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[Travel Trade News]
Come for a spooky and fun Halloween at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Disney Halloween Time presents surprising twists to classic Disney stories
and 10 wicked, must-try thrills over 48 days
Trade partners offer special park buyout packages for guests
(Hong Kong, September 13, 2017) This Halloween, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is
presenting a special Halloween experience for guests who are looking for new surprises and wicked fun. Classic Disney stories will be recreated in an all-new approach. Everyone is welcome to be our wicked guest this Halloween!
More than 40 Disney Friends and Villains will come out in force for the most wicked Halloween party ever at HKDL! During Disney Halloween Time 2017, which is running every day for 48 days from
September 14 to October 31, there will be 10 must-try offerings for little ones who love to dress up, families who enjoy spending time together, and young adults looking for some spooky fun.
At this wicked event, classic Disney stories will be retold with new twists and turns, bringing unexpected surprises to all guests. There is new entertainment throughout the park both day and night, including a mystery dining experience that will keep guests guessing until the end!
10 Wicked Must-Try Offerings at Disney Halloween Time 2017 1. Maze of Madness: The Nightmare Experiment Continues
After missing for some time, the crazed Professor is up to something wicked with a new group of baddies. Step into an immersive and frightfully transformative walkthrough experience, Maze of Madness: The Nightmare Experiment Continues. Intricately designed with special audio-visual effects to present mystifying scenes, the lab
recreates scenes of classic Disney stories Pinocchio, Monsters, Inc., Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and The Beast and Hercules but with
unexpected twists and turns that radically change the stories as guests know them!
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2. Villains Night Out! Chapter 2
As the sun goes down, the vilest Disney Villains will take over and turn the park upside down. This year, the malevolent sea witch Ursula will join Villains Night Out! Chapter 2 for the first time ever and wreak havoc
alongside Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, Jack Skellington, Captain Hook, the Queen of Hearts and Cruella de Vil. They’re inviting guests to join in the mayhem and show who is “the most wicked of them all” during a procession with fascinating music and cool visual projections.
3. Pirates of the Caribbean Ghost Trail A crew of Ghost Pirates from Pirates of the Caribbean has come
ashore in Adventureland, which is veiled in spooky fog! Cursed by Captain Jack Sparrow, they will haunt the land and descend on guests in the trail till they find Captain Jack and have their revenge. Along the trail, guests may encounter Captain Jack asking for help. Should they take Jack’s side — or tempt fate and turn him over to the Ghost Pirates? Everyone must watch his/her steps in the spooky misty trail, and try not to get lost!
4. Mickey's Halloween Time Street Party!
Join the most awesome street party this Halloween. Mickey and friends will put on their Halloween costumes and stage Mickey's Halloween Time Street Party! Mickey, Minnie and Goofy will appear atop giant jack-o’-lantern whirlies. Young guests can dress up as their favorite Disney character or in their own Halloween disguise, and follow some simple iconic dance moves to dance along with Pluto, Chip and Dale as well as the rest of the performers. Adding to the fun, guests can participate in an interactive sequence, tossing around Halloween Time pumpkin balloons! Guests are encouraged to practice the simple dance moves following our video on HKDL Facebook before enjoying the party!
5. Jack Skellington and Friends Halloween Time Character Greeting Jack Skellington and the creepy cast of The Nightmare Before Christmas will pop by for a chillingly cheerful time. Come say
hello to Jack, Sally and Oogie Boogie, and learn a thing or two about scaring from them!
6. Halloween Time Festival Gardens
The Halloween atmosphere is in every corner of HKDL, whether it’s day or night. During the day at the Halloween Time Festival Gardens in Fantasyland, Winnie the Pooh and friends will be decked out in their brand-new Halloween costumes for the first time as they greet guests. After dark, the Gardens will be taken over by Disney baddies such as Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts, Captain Hook and others. Decorated with jack-o’-lanterns and spooky lighting, the Gardens are the perfect place to experience all the main Halloween traditions, including trick-or-treating! Little ones can create their own Mickey jack-o'-lantern Trick-or-Treat Bag, then go fill their bags with goodies at the Trick-or-Treat Booths.
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7. Dress up for the party
With so much wicked fun going on across the park, guests will want to look the part. Little ones can have a makeover by Face Painting Artists in the park. All the stores in the resort are stocked with Disney-themed costume items, accessories and Halloween apparel for the season. There are more than 150 styles to help guests get ready for the Halloween fun. To get into the party spirit in the park, young guests can choose among costume choices that include the Disney Villains, Marvel Super Heroes, Disney Princesses, Star Wars characters and more. Or simply put on a
Halloween costume of your own to the party! 8. Enjoy a wicked hotel stay
When guests stay in any one of the resort’s three hotels during Disney Halloween Time, they will receive collectable souvenirs, including a Halloween Fun Guide, a wicked personal amenities box, unique Disney slippers and door wobble. Make hotel stays more amazing by adding HK$600 for a “Halloween Wicked Hamper”. Young guests are invited to join the Trick-or-Treat Trail at the hotels, as well as fun handicraft activities to learn how to make “Disney Tricky Glasses,” a “Disney Villain’s Light” and more.
9. Mickey's Magical Halloween Hunt – A Character Dining Experience Having worked up a devilish appetite after loads of wicked fun, refuel with Disney’s Halloween bites. The theme park and resort hotel restaurants are serving over 70 Halloween food and beverage selections. At the all-new Mickey's Magical Halloween Hunt, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy will make a special appearance and offer an interactive dining experience to guests. They need guests’ help to solve the mystery of a missing treasure alongside a magician, occultist, fortune-teller and musician during a three-course
dinner at the Explorer’s Club Restaurant. Guests who make reservations five days in advance will enjoy a 15% discount. Guests can make an advance reservation for the special dinner at the Explorer’s Club Restaurant by calling +852 3550-3388. This experience is only available on selected dates.
10. Collect Halloween souvenirs
A range of 80-plus Halloween-themed merchandise items, from home décor to souvenirs, daily necessities, plush toys, stationery sets and unique pins will be available in stores for all Guests to remember the Halloween fun. Don’t miss out on the range of limited and exclusive merchandise that is only available at HKDL! Halloween-edition reversible mini Tsum Tsum plush toys are definite must-buys.
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Special offers by travel trade partners HKDL has teamed up with selected travel trade partners in Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, and an online travel agent and offer guests the wicked fun of Disney Halloween Time 2017 buyout experience on October 1 and October 6. Privileges include private access to “The Nightmare Experiment” and Marvel-themed “Mission: Dimensions of Danger” from 6:00 p.m., and the entire park after the fireworks until 11:00 p.m. Tomorrowland will also be closed to day guests for exclusive use from 5:30 p.m. Special merchandise and dining offers are also available for buyout guests.
### About Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers unforgettable, culturally distinctive Disney experiences for guests of all ages and nationalities. In the magical kingdom theme park—filled with your favorite Disney stories and characters—explore seven diverse lands that are home to award-winning, first-of-a-kind attractions and entertainment. Complete your adventure with stays at the resort’s luxurious Disney hotels. The magic doesn’t end at our doorstep; as a dedicated member of the local community that cares deeply about societal well-being, Hong Kong Disneyland spreads its magic through community services programs that help families in need, boost creativity among children and youth, encourage the protection of the environment and inspire healthier living. For information on attractions and vacations at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, visit hongkongdisneyland.com or call (852) 3550-3388. New mobile app gives latest updates
A new mobile app is ready for guests to keep them posted on all the excitement at Hong Kong Disneyland, from opening hours to entertainment schedules. Use the GPS-enabled map to find your way around the park, or make reservations for park restaurants with one-tap calling. Locate Favorite Characters: You’ll magically know when-and where-Disney Characters are appearing in the park and make every moment count when you can now see the wait times for each attraction, designed to make your visit to the theme park more magical.
Download the Hong Kong Disneyland mobile app for free: iOS users: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1077550649 Android users: https://goo.gl/ZbHHbP
For trade-related media inquiries, please contact: Gloria Yam Vera So Sales Communications Manager Specialist, Sales Communications Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Tel: (852) 3550-2965 Tel: (852) 3550-3471 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]