Shanghai Disneyland adds seventh theme - 'Toy Story'

(From Shanghai observation) It has not been half a year since the official opening of the park, and Shanghai Disneyland is about to expand. Today, Shanghai Disney Resort announced that Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and all their friends from Toy Story will soon have a brand new home at Shanghai Disneyland, bringing endless joy to visitors. Toy Story will become the seventh theme park within Shanghai Disneyland. Recently, senior executives from both shareholders of the cooperative enterprise, Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group, laid the foundation for the 'Toy Story' park. This new park demonstrates the confidence of both parties in the growing demand for Chinese theme entertainment consumption and also highlights the successful start of Shanghai Disney Resort since its opening. It is reported that the new 'Toy Story' park is planned to open to tourists in 2018, presenting unique attractions and experiences.

Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said, 'We are very satisfied with the operation of Shanghai Disneyland after more than four months of opening, and we are also looking forward to our future development in China. The groundbreaking of the new 'Toy Story' park fully demonstrates our confidence. This new park will continue to uphold the concept of 'authentic Disney, unique Chinese style' and continuously create infinite joy for visitors in the future

The Toy Story park will present a colorful and lively world. Here, tourists feel as if they have shrunk down to the size of the beloved toy from the 'Toy Story' video, spending a time filled with laughter and joy in the garden of the owner, Gong'an Dijia. Players are given life and play to their heart's content in this fully immersive park. The park includes three brand new amusement projects and a unique themed area for Disney friends to meet. 

Fan Xiping, Chairman of Shanghai Shendi Group, said, 'Since its opening in June this year, Shanghai Disneyland has been operating smoothly and orderly, with increasing enthusiasm from visitors and positive feedback from all sectors of society. This has given us great confidence. The 'Toy Story' park released this time is an expansion project in the first phase of the park plan, and our partners in China and the United States will continue to launch more new products and experiences to meet the needs of domestic and foreign tourists. The characters and stories in the 'Toy Story' series have always been loved by Chinese tourists. Shanghai Disney Resort has the world's only Toy Story hotel, and the 'Buzz Lightyear Star Rescue' amusement project at Shanghai Disneyland features the most advanced Buzz Lightyear targeting system among Disney parks worldwide, which is highly favored by tourists.

Philippe Gas, General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, said, 'Mr. Walt Disney once said that as long as there is imagination in the world, all Disney parks will not be completed and will continue to grow. We are delighted to bring the same imagination and spirit of joy to Shanghai, and look forward to developing our resort with Chinese tourists. Now is a good time to visit Shanghai Disney Resort and experience the magical charm of Disney