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Park pros and cons

Celia Yu

Disneyland

Ticket Price

(Regular / Peak / Special)

Adults $295 / $350 / $350

Children (3-11) $210 / $250 / $250

Seniors (65 or above) $170 / $200 / $200

(Free admission for children under three)

Special offers

'Double the Magic' for local residents from March 20 to June 28, 2006:

With a valid Hong Kong ID card, locals can buy the Double the Magic ticket and get free admission the next day.

Performances

Festival of the Lion King

This musical, a vibrant mix of stunning costumes and scenery, is inspired by and celebrates Disney's animated classic The Lion King.

The Golden Mickeys at Disney?s Storybook Theatre

This musical pays tribute to Disney favourites.

Mickey's PhilharMagic

This is a 3-D show in which Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and their pals take you on a journey of movies and music.

Rides

Jungle River Cruise

Sail the waterways of the world's wildest regions in this exotic cruise.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Take a soaring journey over Fantasyland with large-eared Dumbo and his steadfast pal Timothy Mouse.

Mad Hatter Tea Cups

Swirl around in teacups with an Alice in Wonderland theme. This ride is interactive, so you can go as fast or as calmly as you choose.

Cinderella Carousel

This merry-go-round is for young children. It's decorated with characters and scenes from Cinderella.

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

Save the galaxy from the evil Emperor Zurg by guiding your Star Cruiser and firing laser guns at enemy targets.

Space Mountain

Famous for its hurtling descent in pitch blackness, this roller coaster whizzes you through outer space to the sound of spacey music.

Orbitron

Climb on board your own rocket and spin among planets in this high-up outdoor ride.

Special services

Hong Kong Disneyland Fairy Tale Weddings

Clients can choose the crystal, emerald or diamond package.

Meeting facilities

These include spacious rooms equipped with advanced technology and services (Sleeping Beauty room, Cinderella ballroom and Snow White room).

Average waiting time

Less than 10 minutes on average on regular days, 20-60 minutes on peak or special days, but with a Fast Pass, the waiting time can be reduced by up to 50 per cent.

Ocean Park

Ticket price

Domestic combo / Lo Wu combo

(4/2/2006 ? 1/5/2006)

Adult $185 / $222

Child (3-11) $93 / $112

(From 2/5/2006 onwards)

Domestic combo / Lo Wu combo

Adult $198 / $235

Child (3-11) $99 / $118

(Free admission for children under three or seniors above 65)

Special offers

SmartFun annual pass Allows unlimited entry

Membership fee (golden / silver)

Adult (12 or above) $495 / $375

Children (3-11) $250 / $188

Performances

Ocean Theatre, Marine Land

Dolphins and sea lions team up with their trainers to entertain the crowd.

Whiskers Theatre, Kids' World

A drama reveals a day in the life of sea lions and how they prepare for their show. Also, Whiskers and his friends will sing, dance and play games.

Amazing Birds Theatre, Lowland Gardens

Features parrots, hawks and eagle owls.

Rides

The Abyss Turbo Drop

Twenty seconds can feel like a lifetime on this straight-down drop from 20 storeys up.

The Dragon

This thrilling 21/2 minute ride speeds you at 77km/hr through a maze of tracks, loops and turns.

Flying Swing

A classic swing ride that's seven metres up in the sky and gives great views of the park.

The Eagle

Swirl around in gondolas 31 metres up. The ride lifts you up and down, as well as in two rotational paths.

Crazy Galleon

Whizz through the air on this pirate ship that keeps getting higher and higher, until it reaches the high point of 20 metres.

Ferris Wheel

Perfect for families, this peaceful ride offers stunning views of the South China Sea.

Headland Games

Win a prize in traditional fun fair activities such as shooting, pitching and pounding a mallet.

Rides for children

Balloon Up-up-and-away, Merry-go-round, Toto the Loco, Frog Hopper.

Special services

Ocean Park weddings

Held at Ocean Theatre, Pacific Pier, Bird Theatre and more, with different kinds of animal including dolphins, sea lions and parrots at different sites.

Ocean Park Academy

The park uses its resources and facilities to offer interactive educational programmes to students and the public in Hong Kong. The programmes, which require admissions fees, include a teacher day camp, clean air outreach programme etc.

Average waiting time

10 to 30 minutes depending on the ride.

So Wun-ting

Age: 15

I prefer Ocean Park because I think it's bigger and more interesting. I went to Disneyland last September and thought it was childish. Maybe children would like it more, but the performances at Disney were pretty good.

Ariel Yeung

Age: 14

The two parks have different attractions. I went to Disneyland on the opening day and it was fun. But there were too many people and I had to queue for ages. The most impressive thing was the fireworks display at night. It was beautiful.

Lau Pak-yin

Age: 14

I haven't been to Disneyland yet. I don't really want to go because I've heard it's boring. I think the rides at Ocean Park are more exciting, especially the roller coaster. It's thrilling!

Yeung Chung-yan

Age: 20

I think Ocean Park is better than Disney. Hong Kong Disneyland is too small. I've been to Disneyland in Tokyo. It's much bigger and much more fun. And I think most of the rides at Hong Kong Disneyland are for small children. I'm not very interested in them.

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