Hong Kong Day 3 - Off to the Happiest Place on Earth

I have taken too long to write this Hong Kong Day 3 post.  With the memory failing fast, I do not wish to forget the good times we had on one of the Happiest Place on Earth.

You guessed it?!  We went to Hong Kong Disneyland!  Please read here and here for Day 1 and Day 2 of our Hong Kong trip last November.

As check-in time is 3.00pm for Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and we decided not to visit Disneyland on that day, we did a late check-out from our city hotel.  Before that, we had the usual Hong Kong breakfast - Dim Sum and bought the famous Jenny Bakery cookies and nougats.

I was introduced to Jenny Bakery's nougats by a colleague and later found out how famous this Jenny Bakery is.  People queue for hours and there is a limit to how many boxes one may buy.

We went to the Tsim Sha Tsui outlet in the morning, slightly after the doors were open.  Thus, the wait was probably only 5 minutes.  Know what you want to buy as they expect you to give your orders once at the counter.  Any hesitating or discussing is a no no (or risk getting scolded :P).

I find the melt-in-the-mouth butter cookies pretty yummy but the coffee flavored ones are kind of too strong - you can actually smell it from a distance.  However they are all pre-packed in the Teddy Bear tins, which means no choosing of the kind of cookies one wants.

Jenny Bakery Outlets

http://www.jennybakery.com

Tsim Sha Tsui: Shop 24 Ground Floor, Mirador Mansion, 54-64 Nathan Road 

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon (MTR Exit D2)

Tel: 2311-8070 

Open : 9am - 6:30pm

Sheung Wan: 15 Wing Wo Street, Ground Floor

Sheung Wan MTR Exit E2

(opposite Sincere Department Store,

behind Grand Millenium Plaza)

Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: 2524-1988

Open : 10am - 7pm

*Stores may close earlier if goods are sold out*

Back to going Hong Kong Disneyland…

We avoided the peak hours when taking the MTR to reach there…  Just so we could take the Disneyland Train!

One of my best investment - a baby / toddler carrier from Boba!

We decided to splurge a little and stayed at the Kingdom Club Room and we totally loved it!

Perks of staying at the Kingdom Club are that we get to enjoy the lounge delicacies - complimentary dining selections throughout the day, personalized service including a separate check-in and check-out area which is at the lounge and last but not least, the Kingdom Club Kids with crafts and bedtime stories.  There is something else that my boys cannot stop talking about and which I believe is exclusive for Kingdom Club guests.  Read on to find out what it is…

All rooms can accommodate up to 4 adults.  If you have a baby, you may also request for a crib.  Do you see a bed guard rail on one of the beds?  The little details - it is already there when we went into the room.

Tell me, how not to love this place?

As we checked in around 3pm, we decided to explore the place.  Not before we have some cookies and beverages at the club lounge.

Maze-ing around...

There are 2 pools in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel.  Due to the weather getting slightly chilly in November in the evenings, we had fun in the indoor pool instead of the outdoor pool.  Life vests and towels are available should one require.

How cute are these boys...

Happiest Place on Earth - Snacking while watching Disney cartoons.  Another indulgent.

At the club lounge during the sunset hours of 6pm to 8pm, there is a selection of appetizers with complimentary beer and wine among other beverages.  I cannot remember how many servings of that xiao long bao the boys had.

Having had some appetizers at the club lounge, we had our dinner proper at Walt's Cafe - a cafe within the hotel.

The kid's meal, Macaroni and Cheese with fruits.  Everything is Mickey Mouse, my son exclaims!

The little kid in B and I - we just can't resist fries.  :)

Back to the club lounge before 8pm for our wine to end the day, while the kids wait for the surprise.

Ta-Dah!  Mickey in pyjamas!!!  We were very lucky that it was Mickey as it could be other Disney characters.  Them in pyjamas is the highlight of this trip and why we stayed in the Kingdom Club.

A good night sleep before we embark on the Disney journey on Day 4!

E decided to bunk with his brother and we asked for another bed guard which they promptly sent to our room.  Now, that's good customer service.  :)

If you ask me if it is worth the extra buck staying in the Kingdom Club, I would say, if you have time to make use of the facilities and enjoy the extra perks, then yes!  Some people visit Disneyland in a haste, to explore Disneyland in the shortest time possible but for this trip, we made a point to relax for at least half a day just so we could enjoy the perks.  Especially the dining selections, wine and beer.  

Many people do not know that Hong Kong Disneyland has a Magic Access program.  It is like an annual pass for which the member gets to enjoy different benefits depending on the membership tier signed up.

We signed up a Silver Magic Access for D as the membership for child is cheaper.  With the membership, we are given discounts for hotels, merchandise and f&b.  He can access Disneyland for free on certain days which are mostly weekdays but that did not bother us as we went on weekdays.  Depending on the period of trip, the different tiers offer different discounts, most significant for hotel stays thus do your homework and decide which one is the most worth it.  Drop them an email with the dates of travel and the cast member is always helpful in providing the best combination.  Well, they were very helpful with my queries.

Apart from booking via their websites, 3rd party websites and travel agents, you know how else to make a stay at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel slightly more affordable.  Especially so if you visit more than once a year.

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