Castle of Magical Dreams
Castle of Magical Dreams will be the new centerpiece castle that replaced Sleeping Beauty Castle at Hong Kong Disneyland, which will open in September 5, 2020. The castle will be redesigned to pay tribute to 13 Disney Princess and heroines[1][2] , Including Snow White, Rapunzel, Tiana, Aurora, Merida, Anna and Elsa, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Belle, Ariel, Cinderella, and Moana.
| Castle of Magical Dreams | |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Disneyland | |
| Name | Castle of Magical Dreams 奇妙夢想城堡 |
| Area | Fantasyland |
| Coordinates | 22.31262°N 114.04113°E |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opening date | September 5, 2020 |
| Replaced | Sleeping Beauty Castle |
| General statistics | |
| Attraction type | Walkthrough |
| Designer | Walt Disney Imagineering |
| Theme | Disney Princess |
| Height | 51 m (167 ft) |
The castle will also feature a brand new bibbidi-bobbidi boutique, which has debuted before the castle in 2019.
It will be the third attraction to be opened as part of the park’s multi-year expansion from 2018 to 2023. However, it might be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
History
On November 22, 2016, the Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong Government announced plans for a multi-year, HK$10.9 billion expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland. The proposed expansion includes Arendelle: World of Frozen, Stark Expo, multiple new attractions, and live entertainment.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort revealed creative details about the upcoming castle transformation — an important part of the park’s ongoing multi-year expansion plan on 8 December 2017.
See also
References
- Barnes, Brooks (November 22, 2016). "Hong Kong Disneyland, Seeking Return to Profit, Plans $1.4 Billion Upgrade". The New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
- Miller, Daniel (November 22, 2016). "Hong Kong Disneyland in line for a $1.4-billion expansion, adding a 'Frozen' themed land in a bid to boost growth". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2016.