The Magic Of Hong Kong Disneyland

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No matter how old you are, Disney has been part of your life. There are 8 Disneyland parks around the world. Each park is uniquely different. If you are visiting Hong Kong, one of the bucket list things to do would be Disneyland. There are many ways to get to Hong Kong Disneyland, the most common and most favorable transportation to get there is by MRT. This is no regular MRT, Disneyland Hong Kong has taken this experience to the next level. Your Hong Kong Disneyland experience starts on the ride getting there, the atmosphere is completely changed. When you arrive at Disneyland, the experience just gets better. All your magical Disney Animations all in one island, jump from realm to realm and discover the magic!

How to plan your Hong Kong Disneyland day strategically

When should you visit Disneyland Hong Kong

Planning a trip can be difficult, as a traveler you want to be efficient when traveling. When planning a trip to iconic locations, you would want to avoid the peak seasons and bad weather. Try to consider the holiday periods of the country you are visiting, avoid it if you can. During mid-September was the perfect time to go to Disneyland Hong Kong. There was little to no line for the rides and the park itself was not full. Start your day at Disneyland early to avoid after school hours and weekends.

Scheduling your day at Hong Kong Disneyland

Highly recommend to go early, this means opening time. Ensure you have breakfast before heading there. The reason is by the time you get to the park the food has settled down and you are ready for the rides. Always pre-plan what you want to do, this way it’s more efficient when you are there and all the activities on your list can be ticked off. Once you enter the park remember to ask for a Map, this will assist during the day.

Begin with the rides and slot in times in-between for the shows and small snacks you would like to see and eat. End the day with food and shopping, note there are many gift stores around the park, each store has different merchandise sold according to the realm you’re in. It is important to take note which store to return to for your purchase. Let’s be honest, it’s annoying carrying everything you bought while watching shows and going on rides so it best to leave it until the end. Don’t forget to watch the firework show at the closing ceremony. This show will surely give you goosebumps, the best way to end your night with memorabilia.

What to wear to Hong Kong Disneyland

A Lot of the times when visiting theme parks, patrons do not really plan what to wear, and a lot of the times when they are there, they would regret what they have worn. The reason why you should plan what to wear is the weather and most importantly what is ride appropriately. As silly as it sounds, it is true, this is something you should consider. Always wear enclosed shoes, there are rides where you are not allowed on due to open toes shoes for safety reasons. Are you planning on getting wet? Be prepared to wear something that easily dries or something you don’t mind getting wet in. Slip Slop Slap for hot sunny days and don’t wear black, it will attract the heat. If you’re a female and you’re planning to wear a dress or a skirt, be warned you may be showing bits you do not want the public to see.

Should you be concerned about queues and how to tackle it?

There are 4 different types of guests when visiting a theme park:

Go with the flow – this is pretty straight forward, no planning required. Whatever you feel like doing first is where you will begin.
Go on your favorite rides first – This is for those that do not want to miss out on their favorite rides. Go to the ride you’ve been wanting to go on, ride it first you know there’s a short line and you won’t miss it.
Follow the map – Take out your map and choose your direction, make your way through the park.
The strategic planner – if you are a person that doesn’t want to waste any time, you need to be a strategic planner. Know which rides are the most popular rides, this would mean the wait to get on the ride is long. The quietest time for queue lines is early morning, midday when everyone’s eating lunch and toward the end.

The method you choose depends on the type of person you are and who you are with. At the end of the day, what makes a good day is an enjoyable day. Disneyland Hong Kong has an app to assist with your day. The app will indicate the wait time for each ride, showtimes, park map and more. Of course, there are also express/fast passes for you to purchase for those that want to skip the long queues. https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/mobile-app/

Top Picks for Ride and Shows at Hong Kong Disneyland

Mystic Manor
Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway mine cars
RC Racer
Hyperspace Mountain
Festival of The Lion King
Disney In the Stars

Dining at Disneyland Hong Kong

There are many places to eat at Disneyland Hong Kong, each realm have at least 1 food outlet and they offer a range of cuisines. You will find the prices do range from low to high depending on where you eat and what type of food you were after.

A few lunch options: