Hong Kong Disneyland and Hongkong Post launch Golden Celebration Stamp and Pin Commemorative Set

Hong Kong Disneyland and the Hongkong Post today jointly announced the launch of the "Golden Celebration Stamp & Pin Commemorative Set" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney theme parks.

The Postmaster General, Mr. Allan CHIANG, announced that Hongkong Post will sell this commemorative set on behalf of Hong Kong Disneyland at 39 Philatelic Offices from 17 July 2004 to 31 December or while stock lasts.

The set features a specially designed pin symbolizing the golden new era for Disney theme parks issued in by Hong Kong Disneyland, and collectible stamps highlighting the growth of Mickey Mouse over the past 75 years. The set will also be available for purchase in Disney stores in Hong Kong beginning July 17.

"We are delighted to be cooperating again with Hongkong Post to offer this commemorative set which portrays some of the very special moments from the past 50 years of Disney magic," commented Roy Tan Hardy, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Hong Kong Disneyland. "Hong Kong Disneyland will mark the beginning of the next 50 years; and we look forward to bringing the magic and world-class family entertainment that has enthralled hundreds of millions of guests from around the world to Hong Kong and the Asia region."

The commemorative set comes on the heels of an announcement by Hong Kong Disneyland of an extraordinary global celebration of Disneyland's golden jubilee, called the Happiest Homecoming On Earth. The Happiest Homecoming On Earth will be the first time that all the Disney theme parks around the world join together to mark a milestone, and will feature the biggest launch of new attractions and entertainment in Disney history.

Each Hong Kong Disneyland Golden Celebration Stamp & Pin Commemorative Set will contain:

· One Heartwarming Stamps Mini-pane (Care & Love) carrying various classic Mickey Mouse icons of different stages next to the 16 stamps in local mail postage

· One Disneyland Golden Celebration Souvenir Cover affixed with a Heartwarming mint stamp (Care and Love) in local postage which is paired up with a Mickey Mouse icon, and cancelled with the datestamp of GPO-13 dated 17 July 2004

· One Golden Hong Kong Disneyland Lapel Pin

· One Miniature Collector's Photo Album (excluding stamps)

The Hong Kong Disneyland Golden Celebration Stamp & Pin Commemorative Set will cost HK$120. Each customer will be limited to 5 sets.