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"Hello everyone, with the past holiday weekend I wanted to take advantage of the day off work and do something fun. Even though you lose a day flying to Hong Kong, I decided to go since I had that day to spare! This would allow me to finally visit Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park which have always been on my bucket list. With the forecast for weather looking great, I grabbed my carry-on bag and off I went! Hope you enjoy, and all pictures were taken with my phone so excuse the quality! \n  \nGarbels \n \nI was brought to Hong Kong via the territory's primary carrier, Cathay Pacific. Today's bird was a 777-300ER. Touchdown in Hong Kong at 8:35am! \n \nThis was the longest flight I had ever been on at 14hrs 58mins but Cathay Pacific is an amazing airline with great service and super comfortable economy seats. \n \nI made it! Immigration was a breeze here, only took about 15 seconds literally. \n \nI used the rest room, picked up a pocket wifi device for like $8 a day US, and took a cab to Hong Kong Disneyland! You can take trains but it takes 2 switches from the airport despite being super close. \n \nThe turnstiles opened at about 9:45am. To the left of the park entrance they have luggage storage for about $12 US and I picked up the ticket I bought online at Guest Services right next door. \n \nMade it to the hub for the rope drop! \n \nGetting to a park early always pays off. Third person heading into Adventureland! \n \nFirst stop of the day was of course Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars! \n \nThey were finishing testing the last train for the day. \n \nFirst passenger of the day in the backseat! \n \nGrizzly was a great ride! I loved the backwards portion and especially the launch and sequence following (seen on the right). Top notch themeing also. \n \nNext area of the park to explore was Mystic Point \n \nThe only attraction is Mystic Manor but boy is it a good one!! \n \nI was the only one riding, it was kind of creepy. But I loved the story line and all of the effects and themes for each room! \n \nI LOVED the look of Toy Story Land! \n \nSlinky themed rides are just the greatest ever. I can't wait for the Orlando coaster. \n \nRC Racer was a TIGHT fit for this big guy but really fun ride! The vehicle is super cool. \n \nMaking my way around through Fantasyland. While no big marquee attractions, it was a beautiful area. IMO they could really use a Seven Dwarves type ride here. \n \nSmall World just seemed so far away! \n \nFinally it was time for Chinese Space Mountain! Single rider line here helped me avoid the only big ride queue in the park. \n \nI thought it was very dark and a great version! The Chinese girl next to me kept bumping into me! \n \nI thought Tomorrowland was very cool looking with the trees like this. \n \nI also gave Buzz a spin - love the different versions of these! \n \nLeaving Tomorrowland back out to the hub. \n \nSelfie in front of the castle, barely hanging on after a full work day, traveling to Cali, and then flying 15 hours straight here! not bad for that right? \n \nI did all of that in one hour so I went back for another lap on Grizzly! \n \nI hope we see another version of this open up somewhere  \n \nBest part of the ride right here! \n \nAnother ride on Mystic Manor? yes please \n \nI grabbed water and a snack! Mexican Pizza stick from Toy Story Land. It was interesting \n \nI wanted to freshen up and check in so I decided to head to the hotel. This is the Disneyland train station \n \nLoved the Mickeys! \n \nChecked into my hotel in Kowloon. Not the best location (too far from avenue of the stars) but at least halfway between HK and Disney. However the room was super nice for $87. \n \nThis was the view from my room! I was lucky to be on the top floor. \n \nDid I mention the weather was absolutely perfect?!? \n \nThese were the train tickets, really nice RFID cards. You press your location on the map, it calculates the fee, and spits this out. You just put it in the turnstile at your desination. \n \nThe train map was very very easy to navigate. \n \nThis would never work in America! Lanes to enter and depart the train. \n \nTo get to Ocean Park, my next stop, take the trains to the Admiralty station and follow the signs for exit B \n \nExit B takes you right to Bus 629 that goes to Ocean Park. You can buy your bus tickets and park ticket right here to save time! \n \nThe bus is a double decker, not an every day occurrence for me! \n \nThe bus to the park is fairly quick and gives some good views of Hong Kong island. \n \nThis area was called Happy Valley. Where is the other theme park?  \n \nNot too long and we had made it to Ocean Park! \n \nThe entry area includes some kids rides, animal exhibits (like the Grand Aquarium and Pandas) and the cable car/shopping/dining area \n \nI liked the \"old school\" Hong Kong theme... \n \n...that directly lead to a more upscale themed street! \n \nSTOP RIGHT HERE. If the park is at all busy BUY THE FAST PASS. It was like 20 bucks US. I got it at Ricky's Shack right before the cable car. It is good for a bunch of rides and you just pick 7 uses for it. The cable car had a 60 minute wait, so I skipped it twice, leaving 5 rides but it was well worth it to do everything I wanted quickly and not wait. \n \nSkipped the 60 minute cable car wait for these amazing views! It's crazy how far the other side of the park is. \n \nThe cable car was truly terrifying to me. \n \nBut it did give amazing views like this! \n \nHair Raiser looks absolutely amazing! \n \nOf course it was my first ride. Skipped the full queue and they even let you pick your own row. This was a great B&amp;M layout with airtime! And once you add the location...winning. \n \nNext up was the powered coaster! \n \nHey look, I skipped the full queue again! \n \nI thought this would do more and go inside, but it was still a unique layout. Rick Mathew's credit! \n \nAfter getting complete lost, I finally made it down the mountain to the Mine Train! \n \nThis coaster was a tight fit! Thanks to the two Chinese guys for forcing down the third click it takes to ride. But the views were insane and the ride was pretty good too! \n \nLuckily you take escalators up and down for the Mine Train! And they were super long escalators! \n \nThe last area of the park to explore was home to this infamous coaster, Dragon. Once again amazing views \n \nI stopped for some steamed pork buns. Yum! What a view for an afternoon snack. \n \nI went up for another ride on Hair Raiser. You have to walk around the Rainforest themed rapids ride to get to it. It looked neat but didn't want to get wet today. \n \nReminds me of Luna Park! But great ride once again. \n \nI did check out a few animal exhibits quickly. The seals and walrus were cool. \n \nWho doesn't love Penguins? \n \nOn my way down to Dragon, I passed the cable car line. Folks this went on forever. BUY THE FASTPASS! \n \nFinally rode Dragon. Front row didn't kill me too much but still what a WTF ride. \n \nTPR approved exhibit! \n \nIt was time to head back down on the cable car. Remember the line? This is till more of it on the other side of the park.... \n \nHeading back was terrifying because we stopped like 5 times and bounced on the cable as it relaxed! But here is the view back down into the park. \n \nHad to stop by the Pandas before leaving, duh! \n \nThey just look so cuddly. \n \nTo get back to the train get back on bus 629! It was an hour until closing so they had a ton of buses picking up.  They are building a train station so that will be open soon! \n \nThis is the Sunny Bay station where you transfer to the Disneyland line. Why? Because I am going back to HKDL for night rides! \n \nMade it back for 90 more minutes of fun! \n \nLoved the fountain with Mickey surfing up and down the water spout \n \nI entered just in time for the 7:30 Paint the Night Parade. Never seen it so I watched. Who doesn't love Monsters INC? \n \nI dont care for Cars, but this float was very impressive. \n \nBelle &lt;3 I will be your beast \n \nToy Story always wins. \n \nAfter the parade back to the best areas of the park for fun! \n \nFront row night ride on Grizzly no wait! \n \nMystic Manor just gets better each time! Noticing new details \n \nSome of the themed rooms you encounter coming to life. \n \nI got another solo ride. Love this trackless technology. \n \nThe Chinese Salon room looked basic at first, but had an awesome effect later on! \n \nGrizzy IMO kicked so much more ass at night and in the front seat. \n \nI was told to do Jungle Cruise here...and at night. HOLY CRAP! I was not disappointed. Lots of surprises and scares and the finale was epic and LIT! \n \nWhat a better way to end the night than fireworks? \n \nSadly the park was closed now. Time to head into Hong Kong for some more views. But my torn opinion of HKDL (small, but great rides) was no longer torn, the park came alive at night! \n \nWhile I missed the Symphony of lights by going back to Disney, I still had to see the amazing Hong Kong skyline views from Avenue of the Stars! \n \nHere is the same view the next morning. \n \nPano for you. \n \nAnd here I am! Already ready to go back to the airport to make it back for work. \n \nLift off out of HKG! Loved the nose wheel cam on the plane that you could watch from your seat \n \nGreat views before it got too smoggy! Lol \n \nThank god the flight back is a lot shorter!!! \n \nAnd after like 10 hours of sleep, we made it back to LAX (gross). \n \nThanks to Cathay for great service and economy seating! Definitely fly these guys to Hong Kong! I loved everything about this trip and can't wait to go back for more time. Thanks for reading! \n"
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