Shanghai Disneyland Park

Shanghai Disneyland Park

The Enchanted Storybook Castle under construction (November 14, 2015)
Location Shanghai Disney Resort, Pudong, Shanghai, China
Coordinates 31°08′38″N 121°39′25″E / 31.1440°N 121.6570°E / 31.1440; 121.6570
Theme Disneyland
Operated by The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group
Opens June 16, 2016 (June 16, 2016)[1] (planned)
Website Shanghai Disneyland Park
Status Under construction

Shanghai Disneyland Park is a theme park located in Pudong, Shanghai, that will be part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. Construction began on April 8, 2011.[2][3] It is scheduled to open on June 16, 2016,[1] and will be owned and operated through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the Shanghai Shendi Group.

History

The Chinese government approved the resort on November 4, 2009.[4] The Walt Disney Company announced on November 5, 2010 that they had signed an agreement with Shanghai Shendi Group to build the resort and park in Shanghai, with a planned opening in 2015.[5] On 7 April 2011, groundbreaking began at the Shanghai Disneyland Resort site.[6] On 29 June 2013, construction on the Enchanted Storybook Castle began.[7]

Opening and construction cost

On March 8, 2013, the company announced that the park would open in late 2015.[4] On 2 February 2015, the opening date was pushed back to early 2016.[8] On 12 January 2016, the park's opening date was announced as 16 June 2016.[1] According to some reports, this was due to construction delays and quality control problems. The final opening date is June 16, 2016.

The cost was initially estimated at 24.5 billion yuan (USD $3.7 billion) for the theme park and an additional 4.5 billion yuan (USD $700 million).[4] This rose to around USD $5.5 billion before delays,[9] which was due in part to additions to the number of attractions open to the public on opening day, which added USD $800 million to the cost.[10][11] The added cost doesn't take into account lost revenue from the lost admissions fees.

In addition to the attractions and two hotels, the company is building a high-speed rail system to get visitors to and from the site.[11]

Disney owns 43% of the property while the state-controlled Shanghai Shendi Group owns the remainding 57%.[4]

Ticket pricing

Tickets for the park went on sale on 28 March 2016, with a two-tiered pricing scheme.[12] On most days, one day adult tickets will be CN¥ 370, while child and elderly one day tickets will cost CN¥ 280, roughly 20% cheaper than Hong Kong Disneyland (which charges HK$539 for a one-day adult ticket).[12] During busier periods, including the first two weeks of the park's operation, adult one day tickets will cost CN¥ 499,[12] while child and elderly tickets will cost CN¥ 375.[13] The park will be the first Disney park to feature tiered pricing.[13]

Opening day tickets sold out in a few hours after going on sale at midnight, March 28.[14]

Park layout

Shanghai Disneyland Park will be a new variation of the Disneyland-style theme parks found all over the world. As a replacement for a "hub", the center of the park will instead feature an 11-acre collection of gardens called the Gardens of Imagination.[15] Other themed areas will include the Enchanted Storybook Castle, the largest and tallest Disney castle featuring an underground boat ride,[16] and Treasure Cove, home of the Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle of the Sunken Treasure ride.[17]

Mickey Avenue

Concept art for the entrance to the park, which will lead into Mickey's Avenue

Mickey Avenue, the entrance of the park, is inspired by classic Disney cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse. Mickey Avenue is the first main entry at a Disney park inspired by the personalities of Mickey Mouse and his friends. Here guests will be able to share a hug and get a photo with some of the Disney characters. Avenue M Arcade, one of the many shops along the avenue, will feature the largest selection of gifts and collectibles inside the theme park.[18] Attractions Shanghai Disneyland Band Minnie Mouse and Friends

Shops and restaurants

Gardens of Imagination

Concept art for the Dumbo Garden, one of the seven Gardens of Inspiration

The "hub" of the park, this land will feature seven Chinese-themed gardens as well as rides and attractions.[19] Rides will include the Fantasia Carousel and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Entertainment will include Castle stage shows; Ignite the Dream, A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light; and Mickey’s Storybook Express, a parade with a musical soundtrack and colorful performers on the longest parade route in a Disney park.

Shops and restaurants

Attractions

To add interest for the Chinese visitors, the park includes an 11 acres (4.5 ha) Garden of the 12 Friends themed garden, featuring each of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac represented by Disney and Pixar characters, sponsored by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.[21]

Fantasyland

Concept art for Fantasyland

Fantasyland will be the largest land in the park, and will feature areas themed to classic Disney animated films as well as the "Enchanted Storybook Castle", themed to Disney princesses.[20] The castle is the largest in any Disney theme park, and will feature several attractions, a restaurant, and a boutique.[19]

Shops and restaurants

Attractions

Treasure Cove

Concept art for Treasure Cove

Treasure Cove is themed to an 18th-century harbor town located on a Caribbean island that has been captured by Captain Jack Sparrow.[17][19] It contains Shipwreck Shore, a sandy beach area, and Fort Snobbish, a structure themed to an abandoned Spanish Port that is home to the park's Pirates of the Caribbean-based ride.[19] Treasure Cove will be the first pirate-themed land in a Disney park.

Attractions

Shipwreck Shore

Shops and restaurants

Adventure Isle

Concept art for Adventure Isle

Adventure Isle is a themed area at Shanghai Disneyland. It is the park's counterpart to Adventureland. It is focused around the mysterious lost world of Roaring Mountain. One of the features of Shanghai Disneyland Adventure Isle will be Camp Discovery. Adventure Isle will immerse guests in a newly discovered lost world, filled with hidden treasures and a chance to explore its mysteries. The mighty Roaring Mountain will tower over the area. Guests may blaze their own trails at Camp Discovery, travel around the world on Soarin' Over the Horizon, or ride the rafting adventure Roaring Rapids, straight through the heart of Adventure Isle.

Shops and restaurants

Attractions

Tomorrowland

Concept art for Tomorrowland

Instead of a traditional Space Mountain, a new indoor roller coaster themed to the film Tron will be featured, called Tron Lightcycles Power Run. Instead of a classic spinning rockets attraction, Shanghai's park will include a spinning Jet Packs ride. A new version of Disney's popular Buzz Lightyear dark ride called Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue will also be included, utilizing new technology different from that of the versions of the ride located at other Disney parks.[24]

Attractions

Shops and restaurants

References

  1. 1 2 3 Smith, Thomas (January 12, 2016). "Opening Date Set for Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney’s Newest World-Class Destination". DisneyParks Blog. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Disneyland Shanghai to open 2016". The Independent. independent.co.uk. 8 April 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Disney and Partners Break Ground on Shanghai Disney Resort" (Press release). Shanghai Disneyland Press Room. April 8, 2011. Archived from the original on June 12, 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Rapoza, Kenneth. "Shanghai Disney To Open 2015". Forbes.com. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  5. ↑ Reuters Editorial (5 November 2010). "Disney signs agreement for Shanghai theme park". Reuters.
  6. ↑ "Shanghai Disney Resort Website « About the Resort". Disney Parks. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Construction Begins on Shanghai Disneyland Castle". Disney Parks Blog.
  8. ↑ Ben Fritz in Los Angeles and James T. Areddy in Shanghai (3 February 2015). "Shanghai Disneyland Opening Pushed to First Half of 2016". WSJ.
  9. ↑ Fritz, Ben; Areddy, James T. "Shanghai Disneyland Opening Pushed to First Half of 2016". wsj.com. Dow Jones Company. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  10. ↑ "MiceAge Disneyland Update: Shanghai Surprise". MiceAge. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  11. 1 2 Block, Alex Ben (February 2, 2015). "Disney's $5.5 Billion Shanghai Disneyland to Open In Spring 2016". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  12. 1 2 3 Rachel Chang (3 February 2016). "Disney Prices Shanghai Park Tickets Cheaper Than Hong Kong's". Bloomberg.com.
  13. 1 2 "Shanghai Disneyland will be the first Disney Park to adopt demand pricing". DisneyExaminer.
  14. ↑ Chang, Rachel (March 27, 2016). "Opening Day Tickets Sold Out Online in Hours". Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  15. ↑ "Disney Gathers Local Friends for First Shanghai Disneyland Attraction". Variety. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  16. ↑ "Shanghai Disneyland". Shanghai Disney Resort. Disney. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  17. 1 2 3 "‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Themed Land to Open at Shanghai Disneyland". Variety. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  18. 1 2 3 "Shanghai Disneyland Themed Lands to Include New Attractions, Live Shows". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 "D23 Expo: Disney Parks & Resorts Pavilion takes you to Shanghai". MiceChat. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Additional details revealed about Shanghai Disneyland: Tangled restaurant, Jack Sparrow stunt show, Tim Burton: Alice in Wonderland maze". Inside the Magic. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  21. ↑ "Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Alliance Agreement and Details of the 'Garden of the Twelve Friends'". The Walt Disney Company. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  22. 1 2 "Shanghai Disneyland Unveiled: What To Expect from the New Resort". Disney Blogs. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  23. ↑ "D23 Expo In-Depth: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announces Star Wars". MiceChat. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  24. ↑ "上海迪士尼度假区" [Shanghai Disney Resort] (in Chinese).

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