Shanghai Disney Resort is celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer with new entertainment, exclusive merchandise, and limited time characters. Shanghai Disney officially opened on June 16, 2016, making it the twelfth and newest Disney Park in the world. The Walt Disney Company CEO, Josh D’Amaro, is in Shanghai this week for the festivities and we’re expecting some big announcements! The first of which being the official name for Shanghai Disney’s third hotel – Disney Enchanted Star Hotel.
The Disney Enchanted Star Hotel is expected to open in winter 2027 with 400 rooms on Wishing Star Lake with views of The Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. The theming is inspired by “the fabled Wishing Star”, Shanghai’s distinct architecture, and 20th century Art Nouveau design. The Disney Enchanted Star will be a 5-star, Deluxe Resort and will feature character dining, indoor and outdoor recreation, plus water taxi transportation to Shanghai Disneyland.
There are also strong rumors of announcing a second Shanghai Disney Park as part of the $60 billion investment into Disney’s Experiences division. While Forbes reported the announcement possibly coming this week, It’s likely details will be announced in August at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim.
Shanghai Disney has already expanded in its first 10 years with the addition of the incredibly immersive Zootopia land in 2023 and the upcoming Spider-Man land including a new high-speed rollercoaster. Shanghai Disneyland remains Disney’s largest theme park with over 900 acres and 8 themed lands. The Enchanted Storybook Castle is also the largest, standing at 197 feet tall. A staggering 120 feet taller than Sleeping Beauty Castle at Walt Disney’s original park, Disneyland. Just like Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney is a minority owner of Shanghai Disneyland. While Disney runs the day-to-day operations of Shanghai Disney, the Shanghai Shendi Group has a 57% stake.
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