Hong Kong Disneyland Tops Off The Castle
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Hong Kong Disneyland Celebrates "Topping Off" of Sleeping Beauty Castle
On September 23rd Hong Kong Disneyland held a ceremony to celebrate the "topping off" of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Among those in attendance were Hong Kong Disneyland spokesperson and entertainer Jacky Cheung, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts President Jay Rasulo, Hong Kong Disneyland Group Managing Director Don Robinson and hundreds of government officials, business and community leaders, and Cast Members. Hong Kong Disneyland is scheduled to open in late 2005 / early 2006. Unlike the three other Magic Kingdoms that have opened after the Disneyland, this Sleeping Beauty Castle is based on Disneyland's original. For much more on the topping off ceremony, see the Hong Kong Disneyland press release.
Minnie Mouse said 'Hello' to all the guests at the Castle Topping Ceremony.
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Hong Kong Disneyland spokesperson and entertainer Jacky Cheung, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts President Jay Rasulo together with Mickey Mouse and friends celebrate the 'Topping Off' of Hong Kong Disneyland Sleeping Beauty Castle.
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A 'Topping Off' ceremony is traditionally celebrated when the last structural element is placed on a building, which is a landmark point in the construction process of Hong Kong Disneyland.
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(From left to right): John Verity, Walt Disney Imagineering Hong Kong Managing Director; Jacky Cheung, Hong Kong Disneyland spokesperson and entertainer; Don Robinson, Hong Kong Disneyland Group Managing Director; Jay Rasulo, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts President; Wing Chao, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Asia Pacific Development Vice Chairman and Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Vice President of Master Planning, Architecture and Design; Y.C. Lo, Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works (Works) together with Mickey Mouse and friends witness the “magic at work�? in Hong Kong Disneyland.
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As Sleeping Beauty Castle was topped with its final piece, a burst of colorful confetti, fireworks, music and Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse and friends, delighted the crowd.
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-- Posted October 26, 2004
-- Story by LaughingPlace.com Staff
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