14 August 2024
"Dreams come true when you have the courage to pursue them with all your heart."
One of my wishes during our recent #FamilyVacation in Hong Kong was to bring my family to Disneyland - the happiest place on earth - as its tagline stated. It was our vacation's fifth day, so I opted to materialize this plan because there might be no other chances. Besides, they had never been there, and I was sure they'd be happy to visit the famous park.
In case you missed our first three days, don't hesitate to read these posts:
Day 1: Tsim Sha Tsui Harbor
Day 2: Central and Tamar Park
Day 3: Worldwide and Prince Edward
Since our hotel was far from Disneyland, it was already midday when we reached the park. The kid fell asleep on the train because we had woken her up too early for this new adventure. She hadn't had enough sleep, or should I say, we always lacked sleep, lol.
Here's a glimpse of the Disneyland train with Mickey head-shaped windows.
The kid didn't mind the noise; she only wanted to recharge. She was saving her energy for the following adventure, perhaps. Below is the train station platform exclusive for Disneyland visitors.
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This photo validates my efforts and reminds me that dreams can come true with dedication and perseverance. I planned this overseas vacation last year, and witnessing my family's smiles and joy during the trip filled me with immense gratitude.
Welcome to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort!
There are a lot of stories to share and good memories created during this trip, which I will share with you in the following days. Despite the scorching sun, which, I guess, made my tone darker because we walked outdoors for consecutive days, we happily explored the fantastic theme park.
Before entering the park, the first attractions are the giant whale and Mickey Mouse water fountain. As expected, the kid was startled by the giant whale statue. Although she likes watching children's videos with animals, she's afraid of seeing statues like this before her eyes. So we only spent a short time in this area and proceeded to the entrance gate.
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The kid's face is now painted with a smile. I chose the weekday to avoid the crowd, but there were still a lot of visitors during that day. It's not apparent here yet.
Who would have thought that I could bring my family here? Growing up in a big family, I never thought of that, especially since there were other things to put on top of my priorities. But then I said to myself, if I won't do it now, will there be another opportunity? Indeed, you can materialize everything you wish for regardless of the challenges if you have the courage to do so. It's a matter of hard work and perseverance. Just do it practically.
Moving on...
As mentioned above, there are many stories to share during this trip to Disneyland, and this is just a part of them. There are many attractions to visit and shows to watch. Well, honestly, we weren't able to see all the attractions and watch all the shows due to a lack of time. I wished I could extend the day and stop the dusk from taking over after sunset so we could do as much as we could and visit as many spots as possible that day.
Some main shows that visitors must watch are the parades. There are a few types of parades, too. Schedules are given for those, and since I've been to Disneyland before, I was aware that a parade was coming soon when we entered the main gate, so I waited for it. While doing so, we had time to eat the lunch I had ordered from McDonald's. Food is quite expensive in the park, so it's preferably better to bring some before going to Disneyland. Bring enough water, especially in the summer season. Although there are parts with water refilling stations, it is still safer to bring your own. Our 3 liters of water weren't enough for the four of us that day, lol.
The parade started at past 1:30 in the afternoon. There were a few parade themes at Disneyland on different schedules. The parade we watched was the Pixar Waterplay Street Parade, which was scheduled in the daytime. It consisted of Disney and Pixar film characters, such as Toy Story, Inside Out, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Up, and others. I wasn't able to take photos of others because I was filming, but a few images were taken in between.
I must say that I enjoyed watching the parade. Characters and dancers on the parade were energetic, dancing, playful, and fun. There was a water play. Some floats and staff were splashing water to the visitors. Gladly, my mother and I brought umbrellas with us so we didn't get soaked during the parade.
Among the characters on the parade, this was my favorite: the cute doggie, Dug, from Up movie. It was so adorable. My niece called it "Bingo." Well, she calls all dogs as Bingo from the Cocomelon video.
This parade was held along Main Street USA, but not in the USA. The street is more like a replica of Main Street in the USA, which is where it got its name. I wish I could go to the actual Main Street, too. This street in Disneyland has an array of souvenir and dining shops on both sides. You'll see them before seeing the Disney castle. I'm just giving you a hint of what's next to this street.
To wrap it up, we had so much fun under the scorching sun! Our encounters with Disney and Pixar characters were beyond entertaining. It was short, though, about fifteen minutes, but we enjoyed it at least.
Until next time!
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Disney is suhc a fun place
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always a fun place.. there are a lot of things to do here too... worth it experience
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What a beautiful quote to start a post
"Dreams come true when you have the courage to pursue them with all your heart."
What a great truth this quote says. I loved it
There is nothing more beautiful than spending time in the company of the people we love
Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful experience and the beautiful photographs
Have a beautiful day
Hey there. I'm fine and thanks for dropping by.
the experience is different when we're with our loved ones 😊
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Well done for treating your family to Disney Jane. It must have been a lovely experience to go there with them
Yes it was... I wished I could extend the day; there is a lot to visit at Disney to have fun... but we have a kid, hehe.
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Your niece really runs the show eh, hehe. A classic shot of her in front of statue, I admit I chuckled at it. Looks like a great walk through Disneyland thier. Oh ya prices inside big venues like this our crazy, even for water, hehe. I feel your excitement on making this dream happen for a family outings, happy for you :-) Take care 💚
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I'm collecting that kind of photos, "the crying ones," so I could show them to her when she grows up...she's really fun..
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Haha laughs now but more laughs for you both later :-)
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Such a dream come true sis♥️. Gusto KO Rin pumunta dyan. Wala pang budget😬😁.
dalhin mo anak mo sa HK hehe... makakaipon ka for sure..
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Matagal pa Yan na Pg iipon sis♥️. Daming gastusin ngayon😬.
I always wanted to visit this place whether in the USA or here, there is a lot of fun there and it is special for children. Thank you for sharing your experience with us @jane1289 friend :)
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If you want to go there unlimited times, it is better to buy their membership card for a year or more.
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Thank you for sharing a glimpse of Hong Kong, Miss Jane. 😇 Disney was my dream place, and I'm looking forward to visiting there soon.
By the way, it's nice that you spend time with your family po, may you have a wonderful time like this in the future.
Yes, dreams can come true, sis!!!
It looks like you were having fun!!!
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It's an awesome place to go with your family. Wonderful memories for the whole family with the different Disney characters roaming around the place.
I heard about the place and it was my desire to visit there someday. I hope someday I can go there also. I think a another blog related to the place in Hive but can't remember the author name.
Hmm. Now or never that's the theory and who knows if you don't get the in the future. So I appreciate your decision.
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I shared about Disneyland before too during t first visit to this place.
It's always a good decision to pursue what you truly love to do. So you also have a chance to achieve your dreams in life,
just work hard! 😊
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one bucket dream is about visit disneyland 😍
Wow what a paradise for children! And for adults too. 😊 It's great that you manage to bring your family here and create memorable moments..
hahaha may photos din ako dyan sa Mickey Mouse statue na nagse surf. kamiss naman mag Disneyland.
Dalaw ka ulit sis hehe
hehe meron naman Disneyland Paris dito
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