Originally Posted By Liberty Belle My sister has just told me she's going on a business trip to Hong Kong in March and she's taking me along with her. We have I think 5 days there. I can't wait! Of course I want to go to HKDL while I'm there. My question is, how long should I spend at the park? Is one day enough? I don't know if they have fairly long opening hours or not. And what are the "must see"s? Also is there anywhere to have a nice sit-down meal? I'm having a look at the official website, but I thought someone might be able to offer some more personal insights. Thanks for any help!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN One day is enough at the park. All attractions are must see since there is only very few of them, and that includes the shows, fireworks and parade if you want to have close to a full day experience there. Sadly, I don't think any of the restaurants are worth the trip there, but that's only because the menus emphasize chinese cuisine, of which I am not fond of. However, some restaurants have a nice ambiance to them.. like the Plaza Inn, or Corner Cafe on Main Street. Everything else is cheap food court style service and setups. Personally, I would trek over to the Hollywood Hotel and enjoy a meal at the Chef Mickey Restaurant. Park hours usually are from 10-8pm or so, and trust me.. that is *plenty* of time to enjoy ALL of the parks attractions and entertainment.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks TDLFan! I was leaning towards one day anyway because we only have a short time in Hong Kong, but I thought if the opening hours were fairly short that might not be enough. I'm not a fan of Chinese food either so Chef Mickey sounds good (assuming that's not Chinese food from what you've said?)
Originally Posted By SuperDry To add to what TDLFAN said: On most days, you can do absolutely every last thing on the guide map, including all attractions, parades, shows, and fireworks, and have time to spare, if you get there when the park opens.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney T-R-U-S-T U-S!! If the park is slower than a drunk turtle, you can see EVERYTHING within 5 hours easily. There are maybe 6 *must see* attractions and the rest you will do just to feel like you got your money worth. But yes, one day is moooore than enough for this empty park . Spend as much time in Hong Kong as possible!! Now, THAT will keep you busy (and interested). Have fun
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo That is soooo cool Catfish. I was going to recommend the Crystal Lotus at the DL Hotel, but then I read you are not into Chinese food. That's a shame, I hear great things about this restaurant. Have a great time!
Originally Posted By Mr X LB, sweet!! You must be looking forward to yout trip to HK!! Anyway, like all the above guys said, you'll have a great time checking out the park for a day (if you get there early, you might have time to go back to Kowloon or wherever by early evening!). And, Hong Kong is awsome by itself...you'll have an awsome trip! I'm so JEALOUS!
Originally Posted By paulyahoo << if you get there early, you might have time to go back to Kowloon or wherever by early evening! >> But in this case Liberty Belle will miss evening fireworks in HKDL.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN True. I suggest you give the park an entire day. Then tackle the city on other days. As for "Chef Mickey".. yes they have chinese food and other international options in a buffet style setting.
Originally Posted By katsmom Opening Hours in March should be until 7:00. I agree with what has been said above but would like to add that if you go during the week the crowds will be less. Make sure you see the lion King, and the Golden Mickey's. Check the time for the Stitch encounter in English when you get to the park. My experiences have been that they only have 30 min to 1 hour of Stitch in English, and if the park is busy you might not get to see it.
Originally Posted By Loomis I pretty much agree with what has been said thus far. If you spend a whole day in the park, you will have pretty much covered everything you need to do. At the most, 1.5 days if you are someone who simply likes to take their time and soak up the atmosphere. I guess the difference between HKDL and some other parks is that there is a large number of "theatre style" attractions in comparison to the other types of rides. You have Festival of the Lion King; PhilharMagic; Golden Mickeys and Stitch Encounter, all of which take much longer than your average 3 minute ride. Even so, I still think it can easily be done in a day. I agree with the suggestions that the rest of the city should be tackled on different days, as you really want to be there from rope drop to fireworks. <a href="http://www.hkdlsource.com" target="_blank">http://www.hkdlsource.com</a>
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Wow! I haven’t been online in a few days what with NYE and everything. Thanks for all the input! Yeah, I’d definitely like to stay for the evening fireworks – that still gives us a few days to explore the rest of Hong Kong and it looks like my sister might now be extending the trip by a day. And if I’m doing HKDL for the first time I might as well do it right Thanks also for the link, Loomis – I’m going to go have a look now. I’m really looking forward to the trip!
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<I agree with the suggestions that the rest of the city should be tackled on different days, as you really want to be there from rope drop to fireworks.>> Sorry, can't completely agree with this statement. HKDL is a 5-6 hour park at best on a slow day. Even on busier days, there is really not a big problem to do everything and then some within 8. Unless the park is open from 11-7 (don't know the hours now) there is NO reason to be there from rope drop to the fireworks. I know people think I am really against this park (and why I rarely post anymore ), but I was there on a slow day and maaaaan, I was soo bored after the 4th hour and that's the problem. But, I suggest if you do the entire day thing, then just hop on a bus and view the hotels as part of your day . I done that twice and that's pretty worth it actually. But agreed, CAN'T miss the fireworks! Just show up around 1 or 2 and you should be fine .
Originally Posted By TDLFAN NO. Show up at 10-11am and when you can't find anything else to do at the park, then take a stroll to the two resorts and enjoy their public areas and the gorgeous view of the China Sea to the south. Then come back to enjoy the park at night and see the pyro, do some shopping or try a meal at the park. Things that WorldDisney didn't care to do while there so he missed the entire experience.
Originally Posted By Mr X Trust me on this one, TDLFAN, I've seen enough shows and fireworks to last a lifetime. And always the best seat in the house with no waiting.
Originally Posted By katsmom <<I've seen enough shows and fireworks to last a lifetime.>> There is no such thing as enough at Disney! I could see them every day and still not get enough.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle lol, agreed, Katsmom. Thanks for all the tips - but I'm on the 'dawdling' side when I get to a Disney park (I like to prowl through the shops, visit the hotels, just soak up the atmosphere -- there's atmosphere to be soaked, right?) so I'll probably go there for the full day. The last thing I want to do is feel rushed to do it all!
Originally Posted By Mr X >>>There is no such thing as enough at Disney! I could see them every day and still not get enough.<<< It gets old. Trust me.
