Disneyland
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I think it was united airlines…but 6 years ago, hor.
If you just fly directly to Tokyo, it’ll cost you more. But fly to beijing, then pay a little for deviation(nt quite sure whats the term they used) to tokyo, its way cheaper. Then we left our big luggage at the airport (winter jackets and souvenirs from beijing), and went roaming the city via the subway…with 2 kids, 6 and 11. No sweat! -
I’ve been to HK Disneyland (twice) and LA Disneyland.
For 5years ago, HK Disneyland should still be fun and exciting. First time up close and personal with Mickey,Pooh, Buzzlightyear and all that stuff. Considering travel time and cost, HK is definitely cheaper but if you have the budget, go to the further and bigger ones !
As for language, in HK Disneyland ,only 1 or 2 shows are in Cantonese eg Golden Mickey show but there are English subtitles on the side. My boy doesn’t understand Cantonese but he enjoyed the shows.
As for uncivilised behaviour, indeed we encountered some during XXX country’s public/school holidays season but in Nov/Dec there was no such problem at all. -
I have been to both and more than once for each of them and still loving them. :love:
In terms of rides, HK has improved alot since its launch. I find that once they put in \"It's a Small World\", it has been considered complete for any age group. :love: You must really savour this boat ride slowly...it takes you into another world. I have been on this countless times but it never fails to intrigue me in each ride, even though it becomes predictable.
To avoid unruly crowd, summer is a better time to go for HK, though it is hot and umbrellas preferred. Gave me an excuse to buy a nice Mini Mouse umbrella. :love: We also went in winter before(my last trip) and it was more crowded. Of course by then my dh eyes went :roll: He so wanted to entice me to think Universal Studio now :lol:
Tokyo Disneyland, though bigger and more attractions has 2 other issues, crowded, so the waiting time for each ride is longer. Secondly, many of the items are in Japanese and they do not provide dual language in many instances. Eg..Haunted Mansion is in Japanese, you hardly feel any fear because the narration plays a strong part to instill the fear... I had a totally different experience when I went to US Disneyland. In Hong Kong, they have English, Mandarin and Cantonese for most of their items. You must go for the Stitch's programme in Cantonese, it was hilarious.
For 5YO, HK current rides suffice and if height reaches 1.0m, he/she can even try the Space Mountain excitement and you better do it now with your kids when you can. Once you hit a certain age, this would prove to be too exciting for you.
To be candid, your Disneyland trip with your kids will NEVER stop at HK. You will definitely go to Tokyo again...because there is also a DisneySea there and then later to L.A Disneyland and finally Florida's DisneyWorld. So the Disneyland trips are throughout your lifetime. :love:
Times like this, I love being a parent more than ever.... :celebrate: -
ks2me:
mm.. i think you're right. i've never thought of that before.To be candid, your Disneyland trip with your kids will NEVER stop at HK. You will definitely go to Tokyo again...because there is also a DisneySea there and then later to L.A Disneyland and finally Florida's DisneyWorld. So the Disneyland trips are throughout your lifetime. :love:
Times like this, I love being a parent more than ever.... :celebrate:
in that case i better start with hk disneyland. if i go to tokyo first, the hk one might feel like an anti-climax, esp if i do end up doing the disneyland marathon throughout our life :idea: -
flim:
Better starts with HK. My kids went to Tokyo, California and then HK. They only spent 2 hours in HK and told me that it was so boring
mm.. i think you're right. i've never thought of that before.ks2me:
To be candid, your Disneyland trip with your kids will NEVER stop at HK. You will definitely go to Tokyo again...because there is also a DisneySea there and then later to L.A Disneyland and finally Florida's DisneyWorld. So the Disneyland trips are throughout your lifetime. :love:
Times like this, I love being a parent more than ever.... :celebrate:
in that case i better start with hk disneyland. if i go to tokyo first, the hk one might feel like an anti-climax, esp if i do end up doing the disneyland marathon throughout our life :idea:
For older kids, ocean park in HK is better. -
ks2me:
To be candid, your Disneyland trip with your kids will NEVER stop at HK. You will definitely go to Tokyo again...because there is also a DisneySea there and then later to L.A Disneyland and finally Florida's DisneyWorld. So the Disneyland trips are throughout your lifetime. :love:
Times like this, I love being a parent more than ever.... :celebrate:flim:
Haiyah, I think I spoilt market liao. We went to Euro Disney (Paris) in 2007 when DD3 was less than a year old.in that case i better start with hk disneyland. if i go to tokyo first, the hk one might feel like an anti-climax, esp if i do end up doing the disneyland marathon throughout our life :idea:
I guess this time round, they'd get to enjoy the rides much better. Will take your advice and start with HK.
- ti's called managing expectations :love:
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I find Hong Kong one also not bad. Though it is small, but at least they speak Cantonese, Mandrain & English. Went to Japan one many years back and did not enjoy cos all the rides & shows are in Japanese. Maybe now they have improve already.
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I have been to the disneyland in Paris and Tokyo. Both in foreign languages and long queues for the rides. Kids will enjoy more.
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Was in Disney HK in July 2008. Planned it to avoid the local school holidays but forgot to consider the school term in China/HK.
So ended up in HK right smack in the school holiday season for both China/HK. Had to queue to death for all the popular rides and was squashed left, right and centre everywhere :x
Trust me, when that happens in the summer heat, it is not at all funny. So my honest advice to those planning to visit Disney HK is that you must check the dates carefully (i cannot emphasize enough, really!) to avoid the school hols there.
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Andaiz:
Oh yes I missed the Paris one...that should be inserted either before or after LA followed by Florida. :love:
Haiyah, I think I spoilt market liao. We went to Euro Disney (Paris) in 2007 when DD3 was less than a year old.
I guess this time round, they'd get to enjoy the rides much better. Will take your advice and start with HK. - ti's called managing expectations :love:
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