Joanna James
When planning your vacation to the stunning city of Hong Kong, do include a visit to the mind-blowing realms of Hong Kong Disneyland, a destination you won't want to miss. To ensure your journey is nothing short of magical, here are some invaluable tips to elevate your experience at this wondrous attraction.
The official mobile app for Hong Kong Disneyland has many features that will improve your day there. You can check wait times for attractions, locate attractions nearby with a GPS-enabled Park map and even reserve tables at hotels prior to visiting. Daily schedules for show times are also available in this app.
Avoid visiting during weekends, school holidays and Chinese holidays. It's better to do some research on Chinese holidays to ensure that you are not at the park on a crowded day. On another note, visiting between October to April will include decorations related to Halloween, Christmas and other festivities.
The ideal thing to do is to purchase tickets online in order to avoid queues. Online rates are comparatively lower too. Another option that you ought to explore when buying tickets is to have a look at package deals where park admission is combined with meals or Hong Kong Accommodations, particularly when travelling with groups.
The park officially opens at 10.30 am. So, you don't have to be an early riser or a lover of sunrises to be motivated to get ready. Stay at a property close to Hong Kong Disneyland such as Hong Kong Hotels Wan Chai, and you'll have enough morning energy to use your time wisely; you need to collect your previously bought tickets or buy tickets at around 10.00 am to reduce time wasted in queues.
It is advisable to plan your outing early to make the best out of your opportunity to meet Disney characters. Ideally, organize your itinerary to participate in each parade organized for the day. Two parades take place per day and the timing changes on different occasions. You can check the parade routes and schedule on the Hong Kong Disneyland official mobile app or the website and plan your trip accordingly.
Yes, that's right! Don't forget to wear your best smile when you meet your favourite Disney character be it Cinderella, Mickey Mouse or Woody at Toy Story Land. The full schedule of Character Experiences is available on the Hong Kong Disneyland website. So, have your camera gear ready at the designated location when your favourite character pops up.
The MTR is the ideal transportation option for the best prices. When riding the MTR, you will be taking the Disneyland Resort Line from Sunny Bay Station. Trains to Hong Kong Disneyland run every five to ten minutes. The Disneyland train is a charming work of art, featuring delightful Disney-themed decor throughout its carriages.
Hong Kong Disneyland used to offer a complimentary service called the FastPass system for guests to skip regular standby queues for free. In addition to this, there was a paid version called the Priority Special Pass. However, the latest offering is the Disney Premier Access pass which can be purchased online.
The world's first Frozen-themed attraction opened at Hong Kong Disneyland on November 20th, 2023. Do not miss the recreated scenes from the movie; the Arendelle Castle, the Friendship Fountain and the Port, it's all there. Fans of Frozen will get to live in the Frozen movies with a roller coaster ride and a boat ride which take visitors through different scenes featured in Frozen.
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