The Walt Disney World is the most amazing place in the world. Where else can you find a place where you can freely tap into the child inside of you? Grown men can go up to their favorite character and give them a hug and still find it the norm. People march to the gates of the theme park with their guide to Walt Disney world at hand as they ferry along their family and friends to experience the best in the world.

The Disney World is only one of the many Disney theme parks that were built all over the world. These parks are considered to be the most popular in the world as the perfect tourist destination. People of varying ages flock the gates of the park at the break of dawn just so they can maximize their stay. It is expected since a single day would not be enough to go to all the rides in the park and visit all the attractions in the park. A an unofficial guide Walt Disney characters are parading on the ground of the park to show people how to have a good time. Pictures are taken with them as souvenirs. It is amazing to see that even grown men and women find themselves hugging their favorite childhood character for a picture.

Simultaneous events are happening all over the park. There could be a show in one corner of the park and a parade somewhere else. A guide to Walt Disney World will list down all these activities so that the tourist can select which ones they want to go to. There is a difficulty in picking just only a handful, but there would not be any disappointments. Each of the shows is assured to be enjoyed by all. The more famous attractions would be the firework displays and the light parades that is shown in the park on a regular basis.

For sure people would get tired and hungry after roaming the park. That would not be a problem since the park is filled with the best restaurants in the world. Food carts and stalls are also found all over the park. Benches and areas to rest are also located in every corner of the park for those who want to take a breather or two.

A stay in the part will definitely chase all your worries away. The magic of Disney will make you forget all your stresses and problems. It is like going back to your childhood where you do not have much care in the world.

Allan Rolf, Freelance Writer. He widely writes about leisure and guide to walt disney world . He likes excitement and experience it through unofficial guide walt disney .

Christmas is still three weeks away but Hong Kong is already prepared to welcome the celebration of the Christmas and New Year holidays with numerous programs, especially for tourists.

As Hong Kong has long been known as a shopping haven, stores are giving discounts for visitors at the city’s malls to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. I was surprised during my visit to Hong Kong in November — even by showing my passport I was entitled to a 10 percent discount at the IFC mall in the Central area.

But Hong Kong is not only about shopping. Even if we travel alone on a tight schedule, there is always a chance to squeeze in a quick visit to one of Hong Kong’s famous places.

One of the nearest tourist sites to downtown is the Peak, where visitors can see a view of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, including the landmark IFC Tower 2 and the International Commerce Centre (ICC) Tower in Kowloon.

On the basement of the Sky Terrace at the Peak, we can also visit the Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. On the day of my visit, the museum management put the wax figure of Bruce Lee in the front section so visitors could take picture of the martial arts icon.

Don’t forget to take the Peak Tram. The 120-year-old tram reminds us of Hong Kong’s old days back in 1880s. The 10-minute journey seemed too fast to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the railway.

Another journey back to the past is taking the Duk Ling. The Chinese junk — which was originally developed during the Han Dynasty — was seen in Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life when Angelina Jolie, as Lara Croft, opened the orb after stealing it from the IFC tower in her journey to find Pandora’s Box.

Lightings from Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, harmonized into The Symphony of Lights, are seen from the Avenue of Star in Tsim Sha Tsui area.Lightings from Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, harmonized into The Symphony of Lights, are seen from the Avenue of Star in Tsim Sha Tsui area.

The junk — which has become the icon for Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) — was originally used by Chinese fishermen for fishing. Now, the Duk Ling is used by visitors to enjoy watching Hong Kong’s skyscrapers while crossing Victoria Bay from Wanchai to Tsim Sha Tsui.

What makes Hong Kong more interesting is that it has prepared for Christmas and New Year six weeks before the season began. The feel of Christmas was very obvious when I visited Disneyland, located on Lantau Island.

The theme park has been visited by about 20 million guests since it first opened its doors five years ago. Besides enjoying the rides available in its three areas — Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland — I lined up with thousands of other visitors to get a glimpse of a parade.

The parade featured famous Disney characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald, Pluto, Woody and Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise, Ariel and Belle, Cinderella and Snow White — passing the Main Street while man-made snow showered visitors and we also listened to Christmas songs.

The Golden Mickeys, a Broadway-style performance, is also another attraction for visitors. Staged at the Disney’s Storybook Theatre, the performance showcased famous Disney movie characters including Quasimodo from the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Lilo and Stitch and many more.

A day at the Disneyland is not complete without watching the fireworks from in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, which begins at 7 p.m. on working days or 8 p.m. at weekends.

With numerous attractions already offered to visitors, Disneyland is planning to open Toy Story Land late next year, said Peter J.H. Lowe, vice president for Hotel Operations, Food and Beverage and Business Solutions and Event Operations.

There is also another attraction in Tsim Sha Tsui area. Strolling along the Avenue of Stars we can take picture in front of the bronze statue of Bruce Lee while checking handprints of famous actors such as Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat and Andy Lau.

From the avenue, we can see the Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. in which skyscrapers in the Central Business District orchestrate lighting accompanied with music, giving a nice panorama from the other side.

An architectural walk is also another option to enjoy Hong Kong on foot. Walking along old buildings and areas in Central, we can see the dynamic change of Hong Kong especially in its role as an economic hub in the region.

A drum band march ahead of a giant Mickey car during a parade along the Main Street at Disneyland.A drum band march ahead of a giant Mickey car during a parade along the Main Street at Disneyland.

With all those attractions, Hong Kong is ready to welcome visitors.

HKTB public relations manager, Mayee Tang, said Hong Kong was looking for double-digit growth in tourism, especially for a higher number of visitors from mainland China.

“Tourism has been a key pillar of the Hong Kong economy…but even with competition from other regions, Hong Kong remains an ever green destination. We have been popular for 20 years,” she said.

According to Tang, HKTB has stepped up investment in emerging market such as Russia, Middle East and India aside from its key markets of China, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, the US and Canada.

An increasing number of tourists from Middle East and other Muslim countries has been anticipated by the HKTB by preparing a list of halal restaurants serving Indian, Indonesian and Chinese food. I tried one place, the Islamic Center Canteen in Wanchai, which is famous for its halal dim sum.

Tang said that restaurants serving halal food have obtained a halal logo and halal certificate from the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong.

Even if you travel alone, those interesting places can be reached with public transportation, especially the MTR, by purchasing the Octopus card that can be used not only for the subway but also for buses, trams and ferries.

If you haven’t decided on your yearend holiday destination, perhaps Hong Kong is your choice.

— Photos by JP/Primastuti Handayani

Source: The Jakarta Post

“What is going on in Singapore is a great thing. The fact that they have convention facilities, a casino, Universal Studios and an F1 race is great for Southeast Asia. We see many large companies coming to the region, maybe from Australia or India, but they’re not always going back to Singapore everytime.

Once annual events become established, there is always need a degree of variety.”

Lowe said that Disneyland plans to open another theme park in Shanghai, China.

“ It is a wonderful opportunity,” he said, adding that China’s vast population would be an advantage.

“Our markets are different. We believe our market in Shanghai will be from, mostly, mainland China.

While in Hong Kong, it is more diverse. People come from local Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and the fastest growing market is actually India.”

Lowe said the construction of Disneyland Shanghai will only start next year and it will take another five year to complete.

He was upbeat that the presence of Hong Kong Disneyland would remain strong.

“Our advantage is the location. There is no other Disney park in the world that is right on the sea,” he said. Lowe also added that Hong Kong Disneyland has tried to embrace the Asian culture not only on providing Asian style Food and Beverages but also providing merchandise that is related to Asian culture.

Choose a concept. Your amusement park must be built around an idea that will appeal to people’s sense of fantasy and wonder. Think of things that cannot be easily experienced in everyday life. Imagine what a child might want to do if he could do anything in this world. Recall what a child might dream of becoming when she grows up. Theme parks satisfy a need. They speak to the spirit and give us time to step outside of reality.

Return to reality for a moment and consider where you will place your theme park. The typical theme park occupies a large tract of land. Land is expensive. Your theme park must be readily accessible to large numbers of people or else you won’t cover your expenses. Expect people to visit only a few times a year at most. Make sure your attractions can appeal to people outside of your immediate area. Consider a location near other tourist attractions.

Erect hotels if necessary and offer all-inclusive packages. Decide on your admissions plans. Most modern theme parks charge at the gate and then allow guests to enjoy as many rides as they want. Ensure that you have sufficient help. Many theme parks are seasonal. You will need to be able to guarantee a sufficient supply of workers at all times.

Stick to your theme. Make it come alive. If you have a roller coaster at a pirate theme park, decorate it to look like something that would appeal to a real-life buccaneer. Thrill rides can be made to suit almost any idea. Make your rides the fastest and most unusual. Put your employees into costumes. Serve food that appeals to your patrons’ sense of wonder. Name dishes in keeping with your theme. Theatrical performances can also enhance your theme. Get everyone involved. Give out special prizes and invite children up on stage. Hold themed demonstrations of dances or crafts. Shops should sell articles that relate to the theme of each area. You can have more than one theme, but make sure to separate them in different areas of the park.

Explore new technologies. Many theme parks feature robots in roles that cannot be performed by human beings. Computers are also used to manage standard rides and attractions. You can monitor the movements of cars through an exhibit or time particular displays. Computers are even used to program fireworks. Use computers to involve your guests. Create games that ask questions and provide interesting pieces of information. Often old-style carnival rides and games are dressed up with the help of technology. Consider old favorites and bring them into the modern era.

Pay attention to customer service. Use technology to improve the flow through your park. People don’t like long lines or things that break down. Word of mouth will sell your theme park.

By Brian Adler

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“Want to try it, will float automatically, the pool seems unique,” said one visitor, John (23) who came with his friends.

Until this news was revealed, some visitors seemed to try to float on the surface of the floating pool water. To provide convenience to visitors, the manager lent swimming goggles.

Managers also install a timer so that visitors can restrict yourself to no more than 10 minutes to float. “To avoid skin irritation, when it came out later, may come again, wash the body first,” says the floating pool, Misbah.

The floating swimming pool Atlantis Water Adventure is Southeast Asia’s first floating area of 500 square meters. Salt and mineral content of pool water 10 times higher than normal sea water to enable the body to float on the water surface.

Source: http://www.ancol.com/berita/detail/245/keunikan.daya.tarik.di.kolam.apung.

As an appreciation to the community Ancol, we provide special pricing Ancol Gate admission is IDR 6.000 / per person from clock 6:00 a.m. to 09:00 pm. Tickets can be exchanged with the visitors in the booth of culinary products that are available booth valued at IDR 5.000. With these prices, people will be more facilitated for shopping and recreation at Ancol Sunday Market, so conveyed by Mr. Budi Karya Sumadi, President Director of PT. Pembangunan Jaya Ancol Tbk.

Source:http://www.ancol.com/en.php/news/detail/56/magnet.baru.ancol.creative.city

Insurance is a classic example of this. The four most common types are: collision damage waiver (CDW)/loss damage waiver (LDW), supplemental liability insurance, personal accident insurance, and personal effects coverage. Most rental car companies will pitch the CDW really hard, as well as the theft insurance. What you should know is that usually you don’t need either of them. Before you shell out $15 per day or more for these options, check your normal auto insurance already covers rentals. The other thing to look up is your credit card’s policy on rentals. Almost every rental company requires a credit card for payment. That is because it makes it easy for the company to add charges for “damages” later. As a side note, because of this, DO NOT use a debit card, ever. You will have no opportunity to dispute the charges if you get cheated. Make sure you use a real credit card. Since you have to use a credit card, see if your credit card offers automatic insurance coverage as long as you charge the rental to that card. You would be surprised how many do.

The next major rip-off is the fuel purchase option. The idea is that you pay for a full tank of gas ahead of time so you can return the vehicle on empty. The catch: it’s virtually impossible for you to use all of the gas in the car, so it’s best to decline the offer and fill up the tank just before returning it. That way, you only pay for what you’ve used. Otherwise, the cost is usually far more than what you actually use.

Aside from hidden costs, most rental companies will only rent to someone who is at least 25 years old or even older. Some companies will rent cars to persons 21 years or older but often charge an additional ten to twenty dollars a day. Also, only the driver who is renting the car is covered under the insurance, so don’t let a buddy drive because if he wrecks it, you’re responsible.

Keep this basics in mind, and watch out for local taxes. With the internet, it can be easy to search out the most expensive and least expensive cities and to plan your rental accordingly. Use all the tools at your disposal, and your experience is much more likely to run smoothly without any unpleasant surprises.

If you want to go the lower cost route while traveling, it is definitely a good plan to generate a travel budget. Determine the approximate costs and prioritize the different portions of your trip, such as hotel, airfare, car rental, visiting attractions and sights, food, and gasoline. Once you have a good idea of what you want to spend on each part of your trip, then you need to begin shopping around for the best deals.

When it comes time for you to formulate a budget for travel, you should first prioritize by deciding what is most important to you and what you can cut back on. For example, while some travelers would rather spend a more on a higher class of accommodations, others would rather save money by staying at lower priced hotels or motels splurge on sightseeing or their food budget for the family.

Once you have prioritized the elements of your trip, begin researching what the best deals are. Often, discounted admission rates on area attractions are the most common and easiest to find, since many theme parks, museums and other attractions run specials to draw tourists.

To get big discounts on local attractions, the best place to start is the Internet, specifically the web site of whatever attraction you want to visit. Often you will find great deals online, such as two-for-one deals, free admission for children, special reduced admission days, even discounts on food and lodging.

There are other ways to get great discounts. If you are in the military, a senior citizen or a member of an organization such as AAA, you will find that there are many discounts available to you. Most AAA offices sell discounted tickets for theme parks, museums and other attractions within driving distance, and most AAA offices sell discounted tickets to popular destinations like the Walt Disney World Resort, too. The secret to making the most of your travel budget is to research and take advantage of any discounts available.

If you plan to drive your car on your trip, make sure you get it services so that it is in good condition before you leave. Something small like under-inflated tires or worn spark plugs or brake pads can affect your gas mileage and increase your fuel budget.

A good tip for keeping your fuel spending under control is to invest in a map of your destination. It will keep you from getting lost and therefore wasting gas. Being able to find your way to and from the hotel or other destinations without trouble will make your vacation less stressful and less costly.

No matter how work to save money on your next vacation, planning a budget and adhering to it will let you enjoy your vacation more, and worry about the costs less.

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