In the summer of 2018 my partner and I visited the Shanghai Disney Resort as part of a two-week trip to the Chinese city, Shanghai. In seven articles, appearing every weekend here at wdwnt.com, I will share our adventure through this newest Disney Resort that opened in 2016. I am writing about the park and … Read more
In the summer of 2018 my partner and I visited the Shanghai Disney Resort as part of a two-week trip to the Chinese city Shanghai. In seven articles, appearing every weekend here at wdwnt.com, I will share our adventure through this newest Disney Resort that opened in 2016. I am writing about the park and … Read more
On your marks! RunDisney has revealed new information about events coming to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort later this year. Hong Kong Disneyland’s 10K Weekend returns November 3rd – 4th, with a celebration of Disney-Pixar films. Races include the Monsters University 5K on November 3rd, The Incredibles 10K Run on November 4th, and … Read more
Summer days can be very hot in Shanghai, so the Shanghai Disney Resort recently announced plans for their Splashing Summer season, that runs from June 16th until September 2nd. During the second anniversary of the newest Disney Resort they will create a brand-new summer atmosphere for guests to enjoy all the cool new summer entertainment, … Read more
The first ever Disney Inspiration Run will take place on September 15 & 16 at the Shanghai Disney Resort. The event will be held as a collaboration between Shanghai Disney Resort and the Shanghai International Marathon. The race will feature immersive storytelling to cater to all running enthusiasts and Disney fans alike. “The first-ever … Read more
Recently, Shanghai Disneyland added two new benefits for guests staying at a Disney Hotel. The Shanghai Disney Resort has two: the Toy Story Hotel and the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel. Both hotels already offered many ‘Disney’ benefits, but now advance reservation of Disney FastPass and priority entrance to Shanghai Disneyland are added to the list. The … Read more
Be our guest at a new Mandarin-language production of the Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast debuting in Shanghai Disneyland next month. The Walt Disney Grand Theatre in Disneytown, located just outside the gates of the park, will host this spectacular performance beginning on June 14. Previously, the theatre housed a Mandarin version of The … Read more
Turns out, Buzz Lightyear really can fly. On April 28th, a new plane debuted as part of a partnership between Shanghai Disney Resort and China Eastern Airlines. The plane, which features Buzz on one side and Woody on the other, took off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport after a welcome reception where guests watched leaders … Read more
Earlier this morning, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, shared new looks at two different Toy Story Lands that are currently under construction at Disney Parks. Here in the U.S., Toy Story Land is set to open to guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30th, 2018. This land will bring with … Read more
In anticipation of the Mandarin-language production of Beauty and the Beast set to hit the Walt Disney Grande Theatre this summer, Alan Menken visited Shanghai Disney Resort. During the press event, the cast for the show were introduced, with the highlight being a performance of the title song by Menken and Xu Meng, who will play … Read more
Ahead of the April 26 opening of Disney • Pixar Toy Story Land at Shanghai Disney Resort, guests can now dine at the Toy Box Cafe. This comes just over a week after Woody and Jessie took their place at the entrance to the new land. Available dishes at the Toy Box Cafe include a blend of … Read more
Although the Shanghai Disney Resort received a China Best Employer Award back in 2017, things are not as steady as they seem to be. In a recent blog post on his blog ThanksShanghai, an ex-Shanghai Disneyland manager explains why talented Cast Members leave the newest Disney resort for other opportunities. You might expect that working … Read more