It's a Small, Odd World
Thanks to work I got two free tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland for last weekend, and entry to the preview of the new Toy Story Land area. It was OK, but I am glad I didn't pay $400 for the privilege. Definitely not worth it.
On the other hand I am glad I have now been, because it now makes sense of a lot of things Americans mention off-hand, and references in their TV shows. For one thing, the "It's A Small World" exhibit, which you can google for yourself, and which is downright odd. "I'm not sure what I just witnessed," I said to the wife as we dismembarked from the little boat. The ride gets bonus points for featuring Don Quixote in its steretyped Spain, and loses points for having Ireland consist entirely of leprechauns, shamrocks and the colour green. And a big harp.
The rest of the attractions are all very child focused, which is as it should be, but I feel Disneyland lacks the interest for the adult visitor that, say, Ocean Park has (for half the price and closer to most of Hong Kong).
Then again, the missus and I have determined that basically we are not very interested in theme parks, so there's really no pleasing us on this point.
I quite liked Tarzan's treehouse and the jungle riverboat ride.
Tarzan's treehouse was where I was asked by a passing American fellow - and I never thought anyone would say this to me seriously - "How do I get to Toyland?"
Head towards Fantasyland and it's the first turning on your left.
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Thanks to work I got two free tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland for last weekend, and entry to the preview of the new Toy Story Land area. It was OK, but I am glad I didn't pay $400 for the privilege. Definitely not worth it.
On the other hand I am glad I have now been, because it now makes sense of a lot of things Americans mention off-hand, and references in their TV shows. For one thing, the "It's A Small World" exhibit, which you can google for yourself, and which is downright odd. "I'm not sure what I just witnessed," I said to the wife as we dismembarked from the little boat. The ride gets bonus points for featuring Don Quixote in its steretyped Spain, and loses points for having Ireland consist entirely of leprechauns, shamrocks and the colour green. And a big harp.
The rest of the attractions are all very child focused, which is as it should be, but I feel Disneyland lacks the interest for the adult visitor that, say, Ocean Park has (for half the price and closer to most of Hong Kong).
Then again, the missus and I have determined that basically we are not very interested in theme parks, so there's really no pleasing us on this point.
I quite liked Tarzan's treehouse and the jungle riverboat ride.
Tarzan's treehouse was where I was asked by a passing American fellow - and I never thought anyone would say this to me seriously - "How do I get to Toyland?"
Head towards Fantasyland and it's the first turning on your left.
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