Disney to face holiday crush

Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand

According to Shenzhen Daily....

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HONG KONG Disneyland would be unable to cope with the influx of visitors from the mainland during the golden week holidays following the National Day, the tourism industry predicted Tuesday.

Michael Wu Sui-ieng, chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents, said it was estimated that half of the 650,000 mainland visitors coming to Hong Kong between September 30 and October 10 would visit the theme park.

This means almost 330,000 mainlanders would visit the park in 11 days, stretching Disney's capability of 30,000 people a day.

Wu said travel agents would give tour groups priority when arranging tickets, but there would be little they could do for individual visitors if there were not enough tickets. They urged Disney to consider allocating more thickets to tourists during "golden week" as Hong Kongers could visit the theme park at other times.

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

That should be interesting to see... More kids peeing in the gardens since the lines for toilets will be absurd, and trust me... I saw no restrooms that were big enough.

 

Originally Posted By WorldDisney

Note, stay away from Golden Week lol. Of course, TDR is crushed during Golden Week too, but of course it could handle more people and wouldn't be that crazy like they are predicting HKDL to be.

But, still, crazy enough .

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

Keep in mind..it's been established already that some chinese guests do push and cut in line without shame... Imagine how crazy that will make doing things at the park!

 

Originally Posted By WorldDisney

^^^Okay, in YOUR expert opinion TDLFAN, is the rudeness by the guest at HKDL that bad? How would you compare it to TDL? Personnally, I find most guests at TDL to be respectful and cordial (and NEVER line cutting--I remember once this guy accidently cut me in Pooh as I was drinking from the fountain and I got so many apologies from the guy, I thought he threw my camera in the water or something). But hey, I'm from Compton and live in Korea, rudeness is a different level for me . You know I'm never up early enough to get in for the mad rush crowds lol, so for *MY* experience, TDR guests are fine most of the time.

How would you compare the HKDL guests since you been, but based on some of those reports (which Leemac says is mostly lies or exaggerations from many of the Chinese papers about the park) are they really exaggerating? Because if they aren't, reason #15 not to enter this park anytime soon and I DON'T take likely to line cutting!!!

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

Sine the park was rather uncrowded and most attractions were walk ons, I only experienced one incident of line cutting and that was when I was waiting for "Golden Mickeys". An entire family of 4 walked pass a few of us and positioned themselves ahead of us. I thought they were catching up with the rest of their party but it ws obvious after a while that it was not the case... They just walked to the front and stood there. However... there are other things I did find quite rude and out of control at HKDL... At Most shows they ask thatyou turn off cells and pagers and NO flash photography. That is not the case and CMs do not seem to enforce those rules... During "Golden Mickeys", some chinese older gent behind me disturbed everyone by not only receiving a cellphone call (with loud ring ring) but also talking loudly on the cell for about 30 secs until I turned and went "SHHHHH!" at him. Also, flashed were going off every second at "Golden Mickeys" and "Lion KIng".

On a separate note, I noticed some guests disrespecting the posted safety rules... For example, during my ride on the train around the park, I saw several guests standing up and leaning over the railing to take pictures while the train was in motion. Not one single time did a CM come on the PA to address the situation and ask that guests remained seated when the train was in motion. Only during the JC ride, did I witness the skipper CM actually ask a guest to be seated during the ride. On Space Mountain, NO one was told to take hats or glasses during the final boarding inspection before the ride began. On my 2nd ride, the sunglasses being worn by the woman in front of me, landed on my lap half way thru the ride. They could have hit me on the face and poke an eye out!!!

...And those are my observations..

 

Originally Posted By SuperDry

I noticed the camera thing too. It was clearly announced that no flash photography was permitted, yet dozens of people were snapping away.

But the cast was giving inconsistent instructions at times. During the Lion King, one gentleman was told that he could not use his video camera, but the announcement said "no plash photography or videotaping with lights." It's clear to me that whoever wrote the spiel did not intend to prohibit photography in general, but only that which generated its own light.

 

Originally Posted By barryb

Yep, some clarification on the warnings is needed!

Just one example - The train was stopped suddenly during the trip around by Adventureland. Guests were leaning out over the sides!!! An announcment was made to sit down before moving but then everyone started standing up!!!!! Mad!!!! We waited for about 5 minutes before moving to the Fantasyland Station!

The older generation seem to be the worst offenders!

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

Both older and younger guests seem to be offenders but the older folks are being more difficult for sure.

 

Originally Posted By WorldDisney

Thanks for that guys . It sounds pretty bad and you're right, this is the 'off' season. I hate to see what's its like when the place hits 30,000 people again!!

<<my 2nd ride, the sunglasses being worn by the woman in front of me, landed on my lap half way thru the ride. They could have hit me on the face and poke an eye out!!!>>

PLEASE tell me you kept them!! It certainly would've taught her a lesson .

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

>>PLEASE tell me you kept them!! It certainly would've taught her a lesson<<

No. I gave them back at the end of the ride after she was done screaming.

 

Originally Posted By WorldDisney

^^^You're a good man (at least better than me ;D).

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

Where have I heard that before..? Hmm..?

 

Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand

it is estimated by the HK Immigration Dept that there might be somewhere around 7.3 million travellers coming into and goingout of Hongkong via several entry/exit points in HK during the National Day Golden Week. (A super Golden Week)

 

Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand

correction: should be HK customs and excise dept.

 

Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand

The newly-opened Hong Kong Disneyland made the SAR to be the hottest destination

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Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand

Thai tourists to spend up Bt 8.6 billion in Hong Kong this year

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Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand

Study Shows Chinese Travelers Are a Market Force to Be Reckoned With


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Originally Posted By leemac

Geez isn't that doubling the city's size??

Looking forward to the big fireworks for National Day tomorrow. We have hired a yacht to spend the day in the harbor on. Should be fun.

 

Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand

Good for you.


"HK will hold a fireworks display over the Victoria Harbor on Oct. 1 to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, said the sponsor Thursday.

The Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations, an influential society with famous members like Li Ka-shing, said the purpose of sponsoring the fireworks is to celebrate the National Day of our motherland together with the citizens of Hong Kong and tourists from overseas.

The Chairman of the Organizations Choi Hin To told reporters the theme of this year's fireworks display is "Unity" and "Joyfulness", which carries a strong message to encourage local people to contribute to the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.

According to the organizer, the fireworks display with a cost of 3 million Hong Kong dollars has 12 scenes and will last 23 minutes, including the 9th scene "One World One Dream", wishing the Beijing Olympic Games a great success and the last scene "Love our Motherland", wishing all the bests to the home country and Hong Kong."