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April 2014

THE Hong Kong Dis-neyland (HKDL) Resort is a leading

family destination, where an enchanting experience awaits guests of all na-tionalities and age groups, Terruce Wang, vice-pres-ident, sales and distribu-tion marketing, tells TTN. Located in reclaimed land on Penny’s Bay, Lantau Island, the resort is pre-pared to receive guests from the Middle East with family-friendly, luxury accommodation, special experiences for kids and halal-certified cuisine.

For the fourth consecu-tive year in 2013, HKDL has reported record reve-nue, attendance, hotel oc-cupancy and guest spend-ing. This steady growth is attributable to the three main sources of guests – from the local community, mainland China and inter-national markets – with the latter two accounting for about two-thirds of

total guests. Overall hotel occupancy was at a new high of 94 per cent for fiscal 2013, while guest spending broke records with a 6 per cent year-over-year increase.

“Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s award-winning hotels feature rooms that can accommodate up to four people and we of-fer unique experiences for kids and adults alike,” says vice-president Wang. The exclusive Kingdom Club offers unparalleled attention to detail, per-

sonalised assistance and services, and a diversity of activities to keep the most demanding guests appeased: but after all, the kids are the VIPs here. Little guests can enjoy bedtime stories in the Kingdom Club Lounge, dress up as their favourite fairy tale characters in the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and have dinner with their favourite Disney characters all in one day.

HKDL offers halal-certified cuisine to cater to the diverse needs of guests from around the world in its wide array of restaurants. Halal food is served at Tahitian Terrace in Adventureland and Ex-plorer’s Club Restaurant at Mystic Point; it can also be prepared upon request at a number of restaurants in the resort’s hotels – namely Chef Mickey, Studio Lounge, and Walt’s Cafe – and is also available from room

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A two-day ticket permits visit on any two days within a seven-day period, for a flexible and relaxed Disney experience. A general admission ticket

(ages 12 to 64) costs HKD585 ($75), a children’s ticket (ages 3 to 11) is priced at HKD415 ($55) and a senior ticket (ages 65 or above) costs HKD170 ($22). It is

important to carry photo identification.

Wang ... enjoy Hong Kong Disneyland regardless of age

three new additions to the resort in recent years, Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch and Mystic Point, have proven to be a hit among guests.

The resort keeps its offering fresh by having something new to do dur-ing any season of the year. As winter sets in, the park transforms into a winter wonderland complete with sparkling lights, fes-tive decorations and even snow. “Christmas at Hong

Kong Disneyland is one to remember,” says Wang, “while other seasonal celebrations for Chinese New Year, Halloween, and summer promise lifelong memories as well.”

HKDL also announced plans to build a new hotel at the resort, adding an-other 750 hotel rooms to its existing inventory. The new hotel will offer guests an immersive and unique-ly Disney resort-style ex-perience dedicated to the

spirit of exploration and celebrates exotic locations from around the world. The hotel is slated to open by early 2017, pending all necessary project approv-als. New initiatives in the pipeline include a brand new night time spectacu-lar called “Disney Paint the Night” in 2014, tenth anniversary celebration offerings in 2015 and a new themed area based on Marvel’s Iron Man fran-chise in late 2016. n

Little guests can enjoy bedtime stories in the Kingdom Club Lounge, dress up as their favourite fairy tale characters in the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and have dinner with their favourite Disney characters all in one day.

service at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel.

“With the completion of the recent expansion, the resort is now made up of seven themed lands, offering more than 100 world-class attractions and entertainment offer-ings for guests of all ages,” continues Wang. The

Disney in Abu Dhabi

OVER 15,000 people vis-ited the du Forum on Yas Island, from February 26 to March 2, to attend Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Music Festival and get a glimpse of their favourite Disney charac-

ters performing on stage for the first-time ever in Abu Dhabi.

While the curtains closed on the stage production, organisers Sport & Entertainment Solutions (SES) have

promised to return in June with Disney On Ice presents Princesses and Heroes, one of the best-selling international family entertainment shows in the Disney On Ice catalogue. n

Complimentary children’s workshops in ParisLE ROYAL MONCEAU- Rafles Paris is offering an inspirational children’s programme: Le Petit Roy-al. At its heart is a line-up of fun weekend workshops to be held during Saturday Brunch at restaurant La Cuisine and is also avail-able for in-house guests.

The hotel’s creative workshops are led by pro-fessional artists and avail-able in French and English. Each workshop is inspired by major exhibitions cur-rently taking place in Paris. Also on offer are cupcake workshops, pizza-making classes with their Miche-lin-star Italian chef, movie screening in the chic Katara Cinema, and teenagers can even learn to be a DJ with music mixing lessons. Out-side the hotel, children can discover the best parts of Paris, with treasure hunts through the Louvre’s Egyp-tian galleries, ‘pirate’ boat

Le Royal Monceau- Rafles Paris … keeping kids busy

trips down the Seine – or girls can choose to follow in the footsteps of a prima ballerina for the day.

Children’s workshops at Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris are offered on a complimentary

basis to hotel guests and guests of their Sat-urday Brunch at La Cui-sine. The brunch is €78 (about $106) with a 50 per cent discount for children aged between six and 12, and free for children under six. n

The Toy Story Land