Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland is a park currently in development to be located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China. The park and surrounding Shanghai Disneyland Resort are scheduled to open in spring 2016.

Layout
Shanghai Disneyland is a departure from other Disney parks. It does not feature a counterpart to Main Street, U.S.A, instead featuring an 11-acre greenbelt hub that is home to Storybook Castle, the park's central icon.

Construction
The construction has already begun, and construction on a major road has begun in order to transport materials for the rest of the park. Major construction work is planned to start as early as May 2011, targeting a 2015 opening. The resort is planned to cover an area of four square kilometers (988 acres). It is expected to cost 25 billion RMB ($3.66 billion USD). The project will be financed by several large Chinese state-owned enterprises in Shanghai forming a joint venture with Walt Disney Company. The Oriental Land Company has not confirmed any connection to this venture with Disney on the Shanghai Disneyland project. "The first-phase of the project will be to the South of Huanglou Area, an area in Chuansha Town, the southeast suburbs of Shanghai's Pudong area; the second phase will extend farther southwest," an urban developer from Shanghai stated.

History

 * In 2005, it was rumored that the construction of a park known as "Shanghai Disneyland" would begin in 2008, and be completed in 2012. This was originally denied by Hong Kong International Theme Parks President Bill Ernest.
 * On December 5, 2007, the assessment agency reported that construction of "Shanghai Disneyland" would start after the Expo 2010 Shanghai China, with an investment amounting to 40 billion yuan.
 * On March 7, 2008, Ming Pao Daily News reported that Disney's first choice for construction was in Pudong, Shanghai.
 * November 1, 2009: While attending the 21st session of the International Business Leaders Advisory Council, Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai said, in response to the media's questions: "Shanghai Municipal Government will, in the near future, convene a special press conference to release the latest [information] and to answer your questions.” Some people say that the "Shanghai Disneyland" project was approved in October 2009, but due to the low-key style of the Shanghai Municipal Government, and the need to fine-tune details between the two sides, as well as the need to change the four regulations, so subject to 100% to determine the rear will be publicly announced.
 * At 8:30 on November 4, 2009, an announcement, authorized by the Shanghai Municipal Government Press Office, was made: "Shanghai Disneyland project application report has been approved by the relevant state departments. Estimated total investment of 24.4 billion renminbi." Land near the proposed production site increased in value dramatically after the announcement was made.
 * January 18, 2011 A mainland government official today has confirmed that Shanghai Disneyland which is scheduled now to open in 2015 will be two to three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland and will eventually contain three theme parks. Speculation is that these three theme parks will include parks based on Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom.
 * April 7, 2011 Groundbreaking begins at the Shanghai Disney Resort site.
 * July 2015 first looks at the park in mock ups shown at the Shangahai Expo Center by Dsieny Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, reporting an expected opening of 2016

Attractions

 * Walt Disney Theater

Dining

 * Club 33
 * Mickey & Pals Market Cafe
 * Remy's Patisserie
 * Sweethearts Confectionery
 * Il Paperino
 * Lucky Express

Shopping

 * Whistle Stop Shop
 * Avenue M Arcade

Attractions

 * Enchanted Storybook Castle
 * Voyage to the Crystal Grotto
 * Sword in the Stone
 * Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
 * Peter Pan's Flight
 * The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
 * Interactive Snow White Attraction
 * Once Upon A Time
 * Hunny Pot Spin
 * Storybook Castle Stage Spectacular
 * Alice in Wonderland Maze (based on the 2010 film instead of the original animated one)
 * Evergreen Playhouse - featuring Frozen Singalong Celebration

Character meet-and-greet areas

 * Storybook Court
 * Hundred Acre Wood

Dining

 * Corner Market
 * Merlin's Magic Recipe
 * Royal Banquet Hall
 * Tangled Tree Tavern
 * Troubadour Treats

Shopping

 * Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
 * Castle Gifts
 * Hundred Acre Goods
 * Mountain Treasures

Attractions

 * Dumbo the Flying Elephant
 * Fantasia Carousel
 * Garden of the Twelve Friends
 * Melody Gardens

Character meet-and-greet areas

 * Meet Mickey and Friends

Dining

 * Chip & Dale's Treehouse Treats
 * Fairy Godmother's Cupboard
 * Picnic Basket
 * Pinocchio Village Kitchen
 * Timothy's Treats
 * Teahouse of the Wandering Moon

Shopping

 * Be Our Guest Boutique
 * Casey Jr. Trinket Train
 * Melody Time Gifts
 * Mickey & Minnie's Mercantile

Attractions

 * Arena E Stage
 * Buzz Lightyear Planet Rescue
 * Jet Packs
 * Stitch Encounter
 * Tron Lightcycle Power Run
 * Marvel Universe
 * Star Wars Launch Bay

Dining

 * Spiral Snacks
 * Stargazer Grill
 * The Light Stuff

Shopping

 * Intergalactic Imports

Attractions

 * Camp Discovery Challenge Trail
 * Roaring Rapids
 * Soarin' Over the Horizon
 * Tarzan: Call of the Jungle

Dining

 * Piranha Bites
 * Tribal Table

Shopping

 * Adventure Supplies
 * Laughing Monkey Traders
 * Rainbow Frog Trinkets

Attractions

 * Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure
 * Explorer Canoes
 * El Teatro Fandango - Featuring "Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack's Stunt Show"
 * Stunt Theater

Dining

 * Pintel & Rigetti's Grub to Grab
 * The Snackin' Kracken
 * Tortuga Treats

Shopping

 * Barbossa's Bounty
 * Doubloon Market