Shanghai Disneyland Park, Theme park in Pudong, China
Shanghai Disneyland is a theme park in Pudong, Shanghai, with eight paid themed areas: Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Tomorrowland, Toy Story Land, and Zootopia, plus the free Disneytown area. At its center stands the 60-meter Enchanted Storybook Castle, the tallest of all Disney castles, with a square clock tower and blue spire.
The park grew from a partnership between Disney and Shanghai Shendi Group, with construction starting in 2011 and opening in 2016. This project marked Disney's first venture into eastern China and introduced a new approach for the Asian market.
The Garden of the Twelve Friends in Gardens of Imagination pairs each Chinese zodiac sign with a Disney character in mosaic tile panels. Since June 2023 the park has encouraged visitors to wear hanfu, while Hong Kong Disneyland favors the cheongsam, a joint decision to distinguish the two Chinese parks. Mickey and Minnie often appear in Chinese-style costumes.
Visitors can use the Shanghai Disney Resort mobile app to check wait times for attractions, show schedules, and restaurant availability in real time. The app also helps with planning your visit and allows you to make dining reservations and access current park information.
The Enchanted Storybook Castle is the largest Disney castle in the world and contains restaurants, entertainment venues, and walkthrough attractions within its structure. It serves not just as a landmark but as a functioning attraction that visitors can explore from the inside.
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