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Disneyland Hong Kong

Hong Kong Disneyland is a theme park at Hong Kong. Nestled on a bay against a backdrop of green     hills on Lantau Island in the South China Sea, the 310-acre park is 10 minutes by light rail from the international airport and 24 minutes from Hong Kong.

Tickets at Hong Kong Disneyland are cheaper than those at the parks in Anaheim, Orlando, Paris and Tokyo.

Transportation
The conveniently-located Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Sunny Bay station is your gateway into the magic.
Travel on the MTR Tung Chung line to Sunny Bay Station, then onwards to the Disneyland Resort Station –
Only 23 minutes from the Hong Kong International Airport, MTR Airport station,
22 minutes from MTR Kowloon station and
25 minutes from MTR Hong Kong station where Guests can pick up Park Tickets

Operating Hours between Sunny Bay and Disneyland Resort Station
From Sunny Bay: from 6:15am - 12:45am the following day
From Disneyland Resort Station: from 6:20am - 12:40am the following day
Frequency
4 - 10 minutes

It features Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland -- four countries that echo the Anaheim originals -- and a staff of 5,000 "cast members".

Sensitivity to Chinese culture was important in creating the park. A Chinese menu was developed to complement Disney's traditional Western fare.

Attractions
The park will feature four themed lands similar to those at other Disney parks: Main Street, U.S.A.; Adventureland; Fantasyland; and Tomorrowland. It will also feature a daily parade and nightly fireworks.

The Park’s creative concept expands on Disney’s more than 50 years of designing theme parks and resorts around the world. Hong Kong Disneyland will transport guests into a world of imagination, fantasy and adventure.

Main Street USA
Guests entering the Park will immediately take a step back in time to Main Street USA which will capture the excitement, friendliness and energy of a community gathering place.

Designed after an old-fashioned small town, Main Street USA will include shops and restaurants and serve as the stage for live entertainment and parades as well as special events celebrating the local culture. The central icon of the Park is a fairytale castle soaring majestically in the air.

Sleeping Beauty Castle
Sleeping Beauty Castle will be the signature element of the Park, feeling of fantasy and imagination. Sleeping Beauty Castle is to be the gateway to Fantasyland. Guests will find here the magical home of their favorite Disney stories.

Fantasyland
In Fantasyland guests can go to the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, or go to the Golden Mickeys  at Disney's Storybook Theater, take a spin in a teacup or go under the sea with their favorite Little Mermaid. And see Mickey's PhilharMagic. There is no "It's a small world" and "Pirates of the Caribbean". Meet the Characters.

Toontown
Adjacent to Fantasyland will be Toontown,  where the beloved Disney characters live. Guests will be transported into a three-dimensional cartoon and meet one-on-one with Mickey Mouse. They will be able to stroll through Minnie’s house, climb aboard to Donald’s boat or even zip through the wacky Toontown countryside on a roller coaster.

Adventureland
In Adventureland guests will begin a journey to exotic regions of exploration, adventure and discovery. Make a jungle River Cruise. Here guests will have the opportunity to venture into a wild untamed world. Rafts to Tarzan Island and visit Tarzan Island and Tarzan's Treehouse. Guests might explore an ancient dinosaur archeological site, voyage to a whole new world on a magic carpet, or experience the wonder and music from such Disney classics as "The Lion King." There are also fastpasses for several attractions.

Tomorrowland
After a trip back to the Wild West the next stop will be the future -- Tomorrowland. Guests will have several exciting opportunities to choose from sci-fi fantasies and soaring space adventures. They will be able to journey to infinity and beyond as they join such popular Disney
sci-fi characters as Buzz Lightyear to save the universe, go to Space Mountain the roller coaster and the Orbitron and be a pilot.

Resort hotels
There are now at this moment January 2006 two Disney- themed resort hotels with up to 2,000 hotel rooms at the Park. As an integral part of the overall experience, these themed hotels will allow guests to stay overnight and continue "living the magic" through a "seamless" guest experience. Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel Reviews and Hollywood Hotel Reviews.

Shopping and dining
Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of shopping and dining.

Fun around the Park.
Inspiration Lake and Recreation Center.
Enjoy a lakefront walk or paddle out into the calm, soothing waters of Inspiration Lake for a relaxing experience that will both relax and invigorate.
Open daily from 9am to 7pm,

Snacks & Sundries
Pick up a quick snack or get a roll of film to capture family memories of a fun-filled day at Hong Kong Disneyland. Find everything you need for your recreational outing.
Open daily from 9am to 7pm

Park Promonade
Stroll along the landscape of this garden-like promenade that connects the Hotels of Hong Kong Disneyland with the ferry pier and Disneyland Resort Public Transportation.

Disneyland Resort Pier.
Take your first step into the magic as you disembark and enter the Hong Kong Disneyland. Adjacent to the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, the pier serves Guests arriving via ferry.

Arboratum
Spread your blanket for a family picnic or keep in shape with a run through this woodsy, park-like area located near Inspiration Lake.
Open daily from 9am to 7pm.

 

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