My Special Birthday 02 October 2012

The year of 2012 was an "adventurous" for me. 

The happy and sad moments came alternately.

But the memorable one always a birthday, right?

So did my 2012 birthday, because I celebrated it with a special person too.

RD Sridanto Aribowo Nataantaka (Diocesan Priest) was a newcomer Priest in my Parish, as I'm a Catholic.

Tuesday, October 2nd was my birthday and his too ^_^ so we celebrated together with the ladies from the member of morning Mass on that day.

The ladies brought  a birthday cake and some foods as I brought noodles took.

That was a very special birthday for me.. Thanks to all of them.

It's about Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (source : Wikipedia)

To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Many years ago, Walt Disney introduced the world to enchanted realms of fantasy and adventure, yesterday and tomorrow, in a magical place called Disneyland. Today that spirit of imagination and discovery comes to life in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart - with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration, and an enduring symbol of the cooperation, friendship and understanding between the people of Hong Kong and the United States of America.

—Michael D. Eisner and Donald Tsang, 12 September 2005

Source : HK Disneyland Wikipedia 

Hong Kong Disneyland (Chinese: 香港迪士尼樂園) is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. It is the first theme park located inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and is owned and managed by the Hong Kong International Theme Parks. The park opened to visitors on 12 September 2005. Disney attempted to avoid problems of cultural backlash by attempting to incorporate Chinese culture, customs, and traditions when designing and building the resort, including adherence to the rules of feng shui. For instance, a bend was put in a walkway near the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort entrance so good qi energy wouldn't flow into the South China Sea.^[1]

The park consists of six themed areas: Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Grizzly Gulch and Toy Story Land. The theme park's cast members speak in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Guide maps are printed in traditional and simplified Chinese as well as English, French, and Japanese.

The park has a daily capacity of 34,000 visitors^[2] — the least of all Disneyland parks. It has so far fallen short of its targeted visitorship figures. The park attracted 5.2 million visitors in its first year, below its target of 5.6 million. Visitor numbers fell 20% in the second year to 4 million,^[3] inciting criticisms from local legislators.^[4] However, the park attendance slightly increased by 8% in the third year, attracting a total of 4.5 million visitors in 2007. In 2009, the park attendance again increased by 2% to 4.8 million visitors. The attendance continued to surge and received 5.23 million guests in the 2009/2010 fiscal year. Since the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland, the theme park has hosted over 25 million guests.^[5] According to AECOM and TEA, Hong Kong Disneyland is the 15th most visited theme park in the world in 2011, with 5.9 million visitors.^[6]

Hong Kong Disneyland currently occupies 22.4 hectares (55 acres); it will be expanded to 27.5 hectares (68 acres)^[7] when three new themed areas are completed. After the expansion, the park is expected to handle 7.92 million to 8.92 million visitors annually. The park capacity will increase to handle up to 10 million visitors annually over a 15 year expansion period.^[8]

^{The Park}

The park is divided into "lands" (themed areas) and well-concealed backstage areas. On entering a land, a guest is completely immersed in a themed environment and is unable to see or hear any other realm. The idea behind this was to develop theatrical "stages" with seamless passages from one land to the next. The public areas occupy approximately 22.4 hectares (55 acres). When the park initially opened, it consisted of four classic themed areas:

• Main Street, U.S.A., designed to resemble an early 20th-century Midwest town;
• Adventureland, featuring jungle-themed adventures;
• Fantasyland, bringing to life characters and places from Disney's movies for children;
• Tomorrowland, an optimistic vision of the future.

In 2011, a new themed area opened:

• Toy Story Land, based on the Disney·Pixar film series Toy Story.

In 2012, the park was expanded to 27.4 hectares (68 acres) and another new themed area opened:

• Grizzly Gulch, reminiscing an abandoned mining town set amidst mountains and woods. Opened July 14, 2012.

By 2013, seven themed lands will have opened, with the addition of:

• Mystic Point, heart of a dense, uncharted rain forest where supernatural events take place. Opening Spring 2013.

Throughout the park are 'Hidden Mickeys', or representations of Mickey Mouse heads inserted subtly into the design of attractions and environmental decor.
An elevated berm supports a narrow gauge railroad that circumnavigates the park.
 

The park is divided into "lands" (themed areas) and well-concealed backstage areas. On entering a land, a guest is completely immersed in a themed environment and is unable to see or hear any other realm. The idea behind this was to develop theatrical "stages" with seamless passages from one land to the next. The public areas occupy approximately 22.4 hectares (55 acres). When the park initially opened, it consisted of four classic themed areas:

• Main Street, U.S.A., designed to resemble an early 20th-century Midwest town;
• Adventureland, featuring jungle-themed adventures;
• Fantasyland, bringing to life characters and places from Disney's movies for children;
• Tomorrowland, an optimistic vision of the future.

In 2011, a new themed area opened:

• Toy Story Land, based on the Disney·Pixar film series Toy Story.

In 2012, the park was expanded to 27.4 hectares (68 acres) and another new themed area opened:

• Grizzly Gulch, reminiscing an abandoned mining town set amidst mountains and woods. Opened July 14, 2012.

By 2013, seven themed lands will have opened, with the addition of:

• Mystic Point, heart of a dense, uncharted rain forest where supernatural events take place. Opening Spring 2013.

Throughout the park are 'Hidden Mickeys', or representations of Mickey Mouse heads inserted subtly into the design of attractions and environmental decor.
An elevated berm supports a narrow gauge railroad that circumnavigates the park.



Here are some details for the Park :

Main Street, U.S.A.

Main article: Main Street, U.S.A.

Inspired by the Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland, the buildings of this Main Street are almost identical to those in Anaheim. Like other Disney theme parks, Hong Kong Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. serves as the entrance of the park. Plans originally featured a restaurant under the Railroad station, but were scrapped due to budget reasons. The decor is small-town America from the years 1890-1910.
Though being very similar to Anaheim's main street, the theme is heavily influenced by European immigrants. Plaza Inn — which has the identical exterior design as the one in Disneyland — mimics a classical Chinese eatery that was created by a wealthy American couple who were infatuated with Chinese culture. Another restaurant, the Market House Bakery is reminiscent of a bakery founded by a Viennese pastry chef who brought the world's most famous desserts from the Austrian imperial court.
Unlike Main Streets from other parks, Main Street at Hong Kong Disneyland is built mainly of wood instead of stone. There are no horse-drawn streetcars, though tracks for the streetcars can be seen from the concept arts.

Adventureland

Main article: Adventureland

Hong Kong Disneyland's Adventureland is the biggest among all Disney parks. It features a large island area home to Tarzan's Treehouse, which is circled by the Jungle Cruise — much like the Rivers of America in most Frontierland theme areas. The Adventureland is also home to the "Festival of the Lion King" show.

Fantasyland

Main article: Fantasyland

Fantasyland features Sleeping Beauty Castle, as well as the Fantasy Gardens where costumed Disney characters can be met.

Tomorrowland

Main article: Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland features an emphasis on metallic trim, dominated by blue and purple hues. Since the opening of the park, unique attractions have been added into the Hong Kong's Tomorrowland, such as a new Autopia and Stitch Encounter.

Toy Story Land

Main article: Toy Story Land

Opened 17 November 2011, Toy Story Land is the first new themed land since the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005. It is located to the west side of the park, behind Fantasyland. Toy Story Land is themed using bamboo to act as giant blades of grass surrounding the area. The themed land will make use of characters from the Toy Story movies, such as an enlarged Woody, Rex, an oversized paper plane, and Luxo Jr.
Toy Story Land has been marketed by the park as "Asia exclusive", since its only counterpart, Toy Story Playland, is located at Walt Disney Studios Park in Marne-la-Vallée, France.

Grizzly Gulch

Main article: Grizzly Gulch

Opened on 14 July 2012,^[10] is a complete new story for Hong Kong Disneyland, which is equivalent of Frontierland and Critter Country. The themed land reminisces an abandoned mining town called "Grizzly Gulch", set amidst mountains and woods. The centerpiece structure will be Big Grizzly Mountain, inspired by Grizzly Peak in Disney California Adventure Park. The town was set to be founded 8 August 1888 — the luckiest day of the luckiest month of the luckiest year — by prospectors looking to discover gold.

Mystic Point

Main article: Mystic Point

Mystic Point, scheduled to open in spring 2013, is a new themed land in Hong Kong Disneyland. It is set in a dense, uncharted rain forest surrounded by mysterious forces and supernatural events. The site will feature Mystic Manor, sets as a home to a world traveler and adventurer.

Source : HK Disneyland Wikipedia

My Journey to Hong Kong Disneyland Park

I always love come to Disneyland... and the nearest for now is Hong Kong 

Disneyland.. Asia will have soon 1 in Shanghai. They say will be ready in 2015. Can't wait aaarrrgghhh...


I'll share some pics that I've taken there, not just the park but also in the 

hotels.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has 2 gorgeous hotels in it.

Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or we called it "The Pink Hotel" is the biggest 

and more expensive than "The Blue Hotel" or Disney Hollywood Hotel 

For more details, you can access Hong Kong Disneyland the website also nice and fun ^_^


Here are some pics from the Hong Kong Disneyland Park... Hope you enjoy it...

This is the Bus Stop from hotel to the park.. Unluckily, I forgot to take picture of the bus :-(

Here we are... The gate of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

2012 theme is Toy Story

Mickey's Fountain.. see Mickey on the surf board at the back? It will going up and down following the music. At nigh it more beautiful with the colorful lights also.

Welcome.... To Hong Kong Disneyland Park

The street art performance, I called it " The Bicycle Piano "

One of the restaurant in the park.. Corner Cafe.. They provides Western foods.. so yummy

Souvenirs... anyone? ;-)

 

Mickey's Candy Shop (during Christmas only)

 

 

Cinderella's Castle

The Lovely.. Mickey and Minnie Mouse 

 

I've been to Hong Kong Disneyland Park for several times and in different season. During the Christmas time and regular season.

There's some difference in the Park, of course not just the decoration but also in the Parade and the fireworks.


But, still... I love the both seasons ^_^


All pictures are originally taken by me, Susie Journey 
Please do respect for not copy without my permission..Thank you
Enjoy my journey ^_^

It's Like A Dream Come True

Being here in this beautiful place is what I want the most.. It's like a dream come true..

But, surely not with this situation.. This time I have to be STRONG enough..

Don't have time to think of surrender or feel I can't do this.

This time there's only : MUST and BE STRONG!

Well, THESE TOO WILL PASS... Anyway..

It's The Beginning

October... 34 years ago, I was born into this world, delivered by a strong and greatest mom (for me for sure) ^_^

October.. Libra.. always give me a good feelings.

I love everything about Disney... Especially... Mickey Mouse...


Well, for me.. Age is just a number, don't you stop having fun..

We just lived only once so, make the best in our life ^_^

Let's share the joy to others