https://www.scmp.com/rss/521751/feed The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hundreds of domestic workers wearing Minnie Mouse ear headbands flocked to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on Sunday morning after receiving free tickets, with many helpers arriving at least an hour before the theme park opened. The amusement park and the Li Ka Shing Foundation handed out 5,000 tickets to thank the helpers hailing from the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Thailand. Crowds of ticket holders and their friends arrived at Disneyland at 9.15am, with many holding... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349775/dream-come-true-thousands-helpers-get-free-disneyland-trip-thanks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349775/dream-come-true-thousands-helpers-get-free-disneyland-trip-thanks?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:14:40 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Time is ripe’: why China is eyeing another vast canal link to Southeast Asia China has almost finished building the US$10 billion Pinglu Canal to deepen trade ties between its southwestern provinces and Southeast Asia. Now, it is... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3343399/chinas-canal-link-southeast-asia-malaysias-illegal-temple-row-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3343399/chinas-canal-link-southeast-asia-malaysias-illegal-temple-row-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:34:10 +0000 Fiona Sun Fiona Sun The Li Ka Shing Foundation and the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort are arranging free visits to the theme park for 5,000 domestic helpers under an expanded programme this year. The charitable foundation, established by tycoon Li Ka-shing, said on Tuesday the number of helpers receiving the free visits would increase from 4,000 last year to 5,000. The initiative will also include more nationalities, extending beyond the Philippines to workers from Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Thailand. The... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343037/hong-kongs-li-ka-shing-foundation-gifts-5000-disneyland-tickets-domestic-helpers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343037/hong-kongs-li-ka-shing-foundation-gifts-5000-disneyland-tickets-domestic-helpers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:47:07 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li A former boss of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will take the reins at the city’s Kai Tak Sports Park as CEO from April, with the landmark complex looking to the new head to “unlock the full potential” and “amplify its economic impact”. The park said on Friday that Andrew Kam Min-ho would succeed its first CEO, John Sharkey, who was stepping down after a nearly 10-year stint that established the complex as “a premier destination for world-class sports, entertainment, culture and leisure... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340196/ex-hong-kong-disneyland-boss-take-reins-ceo-kai-tak-sports-park?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340196/ex-hong-kong-disneyland-boss-take-reins-ceo-kai-tak-sports-park?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:33:20 +0000 Syrena Jin Syrena Jin Hong Kong’s long affiliation with horses goes back to the mid-19th century, when the first official race meeting was held at the Happy Valley Racecourse in December 1846. There are various equine-themed events planned around town to celebrate the coming Year of the Horse, both at and outside the racecourse. Here are three that are worth checking out. 1. Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show 2026 The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show will return to the AsiaWorld-Expo in Chek Lap... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338754/3-year-horse-2026-events-hong-kong-welcome-new-year-gallop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338754/3-year-horse-2026-events-hong-kong-welcome-new-year-gallop?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:15:13 +0000 Jiang Chuqin Jiang Chuqin Hong Kong is marking this Christmas and New Year in a subdued mood following last month’s Tai Po fire, which has claimed 161 lives so far. Many large-scale events have been postponed or scaled down, prompting residents and tourists to find quieter ways to celebrate amid a sombre atmosphere. The Post lists the major citywide celebrations that are still happening. Christmas Town A dazzling Christmas Town at Statue Square Gardens in Central is running from November 14 to January 4, featuring a... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337430/where-can-hongkongers-and-tourists-find-christmas-spirit-subdued-holiday-season?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337430/where-can-hongkongers-and-tourists-find-christmas-spirit-subdued-holiday-season?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:35:07 +0000 Jimmy Chow Jimmy Chow Hong Kong Disneyland has joined an annual fundraising drive to bring holiday warmth to communities across the city, extending a partnership that began in 2019. Operation Santa Claus (OSC), jointly established by the Post and public broadcaster RTHK in 1988, invites supporters to build connections across different parts of society. Disneyland has participated through a blend of creative merchandise, guest engagement and staff involvement. The Holiday Wishes Postcards, first introduced in 2019,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337167/operation-santa-claus-hong-kong-disneyland-spreads-magic-support-charity-drive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337167/operation-santa-claus-hong-kong-disneyland-spreads-magic-support-charity-drive?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:43:27 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung Students, workers and domestic helpers affected by the deadly Hong Kong blaze that claimed 151 lives will each receive a payout of HK$20,000 (US$2,570) as part of government relief efforts. And donations to the government’s relief fund have reached HK$1.6 billion, reflecting strong public support for the victims. The authorities on Monday also announced grants ranging from HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 for the dozens of people injured in the fire. Aid continued to pour in from the authorities and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334812/students-workers-and-domestic-helpers-hit-hong-kong-fire-get-hk20000-payout?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334812/students-workers-and-domestic-helpers-hit-hong-kong-fire-get-hk20000-payout?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:56:22 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung “Crying like a baby” is not the kind of reaction in-flight entertainment usually evokes, but when Lea Salonga was watching KPop Demon Hunters – in which she has a minor singing role – on a recent trip, that was what happened. “I wept,” recalls the 54-year-old Filipino singer and actress, famed for being the singing voice behind two beloved Disney characters: Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and the eponymous heroine in the 1998 movie Mulan. “I watched it on a flight, and I was like, ‘Why is this movie... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3334070/lea-salonga-disney-roles-crying-kpop-demon-hunters-and-discrimination-shes-faced?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3334070/lea-salonga-disney-roles-crying-kpop-demon-hunters-and-discrimination-shes-faced?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:15:10 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has appointed Tim Sypko as its new president and managing director following the promotion of his predecessor, Michael Moriarty, to a global executive role. Sypko, who has served as senior vice-president of operations for the company over the past five years, will take the helm of Hong Kong Disneyland on November 23. His appointment follows the promotion of Michael Moriarty last week to executive vice-president and chief financial officer of Disney Experiences, after... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3330156/hong-kong-disneyland-resort-appoints-tim-sypko-new-head?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3330156/hong-kong-disneyland-resort-appoints-tim-sypko-new-head?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:59:56 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival is back this year with the promise of more exclusive events, award-winning food, finer wines, and longer hours, to help attract about 150,000 visitors. Here, the Post unpacks what is on offer so you can make the most of your visit. 1. What’s new at the Wine and Dine Festival? The 2025 edition, themed “Remix – Best of All Worlds”, features several updates to elevate the visitor experience, with the return of a special dinner featuring Michelin-starred chefs... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3329907/hong-kong-wine-and-dine-festival-how-taste-best-all-worlds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3329907/hong-kong-wine-and-dine-festival-how-taste-best-all-worlds?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:30:09 +0000 Julie Zhang,Cao Li Julie Zhang,Cao Li The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is poised to serve as a major infrastructure for the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and markets beyond, as a fresh surge of Chinese companies moves to expand globally over the next decade, according to the head of the city’s Airport Authority. “We mustn’t see the HKIA just as an airport for Hong Kong,” said Fred Lam Tin-fuk, Airport Authority chairman, in a speech at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Business Summit 2025 on Tuesday. “We very much see it as a... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3329792/hong-kong-aviation-hub-greater-bay-area-and-markets-beyond-airport-authority-chief?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3329792/hong-kong-aviation-hub-greater-bay-area-and-markets-beyond-airport-authority-chief?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:44:06 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is searching for a new park head following the promotion of Michael Moriarty to a global role, after a significant financial turnaround at the attraction that analysts have credited to his creative leadership. Moriarty has been appointed executive vice-president and chief financial officer for Disney Experiences, according to the company’s announcement on Tuesday. “We are thrilled that Michael Moriarty will become Disney Experiences’ next CFO and look forward to his... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3329052/hong-kong-disneyland-seeks-new-head-after-michael-moriarty-assumes-global-role?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3329052/hong-kong-disneyland-seeks-new-head-after-michael-moriarty-assumes-global-role?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:46:00 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. More than 100 flights were disrupted in Hong Kong on Sunday due to Typhoon Matmo, with 29 cancelled, according to the Airport Authority. The Observatory cancelled all typhoon signals at 10.20pm on Sunday, after having downgraded the No 3 alert to No 1 at 3.40pm as Matmo moved away from the city. “With Matmo departing, the weather will improve over the coast... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3327897/hong-kong-considers-downgrading-t3-signal-typhoon-matmo-gradually-moves-away?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3327897/hong-kong-considers-downgrading-t3-signal-typhoon-matmo-gradually-moves-away?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Oct 2025 02:29:43 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong kicked off National Day “golden week” celebrations on Tuesday with two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) warships thrilling onlookers at Victoria Harbour and the catering sector betting on a business bump of up to 20 per cent amid a raft of festivities in the city. Michael Leung Chun-wah, chairman of the Association for Hong Kong Catering Services Management, gave the upbeat forecast as about 4,000 restaurants – the highest number in three years – joined its campaign to offer a 30 per... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327420/hong-kong-caterers-eye-20-sales-bump-national-day-festivities-kick?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327420/hong-kong-caterers-eye-20-sales-bump-national-day-festivities-kick?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:02:33 +0000 SCMP SCMP This story was first published on September 13, 2005. Dazzling start to Disney carnival By Dennis Eng and Ambrose Leung Hailed as an “everlasting carnival” and a multibillion-dollar “strategic investment”, Hong Kong Disneyland was finally inaugurated on Monday (September 12, 2005) with few of the problems and complaints that plagued it during a month of teething troubles. Amid the highest pollution levels of the year, dignitaries including Vice-President Zeng Qinghong and Chief Executive Donald... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3324829/hong-kong-welcomes-mickey-mouse-citys-disneyland-opens-2005-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3324829/hong-kong-welcomes-mickey-mouse-citys-disneyland-opens-2005-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:15:09 +0000 Michael Moriarty Michael Moriarty Hong Kong stands at a pivotal moment in its tourism journey. The city has made commendable efforts in reigniting interest – through government subsidies, mega-events and promotional campaigns. Even so, the question remains: how do we ensure this rebound becomes a renaissance? The answer lies not in discounts, but in delivering lifelong memories. As a city known for its vibrancy, diversity and global connectivity, Hong Kong must now lean into what truly sets it apart: its ability to deliver... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3324882/hong-kong-tourisms-future-hinges-forging-connections-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3324882/hong-kong-tourisms-future-hinges-forging-connections-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:30:08 +0000 Alexander Mak Alexander Mak After two years of construction, Hong Kong Disneyland opened its gates to the public on September 12, 2005, bringing a touch of magic to Penny’s Bay on Lantau Island. Although it is the smallest worldwide, as the first and only Disney park in Greater China until Shanghai Disneyland opened in 2016, the prime location and local cultural elements still make the Hong Kong park a beloved attraction for tourists and residents alike. Here’s a look back at opening day – and the lead-up to it. https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3324974/pictures-when-disneyland-opened-hong-kong-first-park-greater-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3324974/pictures-when-disneyland-opened-hong-kong-first-park-greater-china?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong The Hong Kong Ballet will launch a new performance inspired by local kung fu legend Bruce Lee and present it on the global stage, the leading dance company has revealed, as part of the city’s efforts to share “authentic” cultural stories with the world. Septime Webre, artistic director of the Hong Kong Ballet, highlighted the plan during a panel discussion on Monday at the Redefining Hong Kong conference on Culture, Sports and Tourism, hosted by the South China Morning Post. “This is the kind of... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3323889/ballet-inspired-hong-kong-kung-fu-legend-bruce-lee-set-global-spotlight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3323889/ballet-inspired-hong-kong-kung-fu-legend-bruce-lee-set-global-spotlight?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:58:32 +0000 Jiang Chuqin Jiang Chuqin A 53-year-old Filipino tourist with a pre-existing medical condition has died after falling into a coma while on a ride at Hong Kong Disneyland, with initial investigations finding no safety issues with the attraction. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort said on Saturday that the guest lost consciousness on the Frozen Ever After boat ride at around 10am the previous day and was certified dead at 11.30am after being sent to hospital. It was later confirmed that the deceased was a man from the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3323747/filipino-tourist-health-issue-dies-after-passing-out-hong-kong-disneyland-ride?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3323747/filipino-tourist-health-issue-dies-after-passing-out-hong-kong-disneyland-ride?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:29:40 +0000 Lisa Cam Lisa Cam Picture this: you wake up in a hospital, weak from having your stomach pumped, and find you cannot move your arm because you have been handcuffed to the bed. That is exactly what happened a decade ago to James Gannaban, then a professional in Hong Kong’s food and beverage industry, after a drug overdose. Today, Gannaban is a certified yoga instructor who calls himself a “sober yoga uncle” and has an Instagram account where he posts himself performing challenging yoga poses. He also writes openly... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3321511/how-yoga-helped-hong-kong-club-manager-and-drug-addict-turn-his-life-around?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3321511/how-yoga-helped-hong-kong-club-manager-and-drug-addict-turn-his-life-around?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:00:09 +0000 Mike Rowse Mike Rowse News that the government has withdrawn tenders for two sites to speed up development of the Northern Metropolis comes as Hong Kong is still celebrating the anniversaries of various economic initiatives from a previous era. There could not be a better illustration of the changes in the city’s approach to economic development. On Monday, the Development Bureau announced that it was withdrawing from two sites that had previously been open to private sector bidders. A three-hectare lot in Yuen Long... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3319377/will-hong-kong-governments-more-hands-approach-development-pay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3319377/will-hong-kong-governments-more-hands-approach-development-pay?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jul 2025 01:30:08 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu The Hong Kong Tourism Board has ramped up its summer campaign by increasing the number of available offers and discounts to more than 260 to encourage spending among tourists and locals amid a slow economy. The board on Tuesday unveiled new additions to the campaign, which include buy one, get one free offers on set dinners or a la carte dishes from renowned Cantonese restaurants, early-bird discounts for family-friendly facilities, and deals from various tourist attractions, as well as offers... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3319106/hong-kong-summer-viva-campaign-heats-new-offers-boost-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3319106/hong-kong-summer-viva-campaign-heats-new-offers-boost-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:40:54 +0000