Disneyland Hotel Closes Oct 12
750 rooms at Disney Explorers Lodge to help absorb demand during renovation
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel will close from October 12 for a major renovation, which will feature Disney movie-themed rooms and retain the hotel's classic charm. The hotel, which has been open since 2005, will undergo a comprehensive renovation and upgrade, with no completion date announced.
The renovation will focus on integrating immersive story experiences, innovative design, and better service, while retaining the hotel's classic charm. According to Anita Lai Pui-shan, vice-president of communications and public affairs at Hong Kong Disneyland, the renovated hotel will further consolidate Hong Kong Disneyland's leading position in regional tourism.
The closure of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel will leave the resort's two other properties, Disney Explorers Lodge and Disney's Hollywood Hotel, to absorb demand. Disney Explorers Lodge has 750 rooms, while Disney's Hollywood Hotel has 600 rooms. Despite the closure, the resort is confident that the other two properties can meet the demand, given that average occupancy across all three hotels exceeded 80 per cent during the recent summer holiday.
## Why it matters The closure of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is significant, as it is one of the three hotels at the resort and has been a popular choice for visitors since its opening in 2005. The renovation is part of the resort's efforts to shift its focus to seasonal culinary offerings and immersive storytelling, which is expected to enhance the overall guest experience. With the other two properties absorbing the demand, visitors can still expect a unique holiday experience at Hong Kong Disneyland.
The resort's unique blend of Disney magic and natural scenery has made it a leading destination in regional tourism. As Lai noted, the resort is the world's only Disney resort backed by mountains and facing the sea, bringing guests a unique holiday experience. The renovation of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is expected to further enhance this experience, making it an even more attractive destination for visitors.
## What happens next With the closure of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, visitors can expect some changes in the resort's operations. The other two properties, Disney Explorers Lodge and Disney's Hollywood Hotel, will absorb the demand, and the resort will focus on its seasonal culinary offerings and immersive storytelling. While there is no completion date announced for the renovation, visitors can look forward to a revamped Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel with Disney movie-themed rooms and a unique blend of classic charm and immersive story experiences.
