As I’ve mentioned in other posts, the last time I visited Hong Kong Disneyland was in 2024. At the time, World of Frozen was still pretty much new. We didn’t have the luxury of time on that trip and had to be on the way to the airport by around 5:30pm. Because of this, we decided to purchase Early Park Entry Passes so we could gain early access to the park. We had a good experience using the service, so I thought I’d write a little guide on the Early Park Entry Pass at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Hong Kong Disneyland is actually the last Disney Park to offer some form of early entry benefit. Every other Disney Park has had this extra add-on for years, while the Early Park Entry Pass at Hong Kong Disneyland only became a thing after the park reopened from the pandemic. 

But how does one use it? What are the benefits of buying an Early Park Entry Pass? What attractions are included in the Early Park Entry Pass? And how should you go about planning your early entry time to maximize efficiency? Well, in this post I’m going to discuss all of that, including whether I think the Early Park Entry Pass is worth it and some touring tips to make sure you’re maximizing your time. 

What is an Early Park Entry Pass?

The Early Park Entry Pass is a paid perk that acts as an add-on to your ticket. Buying an early Park Entry Pass gives you one extra hour to spend inside Hong Kong Disneyland on the morning of your visit. That hour takes place immediately before the published park opening time, which means if HKDL opens at 10am, Early Entry will start at 9am. 

During your extra time in the park you can ride or experience select attractions with minimal to no wait. Please note that this pass is different from the Premier Access service, which is Hong Kong Disneyland’s new skip-the-line service (find out more about Premier Access here). It’s also different from the Standby Pass, which you will need to access certain attractions on the day of your visit.

What Rides are Included in the Early Park Entry Pass?

As of this writing, 5 rides are included in the Early Park Entry Pass: Cinderella Carousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, and Frozen Ever After. Additionally, the shops in Main Street, Fantasyland, and World of Frozen will be open as well. 

Sometimes, depending on the time of year, additional attractions will also be open during Early Entry. The Toy Story Land attractions used to be part of the Early Entry lineup, and as of this writing the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad and Duffy and Friends Play House are included as well. Just like everything, this is subject to change without prior notice.  

How much is the Early Park Entry Pass at Hong Kong Disneyland?

Currently, the price of an Early Park Entry Pass at Hong Kong Disneyland is HK$199. From my research, it seems like it’s a set price no matter when you visit, meaning the price of the pass doesn’t increase even when you visit during the park’s peak season. Of course, prices are subject to change at any time. 

Who Can Use an Early Park Entry Pass?

Anyone with a valid ticket and park reservation can purchase and use an Early Park Entry Pass. Take note that, unlike in other Disney Resorts around the world, HKDL hotel guests do NOT automatically get the Early Park Entry Pass included in their stay. The only way for hotel guests to avail of this perk is to purchase it either separately before their trip or at their hotel when they arrive. There’s no limit to the amount of Early Park Entry Passes you can purchase during your trip or in a calendar year. 

Where and When Can I Buy the Early Park Entry Pass?

You can buy an Early Park Entry Pass on either the Hong Kong Disneyland Website or on Klook. On the official website, you can book your Early Park Entry Pass as early as 3 months before your visit. On Klook you can also book 3 months ahead. Klook also has an added perk of being slightly cheaper. You can book the Early Park Entry Pass on Klook either with a 1-Day ticket bundled with it or separately with admission not included. If you book it with a one-day ticket, it automatically comes with a park reservation. You can buy it on klook here, and I’ve also included a link just below this section. 

The latest possible time you can buy an HKDL Early Park Entry Pass is 30 minutes before the published park opening time. So let’s say the park opens at 10:30am. The latest you can buy an Early Park Entry Pass for that day would be 10:00am on that same day. 

How Do I Use the Early Park Entry Pass?

On the day of your visit, there will be a separate line outside the park for guests who have Early Park Entry Passes. From what I remember there was even a separate security bag check area as well. You then line up at the designated turnstile and wait for early entry to begin.  

I always recommend being at the HKDL gates 30 minutes before the park opens or, in this case, 30 minutes before early entry begins. They will then ask for your ticket and your Early Park Entry Pass when you reach the turnstiles. After scanning both of them, you can then enter the park and are now free to explore the areas that are open to you. 

Is the Early Entry Park Pass Worth It?

Generally, I think the Early Entry Park Pass is worth it. The perks of having the park open for you an hour before it’s open to the rest of the guests are plenty. For one, this means you’ll get to explore World of Frozen and ride Frozen Ever After and Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs with little to no wait. During our Early Entry our longest wait was 10 minutes for Wandering Oaken’s. 

Another perk is you get the entire Main Street, Fantasyland, and World of Frozen all to yourself. If you like taking pictures, this would be the perfect time to do so as you would get all the best photo spots in these three lands all to yourself, including some with the Castle of Magical Dreams. Early Park Entry also allows you to do some shopping on Main Street, Fantasyland, and World of Frozen, which can save you some time later in the day. 

The fact that you can also get The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh done during the Early Park Entry time is huge as that ride can get 30-40 minute waits on busy days, meaning you’re at a huge advantage and have a head start on the crowd. 

Speaking of head start, in the one hour you can ride Frozen Ever After, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, and the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, meaning while everyone else is heading to these attractions when the park officially opens, you’d already be done with these areas. This means you can then ride the other rides in the park like Hyperspace Mountain, Iron Man Experience, Jungle River Cruise, or It’s a Small World before any of the crowds reach them. 

You’ll be one step ahead of everyone else, which means you’ll finish your itinerary early and you can spend the rest of the day riding rides you probably didn’t plan on riding or repeating your favorites. Take note that Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point, and Toy Story Land open 30 minutes after official park opening, so being ahead of the crowds means you have a jumpstart on these lands too. 

Unlike Premier Access, which I only recommend buying on busy days and only if you only have 1 day at the park, I would say that it’s worth buying Early Park Entry Passes even on non-peak days. Hong Kong Disneyland isn’t open for that long, with its regular hours being from 10:30am to 8:30pm. Having extra time in the park means you aren’t rushing from one attraction to the next and you can actually slow down and enjoy your day without worrying too much. 

How do I Maximize my Time During My Early Entry Time?

I have a couple of tips and a sample itinerary you can follow to maximize your time during the Early Park Entry period. 

As mentioned earlier, I would recommend being in the Early Park Entry line at least 30-40 minutes before Early Park Entry begins. This will ensure that you’re in the front of the line and are the first guests to enter the park. 

Once Early Entry begins, immediately make your way to World of Frozen and get on Frozen Ever After. It should only have a 5 minute wait at this point. Once you’re done with that, head on over to Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs. You should also only wait 5 minutes for this. You will be done with both these rides in 30 minutes. 

Next, head over to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. You should be on and off the ride in about 10 minutes. After riding the ride, take the next 20 minutes to wander World of Frozen. Soak in the details and take as many photos as you want. You could also head to the front of the castle and take pictures there. 

Around 5 minutes before the park opens, head to the border of either Adventureland or Tomorrowland. When the rope drops (also known as when the park officially opens), head straight for either Hyperspace Mountain or Jungle River Cruise. When it’s been almost 30 minutes since the park opened, head to the rope that separates Adventureland and Grizzly Gulch. When that rope drops, head to Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars and Mystic Manor, in that order. 

And with that, you’ve done a majority of the headliner rides in less than an hour since the park officially opened. 

Conclusion 

The Early Park Entry Pass is a huge time-saver that will allow you to maximize every second of your visit to Hong Kong Disneyland. The perks of using the pass, and the fact that it’s available to anyone who can pay, make it a great option for those who can afford it and who want to make the most of their limited time at the park. Whether you buy the pass or not, I hope you have the best time at my favorite Disneyland of them all. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. 

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