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These tickets are competitively prices from $756 to $868. On the day before Hong Kong Disneyland officially opened to the public, an invited audience of political and business leaders and media were special guests for a Preview Day on Sunday, enjoying an advance look at some of the spectacular shows and attractions in the first Disney theme park in the region.

Highlights of the day included preview ceremonies for several of the park's most eagerly anticipated shows and rides.
Robert A. Iger, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer-elect, The Walt Disney Company, welcomed the special guests to the majestic Theater in the Wild in Adventureland for a preview performance of 'Festival of the Lion King,' a live theatrical experience created especially for Hong Kong Disneyland.

The high-energy spectacle uses song, dance, puppetry and stunning visual effects to create an African savannah setting filled with lions, giraffes, birds and gazelles. In this theater environment, 'Festival of the Lion King' retells the story of the lion cub Simba, from the Disney animated feature film 'The Lion King,' and his struggle to regain his kingdom following the death of his father. The show features the award-winning music from the movie, written by Elton John and Tim Rice.

'When 'The Lion King' debuted in 1994, it became an instant classic, capturing the imagination of the world with its unforgettable characters, soulful rhythms and timeless story,' said Iger. 'The tradition of 'The Lion King' continues today as we share with you our latest, original interpretation of this classic tale with 'The Festival of The Lion King.''

Hong Kong Disneyland also presents a second live show, 'The Golden Mickeys,' in the Storybook Theater in Fantasyland. Modeled on a Hollywood awards show, 'The Golden Mickeys' brings favorite Disney stories to life with song, dance and special effects.

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Main Street, U.S.A. was the stage in Hong Kong Disneyland for the celebratory 'Disney on Parade,' also previewed for the Sunday guests. The parade features more than 100 performers and nine fantastic, larger-than-life floats.

It showcases the history of Disney from the early classic Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck cartoons to the fairy tale stories of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the Little Mermaid to recent classics like 'Toy Story,' a Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film.

Earlier that day, Hong Kong actor-singer Eason Chan joined Iger for a preview of one of Hong Kong Disneyland's most exciting attractions, Space Mountain.

Combining special effects, pulsating lights and a high-speed trip through near-total darkness, the space-themed indoor roller coaster has become one of the most popular thrill rides at Disney theme parks worldwide. Since the first Space Mountain opened in 1975 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, other versions have opened at Disneyland in California, Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan and Disneyland Paris in France.

'Space Mountain is one of the most popular theme park adventures ever created and is a truly iconic Disney attraction,' said Iger. 'Experiencing the thrill of these high-speed rockets has become a tradition for countless guests every time they visit one of our parks, and I know the same will be true here at Hong Kong Disneyland.'

The latest Disney theme park innovation was roaming at large in Hong Kong Disneyland on Sunday. Nine-foot-tall Lucky the Dinosaur walks freely and interacts with children and families, even signing his own distinctive four-leaf-clover 'autograph.'

Sunday's Hong Kong Disneyland preview culminated with an after-dark party that was both elegant and exotic. The 'Enchanted Evening' began with food and drinks served along the jungle trials of Adventureland to the accompaniment of reggae music and hard-driving rhythm from village drummers.

After dinner, the guests moved to the fairy tale setting of Sleeping Beauty Castle. There, majestic Chinese dragons appeared and were joined by spectacular Chinese acrobats and drummers to announce a sensational concert which mingled East and West, combining Asian and American musicians and singing stars to present well known Disney songs.

The international lineup of stars was headlined by Hong Kong Disneyland spokesperson Jacky Cheung, and also starred Emil Chau, multiple platinum album Hong Kong recording artist; Andy Hui, Hong Kong singer and film star; singer-actor Eason Chan; 13-year-old piano virtuoso Rachel Cheung; Brad Kane, the American voice of 'Aladdin'; Coco Lee, Chinese pop star; Paige O'Hara, voice of Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast'; Lea Salonga, Broadway musical theater star and the voice of 'Mulan'; and Joey Yung, award-winning Cantonese/Mandarin singer.

For a final burst of light, color, music and special effects, the evening's entertainment concluded with the dazzling 'Disney in the Stars' fireworks show. The night sky is the staging area for 'Disney in the Stars,' and Sleeping Beauty Castle comes to life with dreamlike images projected onto its walls.

'Disney in the Stars' is a spellbinding experience in which fireworks are choreographed to music like dancers in a ballet, and it was the perfect 'good night' ending for the very special Preview Day.