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Destination Hong Kong 38 JUL-AUG 2018 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM When it comes to heading out of the hotels, Hong Kong Disneyland is still a top option for groups. In addition, since last year's opening of Disney Explorer's Lodge the room count has expanded to 1,750 and the park has hosted almost 50 buyouts by 60 corporations since 2010. "Bank of China's (Hong Kong) Centenary Celebration in September 2017 hosted more than 25,000 participants, the largest single-day whole- park buyout event so far," says Karen Kang, director, business solutions and events. She added that Taiwanese rock band Mayday hosted their rst ever large- scale outdoor concert series with six concerts, each attracting around 20,000 people. New for this year, its on-going expansion has brought in new stage show "Moana: A Homecoming Celebration" in an alfresco 300-pax venue in Adventureland. "We are condent Adventureland will become another popular land buyout option, in addition to Tomorrowland, which boast the latest Star Wars-themed and Marvel-themed attractions, as well as Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch and Mystic Point," says Kang. Meanwhile, over at competitor Ocean Park Hong Kong, their Summer Carnival features a grand parade of giant animal puppets alongside performers, drummers, Caribbean shows, a Michelin-starred chef and synchronised swimming. The park's upcoming US$369.4 million Tai Shue Wan Water World, Southeast Asia's rst waterfront water park, will likely open in 2019 following delays, while the future Fullerton Hotel is looking at a potential 2021 opening. "Bank of China's (Hong Kong) Centenary Celebration in September 2017 hosted more than 25,000 participants, the largest single-day whole-park buyout event." KAREN KANG, DIRECTOR, BUSINESS SOLUTIONS AND EVENTS, HONG KONG DISNEYLAND HONG KONG DISNEYLAND When it opens later this year, the 471- room Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, linked to Ocean Park, will oer meeting rooms, plus a 1,2000 sqm pillar- free and high-tech ballroom for up to 1,200 pax theatre- style, while the lagoon will be ideal for innovative outdoor events. Programmes for team-building activities are being discussed with Ocean Park, and could lead to behind-the-scenes tours. Outdoor space at Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel. Acrobatic acts at the Summer Festival.