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Shanghai Disney Resort Guide: What’s New in 2026 and the Year’s Events
By Philip Hernandez·Updated Nov. 9, 2026
The Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. Photo: Riku Lu, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Shanghai, China — Shanghai Disney Resort opened in Pudong on June 16, 2016, with Shanghai Disneyland, the Disneytown district and Wishing Star Park.
In a Nutshell
Shanghai Disney Resort turned 10 on June 16, 2026, and says it has marked more than 100 million guest visits since opening. The anniversary year added The Heart of Magic, a new castle stage show, and the resort’s third hotel, the Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel, has a Dec. 16, 2026, opening date. In the quarter that ended June 27, 2026, operating income at Disney’s international parks, which are Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai, fell 13%, and Disney expects the “softness at our Asia parks” to continue into its fiscal fourth quarter. A Spider-Man land, the park’s ninth themed land, is announced with no opening date.
The 10th anniversary celebration at Enchanted Storybook Castle. Image: Shanghai Disney ResortShanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel, the resort's third hotel. Image: Shanghai Disney Resort
March 20, 2026AnniversaryShanghai Disneyland: The resort's 10th anniversary celebration began, a year-long party. The resort turned 10 on June 16, with more than 100 million guest visits since opening.
March 20, 2026NewShanghai Disneyland: The Heart of Magic, a new castle stage show with three satellite stages, opened with Hercules making his Shanghai Disneyland debut.
March 20, 2026ChangedShanghai Disneyland: Mickey's Storybook Express parade added a Duffy and Friends ship float and a Zootopia float.
March 20, 2026ChangedShanghai Disneyland: Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration added a new finale and a segment inspired by Wish.
September 2026NewShanghai Disneyland: A Voyage with Duffy and Friends, a new castle stage show, debuted for Duffy Month.
Dec. 16, 2026OpeningShanghai Disney Resort: Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel, the resort's third hotel, opens with about 400 rooms.
Shanghai Disney Resort Projects With No Opening Date
Shanghai Disney Resort hasn’t dated an opening for 2027. These projects are announced.
No date yetComingShanghai Disneyland: A Spider-Man land, the park's ninth themed land, with a coaster. Ride vehicle testing began in August 2026.
No date yetComingShanghai Disneyland: An expansion of Soaring Over the Horizon.
No date yetComingShanghai Disney Resort: A fourth themed hotel, steps from the park's main entrance.
Seasonal Events at Shanghai Disney Resort
Each seasonal event in calendar order, at the latest dates announced. When the next year’s dates aren’t out yet, the last edition shows with its year.
Jan. 28 to March 3, 2026Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)Shanghai DisneylandIncluded with park admission
Sept. 1 to 30, 2026Duffy MonthShanghai DisneylandIncluded with park admission
