Hong Kong Disneyland Resort built in 2005, is the first Disney resort in China and the fifth worldwide. It is located on Lantau Island of Hong Kong, and consists of a theme park, three hotels, and a lively shopping and dining area. And depending on the time of your visit, there’re seasonal events, parades, and fireworks. Visiting Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is considered one of the top things to do in Hong Kong.
The resort hosts 8-9 million visitors every year. The three hotels offer excellent accommodation options for families, couples, or friend groups. And of course, the theme park has exciting attractions and rides such as World of Frozen, Mystic Manor, and Iron Man Experience. Travel to Hong Kong with your loved ones and meet your favorite Disney characters!
Fast Facts about Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
- Location: Lantau Island, Hong Kong; near Hong Kong International Airport
- Tickets: from HKD 475 depending on the type, age, and day of the week; there are also packages with hotels, magical access, or seasonal events
- Hours: hours vary from day to day, usually somewhere between 10 am and 9:30 pm. Check the website calendar for specific hours
- Recommended Visit Time: one or two days
- Best Time to Visit: any time of the year, check the park calendar for special events, shows, and closures
- Suited to: anyone who loves Disney and Marvel characters and stories, especially families with children and young adults, couples, and friend groups
Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park
Hong Kong Disneyland Park consists of eight themed areas: Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point, Toy Story Land, and Arendelle: World of Frozen. The cast members, signs, and guide maps are all multilingual, so don’t worry about getting around in the theme park.
Highlights of the Themed Areas
Fantasyland is where you’ll find the Castle of Magical Dreams. You can take photos with your favorite Disney characters, new characters or iconic ones including Mickey and Minnie, Dumbo, and Snow White. Head to the Fantasy Gardens for character Meet and Greets.
Tomorrowland is all about technology and the future with some of the most exciting rides at Hong Kong Disneyland, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle, Iron Man Experience, and Hyperspace Mountain. This themed area is futuristic and adventurous.
Mystic Point is set in an uncharted rain forest surrounded by mystery and supernatural events. Its major attraction is the Mystic Manor, the Hong Kong Disneyland version of a haunted house.
Arendelle: World of Frozen is the world’s first and largest Frozen-themed park. Immerse in the fictional kingdom of Frozen and enjoy the magical rides.
Best of Rides and Attractions
Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars is a thrilling ride through a gold mining town. During the ride, you’ll encounter bears and witness explosives. This is a unique ride at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Mystic Manor, Hong Kong Disneyland’s twist on the Haunted Mansion, is a captivating journey through the mysterious house of a collector, world traveler, and adventurer, Lord Henry Mystic. Along with his mischievous monkey, Albert, this trackless dark ride takes you around the house to see different and strange collections. The animatronics and effects of the details are really impressive.
Iron Man Experience is a simulator ride that first takes you above Hong Kong for a stunning view of the city. Then you’ll be involved in an epic battle against Hydra alongside Iron Man.
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle is an action-packed shooting ride where you’ll shrink down to fight alongside the Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Frozen Ever After takes you on a boat journey to Elsa’s Ice Palace. You’ll be taken through scenes in the movie, and find your beloved Frozen friends with iconic songs.
Parades, Fireworks, and Shows
Mickey & Friends Street Celebration: Meet Mickey and his Friends on the Main Street Express. The procession marches from the Fantasyland parade route down Main Street, U.S.A. You’ll have your chance to interact with your favorite Disney characters and get a photo with the princesses. This parade usually takes place twice a day at 12:30pm and 3:30pm.
“Momentous”: Nighttime Spectacular: The climax of every Disneyland trip has to be the spectacular firework show that starts around 8 or 9pm. Using the majestic Castle of Magical Dreams as a backdrop, you’ll see a light show of music and stories with projections of 150 Disney and Pixar characters alongside magnificent fireworks. Find a spot early by Main Street U.S.A. and make sure you’ll have a good view.
Moana: A Homecoming Celebration: One of the best things to do with kids in Hong Kong is taking them to see their favorite Disney character Moana. With captivating music, dancing, puppetry, and storytelling, the live show takes you along with Moana on her adventure to restore the heart of Te Fiti. The show is usually held three times a day in the afternoon.
Best of Seasonal Events
Disney Halloween Time (September-October) brings a spooky atmosphere to the park with decorations, shows, and character appearances. Join in on the Trick or Treat tradition and be prepared to encounter some villains!
A Disney Christmas (November-January) is a joyous time to share with your beloved family, friends, and of course, Disney characters. Enjoy the festivity at World of Frozen. Join the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. And of course, there’ll be plenty of Christmas carols with magical bells.
Chinese New Year Celebration (January-February) is unique to Hong Kong Disneyland. Celebrate with your favorite characters dressed in traditional Chinese outfits. Make your New Year’s wish. And indulge in traditional Chinese New Year cuisines.
Staying at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
There’re three hotels at Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, Disney Explorers Lodge, and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel.
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel has detailed and elaborate Victorian architecture that conveys a sense of timelessness and nostalgia. It combines the vibe of a vintage seaside resort with charm and magic of Disney storytelling. There are modern amenities, five restaurants and bars, an indoor and outdoor pool, plus welcoming live music in the lobby.
Disney Explorers Lodge operates under the motto of “to explore and dream.” Its theme is cultural diversity. Spend a night in the rooms with exotic furnishing. Settle in Asia, Oceania, South America, or Africa, cultures that have inspired so many beloved Disney stories. Taste international cuisines and relax in the large outdoor pool.
Disney’s Hollywood Hotel is all about bringing the iconic Disney characters and moments to life. From the lobby to the passageways to the guest rooms, you’ll encounter superheroes and characters like Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Mickey, Minnie, and so many more. Stay in your favorite character themed hotel room on your Hong Kong tour.
Dining & Shopping at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
There is a wide range of shops across Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, in different themed areas of the park and the hotels. You’ll find apparels, accessories, costumes, housewares, jewelries, souvenirs, and merchandise of different characters and franchises. Look out for the Hong Kong Disneyland special products.
When it comes to dining, you can pretty much find whatever you can think of, from a quick bite inside the park to a sit-down fancy meal. There are bakeries, street food stalls, cuisines from different parts of China, Halal and vegetarian options, Western and Asian foods, and fun Disney character-shaped dim sum!
Best Time to Visit Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
There’re a few factors in the best time to visit Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, cost, crowd, events, and weather. If you want to experience the seasonal and festival events mentioned above, be prepared for higher prices and larger crowds. For the best weather conditions and fewer crowds, between September and May is usually the best time, not including public holidays like Chinese New Year and Golden Week.
How to Get to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
By MTR: Take the MTR Disneyland Resort Line from Sunny Bay Station to Disneyland Resort Station. (Tung Chung Line can take you to Sunny Bay Station.)
By bus: Long Win Bus, Citybus, and New Lantao Bus have services to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
By car or taxi: Driving to Hong Kong Disneyland from various locations in Hong Kong can take between 20 and 40 minutes depending on traffic and route. Taxis are usually more expensive than other public transportation.
*Directly From Hong Kong International Airport: The easiest and quickest way to get to Disneyland Resort from the airport is by taxi, which only takes 10-15 minutes.
Other Hong Kong Attractions nearby Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
- Lantau Island: hiking trails, beaches, temples, and Tai O Fishing Village
- Tsim Sha Tsui: tourist hub with shops, malls, museums, restaurants, and bars
- Central: Hong Kong’s financial district with modern skyscrapers and colonial buildings
- Wan Chai: one of Hong Kong’s oldest areas with traditional and modern attractions
