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When did Shanghai Disneyland open?

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Shanghai Disneyland officially opened to the public on June 16, 2016.

According to the reference from Wikipedia regarding Shanghai Disney Resort, the park "opened to the public on June 16, 2016". This marked a significant moment as it is the first Disneyland located in mainland China.

Shanghai Disney Resort's Place in Disney History

Shanghai Disney Resort holds a notable position within The Walt Disney Company's portfolio of global theme park destinations. As the reference highlights, it is the:

  • First Disneyland in mainland China.
  • Sixth Disney resort worldwide.

This places Shanghai Disney Resort among a prestigious list of international Disney destinations.

Global Disney Resorts

Before Shanghai, Disney had established resorts in several key locations around the world:

  • Disneyland Resort (Anaheim, California, USA)
  • Walt Disney World Resort (Orlando, Florida, USA)
  • Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Disneyland Paris (Marne-la-Vallée, France)
  • Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (Hong Kong)

The opening of Shanghai Disneyland in 2016 expanded Disney's footprint and brought the magic of Disney directly to a vast new audience in mainland China. The grand opening event on June 16, 2016, was a major international event, celebrated with fanfare and attended by various dignitaries and Disney executives.