Originally Posted By wildghostz my own brief translation from local newspaper, sry for bad english. HKDL and Nuong Ping 360 both became the burden of HK gov't, attendence has been dropping in HKDL since it opened 2 years ago. HKDL is the smallest park amongs all Disneylands in the world, Disney explained that they built it small at the beginning because they do not want to repeat the mistake made in Disneyland Paris. However, Disney made some other mistakes in HKDL project, they overestimated the attendance from mainland China, since mainlanders are not familiar to Disney's products. HK locallers are not attracted as well because the both the park size and number of rides offered are pathetic. Disney Co USA and HK Gov't are currently under negotiation, Disney is asking for further investment from HK Gov't for expansion plan. Both agreed to expand the park as soon as possible at a speed of at least 10 new attractions during the next 5 years. However, HK Gov't will not invest money into the project anymore because they know HK citizens is not willing to do it. On the other hand, HK Gov't is considering to invest into HKDL by giving the land from reclaimation and part of their share to Disney in exchaning for putting real money into the project, however, HK Gov't will end up still owning more than 50% of the total share.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I hope the HK goverment stick to their guns and make Disney pay for the additions. Its appaling the deal they made with the government and bascially HK got shafted. They put in most of th e money, with over a billion of it and completely revamped the property while Disney put in a meager $300 million but yet has 43% of the stake?? I can't blame the citizens for not investing more. All that money and THAT'S what they got??? BTW, what's the problem with Nuong Ping 360? That's not doing well either?
Originally Posted By wildghostz "BTW, what's the problem with Nuong Ping 360? That's not doing well either?" NP 360 was doing great but has been closed for almost 5 months due to one of the car fell from the cable over 50ft from the ground and crushed into trash during test run after operation hour. lucky that shit happened in test run, nobody was injured. What a shame!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORGOCH: Well what the--? ORWEN: I had to close my innocent eyes after reading that one! ORDDU: Surely it must have been what they call a 'typo' on the part of wildghostz?
Originally Posted By Loomis Ah, what a coincidence, I've just posted this article over at the Source: <a href="http://news.hkdlsource.com/story/220" target="_blank">http://news.hkdlsource.com/sto ry/220</a> Several reports out this week indicate that the Hong Kong SAR Government is not that excited about further FUNDING the failing franchise. However, given the zoning issues in Anaheim right now, freeing up land or giving Disney more control may be more advantageous to HKDL.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney LOL, my eyes wildghotz, my EYES!!!!!! Thanks for the info. I knew about the crash, HOWEVER, I didn't realize it's been shut down SINCE the crash!! I just thought a car fell, they figured out the problem and reopened it the next day. OH well, sh--uh, stuff happens! See that Wildghotz, you warped my fragile little mind ;D.
Originally Posted By RandySavage "Both agreed to expand the park as soon as possible at a speed of at least 10 new attractions during the next 5 years." It's encouraging at least to hear that Disney & HK realize the park needs a blitz of new attractions in the near future, not one every 18 months for twenty years.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris "I hope the HK goverment stick to their guns and make Disney pay for the additions." Couldn't agree more!!!!!!!!!!! For once we have a body(HK Govt.)that has the sheer size and pull to really kick one to the mouse's groin and MAKE THEM come to the table with the goods. I hope this finally makes the WDC realize they can no longer build pathetic three attraction parking lot parks and expect to get eighteen million guests, foaming at the mouth for the "privillege" of spending the day wandering around, looking at planters and "YOMD" banners, waiting for a "Dream Squad" member to give them a churro. Now go check out my fat kid thread in the DCA section!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Sadly, my sisters and I believe all this talk about adding attractions is a lot of clap trap gone wild. For the most part, all they do is talk about it with very little action. Aside from IT'S A SMALL WORLD, there is no evidence of further construction going on for additional attractions. ORWEN: Plus there was an article we just read on another web-footed site that said those Disney Management types over there--along with the local governnemt--have to keep studying to find out what the market demands are for pool ol' Hong Kond Disneyland. ORGOCH: Yeah, well, if'n those goomers don't already know the answer ta that, they never will. They's just makin' one dang excuse after another!!!
