Hong Kong Disneyland Celebrates Two Years

Hong Kong Disneyland celebrated their second anniversary yesterday (September 12) despite poor attendance numbers and labor disputes. The park is a big travel destination on mainland China, drawing families into Hong Kong to vacation.

While disappointing attendance and guest purchases seem to be the norm there, people are willing to make the park better and draw the numbers that it is expected to. Spokeswoman Cynthia Tong calls the park an "important piece of travel infrastructure" and is open to any suggestions to help boost the park's popularity.

Hong Kong Disneyland is 57% owned by the government, which has raised a few concerns about the deal, since tax payers foot most of the $3.5 billion bill (US Dollars). The Hong Kong based newspaper, Wen Wei Po, said "As the major shareholder, the government can't ignore Hong Kong Disneyland's predicament. It should try to help the park solve its problems and get through its difficulties. At the same time, park management should reflect on its deficiencies, learn its lessons and launch comprehensive, pro-active reforms," the editorial said.

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