Shanghai Disney Resort to launch 5th birthday celebrations with a year of magical surprises on April 8, 2021

Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in China’s mainland, officially opened its gates on June 16, 2016, bringing the wonder and imagination of Disney to fans and guests in magical new ways. In the five years since, the resort has become one of the most popular global vacation destinations, with innovative experiences and expansions, including new lands, stories and characters continuing to attract new and returning guests every day. Today, Shanghai Disney Resort announced that starting April 8, 2021, guests will be immersed in a "Year of Magical Surprises" as the resort raises the curtain on its milestone Fifth Anniversary and birthday celebrations.

Featuring an exciting lineup of exclusive experiences across Shanghai Disneyland, the resort's two themed hotels, Disneytown and beyond, this spectacular year-long celebration will start from April 8 when the newly decorated resort will begin warmly welcoming guests to join the birthday festivities of this authentically Disney, distinctly Chinese resort.  

"We are so humbled to have been welcomed with such passion, enthusiasm and love from tens of millions of guests during our first five years," said Joe Schott, President and General Manager, Shanghai Disney Resort. "Our success would not have been possible without the incredible support of all of our partners, the local government, community friends, guests and fans, as well as our amazing Cast Members. With our upcoming 5th Birthday Celebrations, we look forward to delivering a range of magical experiences that our guests will love, with surprises waiting around every corner!"