As a one-of-a-kind entertainment hub for the young at heart, the Shanghai Disneyland and Park encompass some truly iconic rides and attractions that are a world apart from the usual highlights.
Bigger is Better
Believed to be eleven times larger than the first-ever Disneyland, which opened its doors to visitors in California back in 1955, Shanghai Disneyland surpasses all expectations where size and scale is concerned. Sprawled across an area of 963 acres, the venue cost around 6 billion US dollars to construct. The Walt Disney Company, for the first time in its history, also collaborated with local authorities to provide a more culturally sensitive version of Disneyland to the Chinese populace.
Reaching the Park
A whopping 11 visitors are believed to have visited Shanghai Disneyland when it was first declared open in 2016 and this is mainly due to how well-connected the park is to local transport links. Line 11 of the Shanghai Metro System takes visitors directly to the entrance, which makes the venue highly accessible not only to residents but visitors based at Shanghai apartments the likes of Citadines West Yan’an Road Shanghai.
Forget the Train
One of the most glaring omissions in Shanghai Disneyland is the railway that is part of every other Magic Kingdom park or Disneyland theme park. the reason behind this omission is said to be China’s negative associations with the 1800s when railways were first constructed.
Rides with a Chinese Twist
While the Haunted Mansion has also been done away with due to China’s attitude towards the dead, attractions such as Soarin’ have been rebranded as Soaring Over the Horizon. The Garden of the Twelve Friends is another nod to the zodiac.
