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International Disney Parks Shine While Galactic Starcruiser Closure & Lower Attendance Cause Domestic Destinations to Languish

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

by Jonathan D

While Disney Parks & Resorts have overall seen a strong increase in this third quarter of 2023 over the previous cycle, this is being attributed to strong performances from international destinations and the Disney Cruise Line. Domestically, the situation has been a little more disappointing. Domestic Parks Stall At Walt Disney World, attendance dropped while … Read more

PHOTOS: Art Deco Styles & Classic Cinematic Motifs Highlighted at Disney’s Hollywood Hotel Refurbishment in Hong Kong

July 18, 2023

by Jonathan D

Disney has shared some more detailed images of their refurbishment of the Hollywood Hotel in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, which is reopening later in July. Earlier this week, we had a first look at the lobby and accompanying new food and dining establishments, though these latest images are offering a more impressive glimpse of the … Read more

Masks No Longer Required at Hong Kong Disneyland

March 3, 2023March 2, 2023

by Chuck Mirarchi

Starting March 1, Hong Kong will no longer require masks to be worn indoors or outdoors, including at Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong, as well as Hong Kong Disneyland, has been under a mask mandate for nearly three years. It was one of the “last places on Earth to enforce mask-wearing outside” according to Agence … Read more

500,000 Free Flights to Hong Kong Disneyland Available to Tourists

February 11, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Hong Kong will be giving away 500,000 free flights in hopes of drawing more tourists to the city, Simple Flying reports. Hong Kong has been stricter about COVID-19 safety precautions than most cities over the past few years so is looking to draw guests back with the “Hello, Hong Kong” tourism campaign, which is run … Read more

Hong Kong Ending Mandatory Hotel Quarantine for Travelers Next Week

September 23, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Hong Kong will end their mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals beginning Monday, SCMP reports. The city has been one of the strictest in the world regarding COVID-19 safety measures, at one point requiring 21 days of quarantine in a self-paid hotel. Travelers will still need to monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms for three days after … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland Will Reopen April 21

April 14, 2022

by Tom Corless

The closure of Hong Kong Disneyland due to COVID-19 will end on April 21, 2022. The latest closure of Hong Kong Disneyland began on January 7, 2022 and was originally scheduled to last two weeks. It was extended multiple times, most recently through February 23, but the latest extension was a significant two months.

Hong Kong Disneyland Trims Losses to $308 Million

March 21, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

Hong Kong Disneyland has reported that it trimmed its losses to HK$2.4 billion ($308 million in U.S. dollars). Hong Kong Disneyland admissions climbed by 64% to 2.8 million during the last fiscal year, which ran from October 2020 to September 2021. Gross revenues increased by 19% to HK$1.7 million ($218 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Closure Extended Until April 20, 2022

February 22, 2022

by Shannen Michaelsen

The closure of Hong Kong Disneyland due to COVID-19 has been extended until April 20, 2022. HKDL Fantasy shared the news on Twitter, stating it is because of the Hong Kong government’s social distancing rules. The latest closure of Hong Kong Disneyland began on January 7, 2022 and was originally scheduled to last two weeks. … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland COVID-19 Closure Extended Through February 23

February 8, 2022

by Jade Mackey

Hong Kong Disneyland Castle of Magical Dreams

Hong Kong Disneyland is currently closed due to a wave of COVID-19 cases. What was originally scheduled to be a two-week closure was extended to February 17 and then again until February 23, 2022. Here is what the Hong Kong Disneyland website says: “Hong Kong Disneyland Park will temporarily close from Jan 7 to Feb 23, 2022 … Read more

New Nighttime Spectacular Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland

November 2, 2021

by Jade Mackey

The official Disney Parks Twitter account tweeted just moments ago that “endless magic” will be coming to Hong Kong Disneyland in the new year, including a new must-see nighttime spectacular. They didn’t give much detail as to what this nighttime spectacular will be, but it “will turn the Castle of Magical Dreams into a canvas … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/24/21): Limited New Year’s Eve Park Reservations Available, 50th Anniversary Playing Cards, Boardwalk Concierge Tour, and More

October 24, 2021

by Jade Mackey

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, October 24, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/12/21): Lightning Lane Sign Removed From “it’s a small world,” ‘Coco’ Voice Actor Surprises EPCOT Guests, Pre-Registration Video Chat for DAS Now Available, and More

October 12, 2021

by Jade Mackey

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/11/21): Disney Parks Christmas 2021 Offerings, Atlantic Dance Hall Reopening at BoardWalk, A Peek Inside Creations Shop at EPCOT and More

July 11, 2021

by Shannon Robinson

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Arendelle – World of Frozen Construction Progressing at Hong Kong Disneyland

June 12, 2021

by Mike Baker

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Construction of Arendelle: World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is moving along. Thanks to recent images tweeted by Disney Magical Kingdom Blog, we have a fresh look at the work that has been completed. Workers continue to add steel to the large Elsa’s Ice Palace structure. Scaffolding is in place around the area … Read more

PHOTOS: Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars Covered in Bamboo Scaffolding, Geyser Gulch Undergoing Refurbishment at Hong Kong Disneyland

March 14, 2021

by Danielle

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Hong Kong Disneyland has been opened for nearly a month now after reopening three times due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, attractions still need to undergo maintenance, inspection, and routine refurbishment. Thanks to Disney Magical Kingdom Blog on Twitter, we now know that two attractions that are temporarily closed are Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Arendelle: World of Frozen” Land Construction Continues at Hong Kong Disneyland

February 23, 2021

by Danielle

With the reopening of Hong Kong Disneyland, guests can catch a glimpse at the construction progress of Arendelle: World of Frozen. Thanks to Disney Magical Kingdom Blog, we now have photos of the Frozen-themed land’s development. Arendelle: World of Frozen will be set in a time of happily-ever-after, peace, and prosperity with Elsa and Anna … Read more