Visiting Hong Kong Disneyland in 2023!

Join me as I experience the new Castle of Magical Dreams for the first time at Hong Kong Disneyland! We'll eat food, give a merchandise tour, ride my favourite attractions, and watch entertainment.
Thank you to Hong Kong Disneyland for inviting me to share my experience with our wonderful Explorers! #hosted
As of April 1, 2023, no travel restrictions entering Hong Kong: www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/in...
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00:00 Hong Kong Disneyland
00:49 Breakfast at the Enchanted Garden
02:46 Back at Hong Kong Disneyland after 4 years!
04:05 Castle of Magical Dreams Tour
11:43 Frozen Land (Arendelle) Construction
12:31 Wait Times & Disney Premier Access
14:35 Hong Kong Disneyland Merchandise
20:39 Riding Attractions
24:06 Lunch at Starliner Diner
26:57 Follow Your Dreams Castle Show
29:18 Festival of the Lion King
32:14 Dinner at Explorer's Club Restaurant
36:54 Riding More Attractions
41:03 Momentous
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Hi, 👋🏽 My name is Chris, aka TDRExplorer, and I started sharing my theme park adventures. Over the years, TDRExplorer has become a resource for passionate theme park fans looking to make the best of their trips to Asia. Including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan!

[@tdrexplorer]

Do you like the redone Castle?! As you can tell, I'm a fan.

[@mielle_mirei]

we're jealous. 😂 but we will go back end of this year. 😃

[@ViolenziaDomestica]

It’s gorgeous!

[@aliciagarcia9041]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JonathanMWick]

the castle was beautiful thanks for sharing!

[@lindasolis7117]

LOVE it! Very appropriate for Hong Kong. 💗

[@philipnakashita2723]

I am really astounded by the fact that you could see Elsa’s ice castle in the background when you walk into the park! Thats an awesome Imagineering work!

[@emikomina]

I really want Tokyo Disneyland to have their very own unique castle too, but I think that Cinderella's Castle is just too iconic for Tokyo Disneyland for the people of Japan that it's almost inseparable now.

[@CursedKeyblade1]

They also didn't ruin their castle's color scheme, so I honestly hope Tokyo doesn't change the castle.

[@astrowolvez]

@@CursedKeyblade1 ruin?

[@EEvtg]

Eh, Cinderella Castle is the best of all the castles imo, and it fits Tokyo DL perfectly. HK's new castle is an improvement over the last, but not as well designed or beautiful as Tokyo's or Paris's.

[@Indomita506]

They could build a new one without destroying the old one.

[@EEvtg]

They already did haha@@Indomita506

[@ViolenziaDomestica]

I don’t know what I loved more! The headband, the fried chicken or the live shows! I wasn’t impressed with the tote like bag this go, but it’s still cute. Just looked a bit thin. The Lion King Show was incredible I can’t thank you enough for capturing it and sharing it with us!❤ 🦁

[@visifer3518]

It's definitely a pretty castle HKDL deserved his own original castle since the beggining

[@tdrexplorer]

Hong Kong really did and I'm glad they have one now!

[@tinkerwoody]

As a Hong Kong fan of Disney, glad to hear that you like it and had a fab experience!

[@jelly956]

Oh man, this is making me SO nostalgic for the park. Last time I went was in 2019 while I was living there and I miss it dearly... it's weird seeing the starliner diner open because whenever I went it wasnt LOL. Thank you so much for making this video, I'm so happy to see the castle finally open!! (Hopefully I can visit again in the near future... and again. and again)

[@dorseylandria6119]

In my opinion, HK Disneyland is the most stunning. The hills in the background and the castle is THE best. Wish the park was bigger though.

[@lollypopangel123]

i love HKDL because its a smaller park and its not as crowded as other parks. great for when my daughter and i are having crowd sensory overload

[@yysucks-ii1ge]

I am so glad as a HK person that one of my favourite ytber is visiting HK Disneyland

[@enoch1087]

Me 2❤

[@jonathansakura]

While all the american youtubers are just now visiting tokyo disney You're in hong kong disney Epic! Great content 😊❤ Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 😊

[@Melissa-tw2gp]

All the characters were so cute and friendly at the breakfast. What a fun video!

[@luisad7402]

It’s a very pretty castle! It’s been many years since I visited the Hong Kong park, seeing this is making me want to go again!

[@tdrexplorer]

It's a whole different vibe with the updated castle and I love it! I've always loved Hong Kong and even more so now.

[@erikagholston6610]

The castle is so beautiful and unique. I hope to visit Hong Kong Disney one day.

[@AngusLamYT]

@@tdrexplorer I live in Hong Kong so Ali am going there tomorrow on my birthday

[@t00t1ng]

I just came across your vlog today, and I loved it. As I was watching, I saw the Follow Your Dreams show, which I'm in, and I could say that you caught us in one of the rarest modified shows ever - only 3 vocalists. We were supposed to be 4. So if you're wondering why, it happens when all of the Vocalist in that track are sick (the one in purple supposedly). I'm the vocalist in green. 💚 It was also rehearsed on the spot. But please watch the full show when you can. It's super fun! I also have a solo moment with Pocahontas, which you will enjoy since you mentioned you have a special spot for her. I really enjoyed your vlog. Thank you for sharing!💚✨️🏰🪄

[@Raynabananas]

Welcome back to Hong Kong! You have to come back when Frozenland is completed :) So happy we are getting visitors again!

[@carinaadams0072]

You should go to all six Disney Castles and rank them by personal experience!

[@sanashi27]

I laughed when you said Pluto was behind you but out of frame then the moment you turned around he walks back in again. The castle was so pretty and the fountain, too! They have a lot of cute merch there. Interacting with the mascots/actors always seem like fun. The food looks yummy!! Especially the desserts... it made me hungry watching that part haha. The rides also looked a lot of fun and it was enjoyable to watch those scenes cause the first and last time I've been on a theme park was more than a decade ago and it was one locally.

[@jenniferjones-edwards9729]

That Chip & Dale Lama headband was adorable! I'd have worn it all day!!! So cute! The castle is beautiful as well.

[@lindasolis7117]

Oh wow- this is amazing!! I LOVE the castle!! I'm from Calif, and one Sleeping Beauty Castle is enough. It needs to stay for history and as Walt's original, but the new castle in Hong Kong is so beautiful and impressive! Love Mystic Manor too. So happy you got to go again. Thanks for taking us along! 😀

[@Mr17051963]

This “new” castle seems VERY beautiful! 🤩

[@BaiBiiBlu]

I love that you ask the characters if you can have a photo together and have a hug! They’re probably so use to people just going for it, but that really stood out to me :)

[@fatellafemme4869]

This is a tip to identify Chip vs. Dale. Chip has a black nose similar to a chocolate chip, so the red nose is Dale. 😆 Love all your VDO. I'm planning to visit HK Disneyland this year for sure!! ❤❤

[@thepokekid01]

The HK Disneyland Castle with the hills in the background really make it more scenic than the others, imo. It makes it look a little more realistic, or rather, gives me more memories of the Disney-like castles in Europe. Also that Cinderella was Amazing! I didn't think there would still be that much English stuff in HK, but apparently I'm wrong! 19:37 !!?!? Disney owns the rights to Felix the Cat!?! (Or is this some HK stuff, lol) How did this happen, when did this happen? I feel like I have some googling to do! (Maybe it''s not Felix?... but it looks a lot like Felix) I also feel like the Paw is from Lion King, lol. I mean, a paw's a paw, but it reminds me strongly of the one from kid Simba from early in the movie, and with the other Lion King Desert somewhat next to it, I feel like it is probably from Lion King.

[@TympoleFace]

19:08 It’s Oswald the Lucky Rabbit!

[@thepokekid01]

@@TympoleFace 19:36 (Thanks, I put the wrong time) No, I mean next to Oswald on the shirt

[@TympoleFace]

@@thepokekid01 OH! She is Ortensia!

[@ItsSofiaNY]

I live in Hong Kong but I moved to the UK now I wanna go back to Hong Kong and go to the Disneyland once I land!

[@gogobabydoll1697]

Loving that you're back showing us the different parks. You're so fun to watch. I love Mystic manor and grizzly gulch too! ✨

[@mewrpuff]

The Lion King show and Mystic Manor ride are forever my favorites in HK Disneyland 🥰

[@ohmygodbecky86]

always so fun! thanks for taking us along!

[@disneyanddaysout]

Thanks for taking us with you, looks like such a fun trip!

[@nataliepixelins]

All of your videos are so comforting to watch, I love them!!!!!!

[@J0shJames]

Love that HK has the Marvel stuff!!

[@mayranavarro9565]

BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING! I felt like if i was there, thanks a lot dear Chris. Love your shorts of the genie

[@heathersandstrom5165]

So happy for you!! Enjoy your time there! And the headbands....Too cute❤

[@SkepticalChris]

I've been to HK Disneyland before when they had the old castle, which I always found a little disappointing because it was a carbon copy of the one in Disneyland. The new one is so much more grand and beautiful and truly unique to Hong Kong which is something I appreciate, sadly I haven't seen it in person. Thumbs up to the new castle!

[@ANNABELLEPOP]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours yet!! This brought me so much joy, thank you Chris!!

[@mvg5767]

Hong Kongs castle also has very kingdom hearts energy too

[@Warhawkqueen21]

I love the singing in the lion king show in Hong Kong. It’s mind blowing and amazing!!!!!😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@Cool-eo1oe]

This has really made it tempting to go to Hong Kong Disney! The hotel is so nice! ✨💖

[@icharmed]

Fantastic video! I was pleasantly surprised by the veggie options! Elsa's castle looks beautiful, can't wait for the area to open!!

[@yazzy1096]

I’m so so happy that you posted this video! I’ve got a holiday to Hong Kong this summer! I can’t wait to go there! Such an amazing video, thank you for such a great video Chris!

[@Willingtogothere]

Thanks for taking us with you!! Excited for my hk disneyland trip next month ❤

[@forrestharper9607]

Your content is so amazing! Thanks so much. :)

[@JLynPA]

What a beautiful sight and with the castle wao

[@KoreyHui]

lol, I originally planned to go to Hong Kong Disneyland next week, but after hearing that there will be frozen land later, I hesitated.

[@josephm5353]

Great video Chris, it's great you made it back there. Hopefully I'll travel there someday. The castle and show was wonderful.

[@alberttsoi]

Very happy for you. a great trip

[@misuumisuu]

OMGGGG IM DYYING!!! I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS TO LIVE THROUGH YOU FOR TOKYO JAPAN AND YOU'RE IN HK!!! AHHHH!!! haha

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you for watching!

[@TheGoToFamily]

Oh, so jealous!! We want to go to Hong Kong Disneyland so bad! At least we're going to Tokyo Disneyland in August! 🤣

[@alliekuma4234]

That castle is gorgeous!❤ So glad Pocahontas is being represented. ❤

[@user-oo7dw4qw4b]

Aahhh hopefully you enjoyed your visit! Can't wait to travel back to Hong Kong on June and finally see the new castle and nighttime show since our last visit in 2019.

[@irisfai]

i m glad that u like Hk disneyland :) it’s small but concise! thanks for visiting

[@emily91303]

I’m also happy 😃 to see Duffy and his friends there too!

[@hkdisneyreport]

Welcome back! Hope to see you again soon.

[@katiepotatey]

That headband is everything Chris!

[@dis_kae7]

Wow their merch is awesome! Love Duffy and friends

[@jaymiwong1160]

Welcome to HK! We love the Momentous so much!!

[@Danesha_M_H]

1:44 awe how cute 🥰♥️

[@ThemeParkOgre]

Really tempted to visit here when Frozen Land opens 😍

[@magicalmousers]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful amazing magically fun day there. I hope none day to visit. I just love the castle of magical dreams ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shannonweller4120]

I love the Hong Kong castle as it reminds me of all the princess and love the colour combination plus love watching your videos and I am a big fan of you and the videos you put on here ❤

[@biancabee7900]

Looks so pretty . Great video ❤

[@xiaomiaolinlin]

Will be visiting HKDL next month! Thanks for the video updates, Chris! Would definitely love to see the momentous fireworks! I love the song already! ❤

[@Wilson-vu1hw]

Looking forward to seeing you

[@crazymario86]

The castle is beautiful! Thanks so much for trying the plant based burger 😊

[@ntherooh]

Cant wait to finally go back next year!

[@mrstofu2]

That was funny when u sneezed, this snow white was nice.

[@the3bs597]

I love your content❤

[@ellepowers89]

I really love this castle

[@tdrexplorer]

Same!

[@Melissa-tw2gp]

Also, yay, another Pocahantas lover! She's my favorite too despite the way they kind of misrepresented the true story.

[@janiceszewczyk7849]

OMG THANKS SO FUN

[@hootinie]

ur skin looks really clear and smooth, chris! looking good brother 😃👍

[@ymng5693]

I am a local people that have a Disneyland annual pass! So happy that You had a memorable day in HKDL! Hope to meet you again in HKDL in the near future 😊

[@GOODdeels]

Hong Kong Disneyland has to be the most charming castle park outside of Disneyland Anaheim

[@kassinwonderland22]

Paris has an incredible castle

[@GOODdeels]

@@kassinwonderland22 By "castle park" i mean Magic Kingdom style parks lol. Paris has the best castle, imo. And the prettiest castle park too.

[@WhatsOnDisneyPlus]

Ah its been four years since our first trip to HKDL.... loved it.....you're video brought back lots of fantastic memories..... now to start planning for returning to Japan in 2025!

[@monikfairina9275]

love your blue genie shirt! 😍

[@runrgrl35]

OMG! That Chip and Dale headband….a- dor-a-ble!!😆

[@PistachioDean]

Hong Kong Disneyland looks amazing! Patiently waiting for a Disneyland Australia though :')

[@pillbugm8914]

Welcome to HK! HK Disneyland is definitely not the best one but I still like it because it's close to me haha.

[@briansieve]

I agree. This castle is wonderful.

[@briansieve]

That is so much better than Space Ranger Spin

[@briansieve]

Thanks for sharing this with us

[@sayuri5195]

We went to Disneyland because of your vlogs we’re actually hoping to meet you there last week!🥺💕

[@EleanorStarr]

Your videos are great

[@ryuushuukaiken]

I’m happy that you enjoyed HKDL! Please visit again where frozen land is opened❤ Fan from hk😊

[@longlivemj17]

You are the cutest. I love your positivity and joy you experience at the parks ♥️

[@aquagamer1212]

This is my favorite Castle, I hope to see it in person one day 😍😍

[@Gorillaking8]

I love the parachute ride in Toy Story land

[@Asappthegoat]

I didn’t know you were one of usss omgg your outfit was amazing and the headband too such a gorge 🤩😜

[@funtimetuber093]

Jesus christ, the last time I went to Hong Kong Disneyland was when I was in KINDERGARTEN. I wish I can visit there again when I go back to Hong Kong.

[@Ultim808]

Oh hey you're back

[@frog_bean_]

Waiting for the day customizable headbands come to DLand! TFS!

[@Sparklyvero8]

I loved This video and was like ohh yeah Im probably gonna follow, then I heard that you're Native and was like OHH YEAH IMMA FOLLOW!! Hello Fellow Disney and Native friend!!

[@tdrexplorer]

Thank you!!!

[@thehapagirl92]

I’m getting my passport and going to travel next year to Tokyo Disney, DisneySea and hopefully Hong Kong Disneyland too!

[@floveury]

actually went a while ago and mystic manor broke down so we got an in-show exit, super cool

[@19800910]

I saw "The Lion King" show in 2011, yes it is the best!

[@yipalice652]

As a Hong Kong viewer, I am really glad that you liked the Disneyland here in HK.

[@jillevers1432]

Thanks for sharing. Pretty sure I like the lion costumes here than in the original Broadway show.

[@ohnowell]

So awesome to see the plantbased burger on the menu! Also, the HKD exchange rate is not kidding. I was there in Jan 2020 and do not remember everything being this pricey, damn.

[@madboy5686]

Bruh 20 min waits is so good !!!!! in the US ITS LIKE an hour - 3 hour wait for everything even fooking food

[@LadyMass]

Four years for me today to, to the day 😢 Need to see that new castle!!!

[@Danesha_M_H]

36:43 honestly same. 😂👍🏾

[@l4nsw]

Good to see you back in the parks. The castle is certainly different but Disneyland Paris is my favourite. Will you be visiting Tokyo Disney sometime?

[@marolterr]

i saw you at disney on tuesday with your camera man! i was too shy to say hi lol

[@soitsmelaura]

Iron man didn’t skip a beat w his responses … “tony stark is that you” 😂😂

[@cynthiacarrillo4259]

Hello I love your videos I'm planning a trip to Tokyo disneyland and also Hong-Kong disneyland do any of the park offer photo pass ? Thank u can't wait for your next video