| # | Author | Message |
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| Malin
Thu 5/1/2008 11:31a | Have any LP Members ever made a visit over to Ocean Park in Hong Kong. I will be visiting soon and wanted to know people's impression of the park. I realise in its current state its not up to much at the moment. But its about to under go some major changes in the up coming years, like the proposed MTR line, three new hotels and a ton of new shows and attractions. Also this Summer the park will be promoting the DreamWorks Animation movie Kung Fu Panda, with a special attraction. With the park seeing some record attendance recently, the future looks bright for this park! |
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| FerretAfros
Thu 5/1/2008 4:51p | I don't know if any current LPers have been, but TDLFAN went around the time that HKDL opened. He isn't posting here any more, but you should be able to find him over at MiceChat if nobody else here can help. |
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| Malin
Fri 5/2/2008 1:35a | Thanks I did read his review from Ocean Park in which he described the park as ghetto. Its hard to find anyone who has a good word to say about the park, looks like I will not be spending much time here when I visit on the 19th. |
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| dshyates
Fri 5/2/2008 4:25a | You should also understand TDLFAN also calls the MK, ghetto. His opinions are sometimes a little harsh.
The reviews over at trip advisor seem pretty positive overall. Many even calling it a beautiful park.
I think that if you have tha ability to enjoy non-Disney parks like Knott's and Magic Mountain, then you should have a good time at ocean park. I have never been, but some of the pictures look interesting. But I can have fun at a traveling carnival that is set up in the mall parking lot. |
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| dshyates
Fri 5/2/2008 4:26a | Oh, here is a link to the trip advisor review page.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Att...ong.html |
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| davewasbaloo
Fri 5/2/2008 4:50a | Indeed I have not been there in about 20 years. It seemed like a very nice carnival and zoo with some great views. But the addition of Pandas alone make it a worth while day out. |
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| Malin
Sat 5/3/2008 1:15a | Thanks for the reply's, I may have to set up a review when I return from this park. My overall opinion for someone who hasn't been so far is that its certainly not Disney. But it still looks like it offers a few unique features that make a trip like this worth while. The Animal exhibitions look very interesting, and the parks surrounding views also look like a must see here. Kind of a bit concerned about the food served here as its mainly Chinese food like fried squid, althrough it does offer a table service restaurant and Mcdonalds. |
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| Mr X
Sat 5/3/2008 2:24a | Why not try the squid?
When in Rome, right? ;) |
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| davewasbaloo
Sat 5/3/2008 5:30a | Agreed James, you are going to China, so what do you expect to eat? |
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| Malin
Sat 5/3/2008 11:52p | Oh my god I came across bad in post 7. Reason why I want to stick to Western food in that park is because I've heard from the reviews to avoid it. Plus I want to give one of the table service Restaurants a go here. I of course will be giving some of the local cuisine a try, but don't want Chinese food the whole week either.
And I will certainly not be trying fried Squid or Squid on a Stick a go. I simply do not like Squid which I have have eaten before. |
