Getting to Hong Kong

With such a well-connected airport, one of the best ways of getting to Hong Kong is a direct flight. Try to take a flight that arrives in Hong Kong by noon so you have time to explore the city for the rest of the day. Once you’ve landed, head over to one of Hong Kong International Airport’s Prayer Rooms if you need a space to pray. There’s a wudhu area in the rooms and prayer mats are provided, but do bring your own prayer garments.

Head straight to your hotel

It’s hard to juggle both your luggage and taking care of your kids, so we recommend heading to your accommodation first to drop off your luggage and freshen up. Take the Airport Express to reach the city in less than 24 minutes. Seats in the first and last carriage of the trains are equipped with USB ports and there is free Wi-Fi onboard too.

Shopping at Harbour City

Time to start exploring the city! And what better way to begin than with a shopping spree at Hong Kong’s largest mall. Harbour City is filled with local and international brands, so there’s plenty of options for you to choose from.

Take a break at Ocean Terminal Deck

After lunch, take a short breather at Harbour City’s Ocean Terminal Deck before continuing the day! The deck is located on the mall’s rooftop and boasts stunning views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong’s skyline. Sit at the grandstand and have some alone time with your spouse, as your kids play on the natural lawn. The best time to head there is during sunset, so you can catch the breathtaking view against the beautiful skyline.

Have an epic time at Ocean Park

Be sure to fill up at breakfast, ready for a day of fun at Hong Kong’s oldest and second largest theme park. Ocean Park has plenty to offer, from a marine park to a theme park and an Instagrammable cultural zone. It’s the perfect place for kids of all ages! There’s plenty to do here, so we recommend setting aside most of your day for this.

Getting around

The park is so huge that it’s divided into two sections — The Waterfront and The Summit. You can take a cable car or train to get around the park, but we’d say go for the cable car if your kids are up for it! Not only will you enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the park, you’ll also be immersed in the gorgeous sea views surrounding the park.

Family-friendly rides

There are plenty of family-friendly rides in the park, both at The Waterfront and The Summit. Whiskers Harbour, at The Waterfront, is the place to be for younger kids! There’s a bouncy house (Bouncer House), a ferris wheel (Balloons Up-Up-And-Away) and even mini thrill rides such as the Frog Hopper, if your kids are a bit more daring. Older kids will especially love the Whirly Bird and Arctic Blast at The Summit! The rides are not too terrifying, just enough to give them a thrilling jolt.

Hair-raising rides

Are your teenage kids looking for rides that’ll set their hearts racing? Well, you’ve definitely brought them to the right place. Swing 22 metres and a full 360 degrees above the ground on board The Flash! Then continue your thrill adventure at Hair Raiser — Hong Kong’s fastest roller coaster ride will leave the entire family undeniably shaken.

Yummy halal food to fill your tummies

Yes, there’s halal-certified food in the park. Panda Café offers light bites such as curry steamed buns (must-try!) or hotdog buns, and full meals like Hainan chicken rice and beef ball steamed rice.

Use Ocean Park’s family-friendly facilities

Family-friendly facilities are widely available in the park. There are a few nursing rooms both at The Waterfront and The Summit. Plus, there are shared washrooms for both you and your kids! To make it easier for your family to get around the park, take the elevators instead of the escalators.

Perform your prayers at Guest Relations

Simply head to the Guest Relations counter (either at The Waterfront or The Summit), and let them know you’d like to use the room for prayers.

Shopping at Ladies’ Market or Sham Shui Po

The kids might be tired from all the fun at Ocean Park, but there’s always room (and energy!) for some shopping. Drop by Ladies’ Market for some cheap and cheerful souvenirs as gifts for family and friends back home. Younger children will also love the cute toys and plushies. 

Alternatively, you can head to Sham Shui Po for a shopping spree! This neighbourhood is famous for its fabrics, electronics and toy streets. First up, Fuk Wing St (Toy Street)! Your kids will love the wide array of toys available here.

Hong Kong’s best halal dim sum for breakfast

You can choose to have breakfast at the hotel, or travel to Islamic Centre Canteen to enjoy delicious dim sum. This canteen is a must-visit for Muslim travellers! Feast on the best siu mai with chicken and crispy shrimp wonton. Be sure to arrive before 3pm though, as the dim sum menu is not available after this time.

Conquer Hong Kong Disneyland

Take the MTR to Disneyland (Disneyland Resort Station) — it stops right outside the park! If possible, we recommend arriving around half an hour before its official opening time as there may be queues even before the park opens.

Family-friendly rides

Kickstart your adventure with some of the park’s more popular family-friendly rides. Winnie the Pooh and Iron Man Experience will enthral kids of all ages. Mad Hatter Tea Cups is another perfect ride to have fun with the whole family as you’ll be able to spin your tea cup to your heart’s content.

Save even more time with Disneyland’s Disney Premier Pass tickets (available for some rides including Hyperspace Mountain, Winnie the Pooh and Iron Man Experience). Simply head to the ticket machine at these rides to get your free tickets and come back at the allocated time slot.

Thrill rides

Hyperspace Mountain might be one of the most highly sought-after thrill rides in the park, but there are others that deserve your attention too. Don’t miss the RC Racer and Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars — must-try rides if you and your older kids are looking for an adrenaline rush!

Character meet and greets

There’s no way you can bring your children to Disneyland without getting up close and personal with their favourite Disney characters! Queues for the meet and greets can be long, so we recommend picking the top few characters on your list to queue for.

Collect free Disney stickers

While exploring the park, be sure to look out for Disney cast members! From the staff in the stores to custodial staff, each of them carry adorable Disney stickers that’ll build your kids’ character-themed sticker collection. All you have to do is ask!

Must-watch shows

Apart from the parade of gorgeous floats, you have to add Festival of the Lion King to your itinerary! Watch your favourite characters Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa come to life on massive floats, flanked by acrobatic performances and fire dancers. Have a family singalong to iconic Lion King favourites like The Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata.

Feast on yummy halal food

All that fun and games must have made you hungry. Head to Tahitian Terrace Restaurant to savour a wide variety of cuisine from Korean and Japanese to Indonesian food! One of the things we love most about Hong Kong Disneyland is that it’s the only Disneyland in the world with halal-certified food.

Perform your prayers next door

Disneyland’s prayer room is conveniently located next to the restaurant! The prayer room is equipped with the best wudhu facilities but do bring your own prayer mats and garments, as they are not provided.

Head up to Ngong Ping 360

End your trip on a high note (literally) at Ngong Ping 360. You can choose to take either the standard cabin or the crystal cabin to the top, but we recommend the latter as the glass-bottom feature of the cabin is bound to excite the kids. They will love looking out at the gorgeous nature views through the glass — especially right below their feet.