Shanghai Disney Resort first opened its gates on June 16, 2016. Time has since flown by and the resort is now celebrating its fifth birthday this year. The year-long celebration will begin on April 8. The fifth anniversary will be called “Year of Magical Surprises.”
“We are so humbled to have been welcomed with such passion, enthusiasm, and love from tens of millions of guests during our first five years,” said Joe Schott, President and General Manager, Shanghai Disney Resort in a statement. “Our success would not have been possible without the incredible support of all of our partners, the local government, community friends, guests, and fans, as well as our amazing Cast Members. With our upcoming 5th Birthday Celebrations, we look forward to delivering a range of magical experiences that our guests will love, with surprises waiting around every corner!”
As part of the Year of Magical Surprises, there will be brand-new experiences and sensational surprises across Shanghai Disneyland. There will be a new nighttime spectacular called “ILLUMINATE! A Nighttime Celebration.” It will be the highlight of the 5th birthday celebration and it will use cutting-edge technology and brand new content for the event.
Mickey’s Storybook Express pre-parade will receive a birthday-themed overlay. It will feature a new three-layer birthday cake float that rises over four meters tall — Disney Surprise Cake Float.
The entire resort will be in 5th birthday celebration decorations. Everything from Mickey Avenue to Disneytown to the two hotels will receive birthday-themed decorations.
During the celebration at Shanghai Disney Resort, there will be over 200 amazing 5th Birthday souvenirs, including a range of exciting limited-edition items.
The resort’s restaurant will also be getting in on the celebration as guests will have new choices between Asian cuisine and Western fare, to seasonal specialties, and a spectacular selection of ice cream, and so much more.
The 5th Birthday celebration will even have its own soundtrack. The soundtrack will include fresh and high-energy takes on Disney classics.
Disney will be revealing more details and information about Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th birthday celebration in the near future.
Zach Perilstein is the Editor-in-Chief of the Boardwalk Times
