Hong Kong Disneyland opens its doors Sept 12, 2005

Once again, Disney will make families happy this time in Asia with the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland. The world famous park is located only ten minutes from the airport! The last time I was in Hong Kong (just a few months back, in Feb) I spotted the famous Mickey emblem on some trains. Makes one feel like a child again!

There are two hotels - Hong Kong Disney Hotel and the other is Disneys Hollywood Hotel. Expect the same kind of discerning quality (with rates to match) as you would with other Disney hotels worldwide. You can still stay in Tsim Sha Tsui area, taking in a city package but for the period of the opening, wait till July when the rates will be out.

The Rambler Garden (4*) in Tsing Yi is accessible to Hong Kong Disneyland and is more affordable. By September, I expect that the transport system will have improved. The rooms are in simple chic designs with large picture windows. The standard rooms though, I must say are very small. With the size of my hips, I felt I had to wiggle around if I wanted to get things done.


Ah the enchanting view of cargo containers in the early morning light. This view was taken from the room at Rambler Garden.