Shanghai Disney Resort announces new Annual Pass upgrades, "Frozen"- themed experiences, magical Christmas celebrations, and fantastically fun seasonal offerings for the entire winter
SHANGHAI, Nov. 23, 2019 — (PRNewswire) — To coincide with the release of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Frozen 2" across China, Shanghai Disney Resort has transformed into a festive "Frozen" wonderland filled with special seasonal surprises including a "Frozen" castle and the first "snow" in Shanghai, incredible food and beverage offerings, a wide selection of holiday merchandise, and festive entertainment for all to enjoy! With a new "Frozen"-themed airplane, metros, and the release of the newly upgraded Annual Pass, there's never been a more exciting time to travel to and enjoy Shanghai Disney Resort with friends and family than this holiday season!
A "Frozen" Winter Wonderland Arrives at Shanghai Disney Resort
As part of Shanghai Disney Resort's "Frozen" transformation, the resort is once again delivering an immersive flight experience to Disney fans with the new Frozen•Express, which is the fifth Disney-themed aircraft to take to the skies. The new airplane is adorned in a beautiful "Frozen" overlay, featuring Elsa, Anna and Olaf, and on the interior, icy blue colors and "Frozen"-themed imagery invite everyone to step into the unknown this winter. The Frozen•Express will extend Disney's storytelling beyond the resort for guests arriving and departing Shanghai. Guests closer to home can enjoy the "Frozen"-themed overlay on select trains on Shanghai Metro, Line 11 - heightening the anticipation for their visit to the resort.
Starting today, Shanghai Disney Resort is immersing guests into a festive "Frozen" wonderland. Each evening at sunset, guests can witness Elsa's icy magic 'freeze' the Enchanted Storybook Castle! The castle will gradually become an ice palace, complete with magical snow flurries and sparkling ice formations. The incredible "Frozen Snow Celebration" which stunned every guest last winter is returning to Mickey Avenue, enchanting guests with themed music, beautiful projections on the park's entrance and a truly unforgettable magical 'snowfall.'
The "Frozen" magic spreads across every corner at Shanghai Disneyland this winter, with a series of faux ice statues around Mickey Avenue and the Gardens of Imagination, making for fabulous photo opportunities. The photo wall in the park has also been updated, from one angle, guests will see Arendelle's Gates decked out for the holiday season with traditional decorations, but on the other, Elsa's magic has frozen the gates to match the wintery season. At the Evergreen Playhouse where the popular "Frozen: A Frozen Sing-along Celebration" show resides, guests will even be able to enjoy a selection of brand new hit songs and costumes inspired by the new adventures in "Frozen 2".
For guests looking to extend their magical stay at Shanghai Disney Resort, look no further than the new "Frozen"-themed hotel rooms at the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel. From November 22nd, 2019, a unique and immersive "Frozen" experience awaits guests after a day of fun in the park. With a delightful array of themed room décor, guests will rest peacefully with their favorite "Frozen" friends around them.
As any food-fanatic will tell you, no winter season would be complete without warming comfort food and festive feasts for guests to indulge in. In keeping with the "Frozen"-theme, this winter, guests will delight at the assortment of themed treats around the park, including "Frozen"-themed cupcakes, Elsa-themed sea salted cheese flavored ice-cream waffle cones, Olaf coconut-pineapple lamingtons, "Frozen"-themed popcorn, churros and cotton candy and more! Princes and princesses will also have the opportunity to dine in a setting of regal elegance at the Royal Banquet Hall's Frozen Weekend Afternoon Tea, featuring mini-cupcakes, macarons and sandwiches.
Fans of "Frozen 2" cannot miss the chance to take home a piece of the new movie this season with the entire Frozen 2 Collection, including Elsa and Anna soft dolls in their new costumes and even costumes for guests.
Glow with Authentic Christmas Magic
With authentic festive decorations adorning the resort, transporting guests into a magical world of wonder and cheer, Christmas truly is one of the best times of year to visit Shanghai Disney Resort with family and friends. The new show, Mickey's Magical Tree Lighting Ceremony will come to the Gardens of Imaginations, bringing a magical moment every evening for family and friends to gather together and share Christmas wishes. Featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and a live band, guests will find themselves tapping their feet and smiling as a huge and dazzling Christmas tree lights up in front of their eyes.
As part of the resort's festive celebrations, Mickey Avenue will light-up with Christmas garlands stretching across the street, adding an extra-special touch of seasonal sparkle, and beloved Disney Character meet and greet locations will feature holiday-themed backdrops, with guests even having the opportunity to stop by Santa Goofy's location for a Christmas surprise. Mickey Avenue will also see the return of the "Happy Holidays, Mickey!" show in the mornings throughout the Christmas season, and in the afternoons, everyone is invited to dance along to the holiday-themed "Christmas Swing!" show.
No Christmas would be complete without a trip to the local holiday market in search of gifts and delicious snacks, which is why this year guests can once again visit the Disneytown Christmas Market, where a variety of craft stations, food booths and other holiday-themed activities await. On weekends, roaming carolers will lend an air of seasonal celebration to the festivities and will take part in the traditional Disneytown tree lighting ceremony with Mickey, while Santa Claus greets children at a special photo location from Fridays through Sundays. Guests venturing into Disneytown in search of special photo opportunities can also enjoy the Disneytown Tree Meadow, a series of seven holiday-themed trees, each decorated to represent a different Disney Character or story. Guests should gaze into the windows of the World of Disney Store, as they transform into a vivid magical story featuring Mickey and his friends celebrating Christmas.
Guests looking to enjoy traditional festive fare can venture to the Royal Banquet Hall for a Christmas Set Menu suited for royalty, featuring a three-course meal of white and green asparagus with tamago egg and black truffle paste, beef fillet with lobster tail and a rich chestnut mascarpone cheese mousse with vanilla ice cream. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Lumière's Kitchen and Sunnyside Café will also host unforgettable Christmas dinner buffets, complete with authentic yuletide traditions with unique Disney twists. Throughout the season, guests can also keep warm with a selection of new warm winter beverages, including osmanthus pear fruit tea, corn juice, and caramel peanut hot chocolate, served in a variety of themed souvenir tumblers for guests to choose from. Sweethearts Confectionary will also feature a delicious range of sweets and treats, including Christmas tree marshmallows, and Christmas Minnie caramel apples.
With winter being the season of giving, what better way to show someone you care this Christmas than with a gift from one of the resort's new festive merchandise offerings. The 2019 Christmas Collection includes a variety of Mickey Mouse and Duffy-themed items for the entire family, including the new ShellieMay adult poncho to keep you cozy. The new Mickey-themed Christmas Family Fleeces are ideal for a family spending the holiday season together.
Annual Pass Upgrade Available for More Flexible Fun and Value
