We have a very special treat for your today. Stefan Zwanzger, world traveling “Theme Park Guy”, has been tracking the progress of Shanghai Disneyland for years on his own site thethemeparkguy.com. We now share his latest update from the Shanghai project, but you can find early updates on his website. It is a fascinating look at the impact that a certain mouse is having on a little known area of China. Enjoy!

shanghai disney resort layout theme park territory is marked red
Shanghai Disney Resort layout. Theme park territory is marked red.
the shanghai disney city office resides inside this skyscraper
The Shanghai Disney city office resides inside this skyscraper
balloons in the office and light at night thats a good sign
Balloons in the office and light at night. That’s a good sign!

Construction Update June 2014

Construction on the theme park site is in full swing now, with multiple structures rising including the Tron roller coaster, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the Enchanted Storybook Castle, Pirates of the Caribbean and the resort hotels. The following pictures were taken on June 24, 2014:

Construction 'Roaring Rapids' on the left 'Pirates of the Caribbean' on the right.
Construction – ‘Roaring Rapids’ on the left, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ on the right
View from south of the Shanghai Disney lake.
View from south of the Shanghai Disney lake
Tron roller coaster under construction.
Tron roller coaster under construction
Fukushima decommissioning no its shanghai Disneyland in the making.
Shanghai Disneyland in the making
Coaster tracks stored outside.
Coaster tracks stored outside, probably belonging to the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Farmers with the Tron Coaster in the distance.
Farmers with the Tron Coaster in the distance

The area around the park has been undergoing a breathtaking transformation since back in 2009. I will strive to bring you at least one more construction update prior to the opening. Thanks to the team of MiceChat for the opportunity to share these pictures!