Mickey gives new twist to Chinese New Year

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, Mickey Mouse and the gang will usher in the momentous Year of the Mouse, and help Hong Kong residents celebrate with all-new extraordinary Chinese New Year experiences.

From January 22, 2008 to February 24, 2008, Hong Kong Disneyland invites guests to join the spectacular celebrations in honor of the Year of the Mouse. With a special Disney twist on traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, guests will experience never-before-seen innovative and festive activities.

“The Year of the Mouse is a very special year for Mickey.”  “The Walt Disney Company has planned an exciting series of activities to celebrate, and with Hong Kong Disneyland at the heart of the fete, Mickey and his friends will help families, friends and their loved ones enjoy this festive occasion together.”  “Hong Kong Disneyland will be the best place to create magical memories during the ‘Year of the Mouse Celebration’,” said Mr. Bill Ernest, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Hong Kong Disneyland.

Here are some of the extraordinary Year of the Mouse festivities that guests can enjoy at Hong Kong Disneyland during Chinese New Year:

Mickey Rockin’ the Mouse Castle Show

Mickey Mouse takes center stage in this energetic musical spectacular filled with pop music, Disney characters, groovy dancers and electrifying pyrotechnics. Get ready to dance and scream to an array of magnificent Asian hits, including the latest Disney themed Chinese New Year title by Twins. Taking place each day in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, this is a must see explosive celebration.

Salute to Mickey Statues

Mickey Mouse’s celebrity friends Jacky Cheung, Twins – Charlene and Gillian, Eric Kot, Jan Lamb, Justin, DJ Sammy, Fahrenheit and internationally renowned fashion designer, Vivienne Tam, are flexing their artistic skills to create eight life-size Mickey statues to bring about good fortune. Each creative art-piece centers around the Year of the Mouse Celebration and represents a certain aspect of luck for Chinese New Year. The statues will not only make the perfect backdrop to create and capture those special family memories at Hong Kong Disneyland, they will also help bring good luck to guests throughout the year

Rhythm of Life Procession

With an all-new spin on traditional Chinese New Year festivities, unique puppets of Birds, Flowers and Fish come together in a sensational performance symbolizing the rhythm of life. Filled with vibrant music and lively dancers, guests will experience living art, as different golden globes representing good wishes converge on Mainstreet U.S.A. 

Mickey’s House

Mickey has been sprucing up his home in preparation for the Year of the Mouse! Guests will be immersed in Mickey’s world and will get a glimpse of vibrant items throughout his home, including keepsakes, fashion and foods.

About Hong Kong Disneyland 

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers immersive, unique Disney experiences for all families, generations and ages to enjoy. Hong Kong is one of only five locations in the world that is home to a Disney themed park and the many Disney characters that are beloved the world over, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Stitch, Buzz Lightyear and many others. The Resort opened in September 2005 and since then, has received millions of guests from all over the world.  Through the unique product offering and the world-class service provided by the 5000-strong Cast at the theme park and the two hotels, the Resort has received outstanding guest satisfaction ratings and a range of awards from the hospitality and entertainment sectors. 

Hong Kong Disneyland is dedicated to serving Hong Kong people through a wide spectrum of community services programs from helping those in need to encouraging the protection of the environment in the region.

If you want to know more and want to enjoy a unique magical experience, visit us or click on to www.hongkongdisneyland.com for more information.

A Report by The Mole