Transporation to/from the pier and Hong Kong Disney

[Ken the cruiser]

We are on a family B2B cruise on the Crystal Symphony in late April and May in Southeast Asia which will be docked in Hong Kong for 3 days, with the second day being a transition day between the two cruise legs. Our family group will consist of 5 adults and a 3 year old. We're probably over-thinking it, but since none of us have ever been to Hong Kong, we're trying to figure out the safest way, but not necessarily the cheapest way, to get to and from the pier and Hong Kong Disney on that middle transition day. If anyone has been in a similar situation in Hong Kong and has a few minutes to pass along their thoughts, we would definitely appreciate it.

[coupeb]

I was hoping someone with more recent experience would respond so was holding off.  When we were there in 2009, we took the metro/subway to Disney.  We had to change trains at one point but as the only train option at that station was the Disney train, it was very easy.  Very easy to follow as all signs also had English on them, very clean, and not crowded.  

[Philob]

The Hong Kong MTR (subway) has dedicated Disneyland trains

 

https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/guest-services/mtr-disneyland-resort-line/

 

You just need to get to the closest MTR station near the pier, the cruise terminal or line should have shuttles.  The signage in the MTR is multilingual and there is at least one English speaking station agent on duty.  

 

https://traveltriangle.com/blog/disneyland-in-hong-kong/

 

[Yinster]

Very easy to do. Just find the nearest MTR station and head to Sunny bay MTR station for Disneyland. You will need to change trains but don't worry about that as you literally get off, walk over to the next platform and get on that train. There are maps everywhere to show which train to get on. Even on the train. It is also the same line as tung Chung where you can go to see the big Buddha. 

 

Use Google map for directions and it will tell which trains to get from your pier. Miss one, don't worry as another one will be pretty soon.

 

Also you pay for your tickets for the whole journey from where you start to your destination. I would have suggested an octopus card for everyone but you won't get the benefits of one with just one full day. Though they do make life easier as it is a top up card for transport. 

[vek239]

What's the best way to get there if traveling with luggage?  We'll be staying in one of the hotels at HK Disneyland after a cruise next month.  Is taxi the best?  MTR looks easy but doesn't sound like we can drag our bags with us.   We've read mixed reviews on taxis and Uber.  Is there another option?

[Yinster]

Personally I would take a taxi if I was travelling with luggage or get a bus to the airport as Disneyland is on the same island and then get a taxi.

[ROCruiser]

If your ship arrives on a weekday, just remember that the MTR (Diamond Hill-Kwun Tong Line) could be very crowded during rush hours. We had problems getting on even without luggage. Taxi from cruise terminal to Disney is the most direct way but can be expensive. Another option is take the taxi to Kowloon Station and then get on the Tung Chung Line to Sunny Bay and then switch to the Disneyland line from there. If there are seniors in your group (65+) it could be a lot cheaper than taxi. 

[vek239]

On 2/19/2019 at 1:08 PM, ROCruiser said:

If your ship arrives on a weekday, just remember that the MTR (Diamond Hill-Kwun Tong Line) could be very crowded during rush hours. We had problems getting on even without luggage. Taxi from cruise terminal to Disney is the most direct way but can be expensive. Another option is take the taxi to Kowloon Station and then get on the Tung Chung Line to Sunny Bay and then switch to the Disneyland line from there. If there are seniors in your group (65+) it could be a lot cheaper than taxi. 

 

Thanks; we've looked into the train but it's not clear if we can take more than one bag on with us.  Does anyone have any experience with this? 

[Philob]

2 hours ago, vek239 said:

 

Thanks; we've looked into the train but it's not clear if we can take more than one bag on with us.  Does anyone have any experience with this? 

I don't believe there are any restrictions on bags, just the ability maneuver them around especially during rush hours.   I've seen mainland Chinese with 2-3 large rollers per person boarding trains heading for the border after their shopping spree.

Edited February 22, 2019 by Philob

[Yinster]

There is a restriction on luggage within the MTR system. Check the website. One bag no bigger than 170cm and 130cm unless you have written authorisation. 

 

I remember a couple years back there was a huge uproar regarding large musical instruments not allowed to be transported by Hong Kong natives yet mainlanders were allowed big suitcases. 

 

Think the only exception is the airport express train but not sure if you can take more than one piece of hold luggage each. This train has limited stops and doesn't stop at sunny bay. Plus it is almost 10 times more expensive. You be better off getting a taxi