Sparkling Christmas

This Christmas, from November 19 to January 2, A Sparkling Christmas – A Storybook Fantasy will come to life at Hong Kong Disneyland for 45 consecutive days In Main Street U.S.A. Christmas Town, the spirit of giving will bring the toys to life with the enchanting Procession of Toys. The forecast is for snow fall too! Guests and their loved ones can be part of the Christmas storybook by delighting in the Gingerbread Village to be immersed in the Christmas celebrations. 

The magic of Christmas reaches every corner of the Park this Christmas. At the heart of Main Street U.S.A. Christmas Town, a storybook fantasy comes to life at the Gingerbread Village where the houses are decorated in Disney style with sweets and candy canes everywhere. 

“For Hong Kong people who are seeking the best places to enjoy an authentic Christmas atmosphere to celebrate the season with their family and friends, Hong Kong Disneyland is your answer. The fairy-tale setting of “A Sparkling Christmas – A Storybook Fantasy” is surely the most desirable place for them to spend a special time with their loved ones.

After enjoying some Christmas cheer around the Gingerbread Village, remember to join the Disney friends every evening as they gather to spread the Christmas spirit. The spirit-of-giving has magically brought the toys to life and created a dream-like Procession of Toys. The procession will crescendo with an illumination and the charm of snow falling on Christmas Town. Don’t miss out the precious moment every evening when Minnie surprises Mickey with Duffy the Disney Bear under the sparkling Christmas tree!

New discount for visiting Ocean Park :)

From now on to Dec 15 2010, you may enjoy 12% off on Ocean Park Daytime Admission Ticket adn food consumption for "River of Wisdom - Animated Version o f the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" exhibition visitors.

Here are some rules and regulations:

• Holder of the used ticket stub of the "River of Wisdom" exhibition is entitled to purchase Ocean Park daytime admission ticket at 12% off for a maximum of 4 tickets at the on-site Ticketing Offices of Ocean Park (located at the Main Entrance & Tai Shue Wan).
• Upon redemption of the discount, the used ticket stubs of "River of Wisdom" exhibition will be collected for accounting and auditing purposes. In case guests would like to keep their ticket stubs, our Ticketing staff will take down the serial number of the ticket and stamp on the ticket stubs for identification.
• A 12% off coupon on in-park food & beverage can be redeemed upon purchase of Ocean Park daytime admission ticket at Ocean Park Ticketing Offices. This discount coupon can be used on the date of visit only.

It is a great discount for visiting Ocean Park. Besides, the admission ticket discount, you also entitle to enjoy the food consumption discount. So, if you have the ticket of  "River of Wisdom – Animated Version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival", don't lost your chance to have more discount.

 

Source: Ocean Park Official website: Chinese version
                                                          English Version

New Disneyland application for iPhone

Recently, HKDL have launched a new application for iphone user, called Hong Kong Disneyland Magic To GO. This application can help the visitor to discover the magic that abounds throughout HKDL with the interactive Park map and explore each of the attractions and their related stories.

Interactive Park Map

When you use the map function, you can tap the attraction and have the related description and watch the magical video. Besides, you can get the showtime schedule in the Map function.

Dining

You can learn about an array of restaurants serving sumptuous cuisines from different areas around the world. The application will show the location and the description of the restaurant.

Shopping

You may get the information where can toy buy the memorable souvenirs.

Photo fun

This function is for Annual Pass Holder exclusively. If you are the annual pass holder, you can lock in through iPhone to open the camera function. You can add more magic to your photos with themed photo frames and icons, Also, you may personalize the photos with your own message and send to friends.

Immediate information

This application is support the GPS function, so you can locate yourself in the park. Besides, you can receive the newest information about the park. Such as have the application alert you 15 minutes prior to the start of any entertaining shows.

Other features

Online ticketing, media channel, other application for Disneyland



You may download it via Hong Kong Disneyland offical website or App Store

Haw Par Villa, Can We Visit It Again?

The mansion was the family home of Aw Boon-haw, one of the founders of the Tiger Balm brand. He built the mansion in 1935, and the structure demonstrates a unique mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles. The interior includes painted-glass windows from Italy, moldings gilded with gold, and reliefs demonstrating a mix of mythological scenes from India and Aw's native home of Burma.

Hong Kong's Tiger Balm Garden was converted into an amusement park called "Haw Par Villa" in 1985. Many of the sculptures were replaced with rides, but the venture hemorrhaged money. The rides were eventually removed and replaced with the old statues. Admission became free, and the site was a popular, kitschy place for families to visit before demolition.

Aw Sian, heir to the Tiger Balm Garden and mansion in Hong Kong, sold the property in 1998 to Li Ka-shing's Cheung Kong Holdings. After negotiating with the government, Cheung Kong passed control of the mansion back to the public. Development Bureau in late 2008 invited the public to submit letters of intent on the revitalization of Haw Par Villa, after the detailed study of the activation purposes, it will open for tenders. But up to now, Haw Par Villa is not yet re-open.

Development Bureau held Haw Par Villa open days onoctober 30 to 31 and november 5 to 7, it is aimed to let the public to understand the historical and architectural features of the villa, and to express their views on activating the Haw Par Villa.

In my opinion, I think that the Hong Kong governemnt should consider to turn Haw Par Villa into a theme park again. It is because Haw Par Villa is an great place which gives the public a chance to experience the unparalleled culture in such a busy city.

Reptiles

Hi! Long time no see!!! In this blog, I am going to talk about the last kind of animals at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. That is the Reptiles!!!

There are about 50 reptiles, I am going to tell you 9 of the most popular reptiles of the garden. Let’s go!!!

1. Burmese Python

Distribution: Spreading from Burma to Indo-China, Thailand and south China (including Hong Kong)

Habitat: Forests, river valleys and wooded hillsides

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

2. Flowery Backed Box Terrapin

 

      Distribution: Vietnam, Hainan of China

Habitat: Bushy upland woodlands and forests

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

3. Greek Tortoise

Distribution: North Africa, Southwestern Asia and Southern Europe

Habitat: Dry open steppes and barren hillsides from sea level to over 3000m

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

4. Malayan Box Turtle

Distribution: Southeast Asia including Tenasserim, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines

Habitat: Ponds, marshes and flooded rice paddies inn tropical rainforest areas

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

5. Chinese Alligator (Yangtze Alligator)

Distribution: Only found in the lower Yangtze River in the provinces of Anhui, Zhejiang and Jiangsu of China.

Habitat: Rivers, marshes, ponds and lakes.

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

6. Radiated Tortoise

Distribution: Southern Madagascar

Habitat: low thorn bush and scrubby grassland

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

7. Spurred Tortoise

Distribution: Along the southern edge of the Sahara Desert

Habitat: Dry savannas

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

8. Yellow-margined Box Turtle

Distribution: Southern China, Japan

Habitat: Humid forested hills and near streams

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

9.  Keeled Box Turtle

Distribution: South China, Vietnam and India

Habitat: Mountainous woodland

Conservation Status: Endangered Species

Thank you for visiting again!! See youuuuuuu next time!!!

Birds

Alright, so last time I have introduced the Mammals at the Hong Kong Botanical and Zoological Park to you. Today I am going to introduce all kinds of Birdssssssssss to you! Yeah

1.      American Flamingo

Distribution: Central and South America, West Indies, Galapagos Islands

Habitat Coastal saline lagoons, saltpans and other brackish or saltwater shallows

Conservation Status: There are only four regular breeding sites left since numbers are dropping in recent years.

2.      Bali Mynah

Distribution: Bali

Habitat: Woodland

Conservation Status: Endangered

3.      Hawaiian Goose

Distribution: Hawaiian Islands

Habitat: Volcanic slopes with sparse vegetation

Conservation Status: Endangered

4.      Red-crowned Crane

Distribution Hokkaido of Japan, northeast China, Korea and eastern Siberia

Habitat: Swamps and marshland

Conservation Status: Endangered

5.      White-winged Wood Duck

Distribution: Assam, Burma, Thailand to Sumatra and Java

Habitat: Streams, pools and marches in lowland rainforest

Conservation Status: Endangered

Ha, I am going to show you a short video about how the birds take shower, it’s cuteeeeee!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJBfUdR-CMQ

Thank you for visiting, see you next time!!!!!

Hong Kong Disney's Hollywood Hotel

Overview 

Disney’s Hollywood Hotel , Hong Kong is designed in Art Deco style with Mickey Mouse motifs. It pays tribute to the golden age of movies, when Hollywood was the centre of the world and the only business was show business.

Room 

Receive the star treatment in one of 600 Guest rooms that provide your family with comfort and fun. Scintillating surroundings, delectable dining, astounding amenities and sensational service make this hotel an ideal destination to experience your own Hollywood happy ending.  

Facilities 

Dine in Hollywood style when you opt for one of the family friendly eating establishments on the premises of Disney's Hollywood Hotel. Discover the fun and whimsy as you dine in the stylish surroundings of these fun-filled restaurants.  

Location 

To get Disney's Hollywood Hotel, enter the Walt Disney Studio gate into the grounds of Disney's Hollywood Hotel. Drive along Hollywood Boulevard, past vintage cars, through Californian scenery and into the embrace of the glittering, glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood. Stroll up the red carpet and discover the decade when airships roamed the skies, movies ruled the imagination, and the world fell in love with a mouse named Mickey.

Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel

Overview
As Hong Kong's first family resort, this newly opened flagship hotel of the Disneyland Hotel Hong Kong, the 400-room Disneyland's hotel, is a grand Victorian Palace built on the shores of the South China Sea. Upon entering the Disneyland Hotel Hong Kong, guests will be greeted with the grandeur and excitement of a large atrium space that has become the hallmark of Disney's deluxe hotels.

Room
Surround yourself in Victorian splendor as you take in the breathtaking vistas, superb attention to detail and remarkable amenities found in every room of the Disneyland Hotel Hong Kong. Meditate upon a restful green park or the endless ocean in these spacious rooms where signature Disney style and attention to detail are evident in every nook and cranny.

Facilities

The Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel also features two restaurants, several shops, a lounge and tea area, a spa, 13 suites and a concierge level, meeting and convention space (including a grand ballroom), a wedding gazebo and lushly landscaped grounds that feature formal gardens and a maze in the shape of Mickey Mouse's head.

Indulge in savory flavors from around the globe in atmospheres to suit every occasion. From quick snacks to fine dining experiences, Disneyland Hotel Hong Kong has the perfect venue for every appetite.

Disneyland Hotel Hong Kong also features two restaurants, several shops, a lounge and tea area, a spa, 13 suites and a concierge level, meeting and convention space (including a grand ballroom), a wedding gazebo and lushly landscaped grounds that feature formal gardens and a maze in the shape of Mickey Mouse's head.

Room Facilities

• Flat-Screen LCD Television
• Mini Bar
• Room Service
• Safe Deposit Box
• AM/FM Alarm Clock
• Hairdryers Available
• Non-Smoking Rooms Available
• In-Room High Speed Internet Access

Hotel Facilities

• Parking
• Babysitting/Child Services
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
• Laundry/Valet Services
• Turn Down Service
• Kingdom Gifts Shop

 

Dining & Entertainment

• Grand Salon
• Crystal Lotus
• Kingdom Club
• Live Band
• Sea Breeze Bar
• Sorcerer's Lounge
• Enchanted Garden Restaurant

         

Sports & Leisure

• Mickey Maze
• Victorian Spa
• Activities for Kids
• Swimming Pools and Gym

Meeting Facilities

• Meeting/Banquet Facilities

 

Check-in time 1500hrs
Check-out time 1100hrs

Ratings Five Stars

Location Hong Kong Disneyland is located on Lantau Island, and is accessible via an array of convenient transportation options. Arrive at the Disneyland Resort Public Transport Interchange (PTI) which serves. 

Hong Kong Wetland Park

Hong Kong Wetland Park located at the northern part of Tin Shui Wai, in Yuen Long. It was to be an ecological mitigation area (EMA) for the wetlands lost due to Tin Shui Wai New town development.

The Hong Kong Wetland Park is divided into 2 parts, Visitor Centre – Wetland Interactive World and Wetland Reserve.

Visitor Centre – Wetland Interactive World

 

There are altogether five galleries in the Visitor Centre, showing you five different aspects of wetlands. Exhibits in this area provide visitors with an overview on the functions and values of wetlands, the Ramsar Convention, and the importance of wetlands to wildlife.

Wetland Reserve

Visitors can follow designated routes to explore the wonders along the way. There are 5 areas in the Wetland Reserve: Pui Pui's Home, Stream Walk, Succession Walk, Mangrove Boardwalk, Wildside Walk & Butterfly Garden

Pui Pui's Home

Salt Water Crocodile "Pui Pui"

Stream Walk

You will find the characteristics of different reaches of the stream.

Succession Walk

Explore the change of species as the habitat changes from open water, through floating plants like water lilies, emergent plants like reeds, to finally wet woodlands

Mangrove Boardwalk

Become part of the mangrove habitat as you enjoy the floating boardwalk experience.

Wildside Walk

Go through the furthest extent of the reserve, this walk encompasses seasonal pools and a mixture of woodland and grassland.

Butterfly Garden

On Wildside Walk, there is a Butterfly Garden which is the best place to watch butterflies. The Garden is planted with over 30 species of food plants and nectar plants that is the common food for butterflies.

Transport (for more details please click and search on the link)

http://www.wetlandpark.com/tc/information/transport.asp

Opening Hour

Mondays, Wednesdays to Sundays, Public Holidays	10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesdays (except Public Holidays)	Closed

Ticket Office: 9:30am - 4:00pm, closed every Tuesday (except Public Holidays)

Special Remind!!

On 4 November 2010, the theatre will be closed to the public.

Due to programme re-arrangements, the theatre will be closed to the public on 4 November 2010. Visitors may enjoy film shows "Where Wonders Begin - Our Wetlands" and "A Glimpse of the Breeding Black-faced Spoonbill" at the Viewing Gallery.