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Shanghai Disney Resort Opens to the Public

Shanghai Disneyland Resort opened to the public on Thursday June 16, 2016. Its theme is "Authentically Disney but distinctly Chinese."

The Disney in China has no Main Street, U.S.A., it has the Garden of the Twelve Friends instead it features 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac are depicted by popular Disney and Disney Pixar characters.

Shanghai Disneyland main attraction is the Enchanted Storybook Castle, the largest castle in Disney history and the "crowning jewel" of the park. It's the only theme park castle dedicated to all Disney princesses. The castle boast the first Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique princess makeover experience and Once Upon a Time Adventure, a large-scale experience focused on the story of Snow White.

Spectacular Pictures Of Shanghai Disneyland

Bird's Eye View of Shanghai Disneyland

The Enchanted Story Book Castle is the tallest, largest and most interactive Disney castle in the world

Aerial view of Shanghai Disneyland at Night

Shanghai Disneyland parade

  

Shanghai Disneyland parade

Shanghai Disneyland parade

Shanghai Disneyland Braised pig knuckle

Shanghai Disneyland Royal Banquet Hall Cinderella Dessert

Tron themed ride in Tomorrowland

Shanghai Disneyland: The Enchanted Story Book Castle is the tallest, largest and most interactive Disney castle in the world

Check out some stunning pictures of the largest Disney castle illuminated in different colors during a lighting test. The Enchanted Story Book Castle is the tallest, largest and most interactive Disney castle in the world

It started its soft opening on May 7 allowing Disney employees among others to try out the park before anyone else. During this period, about 500,000 people have experienced the magic of Shanghai Disneyland.

The resort is divided into different themed lands which have Chinese influence on them. The lands include Tomorrowland, the Enchanted Storybook Castle, Fantasyland, the Gardens of Imagination, the Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Mickey Avenue and Disneytown. 

Aerial view of Shanghai Disneyland

Disney Launched Shanghai Disneyland

 

 

 

 

 

It took more than 5 years and $5.5 billion to construct the massive Shanghai Disneyland, the theme park is "authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese." 

It covers over 963 acres of land that includes two hotels, a 100-acre lake and the "most interactive" Storybook Castle ever built by Disney - the Shanghai park celebrated its official launch on June 9, a week before it fully opens to the public.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said that the park amounted to the "biggest step" the company has taken in any overseas market.

"China represents a great market for the Walt Disney Company because our stories are not only known here but they are universal in appeal, they touch people's hearts all over the world, no matter what country, no matter what culture."

"So this is, I think a great market for Disney and a growth market as well. Obviously, the size of the market, the number of people is another reason. But this is... the biggest step actually that we've ever taken anywhere to grow in a market."

Unlike Disney's theme park in Hong Kong and Tokyo, which visitors say are nearly identical to Disney's theme parks in the U.S., the Shanghai Disneyland gave plenty of nods to its host nation, by mixing classic Disney features with Chinese customs and architecture.

For example, rather than an American-style Main Street, the main promenade is called Mickey Street, and the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac have been given a Pixar-style makeover.

"An immersive park experience the Disney way is something that people will remember for the rest of their lives and that goes a long way in terms of not just creating word of mouth, but in terms of creating people's interest in, passion for our brand and everything that it stands for and everything that bears its name as a for instance, so it becomes very very important not just in terms of awareness but appreciation", added Iger.

China's middle class is estimated to be about 500 million people-strong and is expected to continue growing in size and purchasing power, while remaining highly brand-conscious. About 330 million people that is more than the entire population of the U.S. live within a three-hour drive or train-ride from Shanghai.

Shanghai Disneyland A Massive New Resort Will Open on June 16

The official opening of Disney's new mega theme park in Shanghai is getting closer. It will open officially on June 16, 2016.

The huge Shanghai Disney resort includes two hotels, a shopping district and 6 themed lands (Mickey Avenue, Gardens of Imagination, Fantasyland, Adventure Isle, Treasure Cove and Tomorrowland). It is bigger than the other Disney park in Asia located in Hong Kong and Tokyo. 

Disney (DIS) has been planning about building a Shanghai theme park since the 2000. The latest version of the project was due to open in late 2015, but construction problems and design changes pushed the date back.

The park features storytelling and design features that Disney hopes will appeal to a Chinese audience. Shanghai's traditional Shikumen-style architecture will be highlighted, as will themes from the Chinese zodiac.

The highly anticipated Chinese park is Disney’s sixth worldwide.