Disney's Newest Kingdom · Shanghai, China

Shanghai Disneyland

Where centuries-old storytelling meets tomorrow's technology. The youngest castle park in the Disney family reimagines classic tales with original attractions found nowhere else on Earth — test how well you know it.

Opened June 16, 2016
Shanghai, China
English support available on-site
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train min. height: 97 cm
Mine Train songs performed in Mandarin
Real Name Ticketing since Dec 23, 2024
Official app offers English navigation
Chapters of the Resort

A park written like a storybook

Every land, ride, and policy at Shanghai Disneyland was designed as part of a larger narrative. Here are seven real chapters from its story — the ones our quiz draws from.

01
A Castle Built for the Water

The Enchanted Storybook Castle is the first Disney castle to be part of a boat-ride attraction, Voyage to the Crystal Grotto.

02
A Shapeshifting Safety Briefing

Soaring Over the Horizon's preshow features a shaman who shapeshifts from a frog to a hummingbird while delivering the safety instructions.

03
The Sky Is Getting Bigger

On September 23, 2025, Disney announced Soaring Over the Horizon will receive an expansion, adding a new finale scene set in Adventure Isle.

04
A Soundtrack for Every Car

Each train car on Mickey's Storybook Express has its own musical soundtrack, featuring music from the classic film it represents.

05
Mined in Mandarin

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train requires a 97 cm minimum height here — and this version features all its songs performed in Mandarin instead of English.

06
A New Rule for Every Ticket

The Real Name Ticketing Policy took effect on December 23, 2024, requiring valid government ID at purchase — one ID secures only one ticket per visit date.

07
A New Kind of Backstage

In 2025, Disney announced a Cast Member housing community at Shanghai Disney Resort, redefining what a "backstage" experience means for employees.

Built for a Global Audience

The most accessible Disney castle park for international guests

Shanghai Disneyland's attractions offer English subtitles or translations throughout, and the official Shanghai Disney app provides English navigation and information — making it one of the more approachable Disney parks to plan for from abroad.

English subtitles on rides English app navigation Opened 2016 Newest Disney castle park

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