Land reserved for Hong Kong Disneyland expansion can be used for other short-term events, government says
Shows, concerts and exhibitions are compatible with site and proposals will be considered, according to economic development chief Edward Yau
Idle land earmarked for the future expansion of the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park could be used for short-term entertainment events if needed, the government said on Wednesday.
“Short-term events such as shows, concerts and exhibitions are compatible, and we will consider them if we receive any related proposals,” Yau said.
Pan-democratic legislator Raymond Chan Chi-chuen, who represents New Territories East, believed a concert by popular Taiwanese rock band Mayday last month proved the site was capable of hosting such events.
“The concert at Disneyland drew 20,000 people, which means the place is large enough,” Chan said. “It was a waste that the government and Disneyland didn’t use the idle land for such events before.”