Opening Day ‘Golden Fairytale Fanfare’ Stage Show Pulled from Website, Reportedly Closed at Shanghai Disneyland

Mickey and Minnie Mouse in gold costumes wave with dancers and flags during Shanghai Disneyland’s Golden Fairytale Fanfare.

The opening day stage show, “Golden Fairytale Fanfare,” has reportedly closed at Shanghai Disneyland, after operating for nearly nine years. ‘Golden Fairytale Fanfare’ Removed from Shanghai Disney Resort Website, Reportedly Closed The show’s official pages have been removed from the Shanghai Disney Resort app and website, with the latter leading to a broken page stating … Read more

Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Pins Restocked at China Pavilion in EPCOT

Celebrate the grand opening with these exclusive Disney Resort pins. The left pin features Mickey, Minnie, and a globe, while the right showcases iconic Mickey ears with a castle silhouette—perfect treasures from the Shanghai Disney Resort experience.

A limited number of trading pins celebrating the Grand Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort in 2016 have been restocked at Walt Disney World. Shanghai Disney Resort first opened on June 16, 2016, and several limited merchandise items were released around the world to celebrate. Since the grand opening celebrations concluded, none of this merchandise has … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland Cast Members Get Brand New Castle Service Awards

Two Disney service awards with castle models. The left one is for Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and the right one is for Shanghai Disney Resort. Background reads "New Service Awards Arrive.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort Cast Members are receiving brand new castle-inspired service awards for 15 years with Disney. New Cast Member Service Awards Disney Experiences Cast Members celebrating 15 years of service with The Walt Disney Company receive a special award modeled after the castle at their respective park. Until now, … Read more

Disney Experiences Announces Management Shakeup, Including New President of Disneyland Resort for DisneylandForward

Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, has announced several new appointments for his executive team, including a newly-created role, and new heads for Disneyland Resort, Disney Signature Experiences, and Shanghai Disney Resort. Josh D’Amaro Announces Disney Experiences Executive Changes Ken Potrock, formerly the president of Disneyland Resort, will now take on the newly-created role of … Read more

New Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel Structure Complete, Interior Work Underway

An aerial view reveals a bustling construction site near shimmering waters, where cranes tower over partially constructed buildings. Under the clear blue sky, a grand hotel takes shape near Shanghai Disney Resort, promising delightful retreats once construction is complete.

Shanghai Disney Resort and Walt Disney Imagineering shared construction photos of the resort’s new hotel, officially revealing the basic structure is complete. Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel Construction In an Instagram post, Imagineering wrote, “The major structure of @shanghaidisneyresort’s third themed hotel is complete and the interior development phase is now underway! We’re one step closer … Read more

Structure Complete on Third Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel

Construction site of a large building with multiple cranes, surrounded by a foggy sky. Banners indicate it's for a Disney Resort project, dated late December 2024.

Construction of the framework of the new Shanghai Disney Resort hotel appears to be complete. Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel Construction Disney Magical Kingdom Blog shared photos of hotel construction taken in late December 2024. The hotel features slightly raised sections along the roof and a porte-cochere at the front entrance. Steel frames are in place … Read more

NEW Figment Straw Clip at Shanghai Disneyland, Likely Coming Soon to EPCOT

Hand holding a purple dragon-shaped straw clip with pink straw against a rustic background.

A new Figment straw clip has flown into Shanghai Disney Resort and is likely coming soon to Walt Disney World. Figment Straw Clip US Shopping SOS shared photos of the Figment straw clip on Instagram, stating it was released at Shanghai Disneyland on October 3. It features an adorable version of the purple and orange … Read more

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde Costumes Revealed for Zootopia ‘Howl-o-Ween’ at Shanghai Disneyland

A costumed fox and rabbit stand together smiling on the left. The right side shows a Halloween-themed Disney park event poster with various Disney characters in costume.

Shanghai Disneyland shared a first look at character costumes for Halloween Time 2024, including what Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps will wear for the first-ever “Howl-o-ween” Festival in Zootopia. Zootopia “Howl-o-Ween” Festival Nick will be dressed as a Tiger Dancer while Judy is in a Gazelle costume for the “Howl-o-ween” Festival. Other “Zootizens” will celebrate … Read more

Shanghai Disney Actively Combating Ticket Scalper Issues

Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disney Resort is adopting a new real-name ticketing policy this year to curb ticket scalping. Shanghai Disneyland Ticketing Update Currently, Shanghai Disney Resort allows guests to purchase a maximum of five tickets with one ID card. Under the new policy, which is in line with recent government crackdowns on illegal commercial activities, each guest … Read more