There were two things I LOVED about Hong Kong: shopping and Disneyland. The shopping part is self-explanatory and expected. But the Disneyland part? I was surprised at how much I loved the place (especially that I don’t really enjoy Enchanted Kingdom).

But there I was, screaming like a kid at the first sight of the Disneyland trains with windows shaped like Mickey Mouse. Imagine a train full of kids and adults, together exhaling a collective gasp when we saw the Disney train! Ha! Ha!

Donald Duck was the first character we saw! Minnie Mouse was adorable!

We mus have looked “ugly” beside these princesses.
With Snow White and Cinderella
With Pooh, the friendly bear! Chip and Dale were mischievous creatures! The kids goof around with Goofy! Of course, we had to have our picture taken with Mickey Mouse! 



Of course, Disneyland is also about the rides…and we did ride a few, including the tea cups, the Jumbo Jet, the Speed Racer, and our favorite, It’s a Small World, which consisted of a boat ride along a route with toys [see pics for visuals] while the song “It’s a Small World” was playing in the background. We were thrilled when we got to the Asia area (the stretch was divided into areas, such as Europe, Rainforest, America, etc) because we heard “Maliit lang ang mundo, maliit lang ang mundo, maliit lang ang mundo, maliit na mundo” (yes, Tagalaog version, to the tune of “It’s a Small World”). It was such a beautiful ride, even my parents enjoyed it.
Toys inside the It’s a Small World ride (the one from the Philippines is the top-left corner)…captivating and beautiful!
Shopping in Disneyland will take a toll on the pocket, but we did buy a few stuff. I mean, how many times do we get to go to Disneyland? Princess Wendy’s eyes almost popped out with all the Disney merchandise; she had a hard time budgeting her money on what to buy, but she did spend all her money here. So many cool Disney stuff that I didn’t know what to buy! Even I enjoyed looking and, even if I had no intention, buying. As my sister-in-law said, “mapapabili ka talaga!”
Princess Wendy was ga-ga over all the Disney stuff! So many Mickey Mouse and Miney Mouse stuff toys! Of course, our Disney trip would not be complete without the fireworks display, a must-see and highly recommended activity by all who have been there. They say that this is something you shouldn’t miss. And boy, they were right! The 10-minute fireworks display, complete with background music and castle-color changes, was such a memorable experience. My sister summed it up for us, “Ate, parang gusto ko maluha.” It was a majestic sight…beautiful indeed!


Firework display is held 7 pm, every day.
The color of the castle also changes with the fireworks. “A whole new world, a dazzling place I never knew, but now from way up here, it’s crystal clear, that now I’m in a whole new world with you!” [aptly played in the background]

There were fireworks of different colors. 

The sky literally lit up!

SPECTACULAR!
It was like being a kid all over again…and I enjoyed every minute of it. Walking around Disneyland was like being in another world, full of magic and full of things to warm the heart and the kid in us. Disneyland (and Hong Kong) certainly didn’t disappoint! And as I always say after a trip, I can’t wait to go back!

oh i love everything disney!
Posted by Edik at November 15, 2008, 12:13 amweeee… sarap sa disney ‘no? parang bumabalik ka sa pagkabata. pag andun ka gusto mo puntahan lahat.
too bad, when i was in disney(tokyo), i missed the fireworks display. why? dahil nakapila kami sa splash mountain ride! by the time nag-start ang fireworks, nasa loob na kami ng cave. kainiiiiis! i’m super inggit na diyan sa pictures mo ng fireworks display. ang GANDA!
Posted by bem at November 15, 2008, 1:25 amhi please visit http://pinoyfearfactorupdates.blogspot.com for episodes videos and pics of pff contestants tc
ka inggit….sarap naman ng vacay mo!
Posted by jeanny at November 15, 2008, 4:22 amSayang. We missed this when we went there. All the more reason to come back.
Posted by Rico at November 15, 2008, 8:41 amTPS, I loved evreything about the fireworks!
bem and rico, reason to go back…don’t miss the fireworks next time. It’s really a highlight.
edik and jeanny, punta kayo. It’s really worth it.
:)
Posted by kumarenggrace at November 15, 2008, 1:38 pmsobrang nakakainggit.
galing mo ng kumuha ng mga pix.
Wow!!.. Ang ganda ng DisneyLand!!.. Sana makapunta ako jan!!!.. how i wish!!.. hehe..
nakaka-ingit ka kg!!..
tc
Posted by tagaBukid at November 15, 2008, 8:12 pmThanks mordstih…still learning though.
tagaBukid, makakapunta ka rin dun… it’s relatively cheap.
open na ba ang autopia?
you guys really look like you enjoyed your trip! and super nice pictures!
I’m excited for my December trip. Shopping, Disneyland and other things to do in HK.
I shouldn’t miss the fireworks.
OMG, I know someone from the group photo. I had to check your surname. It’s really a small world.
did you make this entry while in HK or nakabalik ka na? dalawang souvenirs na utang mo sa akin.. one from london and another from hk
thanks for sharing. definitely, A Whole New World experience to me even though i haven’t been there. Ang saya kahit nagbabasa at tumitingin lang sa pics..
mai, i’m not sure about autopia eh. we just kept on going around, riding whatever was there.
wits, enjoy your December trip. and please share your experiences also. btw, sino kilala mo? please tell me so I can share with him/her.
Posted by kumarenggrace at November 16, 2008, 9:24 amkoonin, I haven't been to London. the countries I went to in Europe were Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Italy…no London. At isa pa, may utang ka rin sa akin na pasalubong from Baguio!
spiky, glad you enjoyed going through the pics. sana next time, ikaw naman ang makapunta.
:)
Posted by kumarenggrace at November 16, 2008, 9:26 amHay naku, I will sure bank up a lot of moolah to get there. I will bring the kids, promise, di ako aalis ng di sila kasama!
Posted by sheng at November 16, 2008, 12:04 pmkakainggit mga R&R trips mo. haay. buti wala talagang “namuo.”:) thanks again for the ubong [multifunctional!].
Posted by pulot at November 16, 2008, 7:27 pmganda ng disneyland. ganda ng mga kuha mo ah. impressive. saya nga dun. lalo na pagkasama family. I think that's how disneyland is supposed to be enjoyed, with family.
Posted by the wizard of enchanted kingdom at November 17, 2008, 11:59 am“I think that’s how disneyland is supposed to be enjoyed, with family. ”
Correct! Iba pag pamilya ang kasama!
Posted by kumarenggrace at November 17, 2008, 12:27 pmHi kg! Wow, ang sarap naman ng bakasyon nyo as a family! Super duper wish makalakwatsa na ulit kami by next year! I’m sure Zoe will enjoy Disneyland already. I’m on my 30th week already and panicking! Dami ko pang dapat asikasuhin before I give birth. Miss you guys at the office!
Posted by Tricia at November 17, 2008, 2:14 pmhhehehhe wow!!! really nice!
Posted by louraine at November 17, 2008, 9:14 pmI’m glad you enjoyed your trip. Next time try Disneyland in California and DisneyWorld in Florida. I’m pretty sure Princess Wendy will love it there too.
jetty….basta ba libre mo eh!
we’re a bit far off from going to the US. Pero pag libre why not?
thank you for your free information
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I’m sure yung third to the last pic ng castle ang fave mo!
Posted by TPS at November 14, 2008, 11:27 pmAng cute nung picture ni Minnie and Mickey HHWW.