Main Street, closer to the exit, but the
view was still excellent. A short stroll
back to the hotel, and Holly fell fast
asleep in seconds.
My parents tried in vain to find
somewhere to grab a drink at the
hotel, but it may be because the
resort was not very busy and parts
were shut. We had an early night,
followed by an early start to tackle the
character breakfast. This is wonderful
for children (though a bit wasted on
Holly at her age) and all the kids
looked enchanted as they met Mickey,
Minnie, Pluto and Goofy. It’s not
cheap at $388 per adult, but well
worth it for the photo ops.
We then had time for a quick swim
– there are indoor and outdoor pools –
although the water was not very warm
(and the lifeguard was asleep), before
heading out again into the park to
explore more, in daylight.
Kids at heart
I was surprised at how many rides
accommodated Holly, and she loved
Buzz Lightyear and wasn’t at all fazed
by the Mystic Manor. The Many
Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was
another highlight, although we were
very disappointed there were no
cuddly Piglets (my favourite character)
for sale – about the only thing we
would actually have bought! Lunch
and the afternoon parade finished up
our day, and we headed back to the
hotel to collect the car.
This is a lovely, stroller-friendly
option for a staycation for kids of
any age – my dad enjoyed it more
than anyone! I don’t think I would
stay at the hotel again (and you can
book the character breakfast without
staying), but the annual passes for
Hong Kong-based families are well
worth the money. But no doubt you’ll
just end up spending the savings in the
shops; I’ll make the most of it before
Holly starts obsessing over Disney
princesses!
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