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Visit Disneyland Resort: MagicBand+

  Not too many people had  MagicBand+  at Disneyland Resort, from what I noticed, but that didn't stop us from getting them.   You can use the MagicBand+ to scan into the entry gates or scan your Lightning Lane passes.  No need to take out your phone and open up the Disneyland app or your photos app for a screenshot of your admission ticket or Lightning Lane pass.  It's easy to sync the MagicBand+ to everyone in your party through the Disneyland app. It's rechargeable, and one full charge is supposed to last 1-3 days, but we'd charge them at the end of each night. Another fun thing about the MagicBand+ is that it'll blink and flash in all sorts of colors depending on where you are, whether at certain rides or shows.  You can also use to link PhotoPass photos and other experiences. It's totally not a necessary thing to have, but it's a nice-to-have for the convenience.   One thing I did read prior to getting them is that they have a tende...

Visit Hong Kong: Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao

Our first dim sum experience in Hong Kong was at Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao.  They are a Singapore-based chain, where they have received a Michelin Star (they have received several Michelin Bib Gourmand awards in Hong Kong).  We went during peak lunch hours, so there was a bit of a wait, but like most other Hong Kong restaurants we dined at, the whole process is very efficient.

You request a table via kiosk.  We were the only 5-party request so we thought we'd have a very long wait, but the wait was maybe about 10 minutes.  They also have a time limit during the peak hours, so the tables turn pretty quickly.

You order via mobile and the food comes out super fast.  
Mango Aiyu Special
Snacks

Snacks
We didn't get charged for the snacks that are automatically delivered to the table, unlike some other places we've been to.
Shanghai Pan Fried Buns

Chive Pancakes

Sichuan Dandan Ramen

Drunken Chicken

Shanghai Fried Rice Cake

Shanghai Xiao Long Bao

Eggplant
I loved the Chive Pancake and the Shanghai Fried Rice Cake.  Their signature Xiao Long Bao and Pan Fried Buns were great as well.  I love eggplant, but the Eggplant dish was served cold, which I didn't really care for.

The Sichuan Dandan Ramen was pretty spicy, and I thought the Drunken Chicken was good.

Highly recommend Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao for great dim sum!

Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao
Queensway Plaza, Shop E01-E06
LAB Concept, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

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