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⏰ Time:
April 7-8, 2019 (April 7 is the Qingming Festival holiday, and April 8 is the first working day after the holiday)
⭐️Before you go, be sure to download the "Disney Resort" app and bind your FP (Fast Pass) as shown in the picture below.
⭐️Necessary props for taking photos:
Mickey headband (I recommend buying it on Taobao for around 20 yuan, Disney ones are closer to 100 yuan, if you are rich, just ignore what I said~~~)
⭐️About selfie stick:
You can bring it in with you in your jacket pocket, but you will hardly use it during the whole trip. You cannot extend the selfie stick in the play area, so you can only use it to take pictures near the castle. It is even more inconvenient to take it out when there are many people (it is recommended to give up bringing the selfie stick and ask passers-by to help you take pictures)
⭐️About snacks:
You can prepare some small biscuits in advance to prevent hunger. Put them in your pockets. Your backpack will be opened and checked during security check and may be confiscated.
Download the app before you go and buy tickets online to save time entering the park in the morning
1. You don't need to pick up your ticket at Disneyland. When you queue up for security, the first checkpoint is to check your bag. The staff will open your bag for inspection (it is recommended that you bring your ID card with you).
2. After passing the first security check, you will be only 2 meters away from the second security check. Show your ID card to the staff to bind your information and obtain your ticket. If you buy tickets online, use one ID card to buy several tickets. Other people will need to provide their ID cards to bind their tickets at the second security check.
3. After passing two security checks, immediately open the app and find "02: Get Fast Pass" to scan and bind your ticket. You can bind your ticket together with your friends' tickets, so only one person needs to grab the FP. I have personally tested that three people can be bound together;
4. After binding, it is recommended to grab "Soaring Over the Horizon" as the first FP, and "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train" two hours later in the next period. These two are popular projects with long queues, or "Tron Lightcycle Power Run" as the second one;
5. Time limit for grabbing FP: 2 hours after the current project is grabbed. Remember to set an alarm or remind your friends of the time.
For example: if you enter the park at 8:30 and grab the "Over the Horizon", the next time you grab the "Mine Car" at 10:30, the next FP will be at 12:30, and so on. The time you grabbed the last FP will be postponed by 2 hours.
6. When you grab FP, pay attention to its playing time.
For example: you grab "Soar Over the Horizon" at 8:30, but pay attention to its playing time. It may be written "10:30-11:30" below. Then you need to use this FP within this time period and take the fast track. It will be invalid after this time period and you need to grab it again.
7. Refer to Article 6. Outside of the play time, it is recommended to queue up for other activities first.
Example: grab "Soar Over the Horizon" first, then immediately queue up for "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train". You can play two projects with long queues in a very short time, and then you can skip the "Mine Train" for the next FP and grab other FPs.
Soar Over the Horizon / Roaring Mountain Rafting (Adventure Island) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train / Peter Pan's Sky Adventure / The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Fantasyland) TRON LightRunner / Buzz Lightyear's Planet Rescue (Tomorrowland)
⭐️Recommended order: Over the Horizon > Dwarfs Mine Train > TRON Lightcycle Power Run > Roaring Turbo
Because the queues for some projects are extremely long, try to sort them by the popularity of the projects that require FP and play as many as possible.
Keywords: Soaring in the sky, those who are afraid of heights should sit in the last row, smell the fragrance of grassland grass, the unique fragrance of the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall scene has a swooping effect, so be prepared
This is a very popular project, so you have to grab the first FP, otherwise there will be no more by the next time. When there are many people, the queue can cover the entire length of a complex maze.
This is probably the second most exciting attraction in Disneyland (Tron Lightcycle Power Run is the first, and the Hugo Dragon Sky Racer? It was under maintenance so I didn’t experience it)
Keywords: Roller Coaster Type, Seven Dwarfs Theme
As the second most popular project, the recommended options are (1) grab the Leap FP and queue up for the mine cart as soon as possible; (2) For Buddhist players, grab the Leap FP first and the mine cart second.
But a friendly reminder, sometimes the minecart may be gone when the 2nd FP is grabbed by the Buddhist players (refer to the 50-minute queue on 4.7 and the painful experience on 4.8, which was a Monday!!! I originally planned to do the 2nd FP, but the FP was grabbed in advance and the queue was 75 minutes, so I gave up)
Keywords: futuristic roller coaster, super speed that makes you cry, if you want to try it, it is recommended to go to the scene to see it, and think carefully before riding the motorcycle.
No need to fight for FP ※ This is a project we have played for the fourth time and almost reached the fifth time, but we gave up in the last queue when we reached the door.
Keywords: 500 million yuan cost, ride on a pirate ship, recreate Caribbean plot, great giant screen effect, non-stimulating exercise, suitable for all ages
Hidden camera photo spot: After firing the cannon, you enter the dark passage. There is a hidden camera above the descending track with your back to the sun that will record your island journey. The photos will be scrolled at the door of the pirate shop.
Keywords: rafting for all ages, no stimulating sprint, prepare raincoats in advance, don't be the unlucky one
Prepare disposable raincoats in advance. They are sold at the subway entrance for about 5 yuan each, but the quality is a bit thin. The Thunder Mountain rafting site at Disneyland is 10 yuan each (cash required).
Poor way to play: You can also ask strangers coming ashore for their raincoats while waiting in line, but they may have eight-pack abs and will tear them to pieces, and the raincoats may also be stained with water.
Our guide: Prepare your raincoat beforehand and ask for one to cover your shoes while waiting in line. Rafting requires luck; it depends on whether you'll get sprayed by the fountains. If you're unlucky, you'll definitely get soaked. Of course, we were unlucky too, but we were fully equipped, haha.
On the first day at Disney, I was busy having fun and didn’t go to the theater. On the second day, because there were too many people queuing, I started to go to the theater (I was a little disappointed that I only went to 4 shows).
PS: Please pay attention to the performance time on the APP. Each theater performance lasts about 30-60 minutes. If you only have one day to play, please arrange your time reasonably and make appropriate sacrifices.
★★★★★The Storm is Coming-Captain Jack Sparrow's Amazing Stunt Adventure
A must-see! I'll say it three times! The theater is amazing! I can't explain why!
★★★★Tarzan: Call of the Jungle
This theater is an acrobatic show. If you are interested, I recommend you to watch it before "Captain Jack Sparrow", otherwise you will feel disappointed.
★★★Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
I give it 4 stars because I like Elsa. It is an interactive storytelling concert, more suitable for children, and the scenery is also beautiful.
★★★★Golden Fairy Tale Ceremony
The show was held on the stage in front of the castle. We went during the Qingming Festival, and the performances were of various Disney princesses, so we didn't get wet from the fountain. According to other travel guides, if you go in the summer, the performance is Summer Carnival, so you should bring a raincoat because you will get soaked.
★★★★The Lion King (Theater not available)
While watching Tarzan, a couple next to me was discussing how good this theater was, so I have to recommend it. Even though I haven't seen it, I'll give it 4 stars for now because that's my expectation for it. I'll definitely see it next time I go to Disneyland.
This theater has three acts. The first act is performed in a small attic outside the theater. You need to stand to watch the performance. The door will open and you can take your seat only after the performance is over.
The second act is fun and interactive; the third act is a fight scene, so it is recommended to sit in the first 3-10 rows near the center of the stage for close interaction with the actors; there will be gunfire and smoke, so if you have parents with babies, it is not recommended to watch it as it may scare the babies.
This theater is an acrobatic show. If you are interested, I recommend you to watch it before "The Storm Comes", otherwise you will feel disappointed because "The Storm Comes" tends to be more active and participatory in the story, while "Tarzan" tends to be more for viewing.
This is a children's favorite theater, with interactive front-row seating. Anyone who's seen "Frozen" knows that singing is a big part of the show, so this theater features background animations, along with live-action dance performances. It tells the story of Anna planning a birthday party for Elsa, which ends with her appearance.
Here's a 24-second video to give you a glimpse into the dreaminess of ice and snow. I won't spoil the rest, so you can explore it yourself.
Mainly princess performances: The Seven Dwarfs and Snow White, Frozen Elsa and Anna, Aladdin The Mythical Princess Jasmine, The Little Mermaid, and Brave Princess Merida.
There are no pictures here, I forgot to take a picture. Moderate project: Sit on the suspended track car (4-6 people) and the boat will move up and down and left and right with the scenery, entering the sky world of Peter Pan. It is a visual enjoyment and relieves mental fatigue.
Mirror, mirror, tell me, who is the cutest girl in the world? Climb the castle's spiral staircase and follow the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, step by step into Snow White's plot.
Keywords: Disney classic cartoon characters, beautiful fountain scenery, it is best to sit on the right side of the direction of travel.
The gentler option is a boat ride through the water that takes you along the castle's base, past elegant sculptures and fountains.
This scene is beautiful and perfect for taking photos; walking through the Red Queen's garden, there are large mirrors that stretch your legs, the Red Queen's throne, and the Mad Hatter's afternoon tea party.
This is a project with a queue of 10-30 minutes and a 1-2 minute experience. It is purely suitable for friends who take pictures (selfie sticks cannot be used). There is no picture here~
Of course, we are children too, but we didn't take any photos. How to play: Sit on the moving track car, pick up the spray gun on the car and aim to kill monsters, and Buzz will kill all monsters together; the car can rotate, and the more monsters you kill, the higher the score, but it's a bit boring; it's suitable for parents with children to play together
Each restroom in Disneyland is equipped with drinking water pipes for drinking. If you don’t want to bring a water cup, you can refer to the following plan: buy a bottle of mineral water for 10 yuan, and use it to drink water after drinking it (all cold water).
Mickey Mouse ice cream, 40 (available in chocolate and strawberry flavors);
Hot dog sausage 40 (with a ham sausage and a thick layer of meat floss and flour; recommended for those who are on a budget to temporarily fill their stomach on a day trip);
Popcorn (35 in a box, 100 in a bucket);
Mineral water is 10 (Disney allows takeout of one unopened bottle, no more than 500ml) / Coke seems to be 15
Restaurant: We ate at 2 restaurants, according to personal taste
1. Old Vine Tree Food Inn (Dream World)
A chicken cutlet rice + a small portion of chicken fillet + a set meal plus a 5 yuan free drink totaled 128. I don't like chicken cutlets, so I didn't think it was very delicious. Some areas of the dining environment are exposed to the sun, so if it's hot and crowded, think carefully.
2. Barbossa Grill (Treasure Bay)
The set meal includes four chicken legs, greens, corn and a drink, and costs 78 yuan per person. It is delicious. The cruise ship of the Sunken Treasure project passes by this restaurant, and the water vapor brings a cool feeling. Sometimes the enthusiastic audience on the boat will wave to you, and there are usually people in the restaurant who respond. It feels like strangers are very welcoming.
Option A: Stay at Disney's Toy Story Hotel (or Disneyland Hotel)
Advantages: You can enter Disneyland 1 hour early (the entrance is in Disney Town, and there will be a hotel shuttle bus to pick you up in the morning)
How to get there: Take Shanghai Metro Line 11 to Disneyland. Once you exit the station, find the shuttle bus and take the bus to the hotel. You can pick up and leave at any time, so you don't need to wait for anyone.
Hotel review: It's really heartwarming. Every staff member talks to you with a smile.
Hotel luggage storage: We arrived late and missed the early entry at 7:30 in the morning. The hotel check-in was not until after 12 noon, but we could store our luggage in the lobby and then take the shuttle bus to Disneyland.
You can choose to check in automatically, and the hotel staff will help you carry your luggage to your room and send you a text message with your room number when it is ready to check in. (The express pass is a green card that also serves as your room card. Don't lose it, as it will not be replaced. The same goes for your tickets. If you bought a 2-day pass, please keep your tickets safe. Otherwise, you can only enter and exit by scanning the QR code on the app, so please pay attention to the battery level of your phone.)
Plan B: Stay at a budget-friendly hotel or guesthouse near Disneyland
Advantages: Compared to the budget of Disney hotels, you can save roughly the cost of one day's Disney ticket. It is economical and you can enjoy an extra day, so why not?
How to get there: Take Shanghai Metro Line 11 directly to Disneyland (or book a hotel with a Disney shuttle bus, which will take you to the Disneyland entrance in the morning)
Disadvantages: You don't have the 1-hour advance admission fee, so you need to get up early and queue up. If Disney opens at 8:30 am, go 30-60 minutes in advance to queue up. Usually, there will be a lot of people waiting there 30 minutes in.
