Shanghai Disneyland’s capacity will go from 30% to 50% following updates from the Chinese government. Here is what the resort wrote on its website about the upgrade in capacity and how it will affect reservations starting on August 24.
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently issued the “Notice on Further Business Resumption of Tourism Enterprises,” which raises the operating capacity of tourism sites from 30% to 50% of permitted capacity. As a result of this policy change, and as overall market conditions continue to rebound, Shanghai Disney Resort is increasing the daily capacity of the resort’s theme park, Shanghai Disneyland, and, effective August 24, 2020, will transition the current Advanced Reservation Period to a new reservation phase, aiming to provide more flexibility for guests to plan and enjoy their park visit. During this new reservation phase, the park will continue to fully comply with regulatory directives on reservations, staggered arrival and applicable capacity controls.
With the increased daily capacity beginning August 24, 2020, Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass holders and General Admission Ticket holders will be able to visit the park on any eligible day based on the condition of their pass or ticket*. All other guests will be able to purchase park tickets and visit the park on the same day, subject to ticket availability. To comply with regulatory directives, all guests, including Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass holders and infants under 3 years old or under 1.0 meter in height, will still be required to make a reservation by submitting their visitation date and personal information to obtain a Shanghai Disneyland Reservation QR Code prior to their arrival at the park’s Main Entrance.
Also, Shanghai Disneyland annual passholders will get their annual passes extended due to the park closure. Guests will still have to follow physical distance standards and utilize Shanghai Disneyland’s QR code app when it comes to reservations.
This is a positive sign for Shanghai Disneyland, and hopefully, we get to a point where the domestic parks will be able to operate at a somewhat normal capacity here soon.
Zach Perilstein is the Editor-in-Chief of the Boardwalk Times
