Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai Disney Resort (Chinese: 上海迪士尼度假区) is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It is the first Disneyland in mainland China. It is also the sixth Disney resort worldwide, after Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
Native name | 上海迪士尼度假区 |
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Romanized name | Shànghǎi Díshìní Dùjiàqū |
| Industry | Theme parks and resorts |
| Founded | June 16, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Pudong, Shanghai, China 31.1440°N 121.6570°E |
| Owner | Shanghai Shendi Group (57%) The Walt Disney Company (43%) |
| Website | Official website |
The resort features Shanghai Disneyland, an entertainment district, two themed hotels, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs. Additional phases will see the development of two additional theme parks at the resort. The site will cover 390 hectares (963 acres) in Pudong, or approximately three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, at a cost of RMB 24.5 billion (US$3.7 billion) for the new theme park and an additional RMB 4.5 billion (US$0.7 billion) to build other aspects of the resort, totaling RMB 34 billion (US$5.5 billion). The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.