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We will be in Shanghai for three days in late September - Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Which one would you select for Disneyland? At a guess I would assume Monday would be quietest but could be horribly wrong. Thanks!
Hi everyone! I’m planning my first visit to SDL and had a quick question about ride photos.
Are they available for individual purchase, or are they only included with the PhotoPass?
If they’re available separately, does anyone know how much the individual ride photos cost?
Thanks in advance!
We are stopping off at Shanghai on our way to Japan in September, so we can only visit on a Sunday. Is it worth getting the dream day package? I was looking at the Carefree Set of 8 Bundle, which includes PA to hot pursuit, Pirates, soaring, tron, roaring rapids, Peters pan, voyage to the crystal grotto, and Buzz. Traveling at 5 adults.
Crowd calendars are telling me totally different things!
A normal ticket is £66 and the dream package about £190 (entry ticket included).
How easy is it to get individual PA on the day, and how much do these tend to cost?
[Pearl* Annual Pass]
Has anyone actually bought an annual pass?
To me, on the website it isn't very clear what the benefits are. Is there a list somewhere? Am I blind?
Planning to go in january 2026, so at the gathering info stage :)
Aside from the obvious price difference, are there any shows/stuffs exclusive only on weekends
I'm visiting family in Shanghai over the CNY period from about the 28th of Jan to 8th Feb. Do people think Shanghai Disney will be absolutely crowded or have been during this period? I heard that maybe it might be a bit less crowded bc everyone is going home.
After 1 month of waiting, I already received confirmations for Disney tickets on December 31, but I only see the QR code, how do I open the tickets in the DisneyLand app? Could someone help me with a tutorial to understand how to do it please? Because I went to “me”… “my links”… “tickets” and I scanned the code but it gave me an error 😔
Or how do you make friends?
How do i get a fast track pass or a pass that lets me not wait in queue? I have tried on the Disney resort app but im not so sure!
Its pretty obvious one has rmb100 coupon, but are they the same beside the coupon?
Unfortunately, my trip to Shanghai was cancelled :(
I booked two tickets for Disneyland in advance. Do you know if there is a way to ask for a refund?
assuming theres like a general store that sells all Disney merch in general, as a huge hockey and mighty ducks fan, I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not there’s any mighty ducks merch for sale in the park? Thank you for your time have a nice day :) edit: also any gravity falls?
I visited for the first time on the 12 December 2024 (Thursday) as a group of 6 adults (one wheelchair-bound due to a leg injury, still able to ride all rides after being transferred into the seat).
We were there from 9am-7.30m, completed 9️⃣ big rides in a day! We skipped the performances etc because we were there for the rides only. 🎢
Flow of this post: tips ➡️ timestamps of the rides we took ➡️ regrets/lessons learned
💡 General tips
🎟️ Ticket tips
🚕 Transport tip
🍔 Where to use your F&B vouchers
🍔 Claiming your F&B vouchers:
🕰️ Flow of events
ETA = estimated wait time of rides. Actual wait times ended up being shorter (yay!)
Emoji numbers = counter for the number of rides we completed
8am reached “Disney Car & Tour Bus Parking Lot”
8.30am reached Disneyland entrance after a long walk
9.30am reached Tomorrowland
9.40am [Tomorrowland] 1️⃣ rode TRON (ETA: 10min)
10am [Tomorrowland] 2️⃣ rode Buzz Lightyear (ETA: 5min)
10.20am off to Zootopia
10.30am [Zootopia] queue for Hot Pursuit (ETA: 50min)
11am [Zootopia] 3️⃣ rode Hot Pursuit
11.20am [Fantasyland] queue for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (ETA: 80min)
12.20pm 4️⃣ done riding, off for lunch at Tangled Tavern.
1.30pm [Fantasyland] Food was ready. We barely paid anything thanks to the F&B vouchers! Crazy fact… the vegetarian meal was the tastiest out of all menu items 🌱
2.30pm [Treasure Trove] 5️⃣ Pirates (ETA: 15min), immediate access for all riders due to the wheelchair passenger
3pm [Toy Story Land] Rex’s Racer (ETA: 60min)
3.40pm 6️⃣ done with Rex’s Racer
4.20pm queue for Peter Pan’s Flight (ETA: 30min)
4.40pm 7️⃣ done with Peter Pan
5pm queuing for Voyage to the Crystal Grotto (ETA: 20min). Perfect timing for this ride because the sun had already set. It’s an outdoor slow river ride and the lights made everything pop ✨
5.30pm 8️⃣ done with Voyage and walking over to Adventure Isle
6.15pm [Adventure Isle] snack at Chipmunk Tavern after long walk and toilet break. The nutella croissant was divine 🥐
6.25pm [Adventure Isle] queuing for Soaring Over The Horizon (ETA: 40min)
7.15pm 9️⃣ done with Soaring
8pm reached “Disney Car & Tour Bus Parking Lot” after a long walk -end of day-
The only regret was us not doing the Winnie the Pooh ride because everyone was tired and wanted to leave haha. You can head out to Disneytown’s Cheesecake Factory for a scrumptious dinner before heading back into Disneyland for the iconic Illuminate Light Show (8.30pm) 🏰
Overall such a fun and fulfilling day! Hope this post helps in your planning. Definitely worth the visit ❤️
Hi I'm looking to visit this Christmas, was wondering whether there will be huge crowds on the day or just a normal weekday crowd level?
Are there any convenience stores near Shanghai Disney? We will be going straight to the Toy Story hotel from the airport and then going into Disneyland the next day. I was hoping to maybe buy some food from a convenience store so we can have it bright and early before heading into the park. Is there one that's walkable distance or should I be looking to buy some stuff from the airport first?
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For those that have gone to both parks, are the lines comparable? Should I be buying the DPA for Shanghai Disney
what time should i arrive at disneyland if i decide to get the early entrance? i saw people saying that you have to be there by 6am to get ahead of queue, how true is this?
Is there Disney characters out to greet you during breakfast at Lumiere’s Kitchen in Shanghai Disneyland Hotel?
How much does it cost if I don’t have a hotel reservation?
Is it worth it to go?
Hi everyone!
My wife and I want to bring her mom (my mother-in-law) to Shanghai Disneyland for a day.
She is a sweet old lady from small town Anhui with no idea what Disney is. But she is super open-minded and adventurous, so it's gonna be a fun day!
I wanted advice specifically about visiting Shanghai Disney for seniors:
- Rides to avoid (too violent, shaking, etc)
- Rides to prioritise (some sensations but not too violent, pretty/cute/beautiful
- Other activities she may enjoy (maybe some shows?)
- Strategic places to sit down, rest and get warm.
- Any "premium" pass we can pay to cut the lines?
- Is it ok if I carry a small foldable stool in my backpack so she can sit in the lines?
- Any recommended itinerary?
- Anything else that comes to mind?
She's older (75) but in good health - she can walk forever on flat ground. She does struggles a bit with uphill slopes and long stairs.
For context, I've been to the Paris and Orlando parks, but never to Shanghai.
Thank you all for your help!
I made a purchase of 2 tickets for Disney Shanghai from November 4, the reservation is for December 31, 2024.
I still do not have the tickets or the confirmation even though it says that it would be confirmed in 48 hours, and the official website The date of December 31 is on sale and I am concerned that I have not received confirmation of the tickets!
Does anyone know or has it happened to them? When would my ticket confirmation arrive? It only appears on the page (waiting for confirmation 48 hours) but it has been like this for 1 month!
Created another post to specifically ask about this haha.
Planning to visit Shanghai Disneyland on Dec 16 (Monday) and was wondering about the crowd levels and typical wait times for the rides.
Let me know if you’ve got any insights!
Hi all, I’m thinking of going to Shanghai Disneyland in December and saw a package on Taobao with a tour guide included. It costs around RM600, and the guide helps you experience 8–14 rides with shorter wait times (not sure how they manage it). They also assist with getting a good spot for the fireworks show.
Does anyone think it’s worth it? Or has anyone tried this service before? Or do you prefer to buy the Premier Pass?
When I purchased tickets for my boyfriend and I to go the website only asked for my name and ID number so both tickets have me listed as the guest. Is that normal or will I have to contact guest services to make sure that he can use one of the tickets when we go?
Hi everyone!
I’ll be in Shanghai from December 21 to 25 and am trying to decide whether to visit Disneyland on Monday, December 23, or Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve). I’ve read that Tuesdays are generally less crowded than Mondays, but since the 24th is Christmas Eve, I’m unsure if that might affect the crowd levels. I understand Christmas isn’t widely celebrated in Shanghai, but I’d love to hear from anyone who might have insights or experience.
Also, a quick question about tickets: I’m planning to buy mine through Klook. Can I use the Klook QR code directly at the entrance, or do I need to exchange it for a physical ticket somewhere first?
Thanks so much for your help!
I'm going to be visiting next September for a single day. I plan on staying on property. Is there any benefit to the Disneyland Hotel vs Toy Story. It appears you get the same early entry privileges from both hotels, and at Toy Story you can actually walk to the park?
Is there any reason to not book my hotel now? I just book my tickets separately once I'm 30 days out?
Lastly, does booking now actually charge me or do I just have a reservation? The verbiage is not clear and not booking directly (trip.com) appears I will get charged immediately.
What is everyone’s best tips for first timers visiting the park? Im making this thread for people visiting the sub in the future to see (I also might be going again soon so feel free to talk about secret spots and stuff too)
Hello! I am planning to visit Shanghai before CNY, and also visit Disneyland around Jan 23 or Jan 24. I will just stay for one day so i have a few questions if you could help me.
My visit is right before CNY, so will it be very crowded, as the holidays are right around the corner? The days i will be going are a Thursday or a Friday.
Since i am visiting during winter, will most of the rides be closed? I heard in Shanghai it can get really cold, so how do the rides outside operate?
Would i be able to go through and experience everything in one day? The DL seems very big, so what rides are more worth seeing (during winter)
Sorry for the many questions, but i wasn’t able to find a lot of information about DL during winter in Shanghai, so if you could help me out or share your experience, it would be much appreciated!
Thank you!!
Hi, I plan to go to Shanghai disneyland with my family of 4 this coming Monday. I was considering getting the DPA adventure set of 6, but noticed that the price jumped by a lot and I figured that we would only be interested in 4 of the 6 rides. Instead, I started looking at the early park entry access and felt that it might if i be more worth it, but worries also came about that we may only be able to ride one or two rides in that hour, and that some difficulties may occur resulting in the early park entry access being wasted. Hence, some questions arose:
I would really appreciate if previous goers could drop their thoughts and opinions :)
I’ve been surprised that these havent yet been available on the official site and want to make sure we didn’t miss out.
We ARE staying at the Toy Story Hotel, so perhaps we are guaranteed to be able to buy them on site?
Any help is appreciated.