Tourists Mull Suing Disney

BEIJING (Shenzhen Daily) – Some angry Shenzhen tourists who aren't satisfied with Hong Kong Disney-land's offer of compensation are now seeking legal means to force the park to make amends for shutting out throngs of tourists during the Spring Festival. The Shenzhen Lawyers’ Association revealed Sunday that it had received numerous queries from upset tourists seeking adequate compensation from the park. The association said that from a legal perspective, Disney had violated its side of the contract by refusing entry to tourists who held valid tickets. Although the park stated that it closed its gates to ensure safety and a quality experience for its tourists, the association held that it should be liable for failing to fulfill the contract, and thereby needed to provide compensation, which included the cost of transport and accom-modation. The current compensation plan offered by Disney will only refund the cost of tickets, but will not cover other expenses linked to the tour.