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Feng Shui Master Picks Sep 12 For HK Disneyland Opening
November 22, 2004: 6:15 a.m. EST
HONG KONG (AP)--Hong Kong Disneyland will open Sept. 12, 2005, an auspicious day chosen by a feng shui master, Disney announced Monday.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Henry Tang and Disney executive Don Robinson unveiled a banner showing the opening date at a press conference as Mickey Mouse looked on.
In keeping with local tradition, Disney officials consulted a feng shui expert in picking the date. Feng shui is the Chinese art of choosing dates and arranging the layout of objects to improve fortunes.
"He has assured us that Sept. 12 is a fabulous day to open Hong Kong Disneyland," said Robinson, Hong Kong Disneyland Group Managing Director.
Hong Kong Disneyland is a joint venture between the territory's government and the Walt Disney Co. (DIS), but local taxpayers are shouldering most of the park's US$3.5 billion price tag.
Critics have questioned whether Hong Kong got a good deal. The Hong Kong government has said the boost in tourism and employment the park is expected to bring justifies the investment.
Dow Jones Newswires 11-22-04 0615ET Copyright (C) 2004 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
November 22, 2004: 6:15 a.m. EST
HONG KONG (AP)--Hong Kong Disneyland will open Sept. 12, 2005, an auspicious day chosen by a feng shui master, Disney announced Monday.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Henry Tang and Disney executive Don Robinson unveiled a banner showing the opening date at a press conference as Mickey Mouse looked on.
In keeping with local tradition, Disney officials consulted a feng shui expert in picking the date. Feng shui is the Chinese art of choosing dates and arranging the layout of objects to improve fortunes.
"He has assured us that Sept. 12 is a fabulous day to open Hong Kong Disneyland," said Robinson, Hong Kong Disneyland Group Managing Director.
Hong Kong Disneyland is a joint venture between the territory's government and the Walt Disney Co. (DIS), but local taxpayers are shouldering most of the park's US$3.5 billion price tag.
Critics have questioned whether Hong Kong got a good deal. The Hong Kong government has said the boost in tourism and employment the park is expected to bring justifies the investment.
Dow Jones Newswires 11-22-04 0615ET Copyright (C) 2004 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
