Shanghaî Disneyland Launch Disney Premier Access : Now You Can Avoid the Long Queues of SDL Rides but you'll Have to Pay For It

As you've probably heard queues at Shanghaî Disneyland can be really long on some rides ( Soaring, TRON light cycles, Roaring Rapids, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Buzz Lightyear, Winnie the Pooh and more. Now the good news is that Shanghaî Disneyland just launched "Disney Premier Access" which "allows guests to customize their experience and make their day more flexible than ever". It works on these specific attractions: Soaring Over the Horizon, Roaring Rapids, TRON Lightcycle Power Run, Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Peter Pan’s Flight.

The BAD news is that you'll have to pay for this "Disney Premier Access" and it'll cost you for ONE "Premier Access" - i.e ONE ride - between 16 and 20 euros depending if it's on peak or regular days, or for the Premier Access Set for all seven attractions between 65 and 80 euros ( peak or regular days ), which mean that this Disney Premier Access Set  will cost you as much as the entrance ticket itself!

It's basically a Fast Pass that you can buy - and you'll have to go through the Fast Pass entrance for each ride - but here at the difference of the usual Fast Passes that you can get for only one ride at a time you can "buy" them for all the rides with the longest waiting times. The regular "free" Fast-Pass is of course still available. Let's have more details about this from the SDL website.

More Flexible Access to the Fun: New Disney Premier Access provides you with more flexible access to the fun and putting choices in the hands. Guests can maximize their day by purchasing the new Disney Premier Access to enjoy priority access to participating attractions at Shanghai Disneyland.

Disney Premier Access Peak Price: RMB 150 (valid on Peak Days) Regular Price: RMB 120 (valid on Regular Days)

Disney Premier Access Set Peak Price: RMB 600 (valid on Peak Days) Regular Price: RMB 480 (valid on Regular Days) Attractions Offering Disney Premier Access Include:

A Disney Premier Access will provide guests with flexible access to one of the seven participating attractions at Shanghai Disneyland.

Attractions offering Disney Premier Access service at Shanghai Disneyland include:

Soaring Over the Horizon – Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids – Adventure Isle TRON Lightcycle Power Run – Tomorrowland Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue – Tomorrowland Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – Fantasyland The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – Fantasyland Peter Pan’s Flight.

Fantasyland Disney Premier Access is non-transferrable and subject to the availability and operating schedule of the attraction.

Disney Premier Access Purchase Locations

You can visit Avenue M Arcade at Mickey Avenue to obtain information and purchase Disney Premier Access for any of the seven attractions and Disney Premier Access Set.
Disney Premier Access will also be available at the designated merchandise locations located in the land of the participating attraction.

Intergalactic Imports in Tomorrowland
Hundred Acre Goods in Fantasyland
Laughing Monkey Traders in Adventure Isle

For example, you can purchase a Disney Premier Access for any of the Tomorrowland participating attractions from Intergalactic Imports at Tomorrowland and any Fantasyland participating attractions from Hundred Acre Goods at Fantasyland.



To ensure access to the attraction, guests should only purchase Disney Premier Access in one of the designated Disney merchandise locations at Shanghai Disneyland. How to Validate:

Upon purchasing a Disney Premier Access ticket in one of the merchandise locations at Shanghai Disneyland, the guest using the ticket will be required to take a photo with a Cast Member. The photo matching the guest using the Disney Premier Access, together with the Disney Premier Access ticket, will be required to gain attraction entry.

Disney Premier Access Rules

Disney Premier Access is subject to availability.
Disney Premier Access is non-transferrable, not for resale and non-refundable unless otherwise required by the law.
Disney Premier Access is subject to the operating schedule of the attraction.
Disney Premier Access is date-specific and valid for admission for one person, one time only on the date purchased.
Disney Premier Access holders should queue up and enter the selected attractions through the Disney Fastpass entrance.
Presentation of this Disney Premier Access along with your corresponding unique photo taken at the sales location at time of purchase is required upon attraction entry.

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Shanghaî Disneyland Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids Full Ride HD Video !

At last Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids is open and we have a first video filmed by Youkuber M_Patros of the full ride which include two falls and more surprises with of course the AA Q'araq creature which seems to don't be at 100% of its capacities. The ride is always in test mode and the AA creature is not working yet as you willl see. It seems that the skin of its right front leg don't cover the metallic structure so there is may be the issue they try to resolve. All the rest of the show seems to work properly but, yes, the video shows a ride not fully operational and please keep this in mind when you watch it.




Video: copyright M_Patros

Shanghaî Disneyland Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids Now in Test Mode

A short post about  Shanghaî Disneyland with these pictures showing the freshly painted geysers of Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids, and the mountain in the background. And yes, as you can see below, the ride is in test mode now and water is running so now it is real rapids! More Shanghaî Disneyland pictures coming soon!

Shanghaî Disneyland Roaring Rapids Construction Update !

We'll start the week with a Shanghaî Disneyland Adventure Isle "making-of update, and the pictures below are related specially to Roaring Rapids, the big E-Ticket ride of the land.

As you can see on the artwork below, the Roaring Rapids raft ride will not only have a drop but also will go inside the mountain - to meet the creature - and include too geyser and fire effects. The loading area is in the round building in the center with the queue going on first in the open air building below, on the bottom. Then the rafts will go down before turning left and go up to the mountain. When they'll come down before the arrival there will be some fire effect, then the drop, and a geyser sequence just before the unload.

Now, we've seen previously plenty of pictures of the construction of Roaring Rapids mountain but the pictures below posted on a Chinese website are showing SDL workers working on the geysers section, the one you can see on the artwork above on the bottom left. You'll see also in the background on the pictures, on the right, the shape of the round load building.

The next picture may not be related to the geysers scene itself, but surely to the decor nearby.

As for the mountain itself for those who have missed it i repost this pictures below, the latest we've got so far.

See you soon for a new Shanghaî Disneyland update!

Artwork: copyright Disney

Shanghaî Disneyland Adventure Isle and Roaring Rapids Storyline !

After yesterday's article about SDL Pirates of Caribbean ride, the series of article bringing more details about Shanghaî Disneyland attractions continues, and today we'll have a closer look at Adventure Isle!

Let's start with the Roaring Rapids raft ride:

Plunge through dark chasms, outrace a ferocious beast and churn through raging, roiling currents on a thrilling raft adventure!

Confront the Mountain’s Terrifying Secret

Join a rafting expedition to explore an ancient legend… but beware the dangers that lie ahead.

You’re invited to join the League of Adventurers as they unravel the mystery of Adventure Isle’s highest peak, known as “Roaring Mountain” for the forbidding sounds it emits.

Arbori natives believe that Q’aráq—a crocodile-like beast—dwells within. But could this incredible tale be true? League scientists have already unearthed fascinating relics and a hidden pathway.

Finding more clues will require a perilous river journey through uncharted waters. Brave volunteers are needed. If you have a thirst for adventure and a yearning for excitement, climb aboard and set off into the unknown.

Feel the Rush!

A journey to explore becomes an adrenaline-charged race to survive.

You’ll board your raft and set off upriver to Field Camp Beta. But look out! A fallen tree blocks your way and diverts the current in a new direction—right inside the mountain!

Within the cavern, the roar turns deafening as the rapids propel you toward the enraged monster itself. Speeding through the darkness, you’ll see the bulging-eyed beast ahead, feel its steamy breath and duck as it snaps its giant razor-sharp teeth.

If your raft escapes the fearsome jaws of Q’aráq, you’ll plunge through a lava tube and into a churning whirlpool, then past erupting volcanic vents and steaming geysers as the whitewater rapids sweep you back to basecamp.

Breathlessly returning, you’ll be hailed by your fellow League of Adventurers members. Your mission has boldly embraced their intrepid spirit: seeking the unknown and discovering the unbelievable—no matter the peril!

And now, more details about Camp Discovery!

Traverse challenging rope courses, hike scenic trails and dig for ancient relics as you explore Adventure Isle.

Join the League of Adventurers

Discover an astonishing world of mystery, natural beauty and archeological wonders.

For millennia, the Arbori people have called this lush and beautiful island their home—living in harmony with their natural world. When, in 1935, an expedition of the League of Adventurers was blown off course and discovered Adventure Isle, the peaceful Arbori welcomed them. It turns out the tribe was just as curious about this intrepid band of scientists as the explorers were about the Arboris’ customs, artifacts and natural surroundings.

With so many natural and man-made marvels to be found on this remote tropical island, the League welcomes inquisitive explorers like you to help them with their ongoing investigations.

At Camp Discovery, you can choose from a variety of expeditions to help unravel the island’s mysteries and uncover its wonders. You can climb on elevated rope courses to survey the stunning terrain of Roaring Mountain, hike through the breathtaking scenery or work inside a dig zone to unearth ancient artifacts.

Are you ready? Onward, Adventurers!

Excitement for Explorers of All Ages

Choose your course, set out for adventure and prepare for the incredible!

For everyone, from the most fearless trailblazer to the youngest League of Adventurers recruit, Camp Discovery offers rare experiences and remarkable sights few have ever encountered.

Challenge Trails at Camp Discovery

These 3 uniquely thrilling elevated rope courses traverse the terrain of Roaring Mountain—taking adventurers over river gorges, waterfalls and sheer cliffs, through stunning terrain and into spectacular caverns.

Hidden Falls Chamber – Journey behind a waterfall and deep into the jungle to a mystical cavern, home to the glittering gem-encrusted Temple of the Milky Way.

Echo Cavern – Wind along a perilous river gorge, discover magnificent rock carvings and cave paintings, and hear for yourself how Echo Canyon got its name.

House of the Ancients – Trek to the site of an in-progress excavation, where League of Adventurers archeologists are unearthing an ancient Arbori trading center.

Please note: Guests must be at least 106 centimeters (41.5 inches) or taller to experience the 3 rope courses of the Challenge Trails at Camp Discovery.

Vista Trail

This gentle and lushly landscaped trail lets adventurers of all ages and abilities experience the wonders of the rope courses from ground level—with photo opportunities around every bend. Stop to marvel at the trio of large “humming stones” which emit a mysterious hum heard only by the most nature-attuned individuals.

Excavation Site

At this hands-on dig zone, young archeologists can discover fascinating relics embedded in rock and buried in sand. Slides and other engaging activities among the ruins make exploring this area extra fun.

No matter how you choose to explore, mysteries, wonders and new adventures unfold all around you when you make the trek to Camp Discovery

The main restaurant of adventure Isle will be Tribal Table: "Set out for the heart of the Arbori village where Guests like you are invited to a welcome feast—with entrees from our wok and roasting stations. Join us in celebrating the bounty and balance of nature! "

Stay tuned on Disney and more for more article about Shanghaî Disneyland rides and attractions!

Pictures: copyright Disney - Shendi

Shanghaî Disneyland Update

As you can guess official news are low during the break between Christmas and New Year's Eve so let's go for a short Shanghaî Disneyland Update with three new pictures posted on Chinese social medias. The ones above and below shows Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids mountain...

...and this the below shows SDL Imagineers standing in front of TRON Lightcycles Power Run dome!

See you soon for more Shanghaî Disneyland news!

More Infos About Shanghaî Disneyland Adventure Isle by SDL Imagineers

More infos about Shanghaî Disneyland Adventure Isle thanks to a new article from Shanghaî Daily:

Adventure Isle ventures into undiscovered Disney territory:

Adventure Isle, a place found only at Shanghai Disneyland, will be filled with fresh stories, thrilling new rides and original characters when the theme park opens next year. Bringing this new land to life was also a journey of discovery for its creators.

“Our idea is to take our guests to someplace completely unknown and completely exotic, so we created this world that has never been discovered before,” said Stan Dodd - picture below - executive producer and creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering Shanghai, who has been with Disney for 28 years.

For visitors, the mysterious Adventure Isle turns back the clock to the early 1930s, when, as the storyline goes, a group of international explorers known as the League of Adventurers discovered the island and its nature-loving inhabitants, the Arbori people.

“For us, the challenge was really about how to be as innovative as possible with the Adventure Isle story and create something that is completely new,” explained Dodd, who worked with a team of talented Imagineers and local artisans to bring the story to life.

Roaring Rapids, a rafting ride, will take guests on a white-knuckle adventure through the heart of Adventure Isle. Along their journey, guests will learn the undiscovered secrets of an ancient tribal legend and encounter the giant reptile Q’aráq, the protector of the island.

“We get to come face-to-face with Q’aráq,” explains Dodd. “A living, breathing and spitting Q’aráq. Right on top of us!”

Meanwhile, Camp Discovery is a place where adventurers of all ages and abilities can explore waterfalls, ruins and dig sites in search of ancient relics. Visitors can delve into natural wonders and ancient legends, trek past waterfalls and discover tribal ruins in an elevated ropes course created specifically for this land. With its network of scenic paths and ropes courses leading to the same attractions, no one is excluded from the adventure or the area’s beauty.

“This is one of the coolest things we’ve done in a Disney park,” the creative director said.

Also among the highlights is “Tarzan: Call of the Jungle,” an original stage spectacle starring Tarzan and his friends. “Call of the Jungle” fuses theatrics, Chinese acrobatics and rock music into a show that will be performed daily at the Storyhouse Stage.

At Soaring Over the Horizon, guests can experience what it’s like to fly like a bird over spectacular scenic wonders, including The Great Wall of China. The ride is a re-imagining of a popular attraction at Disney California Adventure, tailored for the people of China, and makes an ideal attraction for the entire family.

After a long day of exploration, guests can relax at the Tribal Table, a festive art-filled restaurant serving up appetizing meals and a full-sensory dining experience. Conceptually, the thoughtfully-designed restaurant was conceived as a gathering place of the Arbori people and is meant to represent the heart and soul of Adventure Isle.

Dodd, who has worked on almost every Disney park around the world, has a special fondness for Adventure Isle at Shanghai Disneyland.

“It’s not that often we get to develop a completely new land,” he said.

To design and build this new land, Dodd works with a diverse team of creative and technical professionals from different fields. This crew includes members from China, North America, Asia and Europe.

“When we’re working on something like a piece of wood or rock, there will be three to five languages flying around. Just imagine how fun it is,” he said. “It’s amazing that people from all around the world, from different cultures, can come together on such details. It’s incredible fascinating and something only Disney can do.”

Pictures: copyright Disney - Shendi

Text: copyright Shanghaî Daily

Shanghaî Disneyland Adventure Isle Update - With New Artworks !

I've got a second Shanghaî Disneyland update for you today as new Adventure Isle artworks have been released on the SDL website. The main attraction and E-Ticket of the land will be undoubtedly Roaring Rapids with also Camp Discovery and here are some new artworks for both of them, starting by the one below showing Roaring Rapids entrance.

Roaring Rapids will take guests on a white-knuckle adventure through the heart of Adventure Isle. Riding a raft propelled only by gravity and water, anything can happen as guests plunge down a mountain and into a dark cavern where the undiscovered secrets of an ancient tribal legend and the reptilian creature Q’aráq are revealed. Only those who venture into the mountain will encounter the massive, mysterious Q’aráq.

The picture below was also released, though this one is obviously not from SDL but most probably from Animal Kingdom Asia Kali River Rapids.

Shanghaî Disneyland will be the first Disney park to offer Camp Discovery, a place where adventurers of all ages and abilities will gather to explore waterfalls, ruins and dig sites in search of ancient tribal relics. They may explore natural wonders and ancient legends, trek past waterfalls and discover tribal ruins in an elevated ropes course created specifically for this land. Guests will be able to choose their own expeditions at Camp Discovery, with some opting for the thrilling natural wonders of Roaring Mountain and others choosing to see the views and become immersed in science, nature, and history.

For Soaring over the Horizon, just a video was released and it shows footage from Soarin' Over California. For the Tarzan show, in addition to the previously released rendering below, there is a video which is the same than the one before, showing the acrobats rehearsing.

Tribal Table will be Adventure Isle festive, art-filled restaurant, inviting guests to come together for an appetizing meal in a sensory dining experience. Sights, sounds and smells will whet the appetite as guests enjoy the action of live cooking with fiery woks and rotisseries. This ancient gathering house in the Arbori village is the native heart and soul of the land, offering vivid flavors, a friendly atmosphere and beautiful artwork. The murals, artifacts and illustrations will dazzle visitors with scenes from a rich native culture.
 

See you soon for a new Shanghaî Disneyland update!

Pictures: copyright Disney - Shendi

Shanghaî Disneyland Release First Picture of Roaring Rapids Mountain !

Shanghaî Disneyland released the very first picture of the still under construction Adventure Isle Roaring Rapids mountain, a new "mountain" in the long history of Disney theme parks mountains... Below, the official - but short - press release, and as i told you recently when the new bird eye view of the park was released recently they're obviously using the same technique that was used when they did Ornament Valley mountain at DCA's Cars Land. Note that the press release don't mention explicitly that it's the Roaring Rapids mountain, but it is, you can trust me.

Another picture below also shows SDL Imagineers at the top of the mountain and as you will see it's really high! Roaring Rapids will be SDL raft ride during which SDL guests will encounter Audio-Animatronics Dinosaurs, all the question now is to know if the rafts will go also inside this huge mountain.  I would say "probably" as the mountain could help to protect the Audio-Animatronics from Shanghaî weather. Anyway, let's hope so! Stay tuned on D&M as i'll have more for you tomorrow about SDL!

Shanghai Disney Resort Construction Reaches New Heights

Shanghai Disneyland Mountain Successfully Topped-Out

A remarkable “mountain” feature at the resort’s Magic Kingdom-style theme park was successfully topped-out this week. Designed to be an iconic landmark anchoring one of Shanghai Disneyland’s six themed lands, it will be the second highest structure at Shanghai Disney Resort, after the Enchanted Storybook Castle, and the highest “mountain” in Shanghai’s Pudong New District. This marks another exciting milestone in the resort’s development.

Disney has a long-standing tradition of creating immersive and unforgettable experiences for guests around the world. A key element of each experience is the physical landscape of themed lands, which vary depending upon the story and theme from tropical forests to majestic mountains, with horticulture and rockwork to match. An international team of Disney Imagineers is working hand-in-hand with local contractors to transfer unique Disney techniques design, rockwork and themed finishing expertise to local artisans to bring the best of Disney to the people of China.

Since the first Disney “mountain” – Matterhorn Bobsleds – opened in Disneyland Park on June 14, 1959, the iconic mountains of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts have been transporting Guests to exciting worlds beyond their imagination. There are now over 20 Disney mountains around the world, with the newest one coming to Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China. The mountain will be located in a key area of Shanghai Disneyland and will be the second highest structure at Shanghai Disney Resort, after the Enchanted Storybook Castle, and the highest “mountain” in Shanghai’s Pudong New District.

Each element, from landscaping to the Cast Member and Guest interactions, help to tell the immersive story that Disney has become known for. Imagineers take great care in preserving the authenticity and story of these mountains. Teams of Imagineers often take research trips to visit real mountains and surrounding areas to gather inspiration for the design and development of attractions. Each mountain is scrutinized in order to incorporate meticulous detail in the final product and Guest experience. Through creativity and innovative technology, Disney continuously plays a leading role in the design and construction of the mountain attractions that transport Guests to new lands and worlds. ( end press release )

And If you wonder where will be located this Shanghaî Disneyland mountain, it will be in SDL Adventure Isle and it is this huge piece of rockwork that you can see in the foreground on the pic below, coming from the latest SDL bird eye view artwork.

Pictures: copyright Disney - Shendi