A sourced account of travelshorts’ 2024 trip. Opinions and costs describe that journey; hotel benefits, prices and access may have changed. Summaries are editorial paraphrases, attributed to the creator. Read our source notes.
Travel day 20 of 23 · Reconstructed date: 2024-04-12 · Source: travelshorts · Editorial edition: 3 November 2026.
What happened on day 20
- Experienced
Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars
Rode Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars in Grizzly Gulch using Disney Premier Access passes to bypass the main line.
Video evidence (2)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 15:45Caption timestamp checked
We were right next to a big grizzly gulch runaway minecart, so that's what we're going to do now. We're using our priority access to jump the line.
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 18:03Caption timestamp checked
That is a really good ride and definitely one of the best rides in the whole park.
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 15:45Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced14:30
Hong Kong Disneyland
Watched the 2:30 PM Festival of the Lion King musical show in Adventureland from front-row seats using Disney Premier Access.
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 30:39Caption timestamp checked
Glad I got the Premier Access because we had first access to the seats and then you
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 30:39Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Frozen Ever After
Explored the new World of Frozen land and rode Frozen Ever After boat ride, highly praising its audio-animatronics and duration.
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 36:27Caption timestamp checked
No, it actually lasted seven times longer than the frozen roller coaster, and that was far, far better.
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 36:27Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced18:15
Starlight Diner
Had dinner at Starlight Diner in Tomorrowland, ordering fried chicken wings and burger combo meals.
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER!Source reference; excerpt unconfirmed
- Experienced21:00
Hong Kong Disneyland
Watched Momentus Nighttime Spectacular fireworks and projection show on the Castle of Magical Dreams from the reserved Premier Access viewing area.
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 71:13Caption timestamp checked
When Momentus finishes, Because we're in the Premier Access area, we have about two or three minutes to take photographs in front of the castle before
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 71:13Caption timestamp checked
What the creator thought
Recommendation
Travelshorts’ observation: In the new World of Frozen, Frozen Ever After is substantially longer and better value than Wandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs roller coaster.
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 36:27Caption timestamp checked
No, it actually lasted seven times longer than the frozen roller coaster, and that was far, far better. If you can only do one of those two ride, definitely do this ride.
Recommendation
Travelshorts’ observation: Having Premier Access for the Momentus fireworks provides a reserved viewing area right in front of the castle and a 2-3 minute window after the show to take family photographs without crowds.
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 71:13Caption timestamp checked
When Momentus finishes, Because we're in the Premier Access area, we have about two or three minutes to take photographs in front of the castle before they let everybody else into this area.
Where they actually stayed
Disney's Explorers Lodge
Actually stayed · 3 nights · Day 18 · Day 19 · Day 20
Room recorded: Standard Two Queen Room.
Travelshorts’ account: Lovely 4-star Disney resort with adventurous explorer theme and direct resort shuttle access to Disneyland park.
Observed during this stay: courtesy shuttle bus to Disneyland park, outdoor swimming pool, resort courtesy shuttle bus, swimming pool, themed hotel lobby. These are historical observations, not a current amenities guarantee.
Video evidence (3)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND Didn't Go As Planned · 0:32Caption timestamp checked
So to get to the park, we just got the courtesy shuttle bus from our hotel, which is Disney's Explorers Lodge.
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER!Video description
After leaving our hotel, Disney's Explorers Lodge Hotel, we get the shuttle bus to Hong Kong Disneyland.
- FIRST DAY IN HONG KONG SURPRISED US - First Impressions of HONG KONG · 41:43Caption timestamp checked
Okay, we've just checked into the Hong Kong Disneyland Explorers Lodge Hotel.
Getting around
Bus: Disney's Explorers Lodge to Hong Kong Disneyland
Actual
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER!Video description
After leaving our hotel, Disney's Explorers Lodge Hotel, we get the shuttle bus to Hong Kong Disneyland.
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER!Video description
Costs mentioned in the videos
Historical amounts with their original currencies and price scopes. Listed prices and category summaries are distinguished from amounts paid; these are not a day-total calculation.
- Lunch: Pineapple seafood fried rice with SpriteHK$155.00
Transaction · Paid · TOTAL · Hong Kong Disneyland
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 12:08Caption timestamp checked
So this is what I've got, the pineapple seafood fried rice and a drink Sprite, and this came to HK$155, Hong Kong dollars, so about £16.
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 12:08Caption timestamp checked
- Dinner at Starlight Diner (chicken wings and combos)HK$335.00
Transaction · Paid · TOTAL · Starlight Diner
Video evidence (1)
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 54:39Caption timestamp checked
Altogether, this came to HK$335 Hong Kong dollars.
- HONG KONG DISNEYLAND - THE BEST DAY EVER! · 54:39Caption timestamp checked
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