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| Some of the lucky invitees by the Mission for Migrant Workers at HK Disney on Jan 26 |
Another round of free entrance, food and transportation to and from Hong Kong Disneyland for foreign domestic helpers is forthcoming.
This is according to Disneyland managing director Michael Moriarty
who told the South China Morning Post that it is in talks with the Li Ka
Shing Foundation to extend the treat given to a select group of FDHs for the
past two years.
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Moriarty made the announcement as HK Disneyland reported an
all-time high of $838 million in net profit last year, and a record number of
7.7 million visitors.
This is the first time that the theme park has returned a profit
in the past decade.
He said the extended treat is due to the positive response they received following two rounds of sponsored trips on Jan. 19 and 26 this year.
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| More FDHs will get the treat this year, as HK Disney celebrates its 20th year |
A total of 4,200 workers benefited from the goodwill this year, up by 5% from 2024. As before, they were invited through non-government organizations such as the Mission for Migrant Workers, PathFinders, Help for Domestic Workers, Splash and Enrich.
All the workers each received a one-day ticket which normally
costs $669, a transport allowance of HK$80 (US$10) on their Octopus cards and
meals valued at HK$365.
The initiative cost the foundation nearly $2 million, excluding
the price of the tickets, which it shared with Disneyland.
The foundations said the treat is meant to to “create
unforgettable happy memories for those domestic workers who are working hard in
Hong Kong and far away from home”.
Disneyland Hong Kong has said it will be celebrating its 20th
year starting in June this year.
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