Historic Leap

Looking back at the development of Shanghai Disneyland, this It is a journey that spans 26 A year-long, heartfelt connection.

1990 In that year, Zhu Rongji, who was then the Mayor of Shanghai, visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California, Los Angeles, and suggested to Frank Wells, then President of The Walt Disney Company, that he hoped to see the name "Shanghai" appear on Disney's global map.

1993 That year, Wells came to Shanghai and climbed a local tower in Chuansha to take a look around—but back then, Chuansha was still just a patch of farmland.

Due to Shanghai's per capita at the time GDP Only 1900 U.S. dollar / That year, the project failed to meet Disney's opening standards and was forced to be put on hold.

2009 Year 11 Month 4 On [date], the Shanghai Municipal People's Government News Office officially announced with authorization: The application report for the Shanghai Disney project has been approved by relevant national authorities.

Meanwhile, Shanghai's per capita GDP Already reached 1.1 Millions of U.S. dollars / Year, and 13 Compared to last year, it has nearly doubled. 6 Twice.

2011 Year 4 Month 8 On [date], Shanghai Disney Resort officially broke ground. This historic groundbreaking marks the official start of construction for China's first Disney resort on the mainland.

2016 Year 6 Month 16 Today, Shanghai Disney Resort ushered in the historic moment of its "Dream Opening." The resort boasts the most advanced technology among all Disney parks worldwide, the tallest and largest castle, and the first-ever pirate-themed land.

After its opening, Shanghai Disneyland has continued to expand.

2018 Year 4 Month 26 Today, the first major expansion project—the Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land—officially opened.

2019 Year 1 Month 23 Today, the resort announced a new expansion plan for its "Zootopia"-themed park area.

2023 Year 12 The long-awaited "Zootopia"-themed land officially opens today. This marks the eighth themed land at Shanghai Disneyland, and it’s also the first-ever Zootopia-themed area among all Disney parks worldwide.

2025 Year 5 The brand-new Spider-Man-themed park officially broke ground today. As the park's ninth themed area, it will feature Marvel's first-ever large-scale attraction— the Spider-Man High-Speed Roller Coaster.

2025 Year 11 This month, the resort announced it will build its fourth themed hotel. This brand-new project will complement the resort’s ongoing expansion initiatives—currently underway—including the third themed hotel located on the southern shore of Starwish Lake, the ninth major themed area within Shanghai Disneyland Park, and the park’s iconic attraction, "Soaring: Flight to Never Land."

Nine years to sharpen one sword ， Tourists exceed 100 million, setting a new record

Shanghai Disney Resort has welcomed guests in just over nine years. 1 Millions of visitors—this achievement places us among the global leaders in the theme park industry. Also Truly a leader in its field.

Previously, Shanghai Disneyland Also Creation Done Two items Global Record: One is that it became the first Disney park worldwide to surpass its annual visitor target within less than one year of opening. 1000 A theme park attracting tens of thousands of visitors;

Second, it is the first Disney park worldwide to achieve fiscal balance in its very first full fiscal year after opening.

According to TEA The released《 2024 "Annual Theme Entertainment Association Global Experience Report," Shanghai Disneyland Resort in 2024 Annual tourist reception 1470 Tens of thousands of visits, reaching a new all-time high.

At “Global Top 25 In the rankings for "amusement parks and theme parks," Shanghai Disneyland continues to hold steady at fifth place globally in terms of visitor numbers, while also remaining China's top attraction for another year.

This achievement would not have been possible without China's rapidly growing tourism consumer market.

Disney's "The Shanghai Model"

Shanghai Disney Resort is jointly invested in by The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group, with a total investment of approximately 340 Billions of RMB—the first Disney resort in mainland China and the sixth worldwide.

The two collaborating parties innovatively adopted a unique ownership and operational model.

Shanghai Shendi Group holds the owner company. 57% Disney holds the remaining shares. 43% Shares. Meanwhile, in the management company, Disney holds 70% The shares are held by Shanghai Shendi Group. 30% The shares.

This equity structure was painstakingly negotiated bit by bit, with both sides making their own compromises and concessions.

Shanghai Shendi (Group) Co., Ltd. actively puts into practice "The Shanghai Model," fully promoting innovative practices that seamlessly integrate "Disney's Global Standards" with "Local Best Practices."

Shanghai Disney Resort features "Authentic Disney charm with a unique Chinese flair"—this is the design philosophy that permeates every corner of the resort.

From amusement rides and attractions to entertainment shows, architectural styles, as well as dining and shopping experiences, every corner of the resort is brimming with this distinctive charm.

Disney's masterful blend of magic and local cultural charm has given rise to the unique design style of Shanghai Disney Resort.

Shanghai Disney Resort President and General Manager Bao Zhaotian stated: “We continuously design and deliver brand-new, uniquely Disney-inspired experiences that set us apart. The resort’s latest expansion plan is a powerful testament to this commitment.”

The first 1 The arrival of hundreds of millions of visitors marks Shanghai Disneyland as the driving force behind China's theme park industry.

From 1990 The first encounter of the year, to 2016 From the dreamy opening of the park to today's milestone of over 100 million visitors, the magic of Shanghai Disneyland continues to enchant.