Hong Kong Disneyland
As if a trip to Hong Kong isn’t mind-blowing enough, you can now also experience the magic of Mickey Mouse and make your dreams become even more truer at Disneyland. Opened back in 2005, this park has now become a staple piece on the rack of must-do Hong Kong attractions. There are four them...
As if a trip to Hong Kong isn’t mind-blowing enough, you can now also experience the magic of Mickey Mouse and make your dreams become even more truer at Disneyland. Opened back in 2005, this park has now become a staple piece on the rack of must-do Hong Kong attractions. There are four theme parks within Disneyland with each offering a wide range of quality family entertainment.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Have you ever dreamed of traveling back in time to experience small town Americana? Think bowler hats and old-style picket fence architecture and you probably have a mental picture close-enough to the reality of Main Street, U.S.A. This introductory area of the park brings typical early 20th century American culture town to life. Listen to the singing barber shop boys or take a ride on a steam engine - you would be forgiven for believing you’d stepped into a corny time machine.
Adventureland
For those looking for something more ’adventurous’ there is Adventureland. Scream in unison with the crowds as you discover the surprises waiting for you on the riverboat cruise or get marooned on the desert island in the middle of the river. Of course there are also many legacies of Disney’s timeless classics, with shows such as The Lion King and Winne The Pooh.
Fantasyland
Relive your fondest childhood memories and meet your favorite characters like Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, and many others that require no introduction. You may also spin in a storybook cup or be swept away by Cinderella’s carriage. Fantasyland is a fairy tale waiting to come true.
Tomorrowland
Explore the limitless mystery that is the universe at Tomorrowland. Begin your own adventure on a rocket through the atmosphere on your own spaceship, or team up with Buzz Lightyear to save the galaxy!
Sweet dreams are never enough. Stay at the heart of the magic and follow your dreams. There are two themed hotels in Hong Kong Disneyland : Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel.
FASTPASS:
Visiting Disneyland is like visiting a mini-country. On a one day trip it is best to fully utilize the limited time and enjoy as many of your favourite attractions as possible. Plan your itinerary ahead of time in order to make the most of the day. Nothing is more time consuming and irritating than waiting in a long queue. Pick up a Fastpass for the attractions so you can book yourself on a ride, walk around and enjoy other sites, and then return at the given time without having to queue at all.
Activities:
Disney on Parade
Disney on Parade begins in fantasyland near the entrance of Storybook Theatre. It starts at either 1:00pm or 3:30pm depending on the closing time of the park (Check Park Calendar). Try to arrive 15 minutes early in order to secure a spot with a choice view.
“Disney in the Stars” Fireworks
“Disney in the Stars” fireworks are shown every night at 7:00pm or 8:00pm depending on the closing time of the park (Check Park Calendar). Arrive 15 minutes early at the square in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Fantasyland. Witness the sky transform into a beautiful piece of art.
Ticket Prices
- Adults: regular HK$295, peak HK$350
- Children (aged 3 to 11): regular HK$210, peak HK$250
- Seniors (65 or above): regular HK$170, peak HK$200
- Children under 3 years old: free admission
* Peak days include weekends, Hong Kong public holidays, summer school holidays in July and August, and the Golden Week holidays in May and October.
Where to buy tickets:
(1) At Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express
- MTR Hong Kong Station Tung Chung line concourse.
- Up to 90 days in advance
- Open daily from 9:00am to 9:00pm
(2) Online booking (To pick up at the Ticket Express counter):
(3) Reservation Center:
- Reserve tickets as a hotel guest, parking availability is guaranteed
- Tel: (852) 1-830-830
- Hours: Daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm
- Online reservation
(4) Your local travel agency: Purchase tickets as part of your Hong Kong travel package
(5) At Hong Kong Disneyland main entrance: From 9:00am until the park closes
How to get there:
At Sunny Bay MTR station, take the exclusive Disneyland Resort line to Disneyland Resort Station.
Tips:
1. Check the daily schedule of the park.
Collect the Times Guide at Guest Relations on the day of your visit for more information about that day’s shows and event times, including any revisions to schedules. Make reference to the daily schedule of the park before you start your journey:
2. Purchase Disneyland Resort Line 1-Day Pass.
A combination ticket featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy is available at the MTR Hong Kong Station Tung Chung line concourse. A discount is given on the MTR round trip ticket which costs HK$50 on top of the normal price of a park ticket. Regular HK$345. Peak HK$400.
3. Collect tickets booked online.
Travelers who have booked park tickets online, please remember to bring the confirmation email (or the confirmation code) and also the credit card you made payment with.
4. Get a FASTPASS.
Some visitors may want to consider getting a FASTPASS for all of the attractions at the beginning of their Disneyland journey. However, it is often not easy to predict your designated return time for to each attraction, and times may clash with each other. A better option is to obtain the FASTPASS of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Space Mountain at the same time, as both of them are located at Tommorowland. (see also other tips about FASTPASS on the official website).
Did you know?:
- Hong Kong Disneyland is the only Disneyland in the world that has a real-life stunning mountain and sea view as a backdrop. To increase the park’s natural beauty, more than 18,000 trees representing more than 300 different species have been planted in Hong Kong Disneyland. The trees are mainly from China, Australia, Thailand and Malaysia. The oldest one is a 100 year old Brachychiton Rupestris that is only be found in Australia.
- Specially designed Hong Kong Disneyland Fairy Tale Weddings packages are available in Disneyland. A Disney Professional Wedding Planner can help you plan your romantic “Happily-ever-after” with your loved one.
Estimated duration of trip:
Minimum of 1 day
Links:
Visit the official website of
Hong Kong Disneyland
Dining in Hong Kong Disneyland
Hotels in Hong Kong Disneyland
Luxun Park and Museum
Luxun Park was created out of a shooting range in 1896. Over one hundred years later, many ch...
Luxun Park was created out of a shooting range in 1896. Over one hundred years later, many changes have been made including the addition of a lake, a “mountain”, and in 1999 , Hongkou Football Stadium. Covering 22 hectares of land it is a taste of traditional China.
Much busier and bigger than Longhua Memorial Park and Museum, Luxun Park really begins bustling with activity in the morning around 10am when the park is truly a feast for the senses. First witness a old Chinese woman, decked out in silk, gliding through the air as she leads a “class” in Tai Chi. Members of the older generation always enjoy the badminton courts, jungle gym and organized activities in the club house. Hordes of couples gather to dance ballroom style to Panpipe versions of Whitney Houston. Still more bring their instruments and voices to jam together with reckless abandon! The music rises though the air with laughter and a sense of real community. The park is a social event for the Chinese, but if that isn’t enough to keep you entertained, there are more attractions. The park is, after all, named after a famous writer.
Lu Xun wrote at the time of the May 4th cultural movement. The goal of his work was to educate and he pulled no punches with a realistic and somewhat sarcastic style. I have always been a fan of Lu Xun since he had a similar writing style and indeed similar interests to myself. Not that I am putting myself into his league, I wouldn’t even dream of it! Lu Xun was a radical who loved young people. He encouraged these young minds to develop their own writing styles and to write from their heart. He was also an advocator for better international relations. The park is a mausoleum and his remains were moved there from another location. To learn more about his life I recommend visiting the museum which only costs 8RMB to enter. All information is offered in English.
There is also a stunning plum tree garden that is well worth a look. The admission fee is 12RMB, and the ticket is a bookmark written in both Chinese and Korean. At the bottom of the pavilion is a Korean gift store. The shop is also well worth a visit just to speak to the owner, a delightful man with some English who, when it is cold, offers complimentary Chinese tea.
There is a Sunflower English cottage which has a rooftop beer garden, an amusement park for the kids, and a lake with a variety of boats. If you are feeling peckish, the surrounding area has all manner of fast food, Chinese restaurants and wonderful street side with food stalls. Across the road is Shanghai International Studies University which boasts the best public swimming pool in Shanghai, so bring your swimsuit and make a day of it.
Those growing tired of the glitter of downtown Shanghai should come along to Luxun Park and truly discover the gold. Situated on Dalian Xi Lu, the park can be accessed by metro line 3 Hongkou Football Stadium station.
Metro Line 3 to Hongkou Football Staidum Station
