| Gratuitous Disney references
In the run up to the opening I thought it would be interesting to see how many unpaid [by Disney ] adverts Disney manages to squeeze out of the local media
1. A Government announcement telling us how to get to Disneyland
2. HK Standard HK Confidential
Mickey buses on hold
Hong Kong's Transport Department has freaked out the residents of Disco Bay, who want to run a bus service to Sunny Bay, the Disneyland port of call. The distance is about the same as it is to Tung Chung, where everybody catches the MTR for civilization, but the ride to the new Disney train is much faster because there are no traffic lights, no congestion and the walk to the new MTR station is short and covered. So, according to Dbay, the Disco Bay community magazine, the bus line went out and bought three new buses for the run to Disneyland- only to have the Transport Department tell them tough luck. They would have to make do with the nine they've already got. But, we're told by the Transport people, that's only temporary. Eventually they'll get to use the new buses too. So don't get discouraged, Disco Bay. You'll soon get to ride to the train with the mouse ears.
3.from the SCMP
Disney hotels built with a local touch
Fung shui principles and Chinese superstitions have been taken into account in the design of Hong Kong Disneyland's first two hotels, which were unveiled yesterday.
4.from the SCMP
MTR expects boon from new rail link to theme park
The Disneyland resort is expected to attract 30,000 more passengers a day for the MTR Corporation, earning it at least $5.4 million extra a month.  | 
