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Hong Kong Disneyland prepares to open

•Friday, 2 September 2005•3 min read

Hong Kong Disneyland, claimed to be the first theme park in China, is getting ready to open on September 12.

The 11th theme park in the Disney portfolio is expected to generate $19 billion in economic benefits to Hong Kong over 40 years, according to the company.

The resort includes a theme park, two hotels and a recreation area and will employ 5,000 “cast members”.

Report by Phil Davies