This Hong Kong Disneyland Planning Guide will tell you everything you need to know about planning a trip to my favorite Disney Park in the entire world. I’ve been going to Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL) since I was 9. I’ve probably gone on about 15 trips to the park, and I was an annual passholder for about 5-6 years. Mystic Manor is my favorite ride, and Momentous is my favorite nighttime show. I’ve seen the park grow and change over the years, and I’ve made a lot of great memories there. And hopefully, with this Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide, you’re going to make some great memories there too.
While every Disney vacation requires some sort of advanced planning, a day at Hong Kong Disneyland is probably going to be your most stress-free day at a Disney Park ever. Lines rarely balloon except when you visit during peak periods, with most rides having waits shorter than 30 minutes on most days, and that goes for the World of Frozen attractions as well.
HKDL, in my opinion, is the perfect “beginner’s park” or introductory Disney Park. It’s not as crowded as the other parks, meaning it’s easier to organize your day and get everything you want done. Its attraction lineup is very diverse featuring boat rides, dark rides, roller coasters, walkthroughs, experiences, and so much more. It’s also cheaper to visit than the US parks, so you’re basically getting Disney quality attractions and Disney quality service for less money.
If you have your mind set on a Hong Kong Disneyland trip, then good for you! I know you’re going to have the best time. But before you go, you probably have a million questions. When should you go? How do you get to Hong Kong and Hong Kong Disneyland? How do I get around Hong Kong and HKDL? Is there a language barrier? Well I will answer all your questions and more in this post.
Even though HKDL is a lot simpler to visit, like all kinds of travel it still requires some advanced planning on your part to be sure you have the best vacation possible. There are many things to consider when planning an HKDL trip, and I hope this Hong Kong Disneyland Planning Guide can help you make the right decisions for your trip.
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Before any trip, the first thing you need to figure out is when to visit. For HKDL, there are two factors you need to take into account before deciding when to visit: the weather and crowd patterns.
HKDL usually has low crowds throughout the year. Toy Story Land attractions aside, you will rarely see rides in HKDL with wait times longer than 30 minutes. So unless you’re visiting during Lunar New Year, Easter, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Summer, or Christmas, you don’t really need to worry about crowds. I would say that this is the only Disney theme park where weather is a bigger factor than crowd patterns.
Hong Kong Disneyland can get incredibly hot and humid. So hot and humid in fact that it can detract from your experience. That doesn’t mean you’re not going to have a great time if you go when it’s hot and humid like in the summer, but I wouldn’t recommend it. I visited HKDL in the summer of 2023 and it was abysmally hot. I still had a great trip, but when I visited HKDL in January 2024, I had a much better experience. So that’s just something to keep in mind.
I would say the best times to go (weather-wise) would be October to April, obviously avoiding Christmas, Lunar New Year, and Easter. For my American readers, Thanksgiving is a great time to go as Asian countries don’t celebrate that particular holiday. You’ll find low crowds and lower hotel and park ticket prices, meaning the only thing pricey would be your flight.
If you want a more in depth analysis of when to go to HKDL, I wrote a whole post explaining when the best times to go to Hong Kong Disneyland are.
How Many Days
Now that you’ve decided when to go, the next question you need to ask yourself is how many days should you spend at the park? If you like taking your time and soaking up the atmosphere of a place, then I’d recommend visiting for 2 or more days. If you just want a taste of the park and of the Disney experience, or if you need to save money, then I would spend just a day in the park. Let me go over the pros and cons of each
1 day at the park will allow you to see the park’s highlights while also getting to explore and experience the park’s hidden gems. I would say 1 day is enough to get a grasp of the park and its unique identity. You should be able to do most, if not all, of the rides you want to do.
One day is also the perfect amount of time to spend at the park if you’re on a budget. HKDL is easy enough to tour that you don’t have to buy every single add-on to have a good experience at the park. So while buying things like Premier Access and the Early Park Entry Pass can enhance your experience, I don’t think they’re necessary to have a good time. You can also save on food by taking advantage of HKDL’s meal vouchers, which you can purchase here.
The con of only visiting for one day is that you’ll be pressed for time. You’ll probably find yourself rushing from attraction to attraction due to your limited time at the park. This means you won’t be able to really take in the detail and the theming of the park and its surroundings.
While you could probably do all the rides you want to do, it’ll be hard to do all 5 shows in your one day at the park. In addition, you probably won’t have the time to redo your favorite rides and will probably have to forgo things like meeting characters in favor of getting everything done.
Basically, if you’re ok with being a little time-conscious on your visit to the park, then visiting for a day might be the best option for you. If you do have the budget but don’t have the time, consider buying the Early Park Entry Pass as it gives you an extra hour at the park which can help decompress your day a bit. I would only recommend getting Premier Access if you visit on a weekend or during a holiday. Other than that you don’t need it.
Visiting for 2 or more days might be the option for you if you like to take your time, want to experience the resort’s hotels, want to experience everything the park has to offer, or have a higher budget.
Visiting for 2 days allows you to space out your day, giving you the time to explore and appreciate areas of the park you probably would have skipped or ignored with only one day at the park. For example, visiting Tarzan’s Treehouse or wandering through Fairy Tale Forest wouldn’t be on most people’s one day itinerary but with two days in the park you could definitely experience both these attractions.
Staying for 2 or more days also allows you the chance to stay at the resort’s 3 hotels. If you want to stay inside the “disney bubble” during your stay, then booking a couple of nights at any of the three Disney hotels is a must. My personal recommendation would be the Explorer’s Lodge, but you can’t go wrong with any of the three hotels.
If experiencing everything in the park is important to you, then definitely consider visiting for 2 days. HKDL’s charm comes from its holistic mix of attractions. Going for 2 days or more means you have time to experience lesser known attractions like the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad or the Animation Academy.
Finally, if you have a higher budget, definitely spend 2 days or more at the park. You won’t regret it as the park is just incredibly immersive and beautiful and you can also partake in some other experiences with a higher budget like a VIP Tour or dinner at the Explorer’s Club restaurant.
I more often than not do 3 days at the park when I’m over there, but depending on your priorities you probably won’t need that much time at the park. Just remember to stick to your budget and figure out the right amount of time that works for you.
Getting There
International flights will arrive at the Hong Kong International Airport. This airport is found on Lantau Island, which is where HKDL is located. It’s fairly easy to get to Hong Kong Disneyland from the airport, with there being both MTR and taxi options to get there. You can also enter Hong Kong via ferry from Macau, over land via the Macau – Zhuhai – Hong Kong bridge, or over land via the border with Shenzhen.
Once you’re in Hong Kong, there are two main ways that you can reach the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort once you get to Hong Kong: by Taxi or by MTR. I’ll go into both options below.
Getting there via a taxi is more convenient but pricier than taking the MTR. If you’re coming from the airport, follow the signs to the taxi loading area. As a rule of thumb, riding a Blue taxi is going to be slightly cheaper than riding a green or red taxi to get to Hong Kong Disneyland from the airport because the Blue taxis only operate on Lantau Island, which is where Hong Kong Disneyland is. A taxi from the airport will cost you about HK$130 to HK$160 (US$16.73 to US$21.75) although this will increase depending on traffic conditions and if you have luggage.
If you’re coming from the city center, however, you’ll want to take a red taxi as those will be the most common taxis found in that area of the city. You’ll probably pay more for a taxi coming from the city than from the airport, but if you’re pressed for time or don’t want to worry about taking your bags on the MTR, then this option is for you.
The cheapest option, and the option that this Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide will recommend you choose, would be to take the MTR to the resort. The MTR is the name of Hong Kong’s subway system. Hong Kong is a very well-connected city with there being many subway stops throughout the city. HKDL actually has its own subway stop located steps away from the park.
If you’re coming from the airport, you can take the Airport Express train to Tsing Yi station and then switch to the Tung Chung Line and head to Sunny Bay station. From here you’ll switch to the Disneyland Resort Line which will take you to HKDL. This will cost you about HK$80 (US$10.30) if you have an Octopus card. If you’re coming from the city then prices will vary, but you’ll generally pay anything from HK$18 (US$2.32) to about HK$32 (US$4.12).
If you don’t mind navigating the Hong Kong metro system with your luggage, this is a great option especially if you want to save money on transportation costs. Just make sure to make your way to the Tung Chung Line and from there connect to the Disneyland Resort Line via Sunny Bay station.
Getting Around
There are two main ways you can get around the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: Walking and by Shuttle Bus.
Not that many people know this but the park is actually walking distance not just from the MTR station but also from the three Disney Resort hotels. It’s closest to the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel which is basically situated at the opposite end of Park Promenade. Park Promenade is the huge walking path that connects the MTR station and the Transport Interchange to the park.
If you go on further beyond the Mickey Whale fountain, however, you can conveniently walk to the Hong Kong Disneyland hotels. It’s about a 10 to 15 minute walk to the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and a 19 to 25 minute walk to the Hollywood Hotel from the park and a 4 minute walk from the park to the MTR station. You can also walk to Inspiration Lake from the Transport Interchange.
The other option is to take the free shuttle buses from the transport interchange to the different hotels. The transport interchange is located directly behind the MTR station. To get on a shuttle, simply walk to the transport interchange and pick which of the resort hotels you want to go to. A bus should come in about 5-10 minutes.
They do post schedules in the shuttle bus stops so be sure to check those out. They also have shuttles that go from hotel to hotel but those don’t operate as often. Keep in mind that there are no shuttle buses that go to Inspiration Lake.
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The main language spoken in Hong Kong is Cantonese, but Mandarin is also spoken fairly widespread in the city. In addition, former British colonial rule has made English pretty prevalent in Hong Kong compared to other East Asian cities. Many visitors to Hong Kong Disneyland also come from English speaking countries such as Australia and the Philippines. Because of this, Hong Kong Disneyland has taken a trilingual approach to its operations and design.
Some examples of this trilingual approach include announcements made over the loudspeakers being done in Cantonese, Mandarin, then English. The Jungle River Cruise boats have narration in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin (or sometimes all three at one time). Shows in the park are performed with a mixture of English and Cantonese. Menus in restaurants, as well as signs around the park, are written in English and Cantonese. Cast members in the park speak a combination of English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
If you’re a native English speaker, you should have no trouble navigating Hong Kong Disneyland and conversing in English. It’s used widely around the park in many different contexts. In my opinion Hong Kong Disneyland is the most English-friendly Disney Park among all the international Disney Parks. This may not extend to the rest of Hong Kong, but based on my experience I’ve never had a language-barrier problem in the city either.
Hotels
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has three hotels that you can choose from. They are the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, and Disney Explorers Lodge. This Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide will go into detail on what these hotels are like and what amenities they have.
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
The Hong Kong Disneyland hotel is Hong Kong Disneyland’s flagship hotel. Reminiscent of the Grand Floridian Hotel in Walt Disney World in its Victorian architecture and design, this 400-room hotel exudes luxury at the highest level. Its six-floor lobby complete with a gorgeous chandelier and live music is the perfect introduction to your stay at the hotel.
Rooms at the hotel range from a Standard room to the Walt Disney Suite. Different rooms have different prices based on view and in-room amenities, as well as if they are on the Kingdom Club level. Standard rooms come with either a King or two Queen beds, with some of them having amenities like a balcony.
If you have a high enough budget and want extra amenities included in your stay, I would recommend staying at the Kingdom Club Level. Occupying the top-most level of the hotel, the Kingdom Club is Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel’s exclusive club-level set of rooms that include exclusive perks and amenities only enjoyed by guests staying in the Kingdom Club.
Aside from more stately rooms, extras include complimentary dining selections, a visit from a Disney friend in pajamas, storytelling with cast members with milk and cookies, complimentary parking, luggage storage, Hong Kong Disneyland tour services (for a fee) and many more. For more information click here.
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel’s well-manicured grounds are the perfect place to unwind and relax. Enjoy an indoor and outdoor pool, a hedge maze, play areas for kids, a mini golf area, badminton and board game rentals, a children’s club, and a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. The hotel also has a gym, sauna, steam room, and a tennis court. Other activities include movies on the grounds as well as Tai Chi with a Disney character every morning and storytelling sessions every night.
There are three main restaurants in the hotel: Crystal Lotus, Enchanted Garden, and Walt’s Cafe. Crystal Lotus is a Chinese restaurant that has a menu spanning the four culinary regions of China: Sichuan, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong. The restaurant is also known for their Disney dim sum, but keep in mind that you can only order the Disney dim sum for lunch and you must order it 24 hours in advance.
Enchanted Garden is the buffet restaurant of the hotel that features character dining. Character dining is when characters will approach your table during your meal or when a character meet and greet is available before or after your meal. Enchanted Garden is the former, with characters approaching you table as you dine. Walt’s Cafe is a semi-buffet restaurant during lunch and a table service restaurant during dinner that features Walt’s favorite dishes and is adorned with over 60 photos of Walt. In-room dining is also available.
Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
The second hotel that debuted along with the park in 2005, Disney’s Hollywood Hotel has over 600 rooms and has an art deco style to it. Its lobby is a lot simpler than Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel’s lobby, but that just makes it a lot more charming and intimate. The hotel recently went through a redesign during the pandemic where different elements of the hotel and hotel rooms were changed, including the addition of different Marvel elements to the hotel.
There are two classes of rooms in the hotel: Mickey and Friends rooms and Marvel rooms. As the names suggest, these rooms have designs and motifs themed to Mickey and Friends and Marvel. Unlike the Hong Kong Disneyland hotel, Hollywood Hotel does not have a club-level option for rooms.
The hotel’s gardens are probably the most elaborate of the three hotels. A big Hollywood Hotel sign anchors the grounds of the hotel, with vintage cars and a film strip walking path rounding out the garden’s features. There is also a pool and a playground on the grounds of the hotel. The hotel doesn’t have as many amenities as the other two hotels do, which is part of the reason why it’s the cheapest of the three. They do however hold movie screenings on the grounds of the hotel and have some activities for children.
The hotel has two restaurants: The Archivist and Ink & Plate. The Archivist is a Marvel-themed restaurant and bar that features props and artifacts related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The food in the restaurant also references the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as does their alcoholic drinks. Ink & Plate, on the other hand, is a buffet restaurant that does Character Dining meals and is a tribute to the Ink and Paint department at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Unlike the other hotels, in-room dining is not available.
Disney Explorers Lodge
The newest hotel in Hong Kong Disneyland, the Explorer’s Lodge is the resort’s largest hotel. Clocking in at over 750 rooms, the hotel’s theme is an amalgamation of different cultures from around the world. Its lobby is absolutely fantastic, with a bridge hanging overhead and various little details scattered around the lobby. The traveling suitcases of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy are even on display.
Just like Hollywood Hotel, the Explorers Lodge does not have a club-level room class. It does, however, have a suite that is available for guests to book. Called the Adventurers Suite, this suite is the epitome of luxury, detail, and serenity. Other than the suite, the rooms go from standard rooms to sea view rooms with a balcony.
There are four different gardens named (according to the website) The Kevin Garden (South America), The Little Squirt Garden (Oceania), The Hathi Jr. Garden (Asia), and The Rafiki Garden (Africa). Each garden is landscaped according to their region of the world, and it’s fun getting to roam around and spot all the different place-specific plants.
The hotel also has a pool and some poolside games you can take part in. There is also a Children’s Activity Center similar to what you can find in the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel called Nemo’s Recreation Reef.
There are 4 main places to eat at in this hotel: Dragon Wind, World of Color Restaurant, Chart Room Cafe, and Dreamer’s Lookout. Dragon Wind is a Chinese restaurant with food from “rural and Classical Provincial China”. For breakfast it is a character dining experience where you get to meet one Disney friend during your meal. For lunch and dinner it’s a sit down restaurant with quite the extensive menu.
World of Color restaurant is a table service location that specializes in cuisine from around the world. Its dishes include flatbreads, chicken, steak, rice and pasta, asian dishes, and other foods from across the globe. It is a bit pricey, but that isn’t a surprise considering that Hong Kong Disneyland is known for having expensive food relative to other Disney Parks.
Chart Room Cafe and Dreamer’s Lookout are more lounges than restaurants, with Chart Room Cafe serving food if you choose to dine there. Chart Room Cafe is known more for their wide selection of teas and coffees, but they do serve breakfast and all-day items as well. Dreamer’s Lookout is known primarily for their drinks, particularly their whisky cocktails. In-room dining is available at this hotel as well.
Perks of Staying at a Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
Honestly, there aren’t that many perks to staying at a Hong Kong Disneyland hotel. It’s close to the parks so it’s convenient to walk or take the shuttle to get there, but HKDL is already well-connected because of the MTR station located near the entrance. That being said, an MTR ride from the city center can take you anywhere from 40 minutes to 1 hour to reach HKDL.
Hotel guests have a dedicated entrance to the park, but sometimes the line for those turnstiles is so long you might as well line up at the regular turnstiles. Their main advantage, in my opinion, is that as a hotel guest you are guaranteed access to Disneyland all the days of your stay. This can be helpful if you go at peak times but if you’re going in the off-season it doesn’t make that much of a difference.
Park Tickets and Extras
Now this Hong Kong Disneyland Planning Guide is going to discuss the different ticket options and extras that are available to you so that you can purchase the right tickets and extras that are most in line with you and your family’s needs.
Regular Park Tickets
If you only plan on visiting for 1 or 2 days, then your best option might be to buy a regular park ticket. This is especially true for anyone aged between 25 and 60 or if you’re visiting on weekends. If you’re visiting on weekdays or are between 3 and 25 or above 60, it might be worth it to buy a Magic Access annual pass instead. Usually, HKDL has ticket deals that will reduce the ticket price by a good amount. These deals usually only apply to 2-day tickets. 1-day tickets are currently priced (as of March 2025) at HK$669 or US$86.07 while a 2-day ticket costs HK$1132 or US$145.64. Take note that the second day of your 2-day ticket must be used within 6 days after your first visit.
You can buy discounted Hong Kong Disneyland park tickets here.
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Magic Access is HKDL’s version of the Magic Key program at Disneyland and the annual pass program at Walt Disney World. Buying a membership gives you access to Hong Kong Disneyland for an entire year (subject to blackout dates) as well as other perks and discounts. It currently comes in 3 tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
Silver is the most basic tier. It doesn’t include weekends but includes most weekdays with some exceptions (Lunar New Year and Christmas being some of them). Some of its perks include being able to visit the park during blockout dates when you’ve accumulated 5 visits, 13% off regular dining, 10% off merch, and 10% off hotels. There are also special benefits you can use only during your birth month, such as free park admission on your birthday and a free lunch. The pass costs (as of March 2025) HK$1,568 or US$201.67 for adults aged 12 and above and HK$1,178 or US$151.51 for Children aged 3-11, Students aged 12-25, and Seniors 60 and over.
Gold is the middle tier. It has minimal blockout dates, with the only significant stretch of time that it is blocked out being Lunar New Year. Perks include 24 days of free parking at the parking lot, 20% off stroller rentals, 18% off dining, 10% off merch, and 15% off hotels. Just like the Silver magic access pass, there are a plethora of birthday privileges that you can take advantage of during your birth month. The Gold magic access pass costs HK$2,748 or US$353.43 for adults aged 12 and above and HK$2,058 or US$264.69 for Children aged 3-11, Students aged 12-25, and Seniors 60 and over.
Platinum is the highest tier of Magic Access you could possibly get. It has no blockout dates, meaning you can go on any day you wish. Perks include free parking year-round, discounts on 1 day park tickets, priority admission to Festival of the Lion King, a preferred entrance, 25% off dining,and 20% off merch. Special birthday privileges only available in this tier include a birthday cake and a birthday gift. The Platinum magic access pass costs HK$4,998 or US$642.82 for adults aged 12 and above and HK$3,748 or US$482.05 for Children aged 3-11, Students aged 12-25, and Seniors 60 and over.
If you’ll notice from these prices, a 2-day ticket is similar in price to the Silver magic access membership. For just a couple more dollars you can save on dining and merch at the parks, as well as get exclusive perks and benefits. If you plan on going for 3 or more days, definitely get a magic access membership as it will save you money in the long run.
If you plan on going for 2 days and those two days are weekdays, then this Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide recommends buying a Silver Magic Access membership as it may be cheaper than buying park tickets. This is true especially if you’re a student aged 12-25. You avoid having to pay the adult 2 day ticket (as HKDL considers those aged 12 and above adults) and instead get a discounted rate on the annual pass, which can be a huge bang for your buck. Consider a magic access membership if you’re looking for discounts on food and merch as well. Keep in mind that Magic Access holders still need to reserve their park admission days.
Premier Access
Premier Access is HKDL’s version of Lightning Lane, although it is slightly different from Lightning Lane. The biggest difference is that the Premier Access passes come bundled. You can either buy a 3 attraction bundle (HK$199; US$25.59), an 8 attraction bundle (HK$429; US$55.18), or an 8 attraction, 2 shows, and Momentous bundle (HK$659; US$84.76).
The 3 attractions bundle gives you priority access to 3 attractions from a set of 5 possible choices. The 8 attractions bundle gives you priority access to 8 selected attractions. Unlike the 3 attractions bundle, you get access to every selected attraction included in the 8 attraction bundle. Same goes for the bundle that included Momentous and 2 shows.
There are also Single Attraction Premier Access passes where, for a fee, you can skip the line for 1 attraction. Some rides are only available as a Single Attraction Premier Access pass and are not included in any of the three bundles, including rides like The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and the Jungle River Cruise. Single attraction passes are priced at HK$89 (US$11.45) or HK$109 (US$14.02). Meanwhile, a Momentous Premier Access pass can only be purchased as part of a bundle.
Personally, I don’t think you need to purchase these passes unless you’re going during a holiday period or weekend. And even then some weekends the park is still not that crowded. I would monitor wait times using the Hong Kong Disneyland app and, if you think it looks busy enough to warrant using these passes, then by all means purchase them!
You could also wait until you get to the park and gauge how busy it is before you buy it. They don’t sell out like how Lightning Lane Multi Pass does in the US parks so if you think lines are starting to balloon in the afternoon of your visit then buy these passes on the app. You can also use them at any time so I would save them for the busiest part of the day
I wrote a whole post breaking down Premier Access and all its benefits and how to incorporate it into your day at the park. Click here to read it. You can also buy discounted Premier Access passes on Klook, which you can find here.
Early Park Entry Pass
The Early Park Entry Pass, as the name suggests, is a pass that lets you into the park an hour before the published park opening time. It costs HK$199 (US$25.59) and can be purchased up to 30 minutes before the park opens to the general public. You’ll be able to access some shops and restaurants in Main Street, Fantasyland, and World of Frozen during your Early Entry time. As of March 2025, the following attractions are included in Early Entry: Frozen Ever After, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Cinderella Carousel, and Dumbo.
Unlike Premier Access, this is one add-on that I will recommend you purchase even on slow days. Hong Kong Disneyland isn’t open for very long, with the park only being open for 10 hours. Adding another hour to your park day will put you way ahead of schedule in terms of what you have to get done for the day.
It’ll allow you to explore the rest of the park at a more relaxed pace. Doing these rides early will decompress your itinerary and allow you to repeat your favorites later in the day, maybe even more than twice. This pass makes an already easy to tour park even easier to tour, and I can’t recommend it enough.
Take note that purchasing an early park entry pass is not the equivalent of buying a park admission ticket. You must buy an admission ticket AND an early park entry pass for you to avail of the perk. Klook has a ticket offer that bundles admission tickets with early park entry passes. You can find that deal here. I also have a post that goes into detail on what Early Park Entry is and how it can benefit you, which you can find here.
Dining
Hong Kong Disneyland dining is varied, with the park having many different options available to guests. The dining options of the park include Quick Service restaurants, a Semi-Buffet restaurant, and a couple of Table Service options. Hong Kong Disneyland also has Halal-certified options for those with that particular diet requirement.
I plan on making a more detailed post about the dining options at Hong Kong Disneyland, but I thought I’d go through my list of my favorite places to dine at HKDL for this Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide.
Starliner Diner is an amazing quick service restaurant if you want a good western style burger or fried chicken. Clopin’s Festival of Foods has amazing pho on their menu, while Royal Banquet Hall has the most diverse menu, featuring international, Chinese, and Asian dishes. Golden Crocus Inn has the best pasta in the park and has some good meat options as well.
The Explorer’s Club Semi-Buffet is the best dining option in HKDL. When you dine there, you pick an entree and then have buffet options for appetizers and desserts. It’s a unique dining set up and some packages even come with reserved Momentous viewing. Plaza Inn is a great table service restaurant for Chinese food, while Main Street Corner Cafe serves up great American fare in a table service setting.
A dining experience in the hotels that you have to try is the Crystal Lotus Disney Dim Sum Lunch. During the dining experience you’ll get to sample different kinds of dim sum that look like various Disney characters. Take note that you have to contact the restaurant a couple of days before your reservation date to tell them you’d like to order the Disney Dim Sum.
HKDL also has character meals available in three hotel restaurants: Enchanted Garden, Dragon Wind, and Ink and Plate. If you can only go to one, I would recommend doing the Enchanted Garden character dining meal as they have the most characters available for you to meet among the three restaurants.
HKDL is also known for its snacks. The most unique snack has to be the Korean Squid from the cart in Adventureland. Other snacks include churros from Toy Story Land, caramel popcorn, marvel-themed items in Tomorrowland, Mickey and LinaBell ice cream bars, and the ever controversial Turkey Leg. Juices are also available throughout the property, with my personal favorite being the Mango juice.
Things to Do
Hong Kong Disneyland has more than 30 different attractions in its lineup. From shows and rides to walkthrough experiences, nighttime spectaculars, and parades, there’s enough in Hong Kong Disneyland to keep you occupied for a day or more. This is why this Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide recommends visiting for 2 days.
If you want to know more about what rides and attractions are available for you to experience, I have a Hong Kong Disneyland Ride and Attraction Guide, as well as a Hong Kong Disneyland Ride Ranking.
Services and Amenities Within the Park
I thought I’d summarize in this Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide the different amenities and services the park offers to its guests.
Baby Care Center and Lost Children
The Baby Care Centers are located near the Main Street Corner Cafe on Main Street and the Lucky Nugget Saloon in Grizzly Gulch. Within them you’ll find amenities designed to help make your visit to the park with your infant stress-free, including chairs, refrigerators for storing baby food, and diaper changing facilities. Lost Children is also at these locations.
First Aid
Hong Kong Disneyland has first aid stations located in the same areas as the Baby Care Centers. They can provide you with over the counter medications and have first aid items like band-aids and bandages available. There are also beds available in case you need to lie down.
Stroller and Wheelchair Rental
On Main Street by the fire station, you can find stroller and wheelchair rentals. If anyone in your party needs a stroller or a wheelchair, make sure to head here as soon as the park opens. Strollers can be rented for HK$150, with a rain cover or a lock costing an additional HK$50.
Wheelchairs can be rented for HK$60, but seniors get a HK$30 discount. They’re available on a first come, first serve basis.
Stroller and wheelchair rentals also require a HK$100 deposit which will be refunded at the end of the day when you return the stroller or wheelchair.
Rider Swap
Rider Swap is a service that allows adults to enjoy popular attractions without leaving their kids, who don’t meet the minimum height requirements, unattended. How it works is that one parent or guardian asks for a rider swap pass then waits in line for the ride.
When they’re finished, they give the Rider Swap pass to the other parent or guardian who can then ride the ride with minimal to no wait. This ensures that everyone can experience the attraction while caring for the member of the party that can’t ride the attraction. While I don’t include this service in my Hong Kong Disneyland planning guides and itineraries, you should definitely utilize it if you need to as it will save you a lot of time.
Power Bank Rental
ChargeSpot stations are located in seven different locations at the park. You can either rent a power bank or charge your phone at these locations. For more information click here.
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Packing for Hong Kong Disneyland is similar to packing for other Disney parks. This Hong Kong Disneyland Planning Guide recommends including the following in your packing list:
- Backpack
- Phone cable
- Powerbank
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle
- Cooling towels or mini-electric fans
- Cash
- Lanyard or small pin pouch for pin trading
- Sweater (if you’re going during the cooler months)
- Rain jacket or poncho or small umbrella (if visiting during rainy season)
In terms of what to wear, unless you’re coming in the dead of winter, you can visit the park in shorts or skirts. Pants are only recommended for the colder months. If you visit during the summer you may want to pack an extra shirt in case of sweat.
Mobile Services
There are many cell providers that you can choose from in Hong Kong. A lot of them are stationed at the arrival hall of Hong Kong International Airport. My personal favorite one is CMHK which you can pick up at Terminal 1, Counter A13. You can find a Klook deal for them here. Their deal offers 80GB for 30 days and is priced at HK$58
Airalo is also a useful service if you want an e-sim. Airalo is an app that lets you download and activate e-sims easily. Their plans range from US$4.5 to US$35, all based on how long you want the e-sim to be active, as well as how much data you want on your plan. Simply download Airalo, pick your preferred plan, pay for it, then download it onto your phone and activate it. Remember that the clock starts as soon as you activate it, so only activate it once you get to Hong Kong.
Cash and Money Exchange
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Dollar. Most places in HKDL will accept cash and cards. This Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide recommends paying with a card, however, just to make things easier. Remember to always pay in the local currency to get the best conversion rates on your credit and debit cards.
There are currency exchange places located at the park and the three hotels. In the park they are located in City Hall and outside the park next to the main entrance. ATMs are also available at the left side of the park entrance, at city hall, by the Explorer’s Club restaurant in Mystic Point, and at any of the three Disney resort hotels.
Hong Kong Disneyland Planning Guide Conclusion
I hope this Hong Kong Disneyland Planning Guide helped you prepare for your trip to Hong Kong Disneyland. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out over Instagram or Facebook, as well as via email. Have a great time at Hong Kong Disneyland!
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