Shanghai Disneyland—a Fan-tastic Experience

By Beth Deitchman Can you remember the first time that you walked into a Disney park? That feeling of wonder and amazement is universal, but it’s even more magical when you’re walking into a brand-new Disney park. Shanghai Disneyland marks Disney’s first theme park in mainland China and brings the pixie dust and magic to …

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Shanghai Disneyland castle at night

The Many Stories of Shanghai Disneyland’s Enchanted Storybook Castle

By Nicole Nalty Faith, trust and pixie dust are just part of the magical combination that brought the largest Disney castle in history so enchantingly to life at Shanghai Disneyland. Enchanted Storybook Castle represents many firsts for a Disney Parks castle: it is the first to celebrate each of the Disney Princesses, the first to …

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Fireworks at Shanghai Disneyland

Day 3: Shanghai Disney Resort – A Fan’s Eye View

By Jeffrey Epstein D23 is celebrating the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort and bringing you along with us on an exclusive tour of this breathtaking new resort! Our final installment takes you to infinity and beyond in Shanghai Disneyland’s Tomorrowland and includes a special look at the Grand Opening ceremony of Shanghai Disney Resort. For the …

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Grand Opening Moment at Shanghai Disneyland

5 Magical Moments from the Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort

By Beth Deitchman A little fall of rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of those who gathered before Shanghai Disney Resort’s Enchanted Storybook Castle for the grand opening of Disney’s newest theme park and its first resort in mainland China. In fact, Vice Premier of China Wang Yang joked that the drizzle was a sign of …

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Soarin' over the Great Wall of China

The Technology of Soarin’ Around the World

By Jim Frye The fan-favorite attraction Soarin’ Over California has gotten a brand-new, high-tech upgrade; new locations; and a whole new theme in preparation for its spectacular premiere at Shanghai Disney Resort. Back in 2001, Soarin’ Over California opened with the most state-of-the-art equipment available, using high-definition film projection, dimensional sounds, scents, and more. But …

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Share Your Chinese Zodiac Sign—with a Disney Twist!

Shanghai Disney Resort’s Garden of the Twelve Friends makes for a uniquely lovely stroll and the perfect spot to snap a picture alongside one of the 12 mosaic vignettes that adorn the garden wall. These stunning glass mosaics—created in close collaboration with local Chinese artists and craftsmen—feature every character of the Chinese zodiac, rendered in …

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Day 2: Shanghai Disney Resort – A Fan’s Eye View

By Jeffrey Epstein D23 is celebrating the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort and bringing you along with us on an exclusive tour of this breathtaking new resort! Our second installment takes you into Shanghai Disneyland through Mickey Avenue, Treasure Cove, Fantasyland, and more. For the first installment, featuring the Shanghai Disney Resort hotels and Disneytown, …

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Shanghai Disneyland Nighttime Spectacular

Watch the Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Wherever You Are

By Courtney Potter Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in mainland China, opens its gates on June 16, 2016, and you can follow the events on Disney channels and on Disney.com. Watch the grand opening ceremony of Shanghai Disney Resort live on Disney.com Wednesday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. PST (June 16, 10:30 a.m. …

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Step Inside the Hotels of Shanghai Disney Resort

By Nicole Nalty We are just days away from the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort, and we can’t wait to see this special moment in Disney history! D23 is taking you through the new resort with an exclusive fan’s eye view of the opening and a closer look at the Disney details that bring Shanghai …

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Mickey and Minnie at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel

Day 1: Shanghai Disney Resort—A Fan’s Eye View

By Jeffrey Epstein D23 is celebrating the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort and bringing you along with us on an exclusive tour of this breathtaking new resort! Our first installment takes you inside two spectacular hotels, and includes a visit to Disneytown and the Walt Disney Grand Theatre. Check back throughout the week for additional …

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