SHANGHAI
Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney's “The Lion King” Tuesday night in a gala affair at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre. The premiere launched the Grand Opening festivities for the new resort, which officially opened on June 16.
"We are very proud to present the world premiere of the first-ever Mandarin production of Disney's beloved classic, ‘The Lion King,’" said Bob Iger, chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company. "This historic performance brings the story to life for our guests in a way that is authentically Disney.”
Disneytown Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
The red-carpet occasion also saluted Disneytown—the resort's international retail, dining and entertainment area—as well as two imaginatively designed hotels and Wishing Star Park. Following the grand opening of those areas, Shanghai Disneyland opened on Thursday, June 16.
Disneytown is home to the first Walt Disney Grand Theatre, the first World of Disney Store in Asia and approximately 50 dining and shopping locations. The 1,200-seat Walt Disney Grand Theatre, with its separately ticketed shows, brings an authentic Broadway theatre experience to China.
The World of Disney Store offers many items found exclusively at Shanghai Disney Resort.
Disneytown comprises five distinctive areas: Marketplace, Lakeshore, Spice Alley, Broadway Boulevard and Broadway Plaza. Also open is Spoonful of Sugar, a confectionery boutique and show kitchen; LEGO, a hands-on retail experience and world's largest LEGO store; Wolfgang Puck kitchen & bar, the celebrity chef's latest contemporary restaurant; and Shanghai Min, a popular restaurant chain.
Hotels of Shanghai Disney Resort and Wishing Star Park
The hotels of Shanghai Disney Resort are now welcoming guests to the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and the Toy Story Hotel, which feature more than 1,200 rooms. Wishing Star Park is also open to the public with a walking path along its lake, stunning landscape and recreational activities.
The resort's theme park, Shanghai Disneyland, features world-class attractions and live entertainment spectaculars across six themed lands: Adventure Isle, Gardens of Imagination, Mickey Avenue, Tomorrowland, Treasure Cove and Fantasyland, with the Enchanted Storybook Castle.
Information on meetings and events at Shanghai Disney is available at: https://www.shanghaidisneyresort.com/en/events/meetings-events/.
