Detailed arrangements and contingency plans have been made to ensure all guests have an enjoyable time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Financial Secretary Henry Tang said on Friday.

Tang made the remarks after visiting Hong Kong Disneyland and its support facilities in Penny's Bay.

With the theme park scheduled to start rehearsal days next Tuesday, he dropped by to inspect progress on the final preparations and ensure all support facilities and arrangements are in place.

Tang said he was pleased the park, government departments and private-sector operators have gone to great lengths to ensure a smooth and successful operation.

"There are bound to be new situations coming up that will require immediate responses when the theme park starts to receive guests," he said.

"We will closely monitor the situation during the formal opening as well as during the rehearsal days and deal with challenges as they arise in the best ways we can. I think we have the understanding and full support of the Hong Kong people in our work."

Hong Kong Disneyland will formally open to the public from Sept.12.

(Xinhua News Agency August 15, 2005)