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Dim Sum at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel

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I've always wanted to try dim sum at the Hong Kong Disneyland hotel - and what better chance to try it than before a 10K run at HK Disneyland? I reserved a Crystal Lotus Lunch for one through the HK Disney website (it's possible even if it says two people minimum). Menu: $428 HKD was around $55 USD. Tea: (and cucumber palette cleanser) Courses:  Appetizer - Chilled Smoked Duck Breast with Jellyfish and Pomelo Dim Sum Delight -  Mickey's Seafood Glutinous Pancake 'Olu Mei Pineapple and Seafood Bun Piglet Chicken and Corn Bun  Soup - Braised Seafood Broth with Bamboo Piths  Main dish: Wok-fried Scallop with Cordyceps Flower and Yunnam Ham Sauce Fried Red Rice with Wagyu Beef and Conpoy  Dessert:  Winnie the Pooh's Cactus Sweet Soup, Mango Sago Cream and Pomelo Tigger Maltose and Purple Potato Bun  Overall thoughts:  I was definitely full and everything was tasty except the buns were just average. I saw a solo diner order some of the character buns a...
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Explorer's Lodge - Disney Hong Kong Hotel Review

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If you want to stay on Hong Kong Disney property and don't want to shell half a grand a night for the fanciest option- the Explorer's Lodge can be less than half the price and right next door, and you can still get access to the spa, swimming pools, and eat at the dim sum at the fancy hotel with a short 7 min walk!  Pros: Shuttle to park - can get to park and back in 10-15 minutes Also close uber ride to airport, and not too bad via public transit Theming + activities (scavenger hunt)  Friendly cast members!  Cons:  Food is Pricey  Can be a trek to get to room  Also have to pay for toothbrush and razor, but it is a cool souvenir kit at least Booking:  I booked on the HK Disneyland website - they sometimes have rates up to 35% off and it is also significantly cheaper on weekdays, and in low season. Check in: I came at 10 AM - my room was not ready til around 2:30 and I got an email. The room key they gave worked, and my bags were also delivered there....
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