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by DisneyKaren
Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

As Greg always says, when you go on holiday you either have a good time or a get good story, and you've got a really unique story there. Sounds like Disney have been wonderful in very difficult circumstances. It makes sense that they move all guests to a single hotel. Hope your Monday goes okay! Th...
by DisneyKaren
Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:34 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

Greg - We are vey grateful we came prior to CNY and visited the park for 2 days getting everything done.  It's a bit disappointing of course but we're making the most of the situation we're in and I'll have loads of cute little crafts to display! I hope you're getting a bit of both new views and rem...
by DisneyKaren
Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:19 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

Day 12 - Sunday 26 Jan Wow today was a strange day - but a good one all in all.  Yesterday we felt a bit lost but today the hotels were working together and getting in a new pattern with what few guests are remaining. After fruit in the room, I put a cup of tea on to brew then went down to the café...
by DisneyKaren
Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Karen 2020 CNY Hong Kong/Shanghai

Day 11 - Sat 25 Jan - Lunar New Year All day cast members were great at wishing everyone a Happy New Year and waving. I could even see the smile in their eyes despite the face masks covering their mouths. An easy morning considering we literally had nothing to do today.  I did go downstairs to conf...
by DisneyKaren
Sun Jan 26, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Karen 2020 CNY Hong Kong/Shanghai

Day 10 - Fri 24 Jan After a night with not enough sleep from insomnia, I managed to get up and going ready for a free day in the city.  Currently not raining we took the opportunity to take photos around  the hotel's courtyards.  Eventually we were at the bus stop waiting for a shuttle to the train...
by DisneyKaren
Sat Jan 25, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

Day 9 - Thurs 23 Jan Today was a slower start with time for a leisurely breakfast before we met our tour guide, Apple.  We were given our face mask and I have to say it is quite claustrophobic at times wearing one.  Apple was amazed that Lynelle and I have 2 other siblings, she has a 13 year gap be...
by DisneyKaren
Sat Jan 25, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: Television
Topic: Pick of the Litter
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Views: 13224

Re: Pick of the Litter

Pick of the Litter is another great show on Disney+. Anyone else watch it? It follows a group of dogs going through guide dog training. It is only 6 x 30 minute episodes and worth your time. Once I get the time to get onto Disney+ I will definitely check this out, sounds great!  My sister is also k...
by DisneyKaren
Sat Jan 25, 2020 1:10 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Karen's 2020 CNY Hong Kong/Shanghai

Our last day in the park it seems, thankfully we finished everything. Day 8 - Wed 22 Jan Ready and in the park at early opening, this time we followed the crowds to Sourin' however we walked at a more reasonable pace and still made it when the queue was only 10mins (although probably really just the...
by DisneyKaren
Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:51 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

We found out about the park closure when we returned to the hotel this afternoon from the city.  I was definitely a little sad as I am here for the Chinese New Year celebrations and will miss the Lion Dance, Drum Circle, etc.  I wish they could at least open for hotel guests but I understand that's ...
by DisneyKaren
Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

Day 7 - Tues 21 Jan Here we are about to visit our 6th and final Disney Park.  I'm already missing the leisurely 10:30 opening of Hong Kong as we are up and ready, at the shuttle before 7.  After security and having our tickets and early access scanned, we are herded into the waiting area.  At 7:30...
by DisneyKaren
Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

Hey Karen, I was just wondering if there were any further precautions being taken in Shanghai with the outbreak of the Corona Virus.  Seems like it is big news here, but I was wondering if it was even being mentioned over there! We are doing a private tour today and they'd emailed yesterday to say ...
by DisneyKaren
Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:23 am
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Karen 2020 Hong Kong/Shanghai

Keith - thanks for the heads up on Pirates, we loved this.  There were a couple of times I thought it would take off up or down at the start and end, however it is actually very smooth and such an amazing ride.  We've already done it 3 times! Lauren - So glad enough scaffolding is off the HK castle ...
by DisneyKaren
Mon Jan 20, 2020 9:57 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Karen's 2020 Hong Kong/Shanghai trip

Day 4 - Sat 18 Jan Saturday was a down-day for us.  We'd decided against getting an annual pass and were going to head to the Giant Buddha in the afternoon.  Again my day started with Tai Chi with Goofy before we checked out the gardens of the Disneyland Hotel.  Walking along the waterfront, we hea...
by DisneyKaren
Mon Jan 20, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

Thanks Keith - I am now using Notepad for safety.  Also does anyone know how to change the topic name?  I'm using the trip planning one I set up. Day 3 - Friday 17 Jan Today I took my first Tai Chi with Master Goofy class at Disneyland Hotel.  First a cast member came out and did warm up with us, th...
by DisneyKaren
Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:28 pm
Forum: Travel Reports and Trip Planning
Topic: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai
Replies: 43
Views: 11723

Re: Trip Planning - Hong Kong/Shanghai

Day 2 - Thursday 16 Jan  (so I just spent half an hour typing this and it disappeared so hopefully works this time) With the park not opening until 10:30 we spent the nice sunny morning strolling through the hotel grounds, looking at Rafiki Garden and Kevin's Garden (Up).  Both are really lovely an...

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