Hong Kong Disneyland: New Ride is "Ant-Man and Wasp: Nano Battle" – Variety

Currently leading the international box office, "Ant-Man and the Wasp" is set to become a major new attraction at Hong Kong's Disneyland theme park.

Some elements of the then-nameless ride were teased at the D23 Expo in Japan earlier this year. The attraction will begin in 2019 as the park continues the multi-year expansion of the seaside resort of Hong Kong.

Now named "Ant Man and the Wasp: Nano Battle!", The new interactive attraction will invite guests to visit Technological Pavilion at Stark Expo, before traveling in the ultramodern SHIELD vehicle. They fight alongside Ant-Man and Wasp, engaging in a battle against Zola and his army of Hydra swarms.

In its first phase of major expansions, Hong Kong opened the "Iron Man Experience" in 2017, which HKDL said has always been ranked as the park's main attraction since its opening. "Other Marvel experiments will be launched as part of the multi-year (park) expansion that will extend until 2023, making HKDL an ultimate hub for Super Hero experiences in the world." the region, "said the company.

Ant-Man himself Paul Rudd said: "I've always been a fan of Disneyland," Rudd said. "Having an attraction like Ant Man in Hong Kong Disneyland is so exciting." His partner at the screen Evangeline Lilly added, "It's an exciting moment for a heroine to be in the title of a Marvel movie." For the character to have also his own turn is an incredible honor. "

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The park has also recently seen a new live show On stage: "Moana: A Homecoming Celebration" In Adventureland in May

announcing financial losses in February, park operators said the new attractions had greatly helped to put HKDL back on a "growth trajectory". Losses reached $ 44.4 million ($ 345 million). From September to September 2017, the park, owned 47% by Disney, opened its doors to 6.2 million visitors in 2016-2018, an increase of 3%. Fleet spending increased, contributing to the 8% increase in total revenues to $ 656 million (HK $ 5.1 billion).