1. Buy a 2-day pass, especially if you and / or the children are Disney fans. It makes the discovery less rush and I enjoyed every bit of the 2-day pass.
2. Weather is ever changing now. Dress according to the weather. We were there in November last year which was supposed to be turning slightly chilly. However, it was still pretty hot during the day.
3. There are 2 shows that are must-watch - Festival of the Lion King and The Golden Mickeys Presented in Disney's Storybook Theatre. Please make time for both of them.
4. We were there for the whole day on the first day. Knowing the boys will whine and complain, we rented strollers. We did not want to spoil our day at Disneyland knowing that they will complain of being tired and neither do we want to carry them.
5. If you like taking photos with the Disney characters, I am sure buying the Disney PhotoPass card will be a great investment. We bought the PhotoPass Plus with all digital downloads in a day for HKD398. Note that if you are there for 2 days, remember to buy one each day as photos stored in the PhotoPass card is only valid on the day the photo is taken.
We had lots of fun photo-taking with Mickey Mouse and gang!
6. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck and some others will appear at the Fantasy Gardens all at one time at certain timings. Thus, if you are a real fan, remember to check the timings and be there to catch them!
7. The Disney Characters are a very friendly bunch! They interact with almost everyone who queued to capture a photo or 2 with them. So, please be nice. Do not rush, do not try to jump the queue, do not complain. You will get your chance too and it will be a pleasant experience for everyone.
For the kids, this is just so real and just so awesome. To be able to see their favourite characters come alive and interact with them. Be it just a couple of minutes.
9. Did you spot something on E's tee?
If you or your child(ren) like stickers, you will be delighted to know that the cast members in Hong Kong Disneyland hands out stickers when approached. Everyone holds different characters, some are common, some aren't. Thus, for outspoken kids out there, go ask for one but be courteous, okay?!
10. There are many attractions in the Park. One of the rides which is all ages friendly and definitely my to go in every Disneyland I have been to is "It's a Small World". Children will enjoy the ride and everyone will come out humming the song happily. Try it and tell me if you feel so too.
11. Food is not cheap in Disneyland. It is all the same with any theme parks around the world. The consolation - they are cute. If you have a Magic Access card, remember to use it as you get discounts!
12. Parades and fireworks! There are two parades everyday, I think. Be there to watch for the atmosphere is really good. I told B when we were watching that no doubt it's the Happiest Place on Earth. The songs, the performers' smiles, the dances and the floats - it makes everything all so exciting and simply put, happy.
Personally, I like the Night Parade at 7.45pm. It is just so magical. Don't miss it if you can!
This is It! Just relax, enjoy the time at Hong Kong Disneyland and be like a kid once more.
Read here about our fabulous stay at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel.
Thank you for sharing this on Travel Tuesday! I love themed food. Don't really care how they taste, if they taste good that's a bonus. I just... like taking photos with them (or of them). LOL!! My stomach is growling now looking at the Mickey Mouse pizza... -_-
ReplyDeleteMe too! And especially those little treats - like ice-cream, cakes……. thanks for the link-up! :)
DeleteSo cute that the whole family dressed matchy-matchy! :) Won't get lost in the crowd hehe... the queues for Mickey and Minnie are usually the longest! So we try to head there first thing when we reach the park too :P
ReplyDeleteAi Sakura Haruka
Match-matchy only on one day! Hahaha…. Yes, we love taking photos with Mickey and Minnie too!
DeleteWe love HK disneyland!! Thanks for these tips, we can look forward to enjoying it better next time!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome and I hope it's of good use to all who are going there soon. :)
DeleteSeeing your disneyland photos reminded me of the time we went there years ago! MIssing Hongkong and it's good food :D
ReplyDeleteTime to plan one soon? There's gonna be a new attraction in 2016!!
DeleteI have never brought my children overseas! Seems to me I can consider that. Trying to convince my hubby that it would not be too difficult.
ReplyDeleteYes, try it! Do a relaxing trip there and not rush through everything and i'm sure everyone will enjoy. :)
DeleteLove HK Disneyland. After we went back, kids always remember the photoshoots with the characters, instead of the rides :)
ReplyDeletecheers, Andy
(SengkangBabies)
Photoshoots are memories captured. :)
DeleteHey Cynthia, I was about to publish my Disney post too. Shall we link up each other?
ReplyDeleteStrange but I felt that food was not overly expensive inside Disney. Did u try the roasted cuttlefish?? It was awesome max!!!
Shirley @ SAys! Happy Mums
Sure! Let's link up. Let me know when your post is up k? Different people has different expectations I guess… But eating everything there, like the ice-cream, anything with a theme to it, will add up to be a fair bit…..
DeleteWe visited HK Disneyland in June and shared our tips on our blog too! It is supposed to be the happiest place on Earth if some visitors were more considerate and didn't push others.
ReplyDeleteI saw your tips too! Yup, hated people who push - which I do not understand as everyone gets their turn….. Just be patient lah!
DeleteI love HK Disneyland! We went there afew times and never tired of it! The queues are short and bearable for young kids and the weather in HK is so cool in the right season. I think it's time to start planning another trip there hahaa!!
ReplyDeleteAudrey :)
Time to plan another indeed. Before the kids grow out of the Disney craze, but I wonder if they will ever….
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