BREAKING: Shanghai Disney Resort Announces a “Zootopia”-Themed Land Coming to Shanghai Disneyland !

Today, Shanghai Disney Resort announced that a “Zootopia”-themed land is coming to Shanghai Disneyland - artwork above - marking the second major expansion since the resort opened in 2016. Based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit animated movie, this exciting development will be the park’s eighth themed land and the first-ever “Zootopia”-themed land at any Disney park.

Zootopia will be unique to Shanghai Disneyland and will feature a new, major attraction that seamlessly blends Disney’s storytelling and state-of-the-art technologies in order to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life. Guests will be invited to experience the mammalian metropolis of Zootopia “where anyone can be anything,” with a new major attraction that will seamlessly blend Disney storytelling and state-of-the-art technology to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life – including Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Entertainment, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings will invite guests to fully immerse themselves in the Academy-Award-winning animated movie.

There’s plenty of reasons to be wildly excited for this expansion: When it opens, Zootopia will become the eighth themed land at the world’s newest Disney park and the first-ever Zootopia-themed land at any Disney park worldwide! Park guests will be able to enter the world of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde for the very first time and discover what it is like to visit the place where animals can be anything they want.



“We are thrilled to announce that Shanghai Disneyland will be home to the world’s first Zootopia-themed land,” said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, The Walt Disney Company. “The rapid rate of expansion at Shanghai Disney Resort demonstrates our confidence and commitment to the Company’s future development in China.”

The development of the world’s first “Zootopia”-themed land follows the huge success of the “Zootopia” animated movie globally, particularly in China where it broke box office records to become the country’s No. 1 animated feature film in history. Of course, no matter where you travel, you’re sure to find a fan or two—Judy and Nick can currently be found greeting guests at Disney parks worldwide, and will soon be joined by other Zootopia friends at their very own land at Shanghai Disney Resort.

“Since the resort’s Grand Opening in 2016, Shanghai Disneyland has gone from strength to strength – continuing to expand and enjoying ever-rising attendance rates while also providing a safe and enjoyable experience for our guests,” said Yang Jinsong, Chairman of Disney’s Chinese joint venture partner for Shanghai Disney Resort – Shanghai Shendi Group. “Shanghai Disneyland has rapidly become one of the fastest growing Disney parks and has been key to the development of the Shanghai International Resort as one of the most visited leisure destinations in the country. This new expansion will provide our guests with an even richer selection of offerings, and will further boost our market competitiveness.”

Construction on Zootopia is targeted to begin later this year, no land opening date has been announced yet, neither what kind of attraction will be built. And if you wonder why this SDL new land was announced today, coming apparently out from nowhere in the middle of January, there is a reason for that and it's because the long holiday for the Chinese New Year is starting in China and all over Asia. The biggest human migration on the planet is now officially underway with close to 3 billion trips expected to be made between January 21 and March 1! By announcing this major news for Shanghai Disneyland now, and even if the Zootopia land is not built yet, Disney bring back SDL in the top news and remind SDL to the hundred of millions of Chinese moving now for this major holiday. Learn more about this on CNN HERE.

Stay tuned on Disney and more for more infos about the Zootopia land when available!

Shanghai Disney Resort to Host the World’s Biggest Mouse Party in Celebration of Mickey Mouse’s Birthday

Shanghai Disney Resort will Host the World’s Biggest Mouse Party in Celebration of Mickey Mouse’s Birthday, here is the full SDL press release:

Shanghai, November 1, 2018 – To honor the deep connection that families and fans have made with Mickey Mouse since he first burst onto our screens in the hit animated short Steamboat Willie, Shanghai Disney Resort is hosting a big birthday party for the mouse who started it all! Between now and Mickey’s birthday on November 18, Shanghai Disney Resort will be bringing the World’s Biggest Mouse Party to China with special events, fun photo opportunities, delicious birthday treats, commemorative merchandise and more!

Birthday overlays to deck the resort

Mickey is known and loved around the world for his lovable personality and positive outlook on life. Since opening in 2016, Shanghai Disney Resort has welcomed millions of guests to the Meet Mickey area of Shanghai Disneyland’s Gardens of Imagination to say hello and take pictures with the main mouse himself! For Mickey’s birthday, this guest-favorite area has been transformed and now features a celebrative birthday overlay, with Mickey bringing his biggest smile to greet fans from around the world. In addition, a huge birthday hat-shaped backdrop can be found near the iconic “Storytellers” statue from November 11 to 18. In front of the glowing backdrop, guests will be able to take fun pictures and share their birthday wishes with friends and family members.

A three-day crescendo of Mickey magic

In the three days leading up to and including Mickey’s birthday, a specially-designed projection show will be presented on the Enchanted Storybook Castle immediately before the evening’s Ignite the Dream – A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light performance. The celebrations will culminate on the night of November 18 with a special ceremony held in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle featuring Mickey and his friends, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald. Guests will be invited to sing “Happy Birthday” to Mickey as he appears onstage in a specially-tailored birthday outfit to celebrate this momentous occasion!

Special offerings add to the birthday atmosphere

During this special time, Shanghai Disney Resort will be rolling out a series of exclusive Mickey-inspired merchandise and food offerings. Whether guests choose to celebrate with a yummy Cranberry Almond Tart, a Mickey Waffle with Vanilla Ice Cream or a Mickey Mouse Birthday Cake, the tastes and textures are sure to delight and get guests in the birthday mood! Shanghai Disney Resort will also be releasing a collection of must-have Mickey Birthday merchandise products and limited edition pins featuring festive illustrations of Mickey Mouse.

A birthday celebration would not be complete without a stay at one of the Disney hotels, and so in addition to exclusive character greetings, recreational activities and world-class hotel dining experiences, hotel guests can now opt for a celebration-themed room decoration package, with a specially-designed bed runner, fun amenities, a door sticker, greeting card, slippers and their favorite Disney Character plush.



Mickey’s magic beyond the resort

Shanghai Disney Resort will be teaming up with Tmall to invite guests to celebrate this special occasion, with Mickey and friends scheduled to make surprise appearances at Tmall’s Double 11 Countdown Gala, a popular show created to kick off the 24-hour shopping spree on the eve of November 10. On November 18, Mickey Mouse will debut onstage with Minnie at the Shanghai International Marathon - one of the most popular athletic events in China. While there, runners will be able to wish Mickey a Happy Birthday before setting off on their runs.

Extending the magic to local communities

With the help of Adream Foundation and China Eastern Airlines, Disney is bringing the magic to local communities by inviting underprivileged children from across China to send their birthday wishes to Mickey. The top nine most creative entries will have the opportunity to celebrate Mickey’s birthday at Shanghai Disney Resort with their families and teachers on November 18. The resort is also opening a Mickey Fun House in Xuzhou Children's Hospital on November 16 with a special appearance from the mouse himself!

The ideal birthday destination

To help make Guests’ birthday celebrations that extra bit more magical, Shanghai Disney Resort has introduced a variety of special moments throughout the park that are only available to those wearing an exclusive Shanghai Disneyland Birthday Button! Available for free starting from November, the new birthday button will unlock special surprises, unique interactions and much more. Be sure to pick up yours during your birthday month from the Shanghai Disneyland Guest Service Center.

Shanghai Disney Resort to Participate in Shanghai Tourism Festival for the Fifth Consecutive Year ...and more at Singapore Orchard Road

Shanghai Disney Resort to Participate in Shanghai Tourism Festival for the Fifth Consecutive Year, here is SDL press release:

Shanghai, September 3, 2018 – Shanghai Disney Resort will participate in Shanghai Tourism Festival for the fifth consecutive year, marking the occasion by leading the float parade with its newly designed float – “Mouse Party”. The brand new float is designed to be a magnificent celebration, led by the most renowned mouse in the world – Mickey Mouse – bringing an authentic Disney party wherever it goes, sharing happiness and excitement with visitors from China and across the globe.

“With Shanghai attracting millions of tourists every year, we are so proud to see that Shanghai Disney Resort has rapidly become one of the country’s most popular destinations, benefiting significantly from the success of the city’s booming tourism industry,” said Philippe Gas, general manager of Shanghai Disney Resort. “The theme of this year’s float is ‘Celebration’, and we look forward to helping our guests celebrate many of their important milestones with us for years to come.”

A number of colorful party elements will draw the audience into the float’s immersive and festive feel, including glowing stars, Mickey-shaped balloons, a huge spinning cake with Mickey features, and an illuminated castle made of party hats in various sizes and colors incorporated into the design. To top it all off, Mickey will also appear at the center of the float surrounded by his pals Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale.

The entire float will also be adorned with gifts from Mickey and his pals, wrapped with supersized red ribbons, helping to bring the celebratory atmosphere to local residents and millions of TV viewers across China. Twenty of Disney’s energetic performers will also be dancing alongside the float to the hit song “It Began with a Mouse”, introducing festival attendees and parade spectators to the magic and legend of Mickey Mouse.

2018 will mark the fifth consecutive time Shanghai Disney Resort has participated in the Shanghai Tourism Festival, with each float proving to be a huge hit with all in attendance. The resort was recognized as an “Excellent Organizer” last year, following its “Best Performance” award in 2016 and “Most Popular Float of the Year” award in both 2014 and 2015.

The float will make its debut on Saturday, September 15 at the 2018 Shanghai Tourism Festival’s Grand Opening Parade. Then, from September 16 through October 6, the float will cross the city, bringing the celebration to several areas of Shanghai and allowing more residents and tourists to get a taste of the Disney’s magic.

On October 6, the 2018 Shanghai Tourism Festival’s closing ceremony will be held at Shanghai Disney Resort’s Disneytown for the first time ever. Featuring an extension of the Disney experience, Disneytown is a unique destination for dining, shopping or catching a Broadway show.

Now, there is more, this time at Singapore famous Orchard Road as Disney and Pixar characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Elsa and Woody will be lining Singapore's shopping belt this Christmas season, as the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) partners the Walt Disney Company for the annual light-up event.

It will be Disney's largest Christmas street light-up in Southeast Asia, said ORBA in a media release on Tuesday (Sep 4). The association added that this is the first "branded light-up" in the event's 35-year history. A 2.88km stretch of Orchard Road - from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura - will be dressed in festive lights from Nov 10 to Jan 1.



There will be four zones that take on different themes - Disney Princess, Mickey Mouse and Friends, Frozen and Toy Story. The centrepiece of the light-up - the main arch at the Orchard Road-Paterson Road junction - will feature selected 3D Disney characters.

Trees on either side of the road will be decorated with illuminated 3D Mickey Mouse icons, ORBA added. Two malls – Orchard Central and Wheelock Place – will also be decorated with Disney characters.



Read more in the full article HERE.

Pictures: copyright Disney

Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Splashing Summer with Cool New Entertainment, Seasonal Offerings and More

From June 16, Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Splashing Summer with Cool New Entertainment, Seasonal Offerings and More:
This summer, Shanghai Disney Resort is celebrating its second anniversary and welcoming guests to enjoy endless summer excitement with new seasonal sensations rolling out across the resort. Starting on June 16, Shanghai Disney Resort will create a brand-new summer atmosphere for guests to enjoy all the cool new summer entertainment, food and beverage offerings, shop for trendy merchandise with exclusive new looks and styles, and discover a host of activities in Disneytown.



Summer entertainment to offer fresh surprises and memorable experiences for guests:

Cool Zones will be ready throughout Shanghai Disneyland where guests can escape the heat of summer and be energized in the fun and refreshing misty areas. Part of the brand-new Disney - Pixar Toy Story Land will be transformed into a water-blast-world with Farmer Al’s Splash Around designed to delight and cool off guests. At several points throughout the day, a number of Andy’s favorite toys will host an interactive water play performance designed to fully immerse guests in the colorful new world of toys.

The extremely popular “Summer Blast” will return to the stage at the Enchanted Storybook Castle, with a number of performances held every day. The exciting show features energetic performers, classic Disney characters, and a fun dose of water, and several new showery surprises.

Duffy’s Splashing Pre-Parade is also set to delight guests as they gather to witness Mickey’s Storybook Express this summer. The pre-parade procession, led by Duffy and ShellieMay, will give guests a welcome bout of cool spritzes as they, along with a host of dancers with hand-held soakers, traverse the parade route cooling guests off. This year StellaLou and Gelatoni, Duffy’s friends, will also join the parade on a brand-new float. Lucky guest families have the chance to get in on the watery fun along the parade route aboard the two grand marshal cars that are part of this summer celebration.



Seasonal menus deliver a refreshing summertime experience all their own:

This summer, guests will find many cool drink offerings throughout the resort, including the StellaLou Fantasy Dreamer served up in a StellaLou souvenir cup, Mickey honey pomelo slushes in Mickey souvenir cups, Toy Story Souvenir Sips and more, like Donald’s Special Cooler, set to roll out later this month. New kiosks desserts, like the Stitch spiral sundae and the mango frozen yogurt sundae, or the Mickey marshmallow brownie and Olaf strawberry fruit tart at Remy’s Patisserie, will really hit the spot for any guest with a bit of a sweet tooth.

The Toy Box Café is also serving up new dishes like braised seafood rice and roasted pork ribs and wheat grass with potato chips, while Mickey & Pals Market Café, Pinocchio Village Kitchen and Wandering Moon Restaurant feature fresh additions, like tomato beef brisket rice, soup noodle with prawns and salt duck leg with pork noodle soup. Royal Banquet Hall’s new seasonal menus include gourmet appetizers and entrees—with a special lobster menu, plus sweet finishes like the StellaLou frozen ice cake. Hotel guests can also enjoy new a-la-carte additions at Aurora, and summer holiday beverages at Lumiere’s Kitchen.



Brand-new products to help guests stay cool and stylish this summer:

Shanghai Disney Resort will offer more than 50 new, exclusive seasonal merchandise products and limited editions pin. The tropical, beach-inspired collections feature Mickey and friends with summery seaside images. Guests can find the exclusive new apparels with Disney Character Images, stylish accessories such as new blue summer Mickey sunglasses and the popular Millennial Pink Minnie sequin headband. This summer also sees an all-new Duffy and friends summer merchandise line, which includes Duffy and ShellieMay plush, a ShellieMay headband, foldable shopping bags, ShellieMay and StellaLou tees and more.



Other hot new items to help guests soak up all the fun of summer include an exclusive Shanghai Disney Resort family beach towel, misty fans, stylish straw and bucket-style sun hats and plus the popular pink Minnie UV-proof umbrella.



More summer entertainment and experiences in Disneytown from sunset to evening:

Disneytown is another perfect place for families and friends to have fun together where a variety of summer-inspired activities will be hosted.

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a football camp will be held every weekend from June 23 to July 15 where guests can come and have a training. Once the World Cup comes to an end, the area will be transformed to allow guests to work out and practice Body Combat and Yoga in the cool evening air between July 21 and September 2. During the same period, on Friday and Saturday, a lawn movie night will be held to showcase some of your favorite Disney movies out on an open-air screen.



Pictures: copyright Disney - Shendi

Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Chinese New Year with Traditional Experiences and Distinctive Offerings as the Year of the Dog Begins

Chinese New Year is next month and it is the biggest event n Asia, and especially in China where dozens of millions of people are moving onside - or out of - the country to meet their families. As you can bet, there is no way that Shanghaî Disneyland won't celebrate the event which last almost three weeks in China and from January 22 until March 4 at SDL, and here is the full SDL press release.

Note: Normally i do a copy and paste of the press release text and pictures but this time, as i like the pages layouts you have each original page like it is released to the press by SDL/ Make sure to click on each page to make the text bigger, if needed. 

Pictures: copyright Disney - Shendi

Shanghai Disney Resort Unveil New Toy Story Land Artworks and Details - Opening Summer 2018

Shanghai Disney Resort unveiled today new artworks and details about the awaited new Toy Story land to open next Summer 2018! Here is the full press release from SDL:

Shanghai Disney Resort Unveil New Magic: Woody, Buzz and Their Toy Story Friends Come to Life at an All-New Land of Their Own as Shanghai Disneyland Expands

Shanghai, November 30, 2017 – One of The Walt Disney Company’s most popular franchises will have an even bigger presence at Shanghai Disney Resort’s theme park, Shanghai Disneyland, when the park expands to include its 7th themed land. Shanghai Disney Resort today revealed details of the highly anticipated Disney Toy Story Land, the first post-opening expansion of the resort. The new land will feature attractions and entertainment celebrating fun and imagination for guests of all ages, and provide yet another reason for them to be immersed in the unparalleled storytelling and creativity of Shanghai Disneyland for multiple-day visits. Disney Toy Story Land is a sign of the early success of Shanghai Disney Resort, and demonstrates the confidence the joint venture shareholders have in the growing consumer demand for themed entertainment in China.

Based on the Disney·Pixar motion picture series, Disney Toy Story Land will be a high-spirited, colorful world where guests will feel as if they’ve been shrunk down to the size of their favorite Toy Story toys for laughter and fun with family and friends in the backyard of Andy, the boy from the movies. Woody, Buzz and their Toy Story friends come to life and play in this fully immersive land, which features three new attractions and a uniquely themed character greeting area.

Slinky Dog Spin: Slinky Dog has been amusing the toys all day long by chasing his own tail round- and-round a giant dog dish filled with toy bones – and soon Shanghai Disneyland guests will be invited to become the “honorary toys” in Disney Toy Story Land, where they will be able to take a seat inside Slinky Dog’s springy spirals and race around a wavy roundabout.

Rex’s Racer: Rex, Andy’s insecure Tyrannosaurus Rex toy enjoys playing with RC Racer almost as much as he likes playing video games. With help from his Triceratops friend Trixie, Rex will invite guests to climb into RC for a thrilling ride on the U-shaped track. With Rex at the controls, RC Racer, with guests aboard, zips forward and backward at ever increasing heights and exhilarating speed.


Woody’s Round-Up: Sheriff Woody has rounded up a herd of ponies, each one pulling a cart, in a ranch set up by Andy. Guests can climb aboard the carts as the ponies start a little square dance swinging their carts to and fro in time to the lively music.



Meeting Post: Next to Woody’s Round-Up is Old West, a town made up of a hitching post and façades for various enterprises, such as the sheriff’s office, the saloon and the bank. Here, guests can meet and pose for photos with some of their favorite Toy Story characters, including Woody, Jessie and Bullseye.

Guests can extend their Disney Toy Story Land experience with the fun, immersive shopping and dining opportunities in Al’s Toy Barn, the merchandise shop where some of Andy’s toys have been purchased, just like in the movie, and Toy Box Café, a restaurant themed to Andy’s packing boxes for Buzz Lightyear, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head and Lotso Hugging Bear. Characters and stories from the Toy Story franchise have strongly resonated with Chinese guests. Shanghai Disney Resort has the only Toy Story-themed hotel in the world, while Shanghai Disneyland is home to the popular Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue attraction, a guest favorite which features the most advanced Buzz Lightyear targeting system at any Disney park in the world.

With unique experiences guests can only enjoy at Shanghai Disneyland, the new Disney Toy Story Land is set to open by summer 2018.

As you've seen two of the rides - Slinky Dog Spin and Rex's Racer are similar to the ones existing at DLP WDS or HKDL Toy Story lands, but the third one, Woody's Round-Up is a new version of one similar ride at DCA, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree. Also, apparently the currently poorly themed Toy Box Café will also be re-themed, which is a good news.

Pictures: copyright Disney, Shendi

Shanghaî Disneyland Update: Mandarin Production of Disney's Broadway Musical Beauty and the Beast Coming Soon to Shanghai Disney Resort, New Float and Winter Passe,...

Shanghai Disney Resort announced yesterday that Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning hit Broadway musical, is coming to life in Mandarin on the Walt Disney Grand Theater stage in 2018, with official casting auditions beginning this month.

This marks the 2nd time Shanghai Disney Resort will work with Disney Theatrical Productions to produce one of the world’s most successful stage musicals in Mandarin. Building on the great success of THE LION KING mandarin production, which will play its final performance on October 8th of this year, Shanghai Disney Resort will collaborate with Disney Theatrical Productions again to bring another Disney classic Broadway spectacle to the Chinese audience.

The Disney landmark musical Beauty and the Beast is one of the longest-running and highest-grossing Broadway shows of all time. Since its Broadway premiere in 1994, Beauty and the Beast has been produced around the globe in 37 countries, been seen by more than 35 million people, earned numerous major arts awards, and is the tenth longest running musical in Broadway history. It is the classic story of Belle, a young woman who is first repelled by, then attracted to a gruff yet big-hearted Beast, who is really a young prince trapped within a beast’s body. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice, and a book by Linda Woolverton, Beauty and the Beast is a romantic journey where things are not always as they seem.

The new show is recruiting China’s music theatre stars as well as up and coming talent from across China at both invited and open call auditions. These auditions exemplify the resort’s strong commitment to showcase China’s top performers, and its dedication to developing local music theatre talent. Shanghai Disney Resort continues to support the growth of China’s cultural industries while bringing spectacular world-class live entertainment to guests.

The introduction of the Mandarin production of Beauty and the Beast will be a magnificent addition to the one-of-a-kind, immersive entertainment guests can discover at Shanghai Disney Resort. Beauty and the Beast will be performed at the 1,200-seat Walt Disney Grand Theater, one of most visited landmarks at the resort.

For more information on casting auditions, please visit the Shanghai Disney Resort official audition Wechat account: DisneyAuditions.



Also in what has become a fan-favorite Shanghai Disney Resort tradition, this September the resort will introduce an enchanting new parade float for the 2017 Shanghai Tourism Festival, bringing magic and excitement to spectators in Shanghai and viewers from around the country. The newly designed parade float is named “Magical Blast” and is designed to delight guests with authentically Disney magic and distinctly Chinese charm.

“Shanghai continues to rapidly develop as a world-class tourism destination and the 2017 Shanghai Tourism Festival is a celebration of all the city has to offer,” said Philippe Gas, General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, “We look forward to bringing more unforgettable fun and entertainment to the Shanghai Tourism Festival parade, and to welcome guests from near and far to experience the magic of Shanghai Disney Resort.”

Shanghai Disney Resort made its Shanghai Tourism Festival parade debut in 2014 and has participated in the event every year since. Shanghai Disney Resort’s debut float earned the “Most Popular Float of the Year” award, and the resort’s 2015 and 2016 floats have also been fan favorites with parade viewers.

This year’s Shanghai Disney Resort parade float, “Magical Blast”, incorporates intricate Chinese designs, including traditional Chinese knots and white clouds, symbolizing luck in local culture, melded with bright colors, modern, tropical patterns and exclusive Disney artwork that make this one of the resort’s most vibrant, colorful floats to date. Leading the way for the parade float are Mickey and Minnie Mouse who will be dressed ready for vacation in colorful resort-wear and will wave to the crowds along the Huai Hai Road route. A magnificent Disney castle will be the grand centerpiece of the float, representing the iconic Shanghai Disneyland Enchanted Storybook Castle. On either side of the float, visitors will be greeted by Donald Duck, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto and Chip & Dale. Two-dozen dancers will surround the float, bringing an added touch of charm and entertainment with their exciting choreography, and as the parade float passes by, onlookers will be serenaded with the song “Disney Blast.”

The float will makes its debut at the festival on September 10, 2017, making its way through throngs of happy parade onlookers through downtown Shanghai and watched by millions more from across China live on television. After the Shanghai Tourism Festival Parade, the Shanghai Disney Resort float will make other local appearances in Shanghai from September 11 to October 6, to further spread the Disney magic with fans, families and friends throughout Shanghai.



Finally, to celebrate the most festive season of the year, Shanghai Disney Resort today announced the launch of a new Shanghai Disneyland Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass, on sale beginning September 3. The new Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass offers a tremendous value for guests by giving them the opportunity to experience the magic of Shanghai Disneyland and invites guests to celebrate the holiday seasons like never before.

“Holidays at the Shanghai Disney Resort are very special as they create unforgettable memories for guests with amazing experiences only Disney can deliver,” said Philippe Gas, general manager of Shanghai Disney Resort. “Our guests tell us that Shanghai Disneyland is a multi-day experience and we are excited to offer them the opportunity to immerse themselves in the unparalleled storytelling and creativity of Shanghai Disneyland again and again, now during the best holiday seasons of the year.”

During the holidays, Disney magic is coupled with unique festival moments guests can only find at Shanghai Disney Resort. The park will be transformed for many exciting holidays, including Halloween and Christmas, with tailored festive decorations, enchanting entertainment, holiday-themed celebration, special experiences and new offerings throughout the season.

The Shanghai Disneyland 2017 Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass will be available for guests to purchase beginning September 3. The new pass will be valid for multiple entries by the same guest from September 3, 2017 to January 25, 2018. Standard, Child, Senior and Disabled passes are available at three tiers – Weekday, which is valid for admission on weekdays, except for holidays that fall on a weekday; Any Day, which covers all days except October 2 to 7 and December 31, 2017; and Sunday, which covers Sundays except December 31, 2017. Previous seasonal pass holders can enjoy special pricing when purchasing their passes.

From September 3 to 10, the new Shanghai Disneyland Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass will only be available on the official Shanghai Disney Resort Fliggy Flagship Store with limited-time launch offers for new passholders, in celebration of the resort’s Tmall Heybox special promotion.

From September 11 through the end of 2017, the pass will be available on multiple official channels at marquee prices – including the official Shanghai Disney Resort Fliggy Flagship Store, the resort’s official WeChat and QQ accounts, the Shanghai Disney Resort Reservation Center, the Shanghai Disneyland Main Entrance ticket booths, the resort’s official store on JD.com and through the resort’s official travel trade providers, Ctrip and Dianping.

The new Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass will continue to provide guests with a wide array of exclusive benefits including special offers for resort hotels, discounts on dining and merchandise, Disneytown special offers and many more. Additionally, passholders have special access to exclusive events just for them.

Guests are invited to visit the Shanghai Disney Resort official website www.shanghaidisneyresort.com for more detailed information.

Frequently Asked Questions When can guests purchase their 2017 Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass? The Shanghai Disneyland 2017 Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass will be available for guests to purchase beginning September 3. Previous seasonal pass holders can enjoy special pricing when purchasing their passes.
From September 3 to 10, the new Shanghai Disneyland Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass will only be available on the official Shanghai Disney Resort Fliggy Flagship Store with limited-time special launch offers, in celebration of the resort’s Tmall Heybox Promotion.
From September 11 through the end of 2017, the pass will be available on multiple official channels at marquee prices – including the official Shanghai Disney Resort Fliggy Flagship Store, the resort’s official WeChat and QQ accounts, the Shanghai Disney Resort Reservation Center, the Shanghai Disneyland Main Entrance ticket booths, the resort’s official store on JD.com and through the resort’s official travel trade providers, Ctrip and Dianping.

What is the price of the pass? We offer Any Day, Weekday and Sunday passes. Passes for children, seniors and disabled guests will also be available for purchase at reduced prices. Limited-time special offers will be available for new passholders at Shanghai Disney Resort’s official Fliggy Flagship store from September 3 through September 10 to celebrate the resort’s Tmall Heybox Promotion. Previous 2016 Winter Seasonal Pass holders and 2017 Spring Seasonal Pass holders can enjoy special prices when purchasing their passes. Complete charts with all pricing are below.





What does the Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass include? The Shanghai Disneyland 2017 Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass will be available for guests to purchase beginning September 3. The new pass will be valid for multiple entries by the same guest on most days from September 3, 2017 to January 25, 2018. Standard, Child, Senior and Disabled passes are available at three tiers – Weekday, which is valid for admission on weekdays, except for holidays that fall on a weekday; Any Day, which covers all days except October 2 to 7 and December 31, 2017; and Sunday, which covers Sundays except December 31, 2017.



In addition, the Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass will continue to give pass holders exclusive resort-wide benefits. Some highlights include:
• 20% off at Shanghai Disney Resort table service restaurants (Royal Banquet Hall, Lumiere’s Kitchen, and Aurora) and quick service restaurants
• 20% off at Shanghai Disney Resort merchandise locations
• Special Disney PhotoPass offers
• 10% off Shanghai Disney Resort hotel room rates
• Special Disneytown benefits
*Please visit the Shanghai Disney Resort official website for the full list of the special benefits and users Terms & Conditions.

Is a government ID required to purchase the seasonal pass?
Yes, government ID is required at the time of purchase. However, the guest who purchases the seasonal pass does not have to be seasonal pass holder or user. The seasonal pass will be associated with the identity and photo of its user on the first visit and is non-transferrable after that. A Guest can only own one Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass in his/her name.

How do guests receive their seasonal pass?
Guests who have purchased a seasonal pass are encouraged to visit the official channel where they purchased their pass and make an advance reservation to activate the pass at one of our ticket booths. Guests will have their photo taken and have their pass issued at that time.
Guests will use the same ticket from their first visit for subsequent visits and their photo on file will be used for validation. After January 25, 2018, all Shanghai Disneyland 2017 Fall and Winter Seasonal Passes expire and are no longer valid for entry.

What are the restrictions on the seasonal pass?
The Shanghai Disneyland 2017 Fall and Winter Seasonal Pass will be available for guests to purchase beginning September 3. The new pass will be valid for multiple entries by the same guest most days from September 3, 2017 to January 25, 2018. Standard, Child, Senior and Disabled passes are available at three tiers – Weekday, which is valid for admission on weekdays, except for holidays that fall on a weekday; Any Day, which covers all days except October 2 to 7 and December 31, 2017; and Sunday, which covers Sundays except December 31, 2017.
Admission is subject to available park capacity each day. THE LION KING production at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at Disneytown, Shanghai Disney Resort’s shopping, dining and entertainment area, is a separately ticketed event and is not included as part of the seasonal pass. The pass does not include free access to the Shanghai Disney Resort parking lots. Can guests change the name on their seasonal pass?
The seasonal pass will be associated with the identity and photo of its user on the first visit and is non-transferrable after that. Only the guest whose name appears on the pass and whose picture is associated with the pass may use it for park entry. Guests should always bring their government ID to the park with them each time they use the pass, as government ID will be requested by our Cast Members at the turnstiles to confirm identity.

How can guests get answers to any additional questions they might have?
Guests can contact the Shanghai Disney Resort Reservation Center at 400-180-0000 or 86-21-31580000.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Premiere at Shanghai Disney Resort

The World Premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” happened at Shanghai Disney Resort on Thursday, May 11, and thaw as the first time a Hollywood movie premiered in Mainland China. 

The red-carpet event took place in Disneytown at the Shanghai Disney Resort. Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites, directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer attended the gala event. Above and below, a selection of pictures of the event, and you have the full set of photos on the Disney and more Facebook page HERE.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales will hit theaters in 3D on May 26, 2017!




























After the red carpet, the “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” screening was held at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at Disneytown, where is usually played The Lion King Musical. 



Guests can find at Shanghai Disneyland Treasure Cove, the first pirate-themed land in a Disney park, inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

Shanghaî Disneyland Pictorial Update !

We'll start the week just like ended the previous one, with a short Shanghaî Disneyland update, this time with pictures shot "from the ground", found here and there on social medias. Please also note that i've added a Shanghaî Disneyland opening countdown widget on the top of the right column, so now you'll know exactly how many days are left before the main event!

When you'll go at Shanghaî Disneyland, before you enter the park, even before you purchase your ticket, the first thing you'll see is the Steamboat Mickey fountain, a tribute to the original Mickey Mouse: "The Steamboat “Mickey” fountain premieres at Shanghai Disneyland, in tribute to the 1928 animated film created by Walt Disney to introduce Mickey Mouse to the world. The fountain is a modern spin on the film, using a more current version of Mickey than Walt’s original. The fountain is at the park entrance, leading into Mickey Avenue". And here is the very first picture we have of it!



The next picture was shot from the top of the castle and you can see the Alice in Wonderland maze on the left and on the top right a bit of Treasure Cove. Note the castle gargoyle on the foreground.

The next picture shows the Tangled Tree Tavern in Fantasyland, a place where you'll be able according to SDL website to "let your hair down for hearty fare at a tavern inspired by the Snuggly Duckling from Disney’s Tangled—with roasted chicken, fish & chips, Mongolian-style beef and other hot dishes. Desserts, sides and vegetarian options are also available".

Here is the Snuggly Duckling tavern as it appears in the animated film...

And here is picture of it at SDL Fantasyland with a close-up on a WDI rendering, too.

We've got more pictures too of others Fantasyland buildings still waiting their final touches, and among them the Bibbidi Bobbed Boutique of Merlin ( bottom left ) and even a rest-rooms building ( top right ).

We will end with these new pictures of SDL Enchanted Storybook Castle, may be finally this grey color on the walls will be better than i thought...

See you soon for a new Shanghai Disneyland update!