The first Disney resort in Mainland China which aims to become a family vacation destination that combines classic Disney characters and storytelling with the uniqueness and beauty of China. The Shanghai Disney Resort will be both authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese. The resort will include a Magic Kingdom-style theme park with characteristics tailored to the Shanghai region and other amenities consistent with Disney's destination resorts worldwide.

The Shanghai Disneyland broke ground Friday, April 8, 2011 and is scheduled to open in 2016. When it opens, the park will have two themed hotels, a large retail, dining and entertainment venue, as well as recreational facilities, a lake and plenty of parking. In total, building the resort is expected to cost more than four billion dollars, which will be split between the Walt Disney Company and its China partners.