 persons be against it? Idiots or just stupids?

Now it is time to move to phase 2 in speculating about a second gate... a Hong Kong DisneySea I´d say 2016-2018

Fat chance of getting a DisneySEA there. But then again, I wouldn't want one, it would delute what TDS is. No clones please. Whatever they get for their second gate, let it be original. Something no other park has. We don't need Hollywood Studios Hong Kong or EastCOT or some such. Give them something that will only be found in Hong Kong. Just like Tokyo DisneySEA is only in Tokyo.


ImagineerWarrior