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Early access is very worth it. One weird benefit is that the fast pass reservation becomes available once your ticket is scanned. So, you can get that SUPER early fast-pass for, say, Soarin' and then get another fast pass after you ride it, while there's still a high likelihood of good ones...

I have come to enjoy DLS more than I did originally, but I still don't feel like there's enough variety or attractions there. I can do more repetitions of what I like in HKDL than in DLS, both because of crowds/lines when I've been there (though it's a bias. I tended to go to HKDL on weekdays...

Thank you for this thread. I had been considering a trip to HK at the end of November for Disney and to see my favorite band at Clockenflap, but have been worried a lot about the situation. I think I'll continue to wait and see what happens.

I was SO EXCITED to finally have a Shanghai Disney AP and while I have "used" it to the value, I feel a little disappointed when I compare it to things available at other parks--even my HK AP seemed more beneficial and I barely used it to the value. To be honest, I'm not sure how many of my...

I have the AP, and have been told the AP discount for resort hotels is not always happening. I've only successfully booked it once. You must call to get the discount.

As long as you avoid National Week, crowds should be manageable in October, any day, except maybe a Saturday, and even then, probably not so bad. Weather in October in Shanghai is still pretty nice, though rain is a concern! Pack a nice jacket! For Beijing, it's more difficult to say, though...

If it's Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, before Mid-June I'd say do the full day Tuesday, and see if you need need Wednesday morning. After Mid-June, schools are on holiday so it's hard to say what crowds could be like, but if you get into the park earlier either through the hotel or through...

It's my understanding that your hotel and park ticket MUST be connected (booked together, or your ticket is purchased at the hotel check-in or concierge) to get the perk of early access as a hotel guest. I don't know how that works with the disability tickets? I *think* there is a payable early...

I have made all reservations at the parks, usually the day of, but have not gone on VERY busy days. I remember the Host at Lumierre's Kitchen having pretty good English but at the Royal Banquet hall, there was an attempt while they sent a second person to get an English-speaking manager, but it...

In the morning, I had some extra time so I got everything packed up and stopped at the Ballet Cafe. The selection was basically a small version of Remy's Patisserie the day before. Brunch would be in a few hours, but I was a little hungry then, so I grabbed a pastry and coffee drink of some...

I can confirm from experience that they give you a blank key for hotel park entrance and transportation. But, you have to go "Switch" the keys when you are able to check in. The time to get a room key is firmly 3:00pm as well, in my experience, so I'd have them hold luggage and whatnot, and just...

I thought so, but I've been told by travelers that it's not. There is an option in payment to select credit/debit card and asks for the same things a Western app would but I don't have the means to test it out. WAIT, okay, if I hit the "about Payment Methods", it does claim to take...

I hate taxis in the large Chinese cities, but if you do plan on using one, I suggest having the hotel take care of it to get you into the city. Once you're in the city, I'd take the subway or at least be prepared to, because it can be difficult to get a taxi to stop for a foreigner. I'd also...

On Roaring Rapids, I got a poncho to wrap my bag in and held it but showed it was looped securely around me as well. That seemed fine. They sell disposable ponchos in the line for 10 RMB. It's random how wet you'll get. MOST of the time, you barely do, but since it's a raft ride, you can hit a...

As promised: the slipper. The slipper itself is really good, but that big macaron is not what it seems. So, after the fireworks, we went our separate ways. I went back to the hotel, while my friends left for the subway. I had to go to the "check" in line, and pick up my bags, but it was very...

I haven't checked out Toy Story in person yet. That's my next trip. But, as far as I can tell, there's Sunnyside Cafe, which is the buffet in the morning and maybe a food court at lunch and maybe a buffet again at dinner? But, there's also Sunnyside market, which is a sort of grab and go. If...

I have noticed that the hotel prices vary wildly from the starting price, depending on dates, but it's also important to keep in mind that the exchange rate is such that a few hundred RMB is really only 50 or so USD, too. It can be shocking to see a 1000 RMB jump, but a 140 USD or so jump for...

I used Didi, but that's probably not the best option for an international traveller. The drivers don't speak Any English most of the time and often want to call to find you. The best way to use didi is to "find" a place where they can pick you up (generally arrivals or a parking lot area) and...

Early Access is a perk for the most expensive AP, and I think you can also "buy" into it, but this was a little unclear to me. I can answer most of your other questions, though! There is a special line at the front for "early access" ticket holders, whereas the hotel guests are dropped off at...

This is partly influenced by culture and other factors. Travelling within China is largely done by train. The train tickets aren't released until about a month before the day you travel. People don't plan more than a month or two in advance for most short trips. Has anyone tried calling? I...