Shanghai Disneyland is celebrating spring with new menu items and an enhanced Il Paperino ice cream parlor. Shanghai Disneyland Spring Menu Offerings Il Paperino offers Italian-style gelato and ice cream. According to the shop’s story, Donald opened it after an adventure in Venice, where he rowed gondolas and discovered gelato. In honor of Donald’s adventure, … Read more
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
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
Chinese New Year celebrations are underway at Shanghai Disneyland. As previously announced, Gary the snake from “Zootopia 2” is prominently featured for the Year of the Snake. Gary the Snake & Chinse New Year Decorations Gary the snake has temporarily replaced Kaa from “The Jungle Book” in the Garden of Twelve Friends. The Gary mural … Read more
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
Shanghai Disney Resort announced details of their Chinese New Year celebration honoring the Year of the Snake. Chinese New Year at Shanghai Disney Resort Shanghai Disney Resort will celebrate the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival from January 15 to February 14, 2025, adding festivities to the Disney Winter Frostival, which has been ongoing since … Read more
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
McDonald’s locations in China are currently offering Shanghai Disney Resort toys featuring Donald Duck, in honor of the character’s 90th birthday earlier this year, and a chance to win a trip to the Disney park. Shanghai Disney Resort McDonald’s Toys X user @minnie__HKDL shared a picture of the toys from a Beijing McDonald’s. The location … Read more
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
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 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
Xiaotui the magical recycle bin is now entertaining guests in Tomorrowland at Shanghai Disney Resort. Xiaotui the Magical Recycle Bin Shanghai Disney Resort has shared an Instagram Reel of the brand-new magical recycle bin, Xiaotui. Ready for some “trash talk”? The recycle bin, Xiaotui, has magically come to life and is entertaining guests in Tomorrowland … Read more
Shanghai Disney Resort will be closed on Monday, September 16 due to Typhoon Bebinca. The resort hopes to return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 17. Shanghai Disney Resort Closure On Sunday, September 15, Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown, and Wishing Star Park all closed at 5:00 p.m. instead of at their originally scheduled closing times. … Read more
Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Management (AECOM) and the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) have published their 2023 Theme Index, an attendance report that covers attractions around the world. AECOM/TEA 2023 Theme Index Attendance Report While this attendance report is coming out in 2024, the attendance numbers reflect findings for 2023. In addition, the report returns … Read more
During the Horizons: Disney Experiences panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it was confirmed that a Spider-Man-themed roller coaster is coming to Shanghai Disneyland. Spider-Man Roller Coaster Coming to Shanghai Disneyland Few details were shared during the presentation but Disney Parks Blog posted the following description: Peter Parker has gotten himself — and … Read more
Stay in Star Command with a Buzz Lightyear-themed room at the Toy Story Hotel of Shanghai Disney Resort. The value resort first opened in 2016 but the Buzz-inspired rooms opened last year, along with new family suites. Buzz Lightyear Room at Toy Story Hotel This is the world’s first Toy Story-themed hotel. This Buzz Lightyear … Read more