Shanghai Disney Resort
上海迪士尼度假区
The only Disney resort in mainland China, home to the largest Disney castle in the world and a Zootopia land. It is a must-visit in Shanghai for families and couples.
Shanghai Disneyland opened in 2016 in Chuansha, Pudong, with eight themed lands. These are Mickey Avenue; Gardens of Imagination; Fantasyland (Enchanted Storybook Castle, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Soaring Over the Horizon); Adventure Isle (Roaring Mountain Rapids, and Soaring Over the Horizon, the park's most popular attraction); Treasure Cove (Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure, considered one of the best Disney attractions in the world); Tomorrowland (TRON Lightcycle Run); Toy Story Land; and Zootopia, the world's first Zootopia land, which opened in 2023. Tickets come in four tiers: RMB 475 on regular days, RMB 599 on special regular days, RMB 719 on peak days and RMB 799 on special peak days. Children (1 to 1.4 metres tall) and seniors receive about 25% off. Buy tickets through the official app or Fliggy/Ctrip with real-name registration. Arrive 45 minutes before opening. Head straight for Soaring Over the Horizon and TRON Lightcycle Run upon entry. Popular rides often have queues of 1 to 2 hours, so you may buy a Disney Premier Access pass (about RMB 80 to 120 per ride) or an Early Access Pass. The nightly castle fireworks and light show before closing (about 20:00 to 20:30) is a must-see. Claim a spot in Gardens of Imagination 30 minutes beforehand. Self-heating food and glass bottles are not allowed in the park, but sealed drinks and snacks are fine. Getting there: it is a 10-minute walk from Disney Station on Metro Line 11, and about 25 minutes by taxi from Pudong Airport. Disney Town outside the resort is free to enter and has restaurants, a LEGO store and Wishing Star Park.
Opening hours
About 8:30am–8:30pm; hours change by season, check the official app
Nearby sights
- Shanghai Wild Animal Park
- Xinchang Ancient Town
- Zhaojialou Ancient Town
- Century Park (Shanghai)
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
- Shanghai Museum East
- China Art Museum
- Power Station of Art