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  • BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland Temporarily Closed due to COVID-19 Investigation

    BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland Temporarily Closed due to COVID-19 Investigation

    Shanghai Disney Resort is under temporary lockdown on Sunday evening as the resort was cooperating with pandemic investigation in another province.

    “We have temporarily suspended entry into Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown, and some attractions inside the park will also temporarily stop operating. Outdoor entertainment will continue as scheduled,” the resort said in a statement on Sunday.

    The Shanghai government issued an emergency notice on Sunday night, saying all those who had been to the park on October 30-31 must report to their communities and workplaces, and should immediately conduct nucleic acid tests at the nearest medical facilities.

    They should stay at home for at least the first two days, and conduct nucleic acid tests on the first, second, seventh and fourteenth day, according to the notice.

    Guests who are inside the park on Sunday night have to undergo nucleic acid testing at the exit when leaving the resort.

    They will also be required to undergo another nucleic acid test after 24 hours.

    If both tests are confirmed to be negative, then guests will be asked to follow a 12-day self-health monitoring, the resort said.

    Shanghai’s Metro operator also suspended operation at its Disney Resort station on Line 11 by 8:15pm. People are not allowed to enter or exit the station and passengers on the train can not get off. The terminal of the Metro Line 11 will be changed to Kangxin Highway station.

    Source: Shine

  • Zootopia Land Construction Shaping ‘Up’ with First Steel Column Installation

    Zootopia Land Construction Shaping ‘Up’ with First Steel Column Installation

    Shanghai Disneyland’s new Zootopia-themed land has started to shape “up” as the construction goes vertical with the installation of the the first steel column on today.

    Main construction started back in December and piling work was completed earlier this year to strengthen the foundations of the buildings that will line the streets of the new land.

    To celebrate the installation of the steel column, it was signed by leaders and representatives from the resort, the administrative commission of Shanghai International Resort, Shanghai Shendi Group and Walt Disney Imagineering, which is responsible for the design and development of the new themed land. DKM_Blog took to Twitter to share the news as you can see below:

    The eighth themed land will be an immersive mammal metropolis that brings a variety of fan-favorite Zootopia citizens to life. 

    This exciting expansion will allow guests to experience signature key offerings like new “Zootopia”-themed merchandise, entertainment and creatively curated cuisine. The land will also feature a new major attraction – one that’s sure to create unforgettable guests memories with its innovative technology and immersive storytelling.

    “Today’s Zootopia construction milestone brings us another step closer to the beloved Zootopia story and characters coming to life in Shanghai,” said Joe Schott, Shanghai Disney Resort president and general manager.

    “We are always looking for new ways to delight and entertain our guests here in Shanghai with unique Disney storytelling and magical experiences. The steel column installed today is an integral part of our new land which is sure to offer incredible adventures to our guests for years to come. We have every confidence in our continued success and are looking forward to creating even more excitement and bringing many more unique Disney stories to our guests.”

  • Shanghai Disneyland Reopens with Anti-Virus Controls

    Shanghai Disneyland Reopens with Anti-Virus Controls

    Shanghai Disneyland reopened to the public today, becoming the first Disney theme park to do so amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    During the initial reopening phase, visitors are required to wear face masks and undergo temperature checks upon arrival.

    China, where the pandemic began in December, was the first country to reopen factories and other businesses after declaring the disease under control in March even as infections rise and controls are tightened in some other countries.

    “For Shanghai Disney Resort, while this is a key step in our phased reopening, there are many more milestones to come for us and our sister parks around the world.,” the president of Shanghai Disney Resort, Joe Schott said.

    Tourism has been hit especially hard by controls imposed worldwide that shut down airline and cruise ship travel, theme parks and cinemas. Disney blamed a 91% plunge in its latest quarter profit on $1.4 billion in virus-related costs.

    Shanghai Disneyland and Disney’s park in Hong Kong closed on Jan. 25 as China isolated cities with 60 million people to try to contain the outbreak. Tokyo Disneyland closed the following month and parks in the United States and Europe in March.

  • BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland to Begin Phased Reopening on May 11

    BREAKING: Shanghai Disneyland to Begin Phased Reopening on May 11

    Shanghai Disney has been closed since January 25 due to the COVID-19 crisis and today there is a bit of good news. Disney will reopen its Shanghai theme park on May 11, the company said during an earnings conference call on Tuesday.

    Disney reopened Disneytown, Wishing Star Park and the Disneyland Hotel in Shanghai in March. This will be the first Disney theme park to reopen after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    “In Shanghai, we took the first measured steps towards reopening in early March, with the opening of some retail, dining, and entertainment experiences at Disneytown, Wishing Star Park and the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel,” Joe Schott, President and General Manager, Shanghai Disney Resort said today in a Disney Parks Blog post.

    Disney has closed its theme parks in the U.S. — Disneyland and Walt Disney World — until further notice. All of its parks and resorts worldwide, from Paris to Hong Kong to Tokyo, are currently closed.

    The company’s parks, experience and products segment fell 10% in the second quarter, compared to the prior-year quarter, to $5.5 billion.

  • Zootopia Land has Officially Begun Construction

    Zootopia Land has Officially Begun Construction

    Shanghai Disney Resort has announced that construction is now underway at Shanghai Disneyland’s immersive Zootopia expansion which will be the park’s eighth themed land.

    When Zootopia opens, guests will experience a new major attraction that seamlessly blends Disney’s storytelling and state-of-the-art technologies, as well as new entertainment, merchandise and food and beverage offerings that provide them with more to experience at Shanghai Disneyland than ever before.

    “This is an immensely exciting time for Shanghai Disney Resort and Zootopia fans alike,” said Joe Schott, president and general manager, Shanghai Disney Resort.

    The first-ever Zootopia-themed land will immerse guests in the world of the Academy Award-winning film, “where anyone can be anything.” The film was a global success that broke box office records in China to become the country’s No. 1 all-time highest grossing animated feature film. The film’s characters and stories have resonated strongly with Chinese guests, which has led to the success of Zootopia-themed merchandise, digital interactive games and more throughout the Chinese market.

    The film’s beloved characters Judy and Nick currently greet guests in Disney parks around the world and they will be joined by other favorites from the film in Shanghai Disneyland when the new land opens.

  • First International Food & Drink Fest Spices Up Shanghai Disney Resort

    First International Food & Drink Fest Spices Up Shanghai Disney Resort

    The first-ever International Food & Drink Fest is taking over Disneytown at Shanghai Disney Resort, now until May 4!

    Guests can take in fantastic flavors from around the world, join a cooking class and enjoy festival entertainment during this limited-time event surrounded by an abundance of beautiful blooms at the height of the spring season.

    Thirteen international food market booths feature regional cuisine from around the world: Spice Oasis, Slider Grill, Latin Cantina, Mushu House, Tribal Cottage, Hamm Hut, Italian Terrace, Ocean Grill, Seoul Snack, Manila Market, Tex-Mex, Berkshire House and Hawaii Sweet. Menus boast unique dishes created using fresh, healthy ingredients and a range of tasty beverages.

    The daily Disney · Chef Cooking Show at Disneytown’s Lakeshore Lawn extends the experience as guests watch and learn from local Disney chefs and culinary experts who showcase their techniques, insider tricks and helpful tips for a whole range of recipes. Hands-on masterclasses from professional chefs are also available in the fun signature Disney · Chef Studio. Free classes are open to guests of all ages several times a day from Monday through Friday, with paid tasting and cooking classes on the weekends.

    Throughout the festival, an impressive assortment of talented artists and live bands will be available to entertain guests in addition to live music, entertainment offerings and special activities. Guests can immerse themselves in the joy of the festival at the Open-Air Show held daily on the Disneytown stage.

    For a taste of the magic at home, guests can choose from more than 20 exclusive merchandise items from the Delicious Collection, including kitchenware, stationery, apparel and Mickey-shaped snack pins perfectly suited for foodies and Disney fans alike.

    Tickets are on sale now via the official Shanghai Disney Resort WeChat account and through the resort’s travel trade partner Meituan Dianping. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind foodie celebration only at Shanghai Disney Resort!

  • New ‘Zootopia’-Themed Land Coming to Shanghai Disneyland

    New ‘Zootopia’-Themed Land Coming to Shanghai Disneyland

    Tuesday, Shanghai Disney Resort announced that a “Zootopia”-themed land is coming to Shanghai Disneyland!

    The Land will be based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit animated movie, this exciting development will be the park’s eighth themed land and the first-ever “Zootopia”-themed land at any Disney park.

    This marks the second major expansion since the resort opened in 2016. The first expansion added a Toy Story Land to the park where guests feel as if they’ve been shrunk down to the size of their favorite Toy Story toys.

    In this new land guests will be invited to experience the mammalian metropolis of Zootopia “where anyone can be anything,” with a new major attraction that will seamlessly blend Disney storytelling and state-of-the-art technology to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life – including Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Entertainment, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings will invite guests to fully immerse themselves in the Academy-Award-winning animated movie.

    The development of the world’s first “Zootopia”-themed land follows the huge success of the “Zootopia” animated movie globally, particularly in China where it broke box office records to become the country’s No. 1 animated feature film in history.

    Construction is set to begin later this year! Keep checking Disney Dorks for more updates!

  • First Ever Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land Themed Plane Takes Flight

    First Ever Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land Themed Plane Takes Flight

    Over the weekend, a ‘Toy Story’ themed aircraft launched in Shanghai, as a joined venture between China Eastern Airlines and the Shanghai Disney Resort. The new airplane features a large, flying Buzz Lightyear painted on one side of the exterior, and Woody on the other.

    Toy Story Plane

    The first Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land themed plane took flight from Shanghai over the weekend, featuring in-flight entertainment and colorful décor that illustrates the new attractions now open at Shanghai Disney Resort. Even the ceiling is decorated for this special flight experience!

    Travelers at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport will spot favorite Toy Story characters in the departure terminal before take-off and receive a commemorative boarding pass as part of the new flight experience.

    Starting at check-in, the entire experience is fused with the popular Disney franchise. The check-in machines are Toy Story themed, and the desks feature images of the characters. Within the aircraft itself, the top of the cabin features artwork of Woody and Lotso, among others. The luggage compartments above the seats are sky blue, with cartoon clouds and a variety of other characters drawn on. Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are, of course, on display. The seats and trays again feature colorful depictions of the characters, and the headphones and other accessories are all themed to further enhance the experience. The menus also revolve around Toy Story characters, with themed cutlery and food and drink options.

    The plane will fly between Beijing and Shanghai, with service to and from other Chinese cities in the future.

  • Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land Officially Opens Today at Shanghai Disneyland

    Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land Officially Opens Today at Shanghai Disneyland

    Toy Story Land is Now Open at Shanghai Disney Resort! The Park welcomed its first official guests to Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land today, the first major expansion at the resort since its grand opening in 2016.

    “We’re incredibly proud of the success of this one-of-a-kind, world-class destination, and we are thrilled to give our Chinese guests even more to explore and enjoy at the resort with the addition of a spectacular new land based on Pixar’s beloved Toy Story characters,” said Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company.

    Based on the Disney·Pixar film series, Shanghai Disneyland’s seventh themed land is a high-spirited, colorful world where guests will feel as if they’ve been shrunk down to the size of their favorite Toy Story toys.

    Woody, Buzz and their Toy Story pals come to life and play in this fully immersive land, which features three new attractions: Slinky Dog Spin, Rex’s Racer and Woody’s Roundup. Guests can also interact with their favorite characters at Meeting Post, shop at Al’s Toy Barn and dine at the Toy Box Café.

    Shanghai Disney Resort is home to the Toy Story Hotel – the only hotel in the world themed to the popular franchise – as well as the popular Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue at Shanghai Disneyland which features the most advanced Buzz Lightyear targeting system at any Disney park.

    With the opening of Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land, guests can share even more laughter and fun with family and friends this summer and beyond! Tell us in the comments below what you’re most excited to see and do in this new themed land.

  • Chinese New Year Celebrated at Shanghai Disney Resort with a Special Ceremony

    Chinese New Year Celebrated at Shanghai Disney Resort with a Special Ceremony

    Shanghai Disneyland guests visiting on Friday morning witnessed an unusual treat – a once-a-year traditional Chinese eye dotting ceremony to mark the first day of the Year of the Dog.

    Shanghai Disneyland

    God of Fortune Pluto, Mickey and Minnie were joined this morning by the general manager of the resort, Philippe Gas, who dotted the eyes of two lions during a traditional lion dance in celebration of Chinese New Year. In Chinese culture, the eye dotting ceremony is done to awaken the spirit of the lion and spread good fortune and cheer.

    Shanghai Disneyland

    Throughout Shanghai Disney Resort, families and friends can continue to celebrate this joyous time together with a host of traditional Chinese New Year festivities, magical entertainment, special menus and more through March 4. Offerings include a vibrant, high-stepping Shanghai Swing show, the resort’s first ever Wishing Garden and a daily drum ceremony.

    Shanghai Disneyland

    But that’s just a taste of all that Shanghai Disney Resort has to offer this Chinese New Year – there are many more special surprises everywhere you look.

    The Year of the Dog is already off to an incredible start at the resort and you’ll be so excited for what’s in store for you. This year will be packed full of fun and surprises with the opening of Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land on April 26 – guests can already enjoy a colorful picnic at the Toy Box Café – and the premiere of a Mandarin production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre this summer.