Hong Kong Disneyland will be expanded by adding new attractions each year and services will be refined to ensure visitors enjoy the magic tour, Commissioner for Tourism Eva Cheng says.

Speaking on a radio talk show today, Ms Cheng said according to the agreement between the Government and the Walt Disney Company, the theme park project's phase one site involves 126 hectares of land on Penny's Bay. The park itself now covers an area of 70 hectares.

She said similar to Disneyland parks in Tokyo and the US, HK Disneyland will be expanded gradually with new facilities built each year. She believed the theme park will help promote family tourism.

On service quality, Ms Cheng noted improvements are being made to suit the local culture. Transport and crowd-control measures are also in place to ensure the theme park's smooth operation.

She expected the number of Mainland visitors coming to Hong Kong will reach the peak in early October, with most of them to stay in the city for three days. With the opening of the Tung Chung cable car and Hong Kong Wetland Park next year, Ms Cheng said the city's tourism facilities will be more diversified.