Originally Posted By TDLFAN I stopped by HKDL on July 1st, 2007, Hong Kong's 10th anniversary since the British regime returned the territory back to Chinese ruling. I enjoyed several hours at HKDL, checked out new merchandise and some familiar treats.., then went to the city to see the huge fireworks spectacular over Victoria Harbor, commemorating the city's handover anniversary. Here are the photos.. <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4334673&a=32552149&f=" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/AlbumIndex?u=4334673&a=32552149&f=</a>
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt The landscaping is incredible. How were they able to get such mature looking trees for the park?
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt One more question.... where is everybody? The place looks almost deserted.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< One more question.... where is everybody? The place looks almost deserted. >>> That's only because of TDLFAN's obviously biased photography techniques - he wants people to think that HKDL is deserted and deliberately chooses shots that portray that notion. And if that's not the case, it's because the wide design of the parade route creates an optical illusion of there not being very many people. And if that's not the case, do you have any idea how hot it gets in Hong Kong during the summer? And if that's not the case, SARS and other issues have reduced tourism in Hong Kong. And if that's not the case, Hong Kong has a long-established amusement park called Ocean Park and the local theme park market is over-saturated and cannot support another park. So you see, the low attendance you think you see in TDLFAN's photos is nothing but an illusion - there are no attendance problems at HKDL.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<One more question.... where is everybody? The place looks almost deserted.>> LOL, welcome to HKDL!! Where your dreams come true under 15 minutes at all 12 attractions, all day, everyday ;D. I swear, I think I had more people in my apartment last Saturday than this park had that day. Keep in mind too this is considered HIGH SEASON now!!! Now THAT'S chilling . Wonderful pics TDLFAN as always . I'm always amazed how someone who is in these places well over a dozen times a year, you still bother to take 150+ pictures when you visit them. Last time I was at TDS, I must've taken maybe 30 and I'm there about once a year now.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney LMAO!!!! I won't lie, it took me a minute to get that, but as soon as the contact high wore off in the bedroom, I was A-OK ;D.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >> I think I had more people in my apartment last Saturday than this park had that day.<< Yeah...we've heard.
Originally Posted By kennect OK Tdl, Have to ask...Photo 124....Are those cool skulls with hair for sale or just a prop for the photo opp.? I want some!!!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>OK Tdl, Have to ask...Photo 124....Are those cool skulls with hair for sale or just a prop for the photo opp.? I want some!!!<< Oh you mean Le Le and Ying Ying??? No, they are not for sale.. Just props for the photo op.
Originally Posted By kennect I should have guessed and did know something that interesting wouldn't be for sale....
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I remember the good old days when Disneylands could buy shrunken heads at Adventureland rather than PotC and Indy tack.
Originally Posted By RandySavage Great photos as always and much appreciated. The forced perspective of the castle and mountains in #16 is very effective.
Originally Posted By SMCD Cool pictures, TDLFAN. Seeing the pictures of Royal Banquet Hall makes me feel a little bummed that the place was closed when we showed up to eat dinner there.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Great pix as always, thanks! Awesome fireworks - you were in a primo spot. I love the mountains in the background of the castle. #25 is my favorite.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN LAST CHACE to view this HKDL album. It will be replaced in the next few days with a new August Update, featuring the lastest views of IASW's construction, great new 2nd anniversary merchandise, the new Animation Academy show on Main Street USA, and probably the best thing of all in HKDL's summer splash event: Mickey's Waterworks Parade... which is a FUN FUN FUN parade I personally would like to see presented at TDL! That and more as soon as I can sort out the 460+ photos and choose the few that will make the online album...
