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Photo: Disney / Shanghai Disney Resort
Destination guide
Shanghai
Shanghai’s attraction history includes a major international resort developed with a local joint-venture partner.
The story behind the day out
A new international resort in Pudong
Shanghai Disney Resort held its grand opening on 16 June 2016. Disney and Shanghai Shendi Group developed the destination in Pudong, with new experiences designed for the Chinese market as well as familiar characters and storytelling. The opening marked Disney’s first destination resort in mainland China. That specific milestone is different from the company’s earlier Hong Kong resort and from Shanghai’s other amusement-park developments.
Sources & further reading
Historical sources checked 25 October 2026.
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Photo: Meng Yuhan / Jiefang Daily / Shanghai Municipal Government