Hong Kong Disneyland: The Happiest Place This Side of the World

Disneyland is called the happiest place on earth and Asia has two. One is in Tokyo and another one in Hong Kong. It is located in a parcel of reclaimed land in Lantau Island on Penny's Bay which is far from the city proper and has a good backdrop of the sea and the mountains.

As in any other Disneyland theme parks in the world, the famous characters of Walt Disney are always ready to welcome visitors young and old alike. It is open from 10:30 am up to 9:00 pm. Entrance tickets depend on the package they one will avail. For more information, kindly log in its website to choose the best package.

The Main Street, USA is the main focal point of the theme park. It is where the action is. Stores and restaurants are all around. Parades and other gimmicks are done in this area. It is the main artery in reaching the sights and sounds of Hong Kong Disneyland.

A Disneyland will not be complete without the usual rides that children as well as adults enjoy. Children take delight with the amenities in the park. Adults reminisce their childhood and relish themselves with so much excitement.

There are also venues for presentations of worldwide animated films excerpts such as Mulan, The Lion King, Avengers, Frozen and other children's hits. Each presentation is a spectacle on its own. Performers, costumes, props, music, effects, etc. are testaments at how serious Disneyland in giving its patrons the entertainment they deserve and paid for.

The light show is a signal that the theme park is about to close for the day and what a way to treat the people with this electrifying and colorful parade of lights and Disney characters. It is a prelude to a fireworks display that can be seen from afar.

Whatever package one will get for a day of enjoyment, everything is worth the trip. It is a must to visit Hong Kong Disneyland once in anyone's lifetime. Once the pandemic is through, I would not wonder if the list of visitors will be long. After all, we all deserve to be happy and one of the best ways to do it is to visit the happiest place on earth.

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Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California

Disneyland Park is one of the two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California in 1955. Built by Walt Disney himself, it was the first of the many Disney theme parks built all over the world.

Founder Walt Disney thought of building an amusement park that cater to both children and adults alike. Initially, he envisioned it to be built adjacent to his office in Burbank, California but realized that the property was too small that is why he decided to purchase the Anaheim property after talking to his consultants.

Anaheim is the most strategic area since it has vast lands and has ample establishments that will be easier for the park visitors to go to for their other needs. Besides, hotels and lodging places are just a stone's throw away from Disneyland Park.

Inside the park, there are, of course, the usual rides meant for the children. But adults also enjoy riding on them. Aside from the rides, there are theme areas within the park for everyone to enjoy. The map shows the different places that can be visited in Disneyland Park.

Despite the size of the area, you cannot miss seeing the regulars of Disneyland Park - our most loved Walt Disney characters whom we grew up with. The likes of Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto, Goofy, Cinderella, Show White and all the other characters that were popularized by Disney.

I was lucky to visit Disneyland Park years ago when I was commissioned to do the fashion show of Filipino fashion designer Toni Galang at the Disneyland Park Hotel Grand Ballroom. It was fancy because the hotel was inside the park and roaming around it was easy-breezy.

Of course, there is an entrance free going to the park. A little more than $100 per person is charged for those who would want to enjoy the amenities inside it. With lots of fun and enjoyment, the entrance fee is good for lasting memories. After the pandemic is over, Disneyland Park promises to be back for better entertainment.

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