7 Amazing Facts about Hong Kong Disneyland

Submitted By Samuel Phineas Upham

In conjunction with the Disney corporation and the Hong Kong government, there is a Disneyland in the center of one of the world’s most happening tourist spots. With more than 100 attractions, including lands like Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, Hong Kong Disneyland has become an important stop for aficionados from the world over.

Cast Members

Hong Kong Disneyland requires over 7,000 cast members to keep the park running, which makes the park one of the city’s largest entertainment employers. Cast members will train for almost a full week out of each year to make sure guests have an unforgettable experience.

Largest Screens

Hong Kong Disneyland features the world’s largest seamless projection screen, measuring in at 150 feet in length and 28 feet in height.

Fauna

There are 200 unique species of trees, and 400 individual species of shrubs that dot the landscape of Disneyland.

The Themes of Luck and Prosperity

There are 2,238 crystal lotuses in the restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel. The number sounds very similar to a Cantonese phrase that means “easily generate wealth.” Keeping with this theme of prosperity, the ballroom at the Disneyland resort is 888 square meters because the number is considered “wealthy.”

Murals

Murals from the Disney film Mulan can be found in the Plaza Inn restaurant. The murals were painted by actual Disney artists.

Adventureland

Disneyland in Hong Kong has the world’s largest version of Adventureland. Hop on the river cruise and take a tour!

Orbitron Universe Model

The model of the universe in Hong Kong’s Tomorrowland is based on celestial models from the 15^th to 19^th century. At night, fiber optics glow and change colors to create an elaborate and moving model of the universe.

About the Author: Samuel Phineas Upham is an investor at a family office/ hedgefund, where he focuses on special situation illiquid investing. Before this position, Phin Upham was working at Morgan Stanley in the Media & Technology group. You may contact Phin on his Samuel Phineas Upham website or Facebook.