Marvel superhero Iron Man makes debut at city's Disneyland
Iron Man Experience sees Hong Kong as first of Disney’s parks to feature a Marvel star, giving visitors chance to fly and battle alien invaders
Marvel superhero Iron Man will take his fight for justice to the city's streets - recreated at Hong Kong Disneyland - in a first for any Walt Disney theme park across the world.
The Iron Man Experience would be up and running in late 2016, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Tom Staggs announced yesterday.
Its completion is set to follow on the heels of Shanghai Disneyland, due for completion in 2015.
Staggs did not reveal how much the new themed attraction would cost, but said Disney did not need funding from the Hong Kong government, its majority shareholder, as the revenue it had generated would foot the bill.
Hong Kong Disneyland last year made a profit for the first time - of HK$109 million - since its opening in 2005.
"The Walt Disney Company is firmly committed to continued growth and success of the Hong Kong Disneyland," Staggs said.
The Iron Man Experience marks the first time any of the world's six Disneylands, including the Shanghai destination, has built a themed area based on a Marvel character. Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, will take visitors on adventures to battle alien invaders, including journeys on an Iron Man-themed ride against the city's backdrop.