Christmas 2007

Originally Posted By Loomis

Hong Kong Disneyland has officially announced it's Christmas plans:

<a href="http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/events/landing?name=Christmas2007Page" target="_blank">http://park.hongkongdisneyland
.com/hkdl/en_US/events/landing?name=Christmas2007Page</a>

 

Originally Posted By irishfan

Thanks for the link. So that only leaves Tokyo with a lights free castle at Christmas.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

I'm happy to see all the lights that they are adding this year. They have looked really great in Paris for the last few years, but now that they are popping up in the other parks, I'm really excited. I'm particularly happy to see that they are designing them to look better during the day as well. This doesn't show what it will look like during the day, but it looks like the lights are small enough that it won't impose too much.

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

>>So that only leaves Tokyo with a lights free castle at Christmas.<<

Incorrect. TDL's Castle also has a light display on the castle, albeit not as big as the other castles, and they will also perform a castle lighting ceremony daily.

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

Now.. as for HKDL's plans.. all I can say is "VERY NICE!" Looking at the graphics on that link... looks like the castle will have a Tink at the top, similar to what they have at DLP's castle for the 15th anniversary overlay.
COOL! I think the parade will be quite nice.. with snow and all.

Best of all? NO EXTRA CHARGE for these events like the MK's MVMCP.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

It looks like it will be a similar look as WDW's. I wonder how they will compare when they are both completed...

 

Originally Posted By Loomis

This Christmas will be one to remember, as Hong Kong Disneyland lights up the season with all-new immersive festival offerings, during Disney’s Sparkling Christmas.

<a href="http://news.hkdlsource.com/story/241" target="_blank">http://news.hkdlsource.com/sto
ry/241</a>

From November 23, 2007 to January 2, 2008, guests can experience Christmas themed attractions and entertainment that will bring a never-before-seen radiance to the festive season. The astounding Sparkling Castle Lights will appear to transform Sleeping Beauty Castle into thousands of shimmering diamonds, sure to wow guests; while the ‘Let It Snow’ Christmas Parade, Ice Fantasy and Santa’s Workshop will bring guests of all ages, and their beloved, closer for a heart warming Christmas season.

See link for full press, and a chance to support Loomis in his endeavours.

 

Originally Posted By FerretAfros

Aaah! That creepy guy is at it again. Maybe those ads are working better in Hong Kong, but to me, he just sort of freaks me out. Now that he seems to be everywhere in the park, it sounds like they're trying to scare people away from it.

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

Oh..my...gosh, do I see purple Mickey & Minnie Christmas plush in those pictures??? Oh man, I love purple, and wish those were availible over here. It also helps I have a Victorian theme going on...those two would fit perfectly at my house!!

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

Oh yes, the castle lights overlay looks a lot like what WDW is getting, and not the snow-capped one at Disneyland. I do like how all the parks are getting on on the castle lights for the holidays, and that they each do it differently.

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

I can only hope that I will be able to see this year's Xmas event at HKDL...and that does not seem to be the case at this point in time.

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

That's a bummer. I know how much you like to enjoy the Christmas season at as many parks as you can. Hopefully your schedule will change so you can go.

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

Loomis, I can't seem to register with your site. I put in all the info, but it keeps blocking me saying I must fill out all fields...which I've done. Can you help me get set up?

Thanks!

 

Originally Posted By Loomis

Heya gurgitoy. Just to quote the top of our page:

"We've been having some trouble with the system that handles the email for the site, meaning things like Contact Us emails and Registrations emails aren't being sent correctly. We are working on the issue and hope to have it fixed in the near future"

Your guess is as good as mine at this stage. I'll never understand the inner workings of the interweb...

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

Ok, I'll check back on it later. Hey, do you know anywhere to buy merch from HKDL? I want those purple Mickey & Minnie plush really badly for this year's Christmas display at my house. Any way to get them?

 

Originally Posted By Loomis

Hong Kong Disneyland and its 5,000 Cast Members are ready to spread the yuletide cheer during Disney’s Sparkling Christmas, beginning Friday, November 23, 2007!

<a href="http://news.hkdlsource.com/story/246" target="_blank">http://news.hkdlsource.com/sto
ry/246</a>

Weather forecasts predict that temperatures will continue to fall in the next few days and there is even a possibility of the season’s first snow fall on Lantau Island. In the meantime, Hong Kong Disneyland is warming up to be the best location to get into the holiday spirit early this year!

 

Originally Posted By bennettshiu

"Let It Snow" Christmas Parade (1/2)
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN4Wwe8Lqgo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=NN4Wwe8Lqgo</a>
"Let It Snow" Christmas Parade (2/2)
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNx0KWqjkOU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=KNx0KWqjkOU</a>

Sparkling Castle Lights
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKdQKXUSVjA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=sKdQKXUSVjA</a>

RECORDED BY BILLIONWINS

 

Originally Posted By SMCD

The castle is beautiful! I got goose bumps watching it on Youtube – must be great to see it live.

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

OMG!!! Great videos...

I WANNA GO I WANNA GO!!!

<---runs away sobbing uncontrollably because he can not go to HKDL this Christmas.

 

Originally Posted By Loomis

Ho-ho-ho! Christmas is in full swing This Week in Hong Kong Disneyland. To make up for missing a column last week, we bring you a whole new set of 'it's a small world' construction photos; two Christmas in HKDL trip reports and almost 150 exclusive new photos from the park. Never say we don't care!

<a href="http://news.hkdlsource.com/story/247" target="_blank">http://news.hkdlsource.com/sto
ry/247</a>

NB: Please don't hit me for using the term "ho" thrice...