After half an hour of train ride, we arrived at Disneyland Resort Station at 12.30pm via the Disney train with Mickey Mouse's shape windows, handles and figurines in it. We entered a magical kingdom inspired by 7 themed lands to explore.
The first themed land we passed by was Main Street, USA, where we came across Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad. You can hop on to the train at this station for a scenic tour of Hong Kong Disneyland Park. I decided to save this ride for later.
Main Street, USA, is a replica of 20th-century small-town America. It felt like we were being transported back in time, with the vibrant energy of the street filling us with excitement.
The colourful framed buildings lined up along Main Street gave it a vintage feel. Many souvenir shops can be found in one of the buildings, offering a refuge from the brutal sun and a chance to purchase souvenirs to bring home.
A variety of shops and eateries made Main Street, USA, outstanding. As we reached the end of the street, we eagerly ventured into the other lands awaiting us.
The weather was insanely hot till I had use an umbrella for shade. Throughout the time in the park, I only managed to take only one or two photos of myself as I could barely open my eyes. I have to applause to the performers who braved the intense sun, singing and dancing on stage with enthusiasm. Below was filled with visitors carrying umbrellas.
This cute castle caught my eye, it felt as if it had been lifted straight from the pages of a storybook. This attraction turned out to be "It's a small world" which would be our first ride.
The queue was moving fast and we only waited 15 minutes for the indoor whimsical boat ride that brought us around the globe to the Seven Seaways canal with classic song of "It's a small world" in their native language. During the 9 minute journey, we were treated to a rainbow of diverse cultures with some Disney characters along the way.
With no storyline, just visual aesthetics and songs, we felt connected to this small world through child-like eyes. The ride brought joy and happiness. We even spotted Woody, Bullseye and Jessie from the Toy Story series.
As the ride was coming to an end, we enjoyed the cool refuge of the air conditioning. Next time, we need to avoid visiting Disneyland during summer.
The next attraction we came across was The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, another indoor ride. The waiting time was 20 minutes.
We hopped into a 4 to 6 seater Hunny Pot vehicle, which took us through Hundred Acre Wood, immersing us in the stories of Winnie the Pooh. The 4 minute ride ended with Pooh finally got his paws on some yummy honey.
We came to Mickey's PhilharMagic for a 10 minutes 3D concert movie starring Donald Duck and other Disney characters. We queued 15 minutes for the show, but fortunately, the theatre can accommodate 492 seats, so everyone got in at the same time.
It was already 3pm when we settled at Royal Banquet Hall for a late lunch, since we were not feeling hungry after a filling breakfast buffet at the hotel. As the indoor seating was fully packed, we had to opt for an outdoor seat.
I had Tempura Prawn Ramen at HKD150 (or S$26.13). I was surprised that the egg yolk came in a shape of Mickey Mouse, adding a magical touch to the rather normal Chinese style ramen. The tempura was very crispy and enjoyable.
It was 4pm when we resumed back exploring the attraction. We boarded the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad at Fantasyland Station for a 20 minutes ride around the park which only had two stops - Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasyland. We took a round trip back to Fantasyland, admiring the scenery along the way.
The third themed land we visited was Toy Story Land, where a giant Woody welcomed us. As the name suggested, this area was based on Toy Story movies and many themed props were being used. I wanted to play Slinky Dog Spin but the scorching sun made me decide to skip it.
We finished this area in 3 minutes with Giant Rex awaiting us. Beware not to be caught on its rope.
We moved on to the fourth themed land at Mystic Point and we joined in the queue for Mystic Manor which took us half an hour. We took a Mystic Magneto-Electric Carriage for a 6 minute enchanted gallery tour ride of Lord Henry Mystic's manor house and private museum. It was a dark ride with exotic artifacts from around the globe come to life right before our eyes. We also came face-to-face with the Mythical Monkey King.
It was 5.15pm when we finished the ride. When we came out, it was raining. We followed the route down and it led us to the cross juncture of Main Street, USA and Fantasyland. Fortunately, the rain stopped 15 minutes later.
The colourful frozen treats with the cute Disney characters ice cream from the pushcart stall made me stopped by to grab a stick. I chose a Minnie Mouse Ice Cream Bar at HKD45 (or S$7.84). It turned out to be a disappointment as the shape didn't quite resemble Minnie Mouse and it melted quickly.
It was already 5.40pm when we arrived at the fifth themed land - Tomorrowland, that brought us into the future with its focus on technology, discovery, and science fiction. A place where heroes gather.
We queued 15 minutes for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! It was a 4 minute shooting ride where we fight alongside with Ant-Man and The Wasp to prevent classified S.H.I.E.L.D. data from falling into the hands of Hydra. We used guns to shoot targets disposed in the different scenes.
We queued about 20 minutes for Iron Man Experience. Stepping into Stark Industries, we learned more about their groundbreaking technology set to shape our future. The thrilling 4 minute 3D ride was the best ride we took today.
It was 6.40pm when we arrived at the sixth themed land - Adventureland. We went on a Jungle River Cruise which was about 15 minutes waiting time.
We sailed off for a 8 minute cruise to the the mysterious and untamed Rivers of Adventure. There were surprises along the river route such as a pool of playful elephants, cobra, giant spiders and hippos.
The sky slowly darkened, we only had time for one last ride. Since Adventureland was close to Toy Story Land, I decided to head back for Slinky Dog Spin. We queued 15 minutes for this one minute ride. It was a mild thrill ride that started with a gentle circular ride up and down incline, chasing his tail around a giant food bowl. With each round, the speed increased, adding to the excitement.
It was 7.30pm when we finished the ride and we navigated our way back to Main Street, USA.
Since there was still half an hour to the show, we had Mickey Waffle at HKD70 (or S$12.20) from Main Street Market as our dinner. The Mickey Mouse shaped waffle was a feast for the eyes, adding a whimsical twist to my Disney experience. The waffle was thick and fluffy with a buttery aroma, accompanied by mixed fruits with jam and whipped cream on the side. This was so much better than the lunch.
The most mesmerizing 20 minute night show “Momentous” began at 8.30pm. We watched the sky illuminated by light and fireworks with a series of classic Disney songs. It was a beautifully magical scene that brought smiles to our faces.
Nearing the finale, there was a sudden drizzle that lasted less than 5 minutes. Thankfully it was just a short one. The exit from Disneyland was chaotic with everyone leaving at the same time after the show. Thankfully, our hotel was only two train stops away and we managed to reach our hotel by 9.30pm. It was a pity we could not cover the entire Disneyland, which calls for a second visit to Hong Kong Disneyland in the future.
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