DIS/Dreams Unlimited China Adventure Oct 14th - 25th 2017 SOLD OUT!!!

[Cousin Orville]

Just an FYI about guided tours at SDL...

It will be interesting to hear about their experience in Shanghai with the guides. $1900 sounds very pricey.

 

[k5jm]

It will be interesting to hear about their experience in Shanghai with the guides. $1900 sounds very pricey.

Yes it does! I know when we did Disneyland Paris as part of our Knights and Lights adventure, we had VIP tour guides at our disposal for a portion of a day.

 

[Cousin Orville]

Happy Friday, everyone!

 

[macman752]

You too, Kevin! We'll be heading to Epcot tomorrow afternoon. I think a stop at the China pavilion will be at the top of our to-do list.

 

[Cousin Orville]

Hong Kong's "Symphony of Lights" performed nightly.

Have a great weekend everyone.

(Way in the distance... roughly in the direction of Aulani... I think I can hear a group ask, "What is a weekend?")

 

[DisneyKevin]

(Way in the distance... roughly in the direction of Aulani... I think I can hear a group ask, "What is a weekend?")

We just realized that we're too lazy for the "lazy river".

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

We just realized that we're too lazy for the "lazy river".

This made me laugh out loud.

Laurie

 

[Cousin Orville]

Happy Friday -

HKDL - The Explorer's Club counter service restaurant as presented by my travel companion, Gavin, was very cool. It's situated right next to Mystic Manor. So, it carries over that same theme. Each dining room is themed to a different region Lord Mystic has explored. India and China were the only rooms open at the time we ate. And scattered around are notes and souvenirs of Lord Mystic. Lot's of cool little finds:







Lord Mystic talking about the Eiffel Tower










Russia




Egypt




China




Morocco




India

 

[macman752]

Great pictures Kevin. Looks like Sally will have to do some umbrella shopping to accessorize her wardrobe. I think I may have a fez in one of my closets. If not, it's off to fez-o-rama.com for me.

 

[Cousin Orville]

Great pictures Kevin. Looks like Sally will have to do some umbrella shopping to accessorize her wardrobe. I think I may have a fez in one of my closets. If not, it's off to fez-o-rama.com for me.

Gavin found the fez in the Mystic Manor shop - one of my favorite, unusual souvenirs. They had a lot of cool, different stuff there. They also sold MM umbrellas!

 

[kuzco-like]

I don't know how many have heard about the Chinese billionaire who has decided to take on Disney by building multiple theme parks around China, but here's a story/video about one of his parks/venues, Wanda Movie Park in Wuhan, featuring his park's updated version of Soarin', called Hubei in the Air. I have to admit that it looks quite good, and I'm not just saying that because of the Canadian connection.

 

[OKW Lover]

I don't know how many have heard about the Chinese billionaire who has decided to take on Disney by building multiple theme parks around China, but here's a story/video about one of his parks/venues, Wanda Movie Park in Wuhan, featuring his park's updated version of Soarin', called Hubei in the Air. I have to admit that it looks quite good, and I'm not just saying that because of the Canadian connection.

There's an interesting thread about this on the DIS.
http://www.disboards.com/threads/ch...-with-disneyland.3513324/page-2#post-55837528

 

[kuzco-like]

I had not seen that thread, Jeff. Thanks for pointing it out. Very interesting discussion there.

 

[Cousin Orville]

Happy Friday!

Here's a possible dinner restaurant for OYO in Beijing. Capital M. It's just south of Tiananmen Square. It was a great restaurant if you need a break from Chinese food. It was a bit upscale, similar to a signature restaurant in WDW. Food and service were very good.

I hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend, and thank you for all who have served our country.

 

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Wow! That restaurant looks great!

Laurie

 

[kuzco-like]

The folks at Theme Park University just came back from Shanghai Disneyland, and have many interesting posts. 10 Questions about SD: http://themeparkuniversity.com/disney/10-frequently-asked-questions-visiting-shanghai-disneyland/; A Stroll Through DisneyTown: http://themeparkuniversity.com/disney/stroll-disneytown-shanghai-disneyland/; and Exploring the Resort Hotels: http://themeparkuniversity.com/disney/exploring-shanghai-disneyland-resort-hotels/.

 

[Cousin Orville]

The folks at Theme Park University just came back from Shanghai Disneyland, and have many interesting posts. 10 Questions about SD: http://themeparkuniversity.com/disney/10-frequently-asked-questions-visiting-shanghai-disneyland/; A Stroll Through DisneyTown: http://themeparkuniversity.com/disney/stroll-disneytown-shanghai-disneyland/; and Exploring the Resort Hotels: http://themeparkuniversity.com/disney/exploring-shanghai-disneyland-resort-hotels/.

Cool pictures. If anyone is looking for us, we'll be in the Bacchus Lounge.

 

[Cousin Orville]

I hadn't seen this picture before so figured others might not have either. Shanghai DL Hotel looks beautiful lit up at night.

 

[DisneyKevin]

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I hadn't seen this picture before so figured others might not have either. Shanghai DL Hotel looks beautiful lit up at night.

This looks great.

I was also blown away by the castle shown on that AWFUL opening ceremony show.

 

[christannj]

I see a lot of photo taking in my future. Maybe I'll start stocking up on memory cards. After all you can't start organizing your stuff for a trip too early, right?