If one say Hong Kong Disneyland is the dreamland for kids and adults, then staying in one of the Hong Kong Disney hotels is definitely an extra bonus. As one of the most popular theme parks in town, there are three Hong Kong Disney hotels in Hong Kong Disneyland. The first one is Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, opened in September 2005 along with the theme park. The 2nd one is Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, which was opened in December 2005. The latest hotel Disney Explorers Lodge opened in April 2017.
So the question is
– which Hong Kong Disney hotel is the best?
– What are the differences among the three Hong Kong Disney hotels?
– Which one you should choose or which one suits you or your kids better?
If you are interested to know what you can do in Hong Kong Disneyland or the related questions, you can check from “Hong Kong Disneyland review“. Here will only discuss and compare the three Hong Kong Disney hotels to help you make a better decision.
Comparison of Hong Kong Disney hotels – Which Disneyland hotel is the best?
- Advantages of staying in Hong Kong Disney hotels
- Comparison of 3 Hong Kong Disneyland hotels
- Hotel location and shuttle service
- Hotel theme and style
- Hotel rooms, themes, add-on package and price
- Special in-room add-on package
- Dining with Disney characters and restaurants
- Shopping and souvenir options
- Special services and facilities
- More insider tips on Hong Kong Disney hotels
- Quick conclusion and insider opinions – Which Hong Kong Disney hotel is the best? Which one should you choose?
- Overall statistics comparison
Why staying in Hong Kong Disney hotels – Benefits and advantages
Planning a family trip to Disneyland can be quite exhausting. Is it necessary to stay in the Disney hotels? What are the benefits? Are there any other hotels near Hong Kong Disneyland?
Although Hong Kong Disneyland is not as big as its counterparts in the USA, it still have 7 theme parks now. There is plenty to plan, see and do. One day, even staying for the complete day, is only sufficient for a superficial visit and can only cover parts of the park. So staying in one of the Hong Kong Disney hotels brings lots of other benefits.
Benefit 1: A convenient choice for big travel/family group
Allow up to 4 person per room
Most of the hotel rooms in Hong Kong can only accommodate a maximum of 3 persons. All the three Hong Kong Disney hotels allow 4 persons per room.
Needless to say, staying at the Hong Kong Disney hotels can be considered as adding the icing on a cake, especially for those who travel with the whole family and kids, or are huge fans of Disneyland. It is a must for many fans to experience the full Disney Magic.
Benefit 2: Hotel guests can have designated park entrance to save time
As a hotel guest, you will be entitled with the exclusive entrance to the park. It will save you tons of trouble and time.
Benefit 3: No worry for fireworks and night parade
Besides, if you stay for the fireworks and Paint The Night Parade at night, imagine how many people will travel together on public transport after the show. Staying in Disney hotels saves you from the fight with the crowds for a place in the train traveling back all over the city to your accommodation.
Benefit 4: Can start late and take rest easily if tired
Re-entry is allowed for hotel guests.
Hong Kong Disneyland is located far away outside the city center. It takes minimum one hour to travel from downtown. If you would like to beat all the tourists before opening, feed your kids with breakfast before entering, you may have to start very early in the morning.
Staying in one of the Hong Kong Disney hotels leaves you sufficient time for a relaxed breakfast and getting on the free shuttle bus to the entrance of the resort.
Traveling with young kids has always an unexpected situation. You can easily get back to the hotel to change clothes or take a shower if needed. Each ticket allows the guest enter the park twice. Just remember to keep your ticket for re-entering.
Benefit 5: Free gifts, souvenirs and surprise
If the guests check in on the birthday month or in the honeymoon, the Disney hotels will present a small towel cake, wishing card and badge as gifts.
All the guests can redeem two gift cards for memory when checking out. Some of the amenities from your room can be kept as souvenirs.
Benefit 6: Free games and recreational activities with fun and prizes
All the in-house guests who can join and accomplish the activities/games, such as Tai Chi with Disney Master, Beautiful Self Wandering Tour, Finding Hidden Mickey, will be rewarded with a special gift. In the past, the gifts were Mickey pouch, StellaLou fluffy slippers, Frozen hairpin bow, mug etc. Gifts will change from time to time.
Showing your door card holder, guests can also join all the Recreational Activities after checkout.
Benefit 7: Early check in and free luggage store service
The Disney hotels have a check-out time around 11:00am and check-in time at 3:00pm. However, early check-in is allowed and the guests can drop the luggages to the front desk and start exploring the theme park.
At the day of check-out, guests can store the luggages in the hotel for free and enjoy the rest of the day in the park.
Benefit 8: Free Package Express Service
Don’t want to carry the heavy shopping bags in the park all day long? No problem. The hotel staying guests can have their goodies directly delivered back to the hotel’s bell desk.
Benefit 9: (not available anymore) Extra discount for Disney Premier Access
In the past, the Disney hotels in-house guests could enjoy 30% off when purchasing the access. The Disney Premier Access allows you enjoy priority access to the selected attractions. However, the offer is not available anymore for the moment. If you need to get the Disney Premier Access, you need to get in advance either from the authorized platform or the official website.
The following hotels have either free shuttle bus to the park or to Tung Chung MTR Station. Tung Chung MTR Station is only two stations away from Hong Kong Disneyland.
- Regala Skycity Hotel airport
(newly finished in 2021, HK$ 770 up, free shuttle to Disneyland) - Regal Airport Hotel
(connect to airport arrival hall, HK$ 1200 up, free shuttle to Disneyland) - Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
(next to AsiaExpo, HK$ 1600 up, free shuttle to Tung Chung MTR Station) - Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong
(HK$ 1700 up , free shuttle to Tung Chung MTR Station) - Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel
(HK$ 1500 up, free shuttle to Tung Chung MTR Station) - Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Hotel
(HK$ 2000 up, right above Tung Chung MTR Station) - The Silveri Hong Kong – MGallery
(HK$ 1700 up, walking distance to Tung Chung MTR station)
Insider Tips: If you have more than three persons in your group and would like to share the room, then Disney hotels are the better options.
If all you want is only to have a quick look at Disneyland and hurry back to the downtown area, you may consider staying in other hotels. You can check the following review to find out suitable location and better hotel options.
More to Know
Where is the best location to stay in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has over 200 hotels and three major regions. This review shows you where the best location to stay for businessmen, for tourists, for relaxing or other purpose are.
Comparison of 3 Hong Kong Disney hotels:
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel vs. Disney’s Hollywood Hotel vs. Disney Explorers Lodge
All three Disney hotels are located near the entrance of the park. All of them have different designs and prices. It is a bit confusing to decide which one you should choose. Let’s compare them step by step.
Hotel Location and Shuttle Service
Three hotels are located closed to each other in walking distance and share the same coach service.
Apparently, location is the priority of choosing Disney hotels. All three Disney hotels are located near the main entrance of Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is a little bit closer to the entrance than the other two hotels (see the map below).
All hotels provide 24-hour free shuttle bus service, which leaves every 10-20min (from 6:00am to 1:00am). Between 1:00am till 6:00am, hotels will send out shuttle bus on request. You can call front desk asking for service during this period.
During the peak hour (1 hour before park opens till 2 hour after park closure), each hotel will have their individual shuttle bus services running directly between the hotel and park entrance every 10 – 15 minutes.
During the Non-peak hour (6:00am – 1 hour before park opens and 2 hour after park closure – 1:00am), the shuttle bus will circle from the park entrances, first stop at Disneyland Hotel, pass Disney Explorers Lodge, at last stop at Disney’s Hollywood Hotel (the blue line on map) and then drive back to the entrance of the resort (the red line on map).
Alternatively, you can easily take a few minute walk to the entrance which is a nice stroll if it is not too hot and humid.
Shuttle bus route for Disneyland Hotels
Hotel Theme and Style
Some may consider Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is better since it is a 5-star hotel while Disney’s Hollywood Hotel and Disney Explorers Lodge are 4-star hotels. There is not much difference in term of service between these three hotels. Which one fitting you better depends on what your princess fantasy or Disneyland dream is about.
Highlights:
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel focuses on Victorian Style and fulfills fans’ princess dreams.
Disney Explorers Lodge offers adventure experience.
Disney’s Hollywood Hotel as it’s name is like a large movie theme with Mickey and Marvel.
The Victorian-themed Disneyland Hotel is a 5-star hotel and the theme park’s flagship hotel with about 400 rooms spanning over 6 floors. It looks like a huge palace and fulfils the dream of fairy tale lovers.
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel with Victorian style
Not only the outside but also everything inside of the hotel brings you back to early 1900s. The elegant Victorian-style interior and decorations made the guests feel like walking into a European castle.
The Lobby of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
A huge chandelier is hanging on the 4-floor high ceiling and stairs are winded up to the 4th floor. Since the Disney movie “Frozen” became extremely popular among girls, you can see kids standing on the stairs and singing “Let It Go”.
If you are lucky, you may meet some of those princesses in the lobby and signing names for the fans.
Victoria style of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
Hear the names: Cinderella Ball Room, Sleeping Beauty Room, Snow White Room, Prince Charming Meeting Room! Don’t you feel like falling into a complete fairy tale?
The Victorian princess style even shows in the washroom.
Washroom design
Don’t miss the most popular photo spots – the Mickey and Minnie statues. You can find their statues in Hollywood Hotel as well.
Mickey statue
The 4-star hotel Disney Explorers Lodge hotel is the largest hotel of the three. As to its name, you already can guess what the theme is about. The hotel is designed to celebrate the golden age of exploration in the early 1920s with 750 rooms on 7 floors. Like its lodge Latin motto of “ad explorare et somniare” (means “to explore and dream”), it aims to inspire the guests exploring and enjoying the different culture of the world.
Disney Explorers Lodge with adventurer theme
Not only the inside but also every wing of the Disney Explorers Lodge has featured to four themed gardens: Asia, Oceania, South America and Africa. Each garden is named after the characters and stories from Disney movies: Hathi JR. Garden (The Jungle Book), Little Squirt Garden (Finding Nemo), Kevin Garden (Up) and Rafiki Garden (Lion King).
The Lobby of Disney Explorers Lodge
Lobby of Disney Explorers Lodge
The design of lobby is also matching the theme “exploring”. Even the tables in the lobby are designed to be vintage leather suitcase.
Hotel and Mickey Exploring Team also collected the art-crafts and collectables from 4 continents to fulfill the theme of exploring.
Art Crafts of Mickey Exploring team
Washroom of Disney Explorers Lodge
Disney’s Hollywood Hotel is a 4-star hotel and is a little bit further away from the park entrance. However, it is bigger than Disneyland Hotel, providing 600 rooms on 8 floors.
Disney’s Hollywood Hotel is decorated with a Hollywood-like theme as its name implies. Movie buffs, Hollywood fans as well as car lovers will love the manifold decorations and photos opportunities around this hotel.
Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Stepping inside you will encounter with a combination of the golden era of Hollywood’s 1930s and 1940s mixed with the Disney Magic. The exterior of the hotel is held in a classic and elegant Art Deco style with the iconic Mickey’s head.
I would call it a Mickey-themed hotel rather than Hollywood hotel. Hotel logo, the walls, the pillars, the lobby, the restaurants, the elevators, the tables and chairs, you can easily find Mickey everywhere in the hotel.
Mickey Decoration next to Restaurant
Watch out for the big TV and comfort sofa in the lobby. It plays Mickey’s cartoon all day long that you hardly can drive your kids away once they sit down.
Washroom design
Hotel Rooms, Themes, Add-on Packages and Price
Room views: All three Disney hotels sit next to the ocean and provide sea-view room type (with/without balcony), which are more spacious compared with other hotels in Hong Kong.
Up to 4 persons accommodation: All the Disney hotels have rooms for 4 persons as it is a place for family activity. Most of the hotels in Hong Kong allow only a maximum of 3 persons (adults + children) per room.
Extra bonus: All three Disney hotels offer free Wi-Fi access in all guest rooms, hotel lobby and dining locations. All the Disney hotels have check-in at 15:00 and request check-out at 11:00am. However, all in-house guests can enjoy free luggage store service after check-in/check-out. Late check-out may be available but usually is no later than 12:00noon.
Room prices: As to room price, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is higher than Explorers Lodge and Disney’s Hollywood. In terms of room size and bed size, the Explorers Lodge is the largest of the three.
Same with its architectural style, the hotel rooms are designed accordingly to the Victorian and Snow White theme. It wouldn’t be Disney if the Disney magic wouldn’t be spilled everywhere! The rooms are equipped with all the necessary amenities, such as mini bar, bathroom, hair dryer, in-room safe, flat-screen TV, etc..
Room type and size:
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel provides rooms from Standard, Deluxe, Seaview and Kingdom Club (with/without seaview and balcony):
• Standard rooms are on 1/F to 6/F
• Deluxe rooms are on 2/F to 6/F
• Seaview rooms are on 3/F to 6/F.
All rooms provide 1.37m double beds. Or you can choose king bed.
The room sizes of the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is 34m² – 38m². Considering Hong Kong’s standard hotel rooms (with their limited space),it is actually quite big and spacious. It is one of the few local hotels, which truly can accommodate a larger family with 2-3 kids and/or families traveling with a nanny.
Seaview room with balcony in Disneyland Hotel
Besides normal room, Disneyland Hotel also have many types of suite: Kingdom Club Standard Suite, Cinderella Suite, Frozen Suite, Walt Disney Suite and Roy O. Disney Suite. The suite size is 77m². All the suites are located on the top floor (7/F) and have access to the Kingdom Club Lounge.
Kingdom Club Cinderella Suite
Kingdom Club Frozen Suite
Room price:
Hotel prices range from HK$ 2,550 to 5,000 depending on the room type (seaview, balcony etc.) and booking period. The price of suites starts from HK$ 9,890.
Room theme and cute factors:
When entering in your room, don’t forget to look for the lovely towel animals placing on the beds. If you happened to spend birthday in the hotel, you will get a nice birthday card, birthday towel cake and birthday badge as presents.
The cuteness doesn’t stop at the room amenities and the small details. The toiletries feature the 7 dwarfs and even mini room slippers and bathrobes for the little ones are taken care of.
Insider Tips: Since the new regulation on Disposable Plastic Products take effect on April 22, 2024, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is the only Disney hotel providing free toiletries. Other two Disney hotels charge HK$ 40 for each set of toiletries.
Free 7-Dwarf special toiletries
Available In-Room add-on packages
To upgrade your experience, Hong Kong Disney provides several add-on packages to add extra happiness to the guests. The following packages are available for Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel (Check details of each package):
• LinaBell Christmas Package
• Happier Celebration in-Room Themed Surprise (Mickey mouse and friends)
• LinaBell In-Room Themed Surprises
• World of Frozen In-Room Celebration (Elsa and Anna)
• World of Frozen In-Room Surprise (Olaf)
In-Room add-on packages of Hong Kong Disney hotels
Same as its motto, the hotel rooms are designed accordingly to the adventurers’ fantasy, equipped with all the necessary amenities. Unlike the other two hotels full of cute elements, the rooms of Disney Explorers Lodge have more vintage feeling.
Room type and size:
There are four types of rooms: Standard, Deluxe, Seaview and Seaview with balcony with the average room size 34m²-38m²:
• Standard rooms are on 1/F and come with one of the four Explorer Lodge designed garden;
• Deluxe rooms are on 2/F to 6/F with the view of the four themed garden from higher view;
• Seaview rooms are on 2/F to 6/F with seaview of the South China Sea;
All rooms are equipped with two 1.57m queen-size beds, which is the largest one of the three hotels.
Standard room in Disney Explorers Lodge
Seaview room in Disney Explorers Lodge
The themed Adventurers Suite is on 5/F with the view of sea and the price is around HK$ 12,000.
Adventure Suite in Disney Explorers Lodge
Room price:
The hotel prices range from HK$ 2,040 to 3,300 depending on the room type (seaview, balcony etc.) and booking season.
Room theme and cute factors:
Like always, don’t forget to check out the surprise in bathroom. The vintage style Mickey Mouse amenities tin box is so cute. This toiletries set was free before the government’s Regulation of Disposal Plastic Products took effect (April 22, 2024). No disposable plastic packed times are allowed to give for free. Now guests need to pay HK$ 40 for the set, which includes:
toothbrush x 4, child toothbrush x 2
comb x 1, cotton pad x 4
shaving kit with cream x 1
toothpaste (5g) x 2, (10g) x 1
child toothpaste x 1, emery board x 2
cotton swab x 8 and shower cap x 4.
Mickey Mouse Tin Box with tooth brush, tooth paste, comb etc.
Available room add-on packages
Want more cuteness in your room? Guests can choose the following add-on packages (Check details of each package):
• LinaBell Christmas Package
• Happier Celebration in-Room Themed Surprise (Mickey mouse and friends)
• LinaBell In-Room Themed Surprises
• World of Frozen In-Room Celebration (Olaf)
• World of Frozen In-Room Surprise (Olaf)
In-Room add-on packages of Hong Kong Disney hotels
The rooms of Disney’s Hollywood remains its classic, elegant but modern design. The rooms are equipped with all the necessary amenities, such as mini bar, bathroom, hairdryer, in-room safe, flat-screen TV, etc..
Marvel or Mickey? – Room type and size
There are three types of hotel rooms: Standard, Deluxe and Seaview. The room sizes are around 29m², which is the smallest of the three. Each room is equipped with 1.37m double beds or super king bed.
Besides the original Mickey and friends theme, Disney’s Hollywood also added the Marvel theme to all the room types since August 2024.
Marvel and Mickey themes in Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Get ready for the “WOW” surprise once stepping in the rooms because all the rooms are completely filled with Mickey or Marvel elements. They are on the wall, the carpet, the bed as well as the table.
Room price:
Hotel prices range from HK$ 1,700 to 2,300 per night, which could be considered as the budget option out of the three Disney hotels.
All rooms provide 2 and easily can accommodate a family of four.
Standard room with Marvel theme in Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Mickey and Friends Deluxe room in Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Other cute factors:
Don’t ignore the lovely towel animals on the bed. Same as other two hotels, guests will get a lovely towel birthday cake on the table with a sweet birthday card and birthday badge.
Don’t forget to check the bathrooms where are all featured with cute elements. Guests can request the Goofy toiletries set (HK$ 40). The set includes a Goofy cosmetic pouch with
adult toothbrush set
children toothbrush set
comb
cotton pa
cotton swab
emery board
razor
shower cap.
Toiletries set in Disney’s Hollywood
Free toiletries before Disposable Plastic Production Regulation (not available any more)
Available room add-on packages
Want more cuteness in your room? Guests can choose the following add-on packages (Check details of each package):
• Mickey and Friend In-Room themed Surprise (Exclusive for Hollywood Hotel)
• LinaBell Christmas Package
• Happier Celebration in-Room Themed Surprise (Mickey mouse and friends)
• LinaBell In-Room Themed Surprises
• World of Frozen In-Room Celebration (Elsa and Anna)
• World of Frozen In-Room Surprise (Olaf)
In-Room add-on packages of Hong Kong Disney hotels
Special In-Room Add-on Package – Add Extra Cuteness to Your Room
There are several add-on packages that you can choose to add to your room more cuteness, surprise and special celebrations. In general, all the add-on packages are applicable to all the three hotels, except the “Mickey and Friend In-Room themed Surprise” (only for Hollywood Hotel).
No matter you are the fan of LinaBell, Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Anna or Olaf, you will find something adorable.
LinaBell Christmas Package – Available for all 3 hotels
LinaBell Christmas Package
This Xmas, guests can order the adorable LinaBell package from Nov 15 – Dec 31, 2024.
The package include 4 items: cute ornament, carry bag, scarf and xmas wreath. The package price is HK$ 836.
LinaBell In-Room Themed Surprise – Available in all Disney hotels
LinaBell In-Room Themed Surprise
Who doesn’t love a fluffy fox LinaBell? Now you have chances to have her wait in your hotel room.. The LinaBell In-Room Themed Surprise contains a pair of slippers, two pillow cases, blanket, a round floor mat, a large popcorn bucket and a lovely LinaBell plush.
The price of the add-on package is HK$ 1615 and it is available for all the three hotels as well.
Mickey and Friends In-Room Themed Surprise – Exclusive for Hollywood Hotel
Mickey and Friends In-Room Themed Surprise
The Hong Kong Disney’s Hollywood Hotel has an exclusive Mickey-themed room decoration / surprise for all the guests staying in Mickey-themed room.
The package price is HK$ 649, including balloons, greeting card, Mickey bed linen set and buntings.
Happier Celebration In-Room Themed Surprise – Available in all the Disney hotels
Happier Celebration In-Room Themed Surprise
The Hong Kong Disney’s Hollywood Hotel has an exclusive Mickey-themed room decoration / surprise for all the guests staying in Mickey-themed room.
The package price is HK$ 649, including balloons, greeting card, Mickey bed linen set and buntings.
Two World of Frozen In-Room Celebrations
Frozen theme (Elsa and Anna) for Disneyland Hotel and Hollywood Hotel
Frozen theme (Olaf and Sven) for Hollywood Hotel
There are two different Frozen themed In-Room surprise. The Elsa and Anna theme is for Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Hollywood Hotel, while the Olaf theme is for Disney’s Explorers Lodge.
Both packages is HK$ 599, including door decorations, carpet, slippers and cosmetic pouch.
World Of Frozen In-Room Surprises – Available in all Disney hotels
World Of Frozen In-Room Surprises (Olaf)
For those fans of Frozen, especially Olaf, Hong Kong Disney hotels have prepared a special Frozen In-Room Surprise package with Olaf. It includes Olaf headband, shoulder plush and candy container. Besides, there is a set of Frozen post stamp and wooden postcard in the package. All the post stamps have airmail postage included.
The package costs HK$ 798 and is available for all the three hotels.
Restaurants and Dining with Disney Characters
Disneyland is located far from the downtown area. It means if you stay in the Disney hotels, restaurants of the hotels or inside the park are the only dining options.
No need to worry about starving since all the hotels have plenty of restaurants that provide a one-stop solution to their guests. Besides, all three Disney hotels have Disney-themed restaurants where you can enjoy your meal with Disney’s characters.
In term of dining and restaurants, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel has more choices. There are five restaurants and cafes in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel while Disney Explorers has four and Disney’s Hollywood has only two. The highlight is definitely dining with Disney’s friends. All the three hotels has character dining during buffet sections.
Highlights:
1. Character Dining in all the three hotels where you can not only get themed food, but also meet the adorable Disney characters.
• Enchanted Garden (Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel): available in all the buffet sections;
• Dragon Wind (Disney Explorers): only in breakfast buffet;
• Ink & Plate (Disney’s Hollywood): available in all the buffet sections;
2. Disney Friends Dim Sum and dessert in Crystal Lotus (Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel)
3. Duffy and Friends Taste of Spring Tea Set (Disney Explorers Lodge)
Available Discounts:
Enchanted Garden Dinner Buffet Discount (check discount)
Crystal Lotus Disney Friends Dim Sum Lunch Set (Check discount on klook, kkday)
Ink & Plate Dinner Buffet Discount (Check discount on klook, kkday)
If you are a huge fan of Disneyland, you will love Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel’s arrangements the most. This hotel has five dining options (Crystal Lotus, Enchanted Garden Restaurant, Walt’s Café, Sea Breeze Bar and Grand Salon) ranging from Chinese to European cuisines. The other option Kingdom Club Level have been already closed.
One of the highlights (also my favourite moment of a day) of the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is to have buffet in the Enchanted Garden Restaurant. Why? Because you can meet your favourite Disney characters.
Enchanted Garden – Dine with Disney characters
Enchanted Garden restaurant
The Enchanted Garden continues the whimsical garden setting of the hotel. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, covering both Asian (Chinese) and Western food (lunch buffet is only on Sat Sun and holidays) . Be prepared that Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Donald and Daisy will walk to you, hug you and take a photo with you while you are having your meal. The most popular buffet is the breakfast section. There is no better way to start a wonderful day in Disneyland.
Enchanted Garden restaurant
If it happens to be your birthday, you will get a special birthday badge and greeting from all the characters. They will delight you first and wish you a Happy Birthday.
The hotel also arranges professional photographer to take picture for you in case you forget your camera or would like to have a framed picture or keychain as souvenir.
Dining with Mickey and Minnie
Buffet time and price
If you decide to have buffet in Enchanted Garden, it’s better to book when you book the hotel because it’s always fully booked. Although the buffet is quite pricey (start from HK$ 358/breakfast, HK$ 498/lunch to HK$ 688 -1028/dinner), it is no doubt a great experience for kids and fans.
Enchanted Garden Dinner Buffet Discount
(in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel)
Set highlights:
Meet Disney Friends
10% OFF
The breakfast buffer starts everyday 7:30am till 11:00am. There are two sections: 7:30am-9:00am and 9:30am-11:00am. You need to inform the hotel which section you would like to join. Lunch starts from 12:00 till 3:00pm.
The dinner buffer is from 5:30pm till 10:00pm. There are also two sections: 5:30pm – 7:30pm and 8:00pm – 10:00pm. So it is still possible to have dinner after the Disneyland fireworks. Remember to keep an eye on the booking status from their official site (check here). Prices are different depending on the date (weekdays HK$ 688 – 828 and weekends HK$ 818-1028). There are discount booking available from the authorized platforms.
Enchanted Garden Restaurant
Crystal Lotus – Try Disney Friends Dim Sum and Dessert
Crystal Lotus
Crystal Lotus
Crystal Lotus carries Chinese cuisine from Sichuan, Beijing, Shanghai to Guangdong. The highlight is without a doubt the exclusive Disney Friends Dim Sum and dessert, including:
• Duffy & ShellieMay Steamed Sweet Bun
• Winnie The Pooh Milk Custard Bun
• Eeyore Red Bean Puree Bun
• Piglet Seafood and Chicken Bun
• Tigger Pork and Vegetable Bun
• Mickey’s Double-Layer Turnip and Taro Pudding
Disney Friends as Dim Sum and Dessert
Crystal Lotus Disney Friends Dim Sum Lunch Set
(in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel)
Set highlights:
Dim Sum Delight (Tigger, Piglet, Mickey, ShellieMay, etc)
Wagyu beef, shrimp, scallop broth, etc.
HK$ 418
The price is HK$98 per portion. Imagine the lovely Disney characters turn to cute food and show up on your table. Be aware that the Disney Friends Dim Sum needs to be ordered 24 hours prior to your visit.
To save money and try more options, you can consider to book the special set coupon online.
Disney Friends Dim Sum Lunch Set
Walt’s Cafe
Besides Enchanted Garden and Crystal Lotus, Disneyland Hotel also serves cute gourmet in Walt’s Cafe. Walt’s Cafe is like a gallery that over 60 vintage photographs of Walt’s Disney hanging on the walls. The restaurant provides semi-buffet set with appetizer + entree + dessert + drink. The prices are HK$ 368 for lunch and HK$ 618 – 1528 for dinner.
Walt’s Cafe
For those who doesn’t need a big meal, the Walt’s Cafe offers the afternoon tea set and some snack and drink.
Leisurely afternoon tea set in Walt’s Cafe
Mickey Mouse Coffee in Walt’s Cafe
Other dining options
Sea Breeze Bar opens from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, offering tropical cocktails and European-style snacks.
Grand Salon opens from 3:00pm till 10:30pm. It offers snack platter, cheese platter, Fregola, Risottoo, Croque Monsieur, cold pie and more. The afternoon tea set in Walt’s Cafe is also available here.
Disney Explorers Lodge hotel has three themed restaurants: Dragon Wind, World of Color Restaurant and Chart Room Cafe.
Dragon Wind – Dine with Disney characters
Dragon Wind features Chinese and Cantonese cuisines. If you book the breakfast buffet in Dragon Wind, you may have chance to meet your favorite Disney characters. They will dress up to fit in explorer’s attire.
If you decide to have breakfast in Dragon Wind, also try to book it along with your hotel booking in case it’s fully booked. The price of breakfast buffet (7:30am-11:00am) starts from HK$ 328 per adult and HK$ 178 – 228 per child.
Dragon Wind
Dragon Wind
World of Color
Cuteness has also spread to the World of Color Restaurant. The Duffy and Friends Taste of Spring Tea Set is full of adorable elements. It serves daily from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
World of Color Restaurant in Disney Explorers Lodge
The World of Color focuses on international food, including Asian, Halal, vegetarian cuisines. The restaurant can sit 120 guests and some of the out door table have the view of Kevin Garden.
World of Color Restaurant in Disney Explorers Lodge
Chart Room Cafe
If you are looking the theme of adventure, you shall not miss Chart Room Cafe. Here you will find a lot of cute Disney desserts. The Chart Room Cafe also offers Hong Kong-style breakfast, American and Chinese breakfast as well as All Day Menu (pizza, spaghetti, snack platter etc.).This restaurant opens till l11:00pm. In case you are hungry at night, you can grab a snack here.
Chart Room Cafe
Cute desserts
After three-year upgrading, Disney’s Hollywood Hotel now has only two dining options in this hotel: The Archivist and Ink & Plate.
Dine in Ink & Plate with Disney characters
The biggest restaurant Chef Mickey has been upgraded to the new Ink & Paint. It now offers international buffet serving breakfast (7:30pm – 11:00am), lunch (12:00noon – 3:00pm) and dinner (5:30pm – 10:00pm). The new restaurant design is a tribute to the legendary Ink & Paint Department and decorated with delightful Disney characters on the wall.
Ink & Plate
Ink & Plate
All the tableware and food are also full of colors. As the old Chef Mickey, the Mickey and Disney related elements are also included in the menu.
Ink & Plate Dinner Buffet Discount
(in Disney’s Hollywood Hotel)
Set highlights:
Meet Disney Friend
10% OFF
If you have visited or are looking the Chef Mickey of Disney’s Hollywood before, just for your reference, the Chef Mickey has been permanently closed and replaced by Ink & Plate. You still can meet Disney friends in chef outfits at all the buffet periods.
Chef Mickey Restaurant
Taking photo with Mickey Chef at the entrance
The Archivist
Besides Mickey Chef changing to Ink & Plate, the old Studio Lounge has changed to The Archivist – offer small snacks and drinks such as sandwiches, salads, congees, fruits, pastries and drinks. The other three dining options (Hollywood & Dine, Sunset Terrace as well as the Piano Pool Bar) have been closed.
The Archivist (previous Studio Lounge)
Cute desserts
Enchanted Garden Dinner Buffet Discount
(in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel)
Shopping and Souvenir Options
Who can visit Disneyland and leave with empty hands? If you don’t want to waste your precious time on shopping in Disneyland park or you are not satisfied on shopping options, all the three Disney hotels have in-hotel souvenir stores. All of them open from 9:00am to 11:00pm daily.
The souvenir store “Kingdom Gifts” in this hotel has more selections than the store in Disney’s Hollywood. You can find many Disney related items, from toys, t-shirts, stationaries to accessories, just like the stores in Disneyland park.
Kingdom Gifts in Disneyland Hotel
The souvenir store “Trading Post” in Disney Explorers Lodge is around 2,200 square feet. It is probably the largest souvenir shops of the three hotels.
Trading Post Souvenir Shop in Disney Explorers Lodge
It offers not only around 1600 Disney souvenirs, but also the exclusive hotel themed gifts. Disney characters are dressed to be lovely explorers.
Duffy dressed to be the explorer
The souvenir store in Disney’s Hollywood is called “Celebrity Gifts”. It is located right opposite The Archivist and next to the lobby entrance. The selections are a little bit less than “Kingdom Gifts” in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel.
Celebrity Gifts in Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Celebrity Gifts souvenir store
As a matter of fact, you can find more variety of Disney souvenirs inside the Disneyland park. Free Package Express Service is available in the park for hotel guests to directly deliver the items to the hotel. The stores in the hotels are also good for the last minute shopping.
Special Services and Facilities
All the hotels provide some special services that can entertain their guests, especially children. The major activities are Tai Chi with Master Mickey, Self Wandering Tour, workshop for handcrafts, treasure hunt, drawing class and bedtime story (Hollywood hotel has Disney Movie Premieres at night). In general, no matter which hotel you stay, you can join the activities of the other two. Join the activities and finish as the requests will be rewarded with special prizes.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a dream room for all the girls who have ever dreamt of being a princess. From hair styling, gown choosing, making up to finger polishing, photo shooting, here provides you a one-stop service to transform your daughter, niece or granddaughter to a Disney princess whoever she would like to be.
It is very popular among girls although it is quite pricey (the price starts from HK$ 1,980). If you were intent to give your kids an unforgettable memory here, do make a reservation in advance since it’s also usually fully booked.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
For those who stay in the other two hotels, you also can book this service.
Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Discount
(in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel)
Castle Package at Storybook Shoppe: HK$ 2,380
Royal Package at Storybook Shoppe (park): HK$ 3,880
Mickey Maze is located right in front of the Disneyland Hotel. It’s a huge maze made for all ages.
It’s a great playground to have some fun with your kids. Don’t miss the chance to join activity and win the free prize. In the past, the fun game in Mickey Maze were “A-maze-ing Frozen Quest”, “Once Upon A Maze Adventure”, “Duffy and Friends Springtime Treasure Hunt” etc.. The key idea is to look for requested targets, answer questions and finish the task.
Mickey Maze
Tai Chi with Master Mickey is one the most popular activities in the hotel. Star the magical day with Mickey, Donald or Goofy. Everyday has two sections: 9:00am – 9:15am and 10:00am – 10:15am. You know what? Adults are welcome.
Tai Chi with Master Mickey
All the in-house guests can have free fun time in the Malibu Games room where has many game machines. It opens daily from 9:00am to 10:00pm.
Prepare to get your adrenaline pumping when you engage in classic air hockey playoffs, slam dunk and bowling machines with your friends. You also can test your cowboy aim or battle with space invaders to demonstrate your heroic skills.
Malibu Games Room
Every hotel has their own morning, afternoon and evening fun time. No matter which hotel you plan to stay, you can enjoy the activities in all three Disney hotels.
The most popular ones are the Tai Chi with Master Mickey, Finding Hidden Mickey, Disney Movie Premiere as a drive-in theatre, Disney’s Story time and Explorer’s Poolside Holiday Happiness. Everyone will get a full schedule of all the activities and you can plan ahead of time.
So which hotel meets your dream?
If you still cannot make decision yet, check out the further overall comparisons of these three hotels and more insider tips for a better deal.
More insider tips on Hong Kong Disney hotels
Use official promotion and benefits
Some insider tips have been pointed out in the previous discussion. You should take advantage of them when booking one of the Hong Kong Disneyland hotels. In addition, check the official website for the current prices and if there are special early bird promotions.
Use hotel price comparing website wisely
I would highly recommend checking hotel rates at the famous hotel booking sites, such as Agoda.com, etc.. It saves tons of time on comparing the prices on different sites by only one click. Most of the time you will have a good chance to score a lower price than booking directly from Disneyland.
In case you decide to stay in the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel for more than one night, you might want to take a closer look at the annual membership offers which entitle you for enjoying certain percentage discounts or upgrade offers.
If the prices for the Hong Kong Disney hotels are way above your budgets, there are plenty of other hotels nearby. The location will not be as convenient as staying close to the park. However, it may save you a bit of money that you can spend on souvenirs or other sightseeing attractions during your stay.
More to Know
Best way to find a good hotel deal
Looking for hotel sometimes can end up cluelessly. It’s a large price comparison amongst all the hotel booking websites. However, there is always a way to make it easier.
Free room upgrade for Magic Access Members
Magic Access Members can enjoy free room upgrade when staying at either Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or Disney Explorers Lodge.
– Booking the Standard Room can upgrade to Deluxe Room;
– Staying at Sea View Room can upgrade to the Sea View Room with Balcony;
To enjoy this special offer, just contact the hotel after the room reservation is confirmed.
However, keep in mind that rules will change from time to time. It seems that at present only a certain percentage of the hotel room rate can be applied and it is best to double-check with their reservation line. Having said that, it makes sense even for short-time visitors to obtain the annual passes. Simply do the math and see if you can benefit from the savings.
Tips About Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
Insider Tip 1: secure the booking earlier as it is one of the most popular one of the three
In case you would like to stay in this hotel, I would recommend securing your booking at least 1-2 months ahead of your planned visit. Due to its location and popularity, it gets booked out pretty fast.
Insider Tip 2: Upgrade to Kingdom Club Rooms
In case you are traveling with a larger group, you may consider to book or upgrade one of the Kingdom Club Rooms. It includes free breakfast and dinner as well as unlimited snacks. The package also includes the sweet Bedtime Story time with Disney friends. Can you image to have one of your favorite Disney characters in pajama and wish you “Good Night”?
Meet Disney Character in pajama in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
Tips About Disney Explorers Lodge
Insider Tip 1:
Since it is the last opened Disney hotel, the facilities in Disney Explorers Lodge is relatively newer compared with the other two. It also has the large room and bed size. If you decide to stay in one of the Disneyland hotels, why not stay here.
Insider Tip 2: Special souvenir
The toiletries in Disney Hollywood is not for free and charge HK$ 40. However, it is a great souvenir for any guests.
Insider Tip 3: Stamp Hunt
Don’t miss the chance to collect some exclusive stamps from different corners of the hotel and redeem the prize.
Tips About Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Insider Tip 1:
A unique thing about Disney’s Hollywood is that no extra room service available. Especially, if you travel with small kids who need an extra or early rest and you don’t want or simply cannot leave them alone, it is always a nice option to order some food to your room.
So be prepared and use the small refrigerator wisely to stock up with some food from outside (which is also a good option to save some money).
Insider Tip 2:
Disney’s Hollywood doesn’t have as many indoor entertainment zones as other two Disney hotels for kids. But guests can enjoy the all facilities in all the hotels.
Insider Tip 3:
Some hotel rooms offer not only the spectacular views of Lantau Island and its surrounding, but also the great views of the nightly fireworks show. So in case you and your kids are tired and need a rest, you still be able to enjoy the spectacular fireworks shows from the convenience of your room. The hotel has a special in-house fireworks channel on TV where you can listen to the accompanied music of the fireworks display.
Insider Tip 4:
If you also would like to enjoy the services like Enchanted Garden, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or other restaurants in Disneyland Hotel, it is still possible to make a reservation with them no matter which hotel you stay. These three hotels are just few steps away from each other anyway.
TLDR: Conclusion and easy solution – Which Hong Kong Disney hotel should you choose?
The three Disney hotels are all good options. No matter which one you choose to stay, you can dine in the restaurants, shop in the souvenir stores and enjoy the entertainments of the other two.
My best option: Choose Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
To my opinion, I would book Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel over the other two. Although Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel is a bit more expensive on room rate, it has large rooms, the most dining options and the most recreative activities.
Besides, it is also the closest to the park entrance within walking distance. You don’t need to depend on the free shuttle service in case there is a queue.
More important, the kids’ most popular activities such as Tai Chi with Disney Master, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Mickey Maze are all conveniently in Disneyland Hotel. To join these activities, guests only need to come to downstairs.
Choose according to hotel style and room theme
If the hotel theme and style is your priority, then it is a easy decision.
– if you fancy princess style, then choose Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel; You will have great chance to meet Disney princesses in the hotel lobby;
– if you are a fan of Mickey / Marvel, then choose Disney’s Hollywood Hotel;
– if you like adventure and treasure hunting, Disney Explorers Lodge is a good option. Disney friends dressed in explorer outfits come out to greet guests from time to time;
Choose according to room size and price
– Disney’s Hollywood Hotel has the smallest room size (only 29m² vs 34m² – 38m² of other two) but the price is also the cheapest of the three;
– The Disney Explorers Lodge is the newest hotel with largest room and bed size;
In the end, let’s do a quick hotel statistic comparison. I only put the major differences among the three hotels here. For any detailed information, please refer to above content.
Hong Kong Disney Hotels Statistic Comparison
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Disney Explorers Lodge |
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel |
Disney’s Hollywood |
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Hotel Class |
4 Stars |
5 Stars |
4 Stars |
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Hotel Location |
Close to Disneyland gate |
The closest to Disneyland gate |
Close to Disneyland gate |
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Free Shuttle Bus |
Yes, 24 hours |
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Architecture Style |
Explorer style |
Victorian style |
Hollywood style with Mickey theme |
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Hotel Size |
About 750 rooms on 7 floors |
About 400 rooms on 6 floors |
About 600 rooms on 8 floors |
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Hotel Room Type |
Garden view and Seaview |
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Room Style |
Explorer-themed |
Victorian |
Mickey / Marvel |
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Room Size |
34m² – 38m² |
34m² – 38m² |
29m² |
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Room Rate |
HK$ HK$ 2,040 to 3,300 |
HK$ 2,550 to 5,000 |
HK$ 1,700 to 2,300 |
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Dining Options |
4 Restaurants |
5 Restaurants |
2 Restaurants |
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Character Dining (Highlights) |
In Dragon Wind with Mickey |
In Enchanted Garden with 6 Disney characters |
In Ink & Plate with Disney friends |
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Shopping Options |
“Trading Post” souvenir store |
“Kingdom Gifts” souvenir store |
“Celebrity Gifts” souvenir store |
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Princess Dressing Service |
No |
Yes, In Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique |
No |
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Kid Playground |
Four Themed Gardens |
Mickey Maze, Story Book Playroom |
Disney Movie Premieres |