Ask my 5 year old daughter Berry where she wants to go for vacation and she'd say, "Hong Kong Disneyland!" with such enthusiasm, it's hard to say, "Not again!".
Watching this Find Your Light music video pretty much reminds us why she loves it there though.
The magic of Hong Kong Disneyland, home to many of our homegrown and world-class talents who performed in Disney’s Find Your Light Music Video.
So yes, even if she's been there twice, as we have been going every year for the last two years, Disneyland will always be part of the agenda when traveling with them.
Our first time was with our family friends, where we had such a wonderful time...
Mommies and our Mini Mes, in Fantasyland, as the Dads take our photos, teehee
That she decided she wanted to celebrate her 5th birthday, back at Hong Kong Disneyland.
I totally get it though. There really is something magical about Disneyland in a child's eyes.
In fact, the magic begins right at the Disneyland train, where the subtle hints of Mickey Mouse on the windows and the dangling overhead handles are enough to get the little ones giddy with anticipation.
In fact, the magic begins right at the Disneyland train, where the subtle hints of Mickey Mouse on the windows and the dangling overhead handles are enough to get the little ones giddy with anticipation.
Actually, make that at the Disneyland Ticket Express booth at the MTR Hong Kong Station. Clutching onto those tickets are enough to set the mood. Kind of like the golden ticket to happiness.
Just as I was when I was little, a huge part of the allure of Disneyland are the Disney Princesses.
When I was 7, and all I wanted was to see Cinderella. Who doesn't love the fairy tale ending of a good, hardworking girl getting her Prince, then being whisked off to a palace, to the annoyance of her wicked stepsisters?
That's me, not looking at the camera, probably too busy watching out for Cinderella to appear
For Berry however, it was Snow White in 2013. I think its because she can relate to Snow White's short hair, fair skin, and her sweet and caring disposition.
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Snow White, of course!
A year later, she was into Elsa, along with 50 million little girls across the world it seems, drawn to Elsa's regal presence, her powerful magic, and her resolve to protect the ones she loves, even if it means being misunderstood.
Doesn't hurt that she has long, braided platinum blond hair and wears a gorgeous, sparkly gown while exercising her powers.
Elsa and Anna dolls, selling out fast!
The memories of the fun rides are a huge come on, of course! We all loved the "Jungle River Cruise" in Adventureland. Even our little Xavi, who was only 8 months old at the time, enjoyed it!
But "It's a Small World" will always be a favorite. Even if you've seen it a dozen times, it's always a thrill seeing dolls dressed in Filipiniana costumes, looking out a stylized nipa hut, singing "Ang liit lang ng mundo".
And for this, Disneyland never gets old.
We
actually can’t wait to go back, when the two younger boys are big
enough to appreciate the fun and magic that is undeniably Disney!
What's your Disney story? Plan your trip at www.hongkongdisneyland.com so you can Show your Disney Side too!
