香港迪士尼樂園度假區第三間酒店「迪士尼探索家度假酒店」（Disney Explorers Lodge）於今天舉行動土儀式，園方邀請咗財政司司長曾俊華先生以及商務及經濟發展局局長蘇錦樑先生擔任主禮嘉賓。
「迪士尼探索家度假酒店」耗資約42億6300萬元，新酒店佔地約6.4萬平方米，當中樓高7層以及將會提供750間客房，客房分標準房間及海景房間兩種，定價介乎樂園現有兩間酒店之間，而設計上亦充滿住亞洲及南美洲嘅風格。園方預料，新酒店於2017年初落成後將提供600至700個全職職位。
酒店背景故事設於1920年代，故事講述當時由四位探險家合力興建酒店，而佢哋更加會將旅程中所搜羅到嘅工藝品及標本放喺酒店裡面展示。
另外，「迪士尼探索家度假酒店」將分成4個庭園區，包括「非洲庭園」（African Garden）、「亞細亞庭園」（Asian Garden）、「太平洋群島庭園」（Polynesian Garden）及「南美庭園」（South American Garden）。位於「太平洋群島庭園」中央位置設有模仿南太平洋海岸嘅泳池，而大家亦有機會喺酒店裡面見到嚟自《沖天救兵》（UP）嘅彩鳥古雲（Kevin）、嚟自《海底奇兵》（Finding Nemo）嘅烏龜古仔（Squirt）以及嚟自《獅子王》（The Lion King）嘅拉飛奇（Rafiki）等嘅迪士尼朋友。第三間酒店嘅投資組合分別由華特迪士尼公司注資17億元以及香港迪士尼樂園度假區注資6億元，而港府以及華特迪士尼公司亦會分別提供新貸款8億元及11.5億萬元。
與此同時，新酒店亦設有環球主題餐廳、中國主題餐廳、提供快餐服務嘅餐廳以及紀念品商店。
Hotel Lobby
Polynesian Garden
Asian Garden
African Garden
South American Garden
香港迪士尼樂園度假區行政總裁金民豪先生表示，樂園將於下月到立法會匯報迪士尼2013至14年度盈利結果，初步觀察會是好消息，成績會較理想，詳情會於下月公佈。
資料來源：香港迪士尼樂園度假區、《東方日報》、《明報》、《星島日報》、《經濟日報》及《蘋果日報》
圖片：Disney & HKGOV
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官方新聞稿（Official Press Release）：
香港迪士尼樂園度假區新酒店動土
「迪士尼探索家度假酒店」
體驗探索之旅
The new, exploration-themed hotel to feature 750 rooms,
four themed gardens, new restaurants and outdoor pool
香港迪士尼樂園度假區第三間酒店 - 迪士尼探索家度假酒店﹣今天舉行動土儀式，標誌度假區作為世界級旅遊及娛樂目的地，邁向持續發展的新里程。全新酒店將提供750間客房，預計於2017年初開幕。
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort today broke ground on its third hotel, marking another milestone in the continued development of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort as a world-class travel and entertainment destination. Named Disney Explorers Lodge, the new 750-room hotel is slated to open in early 2017.
迪士尼探索家度假酒店以探索精神為設計主題，將帶領來自各地的賓客遠離城市生活的繁囂，進入一個充滿新奇發現，自然色彩和異國文化的領域。新酒店將設有四個各具獨特異國色彩的主題庭園，及不同主題的餐廳、商店和大型室外游泳池。
Dedicated to the spirit of exploration, Disney Explorers Lodge will invite guests to leave the everyday world behind and enter into a new world full of discovery, nature and exotic cultures. The hotel will feature four distinct gardens based on cultures from around the globe, along with new themed restaurants, a shop and a large outdoor swimming pool.
今天的動土儀式由香港特別行政區財政司司長曾俊華、商務及經濟發展局局長蘇錦樑與華特迪士尼樂園及度假區 亞洲區總裁及董事總經理安明智，以及香港迪士尼樂園度假區行政總裁金民豪一同主持。
Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, John Tsang; Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Gregory So; President and Managing Director, Asia, for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Bill Ernest; and Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Andrew Kam, officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony.
安明智說：「今天的動土儀式，是香港迪士尼樂園度假區近十年歷史中又一重要里程碑。這項擴建對推動樂園持續發展相當重要，亦顯示華特迪士尼公司對香港的承諾。新酒店加上樂園的擴建項目和全新遊樂設施，將繼續提高香港迪士尼樂園的吸引力。」
“This groundbreaking is another exciting milestone in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s almost 10-year history,” said Ernest. “This expansion is key to continuing the resort's growth and momentum, and it underscores The Walt Disney Company’s commitment to Hong Kong. This project, along with other upcoming expansion projects and new offerings, will continue to add to the appeal of Hong Kong Disneyland.”
曾俊華表示：「香港政府珍視與華特迪士尼公司的夥伴關係。正如其他迪士尼迷一樣，我熱切期待樂園度假區陸續推出獨具迪士尼特色的遊樂設施及娛樂體驗，包括今年開展十週年紀念活動、2016年底開幕的全新以漫威 鐵甲奇俠為主角的主題區，以及2017年落成的迪士尼探索家度假酒店。」
Tsang said “The Government treasures our partnership with the Walt Disney Company. And, like any Disney fan, I am thrilled to know that there's much more to come – much more Disney magic to look forward to – beginning with this year's 10th anniversary celebrations, followed by the launching, in late 2016, of the Iron Man themed area and, in 2017, the opening of the Disney Explorers Lodge.”
香港迪士尼樂園度假區行政總裁金民豪表示，樂園現有兩間酒店近年的入住率持續超過九成。他說：「第三間酒店是樂園整體擴建計劃的一部分。新酒店落成後，樂園客房供應將增加七成五至1,750間。我們有信心，新酒店將會有助提昇賓客的遊樂體驗，亦有利區內持續發展的旅遊業。」
Kam noted that the two existing hotels have consistently enjoyed an occupancy rate of more than 90% in recent years. He said, “As an integral part of the resort’s overall expansion plan, the third hotel will increase our total room supply by 75 percent to 1,750. We are confident the new hotel will enhance the guest experience and benefit the region’s growing tourism industry.”
具迪士尼獨特風格的度假式酒店
Resort-style hotel with unique Disney storytelling
香港迪士尼樂園首次披露迪士尼探索家度假酒店的設計概念和特色，包括以探索為題的背景故事。故事發生在1920年代初的探險時代，世界各地歷險的生涯啟發了四位探險家合力興建了一間酒店，並在酒店內展示他們畢生旅程中搜羅到的工藝品和標本製品。
Before the ceremony, HKDL revealed new design concepts and key features of the hotel, including a story expounding the hotel’s theme of exploration. The story harkens to that grand era of exploration in the early 1920s, telling of four explorers who cooperatively built a lodge based on their adventures throughout the globe, adding their own artifacts and specimens gathered over a lifetime of travels.
酒店房間、主題式庭園、三間餐廳和商店的設計靈感源自探險家們曾踏足的四個地區：非洲大草原、南美洲熱帶雨林、太平洋島嶼天堂和亞洲醉人的自然景致。
The concept of exploration is meticulously brought to life throughout the hotel’s guest rooms, themed gardens, three restaurants and shop, which are inspired by the explorers’ travels to four regions: an African savannah, a South American rainforest, a Polynesian island paradise and an area inspired by the natural beauty of Asia.
華特迪士尼幻想工程創意總監李勇說：「迪士尼以講故事和體現探索精神聞名。迪士尼探索家度假酒店當然不會例外。在這間酒店裡，賓客會化身為勇敢的探險家。米奇老鼠和《獅子王》故事裡的狒狒拉飛奇（Rafiki），以及其他迪士尼經典元素都可以在四周的主題裝飾裡找到。這間度假式酒店絕對迎合賓客的探索精神，讓他們體驗到異國風情。」
“Disney is renowned for storytelling and for embodying the spirit of adventure. Disney Explorers Lodge is no exception,” said Yong Lee, Creative Director of Walt Disney Imagineering. “At this hotel, guests will become explorers in their own right. Iconic Disney elements—featuring characters like Mickey Mouse, Rafiki and others—can be found in the decor and themed elements. The resort-style hotel will appeal to everyone’s spirit of adventure and to the desires of international guests for exotic experiences.”
全新設計突顯探索精神
New hotel features, with the spirit of exploration
迪士尼探索家度假酒店的主題和設計均有別於香港迪士尼樂園度假區現有兩間酒店。香港迪士尼樂園酒店洋溢維多利亞優雅氣息，而迪士尼好萊塢酒店則活現裝飾藝術的建築風格。全新的迪士尼探索家度假酒店特意設計成為探索家的歇息之所，讓他們沉醉於奇妙的自然景致和多國文化之中。世界各地的賓客都歡迎前來加入探索者的行列，一同體現如酒店的座右銘所言：「ad explorandum et somniandum」（即「勇於探索與夢想」）。
The third hotel will differentiate itself from the two existing hotels in terms of its theme and design. Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel boasts grand Victorian elegance while Disney’s Hollywood Hotel is accented by the style and architecture of Art Deco. Disney Explorers Lodge, on the other hand, is designed to be a respite for adventurers, surrounding them with the wonders of nature and diverse cultures. Guests around the world can stay at the hotel and become explorers themselves, embracing the lodge motto of “ad explorandum et somniandum” (to explore and dream).
迪士尼探索家度假酒店裡的南美庭園完美地揉合了藝術和自然，並把南美植物的生命活力帶給每位賓客。在庭園的正中央聳立著三棵榕樹，它們粗壯的枝幹上懸掛著許多燈籠，而庭園周圍都是開滿紫色小花的藍花楹樹。
Inside the South American Garden at Disney Explorers Lodge, art and nature coincide, bringing the vibrancy of South American plant life to the garden’s visitors. Three banyan trees holding hanging lanterns within their limbs reside in the middle of the garden, while purple jacaranda trees surround the space.
當賓客漫步到群島庭園，會仿似聽見海浪輕輕湧來的聲音。庭園的草坪特別設計得像南太平洋的波濤一般。
As guests walk through the Polynesian Garden, they might believe that they can hear ocean waves gently rolling toward them. In fact, the garden’s lawn is designed to look like the rolling waves of the South Pacific.
亞細亞庭園揉合亞洲美麗的自然風光和其文化兼容的獨特風采。毗鄰中國主題特色餐廳，賓客可以沿著蜿蜒的小路漫步，並在蒼翠繁茂的景觀和四季不同的鮮花叢中放鬆心情。
The Asian Garden celebrates both the natural beauty of Asia, and the distinct elegance of its eclectic cultures. Located adjacent to a themed Chinese restaurant, guests can stroll along the winding path and relax amid the lush landscape and seasonal flowers.
最後，非洲庭園裡大草原上，用上純樸的橙色和黃色色調，讓賓客猶如置身於狩獵的營地或非洲大草原的景致當中。
Finally, within the African Garden, the rustic yellow and orange tones of a savannah wash over visitors, making them feel like they might be about to camp out on safari or on a grassy plain in the African continent’s wild landscape.
酒店有助推動樂園業務持續蓬勃發展
Hotel to bring continued success
樂園度假區近期的擴建計劃廣受賓客歡迎，加上迪士尼探索家度假酒店和其他新發展項目，將令香港迪士尼樂園度假區持續穩健發展，及鞏固其作為區内家庭旅遊目的地的首選地位。迪士尼探索家度假酒店工程將帶來就業機會。新酒店開始營運後，香港迪士尼樂園度假區更將額外提供600-700個全職職位。
Combined with the success of the recent expansion, Disney Explorers Lodge and other upcoming offerings will continue to strengthen the resort’s position as a premier family destination in the region, and sustain the growth momentum seen in recent years. Construction of Disney Explorers Lodge will create additional job opportunities as well as another 600 to 700 full-time equivalent positions in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort after it commences operation.
新酒店主要資訊
Key Information about the Third Hotel
名稱：迪士尼探索家度假酒店
Name：Disney Explorers Lodge
主題：探索精神貫穿整體設計及四個依照亞洲、南美洲、非洲、太平洋群島不同獨特文化設計的庭園
Theme：Spirit of exploration. This theme runs through the overall design, including four gardens based on four unique cultures: Asia, South America, Africa and Polynesia.
設施（Facilities）：
1. 環球主題餐廳（An international restaurant）
2. 中國主題餐廳（A Chinese restaurant）
3. 提供快餐服務的餐廳（A fast casual restaurant）
4. 紀念品商店（A merchandise shop）
5. 戶外游泳池（An outdoor pool）
客房數目：750間（開幕後樂園假區房間總數將達1,750間）
No. of rooms：750, bringing the resort total to 1,750 after opening
開幕日期：2017年初
Opening date：Early 2017
© 香港迪士尼樂園度假區
© Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
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13 / 1 / 2016：
行政長官在今天發表了二零一六年《施政報告》（Policy Address 2016），除了在報告內提及了香港迪士尼樂園度假區（Hong Kong Disneyland Resort）的第二期發展計劃，二零一六年報告的《施政綱領》（Policy Agenda）亦有提及「迪士尼探索家度假酒店」（Disney Explorers Lodge）：
第一章內容：
■ 監督香港迪士尼樂園擴建項目，包括以漫威人物「鐵甲奇俠」為主題的新園區和以探索冒險為主題的新酒店，以確保兩項目能分別於2016年及2017年啓用。（商務及經濟發展局）
■ 與美國華特迪士尼公司商討香港迪士尼樂園度假區第二期的發展計劃。（商務及經濟發展局）
From Chapter 1：
■ Overseeing the expansion of the Hong Kong Disneyland, which includes a new themed area based on Marvel’s Iron Man franchise and a new hotel with a theme dedicated to the spirit of exploration, to ensure completion of the two projects in 2016 and 2017 respectively. (CEDB)
■ Discussing with The Walt Disney Company the Phase 2 development of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. (CEDB)
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
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