Shanghai Disneyland Park

We visited Shanghai Disneyland in mid-November and it exceeded all my expectations. The weather was very cold, and we queued for about an hour before the official park opening. To our surprise, the park opened earlier than the stated time, which was a great start to the day. Because of that, we managed to ride TRON Lightcycle Power Run with almost no wait — and it was absolutely the best ride I’ve ever experienced. Truly next level. My second favourite ride was Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — fun, smooth, and beautifully themed. Overall, the park operations were impressive. People generally queued patiently, everyone was polite, and we didn’t experience any queue cutting, which made the experience very pleasant. We spent two full days in the park and were able to cover most of the rides without feeling too rushed. The park is well designed, immersive, and magical in its own way. We loved it so much and will definitely be back again. Highly recommended! ✨🎢

Overall, Shanghai Disneyland is a great park, and it is entirely possible to cover every zone in a single day, especially if you visit during a good weather month like November and utilize Premier Access. ​Highlights and Attractions ​Rides for Everyone: The attractions at SDL are generally well-suited for families and children, as they are generally not too scary. You can manage to hit all the key rides across the park's seven zones in one day. ​TRON is a Must: The TRON Lightcycle Power Run was a personal favorite and is highly recommended. ​The Power of Premier Access: Using Premier Access (for around five key attractions like TRON, Soaring Over the Horizon, and Zootopia: Hot Pursuit, as noted in the plan) was crucial for successfully fitting everything into the one-day visit. ​Entertainment and Atmosphere ​Spectacular Nighttime Shows: The evening entertainment is a major highlight. The fireworks and the night parade (like the Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade and Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration) are described as very beautiful and should not be missed. ​Logistics and Practical Tips ​Convenient Travel: Traveling to the park is very convenient, as you can easily get there by taking the Metro. ​Food and Drink Policy: It is helpful that visitors can bring outside food and drinks into the park. ​Bag Check Warning: Be prepared for a very long bag check process. They do not use scanning machines; bags are checked manually by staff, which significantly slows down entry. ​Constructive Feedback ​Cast Member Friendliness: One area for improvement is the staff. The Cast Members were not as cheerful or friendly compared to the staff at other international theme parks visited. ​Food Quality: The food inside the park is expensive, and the taste is quite mediocre—it’s not particularly impressive.

Please get the early pass totally worth it! Manage to ride the tron 3 times!! Download the Disneyland Shanghai apps. Really helpful especially the maps and the showtime. Get the pawsicle in Zootopia. It is so good! Not much food for Muslim so bring RTE. Toilets were clean but no bidet. Many water stations to refill your bottle. The water taste fine, no weird taste at all.

One of the best Disneyland experiences we’ve had to date. I’ve been to a few Disney parks around the world, and this one is by far my favorite. We rode about 90% of the attractions with wait times of 30 minutes or less on a weekday, all without a FastPass. One thing to note: tripods and selfie sticks aren’t allowed, but they’ll let you store them in a locker instead of confiscating them. Overall, a very memorable visit

Largest and newest Disney park globally. Crowded. Some rides had a wait time >200 mins during our December visit. Popular rides were consistently >60 mins wait. Disney hotel patrons has early park access each day. Food is notably better than other parks, including Tokyo Disney. Staff service inconsistent, we overheard staff raising voices at patrons. Queue cutting not commonplace, but did occur on few occasions. Designated outdoor smoking area at sections of the park, with smell spreading to neighbouring areas. Squat toilet in park washrooms. Limited dining opportunities in Disney Town after park closes at night.

Good fun. The queues are quite long though. Most of the popular attractions are over 100 minutes wait time. We did find that the line went quicker than they anticipated. A lot of the attractions which were 5 min wait time were pleasant to do as an adult. We had no kids with us, just 3 adults. Queue to get into the park took almost one hour to get in, the one nice thing is you are constantly moving, not standing still all the time. To get your ticket, you need ID, so if a foreigner remember to take your passport. At the gate they scan your passport and then you go through. Super easy. When you leave Disneyland it is not clear where to get didi. Its not the same place that you get dropped off. When you come out of the park, go straight over the foot bridge, dont go right to where the taxis are. Overall we had a really nice time. If you dont plan to spend the whole day there, id suggest going in the afternoon around 3pm. 5 - 6 hours is enough, especially if you dont plan to go on all the rides. If you go on all the rides, you'll need around 6 - 8 hours to stand in queues.

Loved my Disney Shanghai experience! Visited in November on a Monday which was moderately busy. Longer wait times for the popular rides however it was bearable. Definitely start with Zootopia followed by Tron. Was able to knock out all the rides before the fireworks show in the evening.

Visiting Shanghai Disneyland was an unforgettable experience! The park is vibrant, full of energy, and bursting with color—especially thanks to all the amazing cosplay. Guests dressed up in creative costumes really brought the magic to life and made the atmosphere even more festive. From thrilling rides to enchanting shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. I highly recommend booking your tickets in advance to avoid long lines and make the most of your visit. Whether you’re a Disney fan or just looking for a fun day out, Shanghai Disneyland is a must-see destination!