<strong>Hong Kong Disneyland: </strong>A band performs for the small crowds at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. The ongoing Hong Kong protests have had a negative impact on the city's tourism industry. According to officials, tourist arrivals in August were 40% lower than in 2018.
Hong Kong Disneyland: A band performs for the small crowds at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. The ongoing Hong Kong protests have had a negative impact on the city's tourism industry. According to officials, tourist arrivals in August were 40% lower than in 2018.
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<strong>Empty trains: </strong>A train to Hong Kong Disneyland is almost empty.
Empty trains: A train to Hong Kong Disneyland is almost empty.
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<strong>No lines, few riders: </strong>The Cinderella Carousel attraction is normally packed with young children.
No lines, few riders: The Cinderella Carousel attraction is normally packed with young children.
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<strong>Closed ticket booths: </strong>During a recent visit, some of the ticket booths were closed, while the open ones had practically no lines.
Closed ticket booths: During a recent visit, some of the ticket booths were closed, while the open ones had practically no lines.
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<strong>Empty shops: </strong>The souvenir and toy stores had few visitors as well.
Empty shops: The souvenir and toy stores had few visitors as well.
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<strong>Hyperspace Mountain:</strong> An employee waits for park guests outside Hyperspace Mountain, which is normally one of the park's busiest rides.
Hyperspace Mountain: An employee waits for park guests outside Hyperspace Mountain, which is normally one of the park's busiest rides.
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<strong>Foreign tourists staying away: </strong>A nearly empty Disneyland train station. Dozens of<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Ftravel%2Farticle%2Fhong-kong-travel-advice-hnk-intl-trnd%2Findex.html" target="_blank"> </a>countries have issued travel warnings for Hong Kong and travelers are staying well away.
Foreign tourists staying away: A nearly empty Disneyland train station. Dozens of countries have issued travel warnings for Hong Kong and travelers are staying well away.
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<strong>Lacking that Disney buzz: </strong> "It's a bit subdued," said Annamarie Devitt, who was visiting the park with her husband and children. "It's just not the buzz of Disneyland that I expected."
Lacking that Disney buzz: "It's a bit subdued," said Annamarie Devitt, who was visiting the park with her husband and children. "It's just not the buzz of Disneyland that I expected."
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<strong>It's a Small World: </strong>Visitors at It's a Small World, another extremely popular ride, had a boat all to themselves.
It's a Small World: Visitors at It's a Small World, another extremely popular ride, had a boat all to themselves.
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<strong>Sparse crowds: </strong>While on a recent visit, few<strong> </strong>tourists roamed the park, which is usually crammed full of people.
Sparse crowds: While on a recent visit, few tourists roamed the park, which is usually crammed full of people.
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<strong>Business as usual: </strong>In spite of the lack of visitors, Disneyland's speakers continued to blare music from "The Lion King" and "The Little Mermaid," while food stands sold snacks and cold drinks as families strolled through the park.
Business as usual: In spite of the lack of visitors, Disneyland's speakers continued to blare music from "The Lion King" and "The Little Mermaid," while food stands sold snacks and cold drinks as families strolled through the park.
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<strong>Comet Café: </strong>During a recent visit, Hong Kong Disneyland's Comet Cafe was closed.
Comet Café: During a recent visit, Hong Kong Disneyland's Comet Cafe was closed.
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<strong>Other options:</strong> The pro-democracy protests have been raging since June and have hit Hong Kong's economy hard. Mainland Chinese tourists, which make up 76% of the city's annual visitors, might now choose to make their way to Shanghai's Disneyland instead.
Other options: The pro-democracy protests have been raging since June and have hit Hong Kong's economy hard. Mainland Chinese tourists, which make up 76% of the city's annual visitors, might now choose to make their way to Shanghai's Disneyland instead.
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<strong>Malaysia visitors: </strong>While on a recent visit to Hong Kong Disneyland, Afaizul Ashari and his family -- tourists from Malaysia -- told CNN the last time they visited the park was more crowded and the rides had longer wait times.
Malaysia visitors: While on a recent visit to Hong Kong Disneyland, Afaizul Ashari and his family -- tourists from Malaysia -- told CNN the last time they visited the park was more crowded and the rides had longer wait times.
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