A Comprehensive Guide to Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland is the most underrated Disney park in the world. And when compared to any other park, it is the most fun packed into the smallest area of any Disneyland anywhere.

First thing’s first, it’s the smallest Disney park by a mile. Not just in size, but the number of attractions, shops, restaurants and so on. And unlike the other parks, it’s only got the one park. There’s no DisneySea, Hollywood Studios, or California Adventure. Hong Kong Disneyland offers 1-day tickets and 2-day tickets, park hoppers be-damned.

And that’s why I love it.

Remember when you were young? That summer you went to Disneyland and somehow, magically, there were barely any lines? That’s what Hong Kong Disneyland is. It’s a throwback to a Disneyland experience that doesn’t exist anywhere else. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t tips and tricks to making your trip a magical one.

So here it is. Every trick and tip we know so you can get the most out of your HKD experience.

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How Much are Tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland?

There are plenty of theme parks whose tickets are better to purchase directly from the park, but KLOOK has them a lot cheaper. First, here are the ticket prices for Hong Kong Disneyland through KLOOK. You can also get an additional 5% discount with the code LEXI5OFF at checkout.

You can also purchase tickets directly through the Hong Kong Disneyland app for full price if you’re into that sort of thing.

• Regular: 639 HKD
• Regular Plus: 719 HKD
• Peak: 799 HKD
• Peak Plus: 879 HKD

Where is Hong Kong Disneyland?

As the park is in Hong Kong, first… you need to get to Hong Kong. Hong Kong Disneyland is located on Lantau Island which is easily accessible by subway and public transport.

• Address: 827R+5G Lantau Island, Hong Kong (Google Maps)

How Do I Get to Hong Kong Disneyland?

If you stay at any of the official hotels, there is a constant shuttle service that runs to the park. The hotels are technically in walking distance, but we’d recommend saving your feet.

If you’re traveling in from Hong Kong proper, you can take the MTR (Mass Transit Railway) to the Disneyland Resort Line to the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Station which is only a 10 minute walk from the park.

How Many Days Should We Spend at Hong Kong Disneyland?

Hong Kong Disneyland is the smallest Disney park in the world. There is no secondary park and it is quite possible to ride all the rides and see some of the shows and parades in one day. But, if you want to take it easy, eat at your choice restaurants and hit Mystic Manor often enough to see all its secrets, we recommend 2 days.

Where Should We Stay?

There are three official Disney hotels in Hong Kong: Hollywood Hotel, Explorer’s Lodge, and Disneyland Hotel. The most affordable is the Hollywood Hotel (KLOOK) which does feel a bit older than the others (it is). It does have that classic Hollywood flair and in the warmer months, it has a beautiful pool worth checking out.

The more expensive options are the Explorer’s Lodge (KLOOK) and the Disneyland Hotel (KLOOK). The Explorer’s Lodge is the newest one of the bunch, but the Disneyland Hotel is absolutely gorgeous.

What Should We Do at Hong Kong Disneyland?

It depends on what you’re looking for, but we tend to focus on the parts of Hong Kong Disneyland that make it unique and separate it from other Disney parks. There are exclusive rides, shows, and merchandise scattered throughout the park that every visitor should check out.

First, there’s the castle. Unlike the other Disney castles, Hong Kong Disneyland features an amalgamated castle that represents all the Disney princesses. The only other park in existence that is similar is the castle at Shanghai Disneyland. That being said, this castle is significantly different.

HKD features two exclusive rides along with multiple classics. The Iron Man Experience is a Star Tours type ride with 3-D glasses that takes place in Hong Kong. The ride is in English and Chinese, but well-balanced enough that you know what’s going on at all times.

But you’re more interested in Mystic Manor, aren’t you? A completely different take on the traditional Haunted Mansion ride, Mystic Manor is a trackless ride that has animatronics, projection mapping and a bevy of other special-effects to make for an amazing ride. Of all the Haunted Mansion rides around the world, the Mystic Manor is the most unique and the most unabashedly fun. It also fills in a corner of the Explorer’s Club mystique that is available at every park.

As of 2024, Arendelle (aka The World of Frozen) from the Frozen films is one of the newest lands in any of the Disney parks. The ice sculpted fountain from the films is one of the key visuals in the area, but the rides are really the highlight of the area. Frozen Ever After is a classic Disney animatronics ride and Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs is a nice little roller coaster for all ages.

What Kind of Merch is There at Hong Kong Disneyland?

HKD often has exclusive merch as well as early-releases before other parks get them. These were the park exclusive ears that Lexi got when we visited. But she also picked up a Millenium Falcon popcorn bucket in December. It wasn’t released in Anaheim and Florida until January.

If you have the time, I recommend hitting the World of Disney outside the park first. They have a wider range of merch which includes HKD exclusives for Mystic Manor along with out of season stock and discounted merch. They had some fun Christmas ornaments on one of our trips, but they had a lot of Lunar New Year merch as well.

Tips and Tricks

1. The park opens “officially” at 10:30 AM. But, rumor was that Main Street actually opened at 10:00 AM. And the rumors were true(!). That gives you 30 minutes to browse the shops and order snacks before the rest of the park opens!
2. Just like Shanghai, staff at Hong Kong Disneyland give away stickers if you ask. Each attraction and shop has different stickers, so get a few. Or more than a few. Get a lot. Then share them.
3. If you’re going to make last minute purchases at the end of the night, expect long lines. Unless…(!) you use the cashier at the Victorian Collection store which always has a shorter line.
4. If you’re not a hardcore fan, the entire park can be explored in a day. If you are a fan (or are married to one), two days gives you the chance to take all the photos you want, ride everything multiple times (Mystic Manor), catch the shows and watch the parades.
5. The best way to experience the park is front to back. Start in Main Street and work your way around the park to Mystic Manor. But if you want to skip lines, start at Mystic Manor and work your way forward. It sounds too simple to work, but it works incredibly well.
6. The star restaurant of HKD isn’t in the park. It’s at the Disneyland Hotel and it’s called the Crystal Lotus. They serve Hong Kong dishes with a Disney flair that you won’t see in any of the other parks. For more information, check out our Crystal Lotus blog.
7. Do I have to tell you to install the app? Probably not… but install the app.