Grand Opening – 12 Sept 2005

Grand Opening Ceremonies – 12 Sept 2005

Zeng Qinghong, vice president of People’s Republic of China Dots the eye of the lion with Michael Eisner at HKDL’s Grand Opening Zeng Qinghong, vice president of People’s Republic of China Dots the eye of the lion with Michael Eisner at HKDL’s Grand Opening

Traditional Lion Dance to celebrate the park’s new life

Opening day crowd waiting to come in

The Shek family - Cherries, Chloe and Louis

An excited early guest!

Entrance tunnels

The Dapper Dans

Tour Guides at Guest Relations

“The Disneyland Story” gallery on Main Street

Park dedication unveiled on 10 Sept 2005

Plaza Inn

Magic hour on Main Street

Adventureland area development

Bob Iger dedicates the premiere performance of “Festival of the Lion King”

Festival of the Lion King

Jungle River Cruise

Lucky the Dinosaur in Adventureland

Disneyland Resort Station

Sleeping Beauty Castle Little princess

Mad Hatter Tea Cups

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Clopin’s Festival of Foods

Mulan “meet & greet” in Fantasy Gardens

Royal Banquet Hall

The Golden Mickeys

Tomorrowland overall

HKDL Ambassador Angela To, Bob Iger, and HK entertainer Eason Chan officially open Space Mountain

The Jammitors

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Local comedian Eric Kot at the Grand Opening ceremonies

Comet Cafe

Bob Iger and Jay Rasulo with Tomorrowland Cast Members

Disney’s Hollywood Hotel premiere party

Singer Brad Caleb Kane and Broadway star Lea Salonga Pose with Goofy at the Hollywood Hotel premiere party

HKDL Spokesperson Jacky Cheung arrives at the Grand Opening

Jacky Cheung sings at the Grand Opening

Lea Salonga sings from “Mulan” at the Grand Opening

A little Disney magic…