Shanghai Disneyland

A variety of ticket options are available at Shanghai Disneyland, including single-day and multi-day passes. Upgrade to a photo pass or Fastpass tickets that offer skip-the-line entry to the most popular rides and attractions, such as Tron Lightcycle Power Run, Soaring Over the Horizon, and Roaring Rapids. Guided tours and priority-access packages are also available to make the most of your day. Book your tickets in advance to guarantee entry, even at busy times. To ensure a hassle-free experience, prebook one-way or round-trip transfers from your Shanghai hotel or Shanghai Pudong Airport.

• Shanghai Disneyland is a must-visit for families with kids and theme park enthusiasts.

• Visitors who prebook tickets must bring their passport or ID to redeem.

• Don’t forget a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

• Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to do a lot of walking.

• Download the Shanghai Disneyland app to check wait times and book Fastpasses.

• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the park.

• The park is largely wheelchair-accessible, and wheelchairs are available to rent.

Shanghai Disneyland is located in Pudong, an easy taxi ride from just about anywhere in Shanghai. By public transportation, take the metro (line 11) to Disney Resort station or bus 50, 51, or 52 to the South Bus station at Shanghai Disneyland Resort.

Shanghai Disneyland is open year-round, but the most pleasant times to visit are spring and fall. Weekends, summer, and public holidays are the park’s busiest times. Avoid Chinese New Year and the weeklong national holidays in October.

Spanning 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), Shanghai Disney Resort is the largest Disney property outside the United States. The resort comprises Shanghai Disneyland, Disney Town, Wishing Star Park, and two hotels: Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel.

Yes, one day can be enough for Shanghai Disneyland, even though the park is the second-largest Disney park in the world. Buy your tickets in advance, visit during the week, get there early, download the app for live wait times, plan your route, and purchase premier access passes to save time.

For the best weather, visit in the spring and fall. It’s best to visit during the week and to avoid weekends and public holidays, especially the week-long holidays in May and October and Chinese New Year, to avoid crowds. Prices can fluctuate, and it’s best to check the website beforehand.

It depends. Tokyo Disneyland has been around longer and offers a more traditional Disneyland experience. Shanghai Disneyland is larger, has the biggest castle and some unique lands, in addition to more local elements. Many fans consider Tokyo DisneySea the top park, but that is a separate park requiring a separate ticket.

Disney Shanghai is different because it’s a Disney park with distinctly Chinese elements, such as the Garden of Twelve Friends (from the Chinese zodiac). It also has unique attractions like Treasure Cove and Adventure Isle-themed lands. It also has the largest castle of all Disney parks and one dedicated to multiple princesses.

Yes, Shanghai Disneyland is accessible. Wheelchair rentals are available, and some attractions allow guests to remain seated while others require wheelchair transfers. All toilets are wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters at certain shows, and tactile maps are also available. Guide dogs are also permitted on certain attractions.

Yes, Shanghai Disneyland is worth visiting. It’s the second largest Disney park in the world, at 963 acres (390 hectares), and has the largest castle of any Disney park. It’s also home to unique attractions, such as Treasure Cove and Adventure Isle-themed land, and offers a Disney experience with distinctly Chinese elements.