GRIZZLY GULCH Officially Opens @ Hong Kong Disneyland

Disneyland's latest expansion and attraction <Grizzly Gulch> which is the largest themed area opened its door on 14th July 2012 officially. The excitement continues with its unexpected runway adventure through a unique multi directional terrain-style coaster and numerous immersive Wild West experience.

The expansion project heralds a new era of growth for Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and the tourism industry in Hong Kong. As an integral part of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Disneyland has, since its inception, contributed vastly to Hong Kong's economy, society, creativity, hospitality and much more.

"An important milestone are celebrated with the newest addition of <Grizzly Gulch> being the first themed area of its kind at any of the Disneyland's park around the world." Said Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The largest component of the expansion project, <Grizzly Gulch> transports guests to a Wild West mining town that recalls a golden era of hope, adventure and opportunity. With its interactive water features, immersive entertainment elements and thrilling multi directional coaster that crisscrosses the entire area made a spectacular addition to Hong Kong Disneyland and the Disney Parks Resorts portfolio.

The immerse Wild West setting of <Grizzly Gulch> transports guests to a quintessential, bustling western Gold Rush township. The unique and innovative Big Grizzly Mountain Runway Mine Cars takes guests on a runway adventure which features unexpected forward launches, backward dashes and rapid turns and crisscrosses the entire themed area. The highlights includes when the mine cars reached at the peak, it will suddenly plummet backwards at high speed. After plummeting backwards into mine shafts, the mine car will suddenly launch forward again. A couple of sharp turns and watch out when the mine cars dash across Gryser Gulch is also the best spot for taking pictures for friends as the mine cars dash by.

  

  

 Building upon the successful opening of Toy Story Land last year, <Grizzly Gulch> will further expand Hong Kong Disneyland's appeal to young guests seeking thrill and adventure. With the opening of <Mystic Point> in 2013, the final installment of the expansion project, the Park will increase its footprint by almost one-fourth and will offer guest over 100 attractions, entertainment facilities and shows, further strengthening the Park's appeal across ages.

 

 

The completion of this three-phase expansion project demonstrates the continued growth of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and their commitment to enriching the Park's experience to broader range of guests. This will further contribute to Hong Kong's overall attractiveness as Asia's top tourist destination.

Other attractions in <Grizzly Gulch> includes the water jets at Geyser Gulch, warm greetings of the Grizzly Gulch Welcome Wagon Show and Disney Friends in new Gold Rush-era outfits, numerous Wild West Photo Opportunities, auspicious Bing Lucky Gold Nugget, Grizzly Gulch-inspired gifts from Bear Necessities or the heart fare at the Lucky Nugget Saloon.