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The fairytale kingdom
By Dhananjani Silva

Hidden in the Lantau island of Hong Kong is a mysterious land of celebrations and
fantasy… So full of excitement, entertainment and adventure. A place where you could encounter those adorable Disney friends around the globe such as Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Cinderella, Bambi, Woody, Winnie the Pooh, Stitch, and many more.

A fascinating place with Disney characters making meet and greet appearances and posing for photographs, let alone the Stunning Firework displays and seasonal celebrations. This magical land is none other than the Hong Kong Disneyland!

The theme park is divided into four main areas Fantasyland, Tomorrow land, Main Street USA and the Adventureland. The Disneyland train, carrying the guests on a tour along the theme jungle of mock tribal villages and animals, passes these four magical lands with one stop at the Fantasyland Station near the
fantasy garden.

The adventure cruise attraction at the park is a unique experience. During this ride along waterways on the boat, the guests will encounter several surprises such as going past massive rocks and boulders with smoke and fire coming out of them and artificial snakes, crocodiles and rhinoceroses along the river banks. To experience a colourful pageant of music and dancing – 'Festival of the Lion King' all you have to do is to walk into the 2,250 seat Theatre in the Wild.

The Disney show is a colourful drill combined with classical melodies and dance, parading on the streets of the park daily, where much loved fairytale elements like Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty come to life.

A visit to Disneyland is incomplete without a visit to the 'Small World' attraction featuring the charming dolls and toys representing colourful scenes around the world with a sing-along to the tunes of popular "It's a small world (after all)" song in the background while the visitors are taken around the place on a boat. The Sleeping Beauty Castle in the Park is yet another enchanting place. It is a re-creation of the
original Disney castle at the Disneyland in California.

The Tomorrow land includes space adventures like indoor roller coaster, space mountain, thrilling space ship journeys, free spinning space cruisers, voyages through the sky etc.

Mickey's Rainy Day Express, a different kind of a parade exclusive to Disneyland Resort is a steam train inspired float with four carriages led by a colourful engine.

However, being in the Main Street USA is similar to being in a small town in America with charming eateries and stores along the street. Such are the wonders of Hong Kong Disneyland!

Cathay Pacific Airlines is offering a special Disney Package until December 20. More details can be obtained from Cathay Pacific Airlines on +94-11-2334145 or from your travel agent.

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