The first time I went to the park was with my brother where I forced
him to see Hong Kong Disneyland way back in 2009. We stayed there only
for a few hours, 2 hours max, rode a couple of rides particularly the
Space Mountain in Tomorrowland (which we thought was thrilling but it
fell short of our expectations. Maybe we were just kids before when we
first rode Space Mountain in Disneyland Anaheim) and the Jungle River
Cruise in Adventureland. 2 hours max and you can completely circulate
and explore the whole of Hong Kong Disneyland.
Last March 9, I visited the theme park again for the 2nd time as well as Aileen's. This time, we stayed the WHOLE DAY. Waited for the Parade of the Stars which is at 3:00pm and waited for the spectacular fireworks display around the vicinity of Sleeping Beauty's castle at 8:00pm. So basically the whole day was devoted to Mickey and friends. I must say the parade and the fireworks was all worth the wait. It is really something magical, inspiring and very beautiful.
There is also a new land that opened in Hong Kong Disneyland, it is the Toy Story Land, which opened last November 11, 2011. It has 3 main rides, the RC Racer (which is a thrilling ride! Thank God for having 1 ride for teens and adults in the park!), the Toy Soldier Parachute Drop (blarggghhh!!!!), the Slinky Dog Spin. The new land is only small but it is worth the visit and the experience. There are a couple more rides or lands that Hong Kong Disneyland will open this year and next year. So let us wait and see.
One day is enough for one to visit and experience the whole of Hong Kong Disneyland. 1-day ticket pass to the park costs HKD 399.00 ( Php 2,234.50) for adults... YES! that expensive! hehehe! HKD 285.00 (for children age 3 to 11) and HKD 100 (for senior citizens).
After experiencing Disneyland in Anaheim California, Hong Kong Disneyland falls short in every expectation I have. The entrance is also expensive. At HKD 399.00 you can eat a very delicious meal in HK or even buy clothes at H&M or Uniqlo already. It is worth the experience and the visit but once is enough. But for some who haven't seen any Disneyland. I think Hong Kong Disneyland will suffice their craving and thirst for the experience of what Disneyland is. It is clean, the rides are very nice and maintained. In totality the park is very well maintained and constructed very well also. Who would've thought you can go to HK Disneyland from the city center in 30 mins. by connecting its subway system to the park itself. Brilliant HK, that is why I love HK very much (Biased!) hahahaha!
HOW TO GET THERE:
a.) From Tsim Sha Tsui - Ride the MTR, use the Tsuen Wan Line (Red) and alight at Lai King. Transfer to the Tung Chung Line (Orange) and alight at Sunny Bay Station. Transfer to the Disneyland Resort Line (Pink) and get off at Hong Kong Disneyland.
b.) From Causeway Bay - Ride the MTR, use the Sheung Wan Line (Blue), alight at Central. Transfer to the Tung Ching Line (Orange) and alight at Sunny Bay Station. Transfer to the Disneyland Resort Line (Pink) and get off at Hong Kong Disneyland.
