Angry Parents Toss Kids Over Sold-Out Disney Park Fences (HongKong)

[SarahandPaul]

Angry Parents Toss Kids Over Sold-Out Disney Park Fences
Hong Kong Disneyland Sells Out For 8 Straight Days

Angry families stormed fences at Hong Kong Disneyland and tossed their children over gates Thursday after the theme park sold out for an eighth consecutive day, according to a Local 6 News report.

The uproar outside Disney's theme park followed similar chaos on Wednesday when hundreds of disgruntled visitors, many having made the trip from mainland China, were furious that their Lunar New Year vacation to Hong Kong was ruined. The visitors held flexible tickets that were valid for six months but did not guarantee entry on any day, said Betty Law, a spokeswoman for Hong Kong Disneyland. The park was sold out on Thursday, Law said, as tourist traffic surged during the annual peak travel season in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Local 6 News showed angry crowds grabbing onto fences at the park's entrance as security officers and police tried to maintain order.

The chaos at the park prompted criticism from Hong Kong's government. Officials released a statement saying the park's ticketing arrangement could be improved, according to a report.


http://www.local6.com/news/6681871/detail.html

 

[Luv4Disney]

That's so sick. What's wrong with them? No matter what you're reaction, you don't throw your kid over a fence! And seriously...there's over a billion people in China, I would kind of expect sell-outs. Who wouldn't?

 

[Sylvester McBean]

that's disgusting.

 

[Bill From PA]

How would the kids be able to use FastPass if they didn't go through the turnstile?

Bill From PA

 

[ntengwall]

"How would the kids be able to use FastPass if they didn't go through the turnstile?"
I love a good sense of humor!!

 

[vellamint]

How would the kids be able to use FastPass if they didn't go through the turnstile?

Bill From PA

LOL (I think!!!)

 

[Tink215]

How would the kids be able to use FastPass if they didn't go through the turnstile?

Bill From PA

I could not help but laugh at that!!!



But the situation is just bizare!! I do hope no children here hurt because of their parents stupidity!

 

[Mom to a Princess]

[ And seriously...there's over a billion people in China, I would kind of expect sell-outs. Who wouldn't?[/QUOTE]

Okay it's not funny to hear about people throwing kids over fences but your post had me busting at the seams laughing. There is humor in truth!

 

[RescueRanger]

How would the kids be able to use FastPass if they didn't go through the turnstile?

Bill From PA

That is too funny.

 

[TMJR]

How would the kids be able to use FastPass if they didn't go through the turnstile?

Bill From PA

You know, I was drinking when I read that, and I snorted water up my nose! Best laugh I've had all day!

 

[melomouse]

You can't see it clearly in that photo, but I think there are biometric finger scans on those fence posts....melomouse

 

[welovewdw]

How would the kids be able to use FastPass if they didn't go through the turnstile?

Bill From PA

I have tears coming out of my eyes from laughing so hard.

 

[Sammie]

Which is worse, the parents throwing their kids over the fence, or all of us at Bill's comment.

I admit I laughed too. Then went, "Oh my Should I be laughing".

 

[challada]

Well, I guess that eliminates HKDL for us...I thought it would not be too crowded based on the photos i've seen...have you guys checked out this guy's website?

http://rolandlim.fotki.com/hong_kong_disneyland/

 

[vellamint]

Has anyone else looked at those pictures!!??? They are absolutely gorgeous!!

My only question is......the signs are all in English? I find that curious.

 

[Randy K]

Actually the park has been reported as not doing that well. Its kind of small now with only about 10 rides but I'm sure it will continue to expand. Chinese New Year is going on now which is why the sell outs. It is a 2 week holiday in most of Asia that is the same as the Christmas Holiday here. It should settle down and slow down there in about a week or so.

My only question is......the signs are all in English? I find that curious

This normal everywhere in Hong Kong. It was owned by England for a hundred years from 1897 to 1997 so signs are in English and Chinese everywhere in the city. Their subways even give messages in Chinese and English. Its a wonderful city to visit if you have never done it and ever get the opportunity.

 

[88Keys]

If only they had checked touringplans.com they would know that early Feb is just not the time to go!

 

[JRawkSteady]

There's so little to do in the new park. I think there's about 6 - 10 attractions. That probably adds to the reasons why the park would close down.

Crazy parents. It reminds me of my teen years and trying to sneak into outdoor punk rock shows we couldn't afford by hoisting our friends and little siblings over the fences. Ah, those were the days.

Anyway, Poor kids...I'll quote my fiancee (who happens to be Chinese) "Chinese people are crazy!"

 

[Bill From PA]

Perhaps the Chinese Acrobats in Epcot could work this into their routine. At any rate, life is best appreciated 'tounge in cheek'.

Bill From PA

 

[loriandmatt]

ok - firstly we always knew bill from pa had joke in him - his bottle in front of me line is classic, but the fastpass thing was sweet!

my big question is: how the heck can they blame disney for this? they close it for saftey reasons. how can they be held responsible if some nut tosses their kid over the fence?

and further more: am i missing something culturally here - who the heck cares about their kids enough to treck across china (can't be an easy or inexpensive trip - i have heard horror stories about the trains there) to try and spend some quality time with them at a Disney park and then shows such disreguard for their saftey as to chuck them over a fence/wall?

even if they make the trip over, they will be in there with all those people alone.

I know for the most part, we Americans are very under educated about other cultures (languages, traditions, ways of life....) but if there is some possible cultural rationalization for this, i would love to hear it.

- lori (also from pa, but not near as funny as bill)