Hong Kong Disneyland ultimate guide to opening hours, food, tickets, and more

The park's opening hours are from 10.30am to 8pm. Do note that the park is closed on Wednesdays, except for public holidays and other designated days, so it's best to always check the park calendar for the latest info.

Remember, all guests are required to make a park reservation online before visiting, which you can only do so if you have valid park tickets, membership cards, or ticket vouchers/confirmation.

Hong Kong Disneyland is located in the northeastern part of Lantau Island and is easily accessible by public transportation.

On the MTR, transfer from Sunny Bay on the Tung Chung Line and take one stop to Disneyland Resort. The journey should take around 30 minutes from Central or Kowloon station.

There are also a lot of buses that take you to Hong Kong Disneyland, including R42 (Tai Wai Station), R33 (Tuen Mun Station), and 36 (Tung Chung). You can also take any 'A' or 'E' bus routes, alight at Lantau Link Interchange, and hop on route R8 to get to the park. If you’re travelling as a group, the easiest way is to get a taxi, which takes around 30 to 45 minutes from Central and will cost about $240 to $300.

Tickets can be purchased online, at the park entrance, or at any of the three Disney hotels. One-day tickets are classified into four tiers, and the prices vary depending on specific dates and peak seasons.

One-day tickets prices for each tier:

Tier one – $639 (general admission); $475 (children ages 3-11)
Tier two – $719 (general admission); $539 (children ages 3-11)
Tier three – $799 (general admission); $599 (children ages 3-11)
Tier four – $879 (general admission); $659 (children ages 3-11)

Senior tickets are at $100 for all tiers, while guests with disabilities can receive a 30 percent discount on all one-day ticket tiers (excluding senior tickets). For specific dates that correspond to each ticket tier, refer to the official Hong Kong Disneyland website.

For the cheapest Hong Kong Disneyland tickets, though, your best bet is to go through one of the authorised travel agents such as Klook, where you can save close to $100 than when buying directly from Disney. On that note, wherever you get your tickets, children under the age of three are admitted for free.

Annual passes or, in Disney lingo, Magic Access, are the best value-for-money way to enjoy the park. There are three tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum; each offering various perks, from discounts on tickets and restaurants to additional Fastpasses to attractions. It might sound like a lot of dough to drop in one go, but if you're likely to visit more than once every year, you’ll definitely get your money’s worth with the year-round shopping, dining, hospitality, and admissions privileges.

The Hong Kong park boasts more than 30 attractions. Like other parks across the world, you’ll start at Main Street, U.S.A., where there are plenty of great photo-ops inspired by turn-of-the-century America. 

Continue walking towards the Castle of Magical Dreams, before deciding whether you want to make a turn to meet Iron Man and Ant-Man; head straight towards Fantasyland where there are numerous low-intensity rides; or venture into Adventureland and hop on the Jungle River Cruise – a Disney park favourite since 1955 – which brings you in close proximity to realistic, animatronic wild animals. Since these attractions are usually teeming with kids early in the day, we recommend heading to the high-thrill rides first, such as RC Racer at Toy Story Land or the Iron Man Experience and Hyperspace Mountain rollercoaster at Tomorrowland.

Also, be sure to look out for the new World of Frozen land, which is set to make its world debut on November 20, 2023.

The park is dotted with eateries ranging from quick-service kiosks offering popcorn, ice cream, and turkey drumsticks to sit-down restaurants such as the Plaza Inn on Main Street, U.S.A., Comet Cafe in Tomorrowland, River View Cafe in Adventureland, and more.

Eating at the park can be stressful though, as you’ll have to battle the crowds for a table and most likely have the sound of crying children as background music. For a more leisurely experience, we recommend fuelling up at one of the many hotel restaurants, including Crystal Lotus for its Disney-themed dim sum; the Enchanted Garden Restaurant's grand buffet; Grand Salon's delightful afternoon tea; or the Sea Breeze Bar if you're down for some light tipples and European-style food.

'Festival of the Lion King' is one of the most popular shows at the park and for good reason too. Performed at Theater in the Wild, this Broadway-like production lets you sing along to The Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata as you watch the story of Simba unfold. Speaking of Disney music, 'Mickey and the Wondrous Book' is another beloved show at Fantasyland’s Storybook Theater featuring scenes and songs from popular movies such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Tangled, and Frozen. Finally, be sure not to miss 'Follow Your Dreams', a 20-minute show starring Mickey and friends, along with singers and dancers, large-scale props, fog jets, bubbles, and more.

No visit to Hong Kong Disneyland would be complete without watching the parade! Head to Main Street, U.S.A. for the Mickey & Friends Street Celebration, or stay until the evening for the Momentous Nighttime Spectacular. 

More than just your average light show, Momentous celebrates different stages of life through six chapters and features approximately 150 beloved characters from almost 40 Disney and Pixar stories. The show incorporates a combination of multimedia elements including large-scale projection mapping, theatrical lighting, lasers, choreographed water fountains (some go up to as high as 80ft!), flames, pyrotechnics, firework effects, and a new original song Love the Memory, created specifically for Momentous.

If you’ve ever wanted to take a selfie with Cinderella, or tell Mickey and Minnie what a big fan you are, here’s your chance. Hong Kong Disneyland has plenty of designated areas where you can meet your favourite characters, from Disney princesses along Main Street, U.S.A. to Buzz and Woody at Toy Story Land. And for all the Marvel geeks, you can snap a shot with the armour-clad Tony Stark at the Iron Man Tech Showcase. If you want to know when and where your favourite character will pop up, the Hong Kong Disneyland website has the full schedule of Character Experiences.

The happiest place on Earth is also the best place for merch, as you’ll discover at the many stores at Hong Kong Disneyland. The shops along Main Street, U.S.A. have the greatest selection of items – think apparel and accessories to homeware and snacks – but each themed land offers its own selection of unique souvenirs that are well worth browsing through.

For example, you’ll find Marvel memorabilia at the Expo Shop, mystical trinkets at The Archive Shop, and all sorts of accessories adorned with the Little Green Men at Andy’s Toy Box. Don’t forget the hotel shops, especially The Trading Post at Disney Explorers Lodge, which stocks plush dolls of your favourite characters dressed in safari garb.

There are plenty of seasonal events and attractions that are worth keeping an eye out for. Come Halloween, for example, the park gets taken over by some of Disney’s best-known (and affectionately loved) villains like Ursula, Jafar, and Hades. The park is also famed for its snow-flecked Christmas celebration, which happens every year from November to December, featuring nightly Christmas shows, carol performances, festive decorations, and a tree lighting ceremony. 

Whether you’re visiting from out of town or just want to treat yourself to a magical staycation, Hong Kong Disneyland offers three hotels for you to check into. The most expensive – but also the grandest – is the namesake Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, an elegant, Victorian-style mansion that feels like a fairy tale come true. Aside from the Mickey-shaped maze and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for princesses, this hotel is also home to a Frozen-themed suite, complete with Olaf wallpaper.

For something a little less pricey but no less cutesy, try the adventure-filled Disney Explorers Lodge or Disney’s Hollywood Hotel. And if you don’t want to stay on the premises, there are also several hotels nearby, including Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong, Regala Skycity Hotel and the Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel.