And did they! Hong Kong Disney is geared toward the little ones. Absolutely perfect for ages 4-8, I'd say, there is still plenty for the littlest Buzz and Snow White.
- Something for everyone here but geared, of course, to the little ones.
- Super-duper friendly and helpful staff, we got handed stickers by everyone we met.
- On-site stroller rentals, very handy so you don't have to bring yours.
- Characters everywhere for the kids to take pictures with and talk to (but the lines are long).
- Everything in 3 languages: English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
- Terrible theme-park food with few healthy options for kids.
- No little potties or low places to wash hands in the toilets.
- It's expensive (no surprise there) but all rides and shows are included in the ticket price.
- Fantasyland Castle isn't really a castle, just a pretend one. Big disappointment for the kids!
- Address: Hong Kong Disneyland, Sunny Bay
- Getting There: from Hong Kong or Kowloon, best take metro to Disney Resort stop. Taxi also a good option (HK$ 250).
- Hours of Operation: 10am-7pm (check for special event times)
From Choo-Choo Trains to Fantasyland
As you walk (or prance) into the park, you are greeted with a giant fountain where Mickey floats above a whale on a surfboard. Past this, you get a view of the Main Street Train Station where old-timer steam engines puff along to take you on a tour around the park. We thought this would be a good start and loaded the kids and strollers onto the train. It's a great 15 minute ride that lets you see the whole park but has plenty of attractions itself. Jungle animals silently watch you go by and Pixar martians pop out and take photos. From there we cruised up Main Street, through the Fantasy Castle and into the land of princesses and flying Dumbo.
On to Tomorrowland
The kids diverged at this point and our resident princess enjoyed all the rides in Fantasyland while I took little Buzz to meet the real thing. Tomorrowland has space rides, moving garbage cans, photos with Wall-e and Buzz and a really cool flying saucer ride. My little astronaut was in heaven, especially in the toy store where we could have bought a Buzz gun, sword or bubble machine (we opted for bubbles).
Lunch & Adventureland
After a quick break for Mickey Mouse shaped pizza, we all toured the "jungle" on a river boat, took a raft to Tarzan's tree-house and watched a fantastic rendition of the Lion King by amazing actors and singers. The kids had a ball, even on the scary Jungle Boat cruise.
Character Parade
The highlight was surely the parade where all the characters march along to Disney songs. It's so well done, I was singing along myself.
