It is no question that Hong Kong Disneyland is a magical and enchanting place that finds its way onto the bucket lists of both children and adults alike to meet Disney characters from their childhood. However, the magic of visiting the theme park also comes with a price. But what if we told you that there’s a way to save money while still enjoying Disneyland?
Let The Beat Asia take you on a magical ride with the best tips and tricks on how to still feel like a princess without breaking your bank.
Get Your Theme Park Passes Online
One of the things that will take up a huge chunk of your budget is the admission tickets to the theme park. But you don’t have to pay the full price, as various online travel platforms offer huge discounts if you book your ticket through them. You can check out websites including Klook, Kkday, and even Hong Kong Disneyland’s website for special offers. This will also make your trip easier as you won’t need to queue at their ticket booth, giving you a lead time to explore the theme park before it even gets crowded.
Another tip: Plan your visit accordingly! If you have a flexible schedule, try to go and visit the theme park during weekdays or off season!
Take the MTR to Disneyland
While hailing a cab might sound tempting as you want to reserve all your energy for walking around Disneyland, public transportation in Hong Kong is relatively accessible, and you can save money by taking the MTR. If you’re coming from Kowloon and Hong Kong stations, just go down to Sunny Bay station. But if you’re coming from Hong Kong International Airport, hop off and transfer at Tsing Yi station to Sunny Bay station. From there, board the Disneyland Resort Line to reach the theme park.
It would also be best to arrive at the theme park early so you don’t have to spend more time buying early park entry passes (and, of course, for you to have the best Instagram pictures before it gets too crowded).
Bring Your Own Snacks
You have probably seen the food inside Disneyland and how it is all well-presented and Instagram-worthy. But if you’re not doing it for the gram, you might consider bringing your own food, as the theme park allows people to bring outside food. You can prepare your own food or maybe have a quick stop at a convenience store and get all the fuel you need for the whole day before hopping on your ride to the park.
Online Food Vouchers
If you don’t have the time to prepare or even stop by a convenience store, purchasing food vouchers online might be the best way to still save a couple of bucks on your food inside the theme park. Their food vouchers can also be purchased online through the websites where you also purchased your ticket, including Klook. You can redeem it at your preferred restaurant inside Disneyland.
Practice BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle)
Going around the park and riding attractions requires a lot of energy and water to survive. One way to stay hydrated without buying a bottle of water every time you get thirsty is to bring your own bottle of water. The park promotes and encourages people to bring their own jug that they can refill at the available water stations scattered around the park.
