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# 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

- [The Walt Disney Company · Shanghai opening](<https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/shanghai-disney-resort-opens-in-mainland-china/>)

Historical sources checked 25 October 2026.

2 published places. Page 1 of 1.

- [Shanghai Disneyland Park](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/china/shanghai-disney-resort/shanghai-disneyland-park/>) · [Markdown](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/china/shanghai-disney-resort/shanghai-disneyland-park/index.md>); location: Shanghai, China.
- [Playa Maya Water Park Shanghai](<https://thmprk.com/visit/water-parks/china/playa-maya-water-park-shanghai/>) · [Markdown](<https://thmprk.com/visit/water-parks/china/playa-maya-water-park-shanghai/index.md>); location: Shanghai, China.


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