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It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers

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Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you got them all right. This first picture was taken at Hong Kong Disneyland. This fountain is outside of the park in a “crossroads” location. Guests arriving by bus, train, and walking from the hotels meet at this location before entering Hong Kong Disneyland. Long term … Continue reading "It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers"
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It’s Disney Theme Park Quiz Time – Questions

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It’s time to pull out your thinking caps again. I have another Disney quiz for you. This time, you have to name at which of the eleven Disney Parks the picture was taken. Now I realize that most of you have not been to all of the parks around the world, so I’m going to … Continue reading "It’s Disney Theme Park Quiz Time – Questions"
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Hong Kong Disneyland Tidbits

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I’d like to share a few tidbits from my visit to Hong Kong Disneyland. The first is about their opening show. Each morning, guests are invited onto Main Street a half hour before the official opening time. For the next thirty minutes they are allowed to wander the shops and grab a bite to eat … Continue reading "Hong Kong Disneyland Tidbits"
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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Part Three

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In Part One and Two of this blog series, I discussed in detail the Tower of Terror (TOT) attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In Part Three, I’m going to give you an overview of the other three TOT’s around the world. Let’s start with the second tower to be built. Disney’s California Adventure Disney’s California … Continue reading "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Part Three"
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Should you go to Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney?

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During the postings of my Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney blogs, I received several emails from people asking me if it’s worth the trip to travel this vast distance to visit these parks. Ultimately, this would depend on your budget and how strong your desire is to experience the foreign Disney parks, but I will … Continue reading "Should you go to Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney?"
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Reader Mailbag – Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney Parks!

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I’d like to thank everyone for all the emails you sent regarding my Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea blogs. I’m so glad you have been enjoying the trip report and photos! BTW, several of you have asked what type of camera I use. All of the pictures shot in Hong Kong were taken with … Continue reading "Reader Mailbag – Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney Parks!"
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – Overall Opinion

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Now, onto my overall opinion of the Hong Kong Disney Resort. The two hotels are wonderful and the service is outstanding. The ONLY complaint I had with the resort is that you cannot charge purchases made at Disneyland to your room. This policy needs to be changed. The surrounding grounds and roadways are beautiful – … Continue reading "Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – Overall Opinion"
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Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Posted on by Jack Spence
Since I’m a Disneyphile, I wanted to experience as much as possible while visiting the Hong Kong Resort. So, even though I was staying at the Disneyland Hotel, I made a special trip over to Disney’s Hollywood Hotel to take a look around. I was very pleased with what I saw. The hotel’s architectural style … Continue reading "Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort"
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Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel

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There are two Hotels at the Hong Kong Disney Resort, the Disneyland Hotel and the Hollywood Hotel. Since I wanted this trip to be extra special, I stayed at the Disneyland Hotel which is the more expensive of the two. As you can see from the pictures, it is very reminiscent of the Grand Floridian … Continue reading "Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel"
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Hong Kong Tomorrowland & Disney on Parade

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The last land I will be talking about at Hong Kong Disneyland is Tomorrowland. Like Fantasyland, it feels small compared to other parks. The first attraction I’ll be discussing it Orbitron. This is your typical, hub and spoke space ride. What sets this attraction apart from its cousins in other Disney parks is that you … Continue reading "Hong Kong Tomorrowland & Disney on Parade"
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