Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Leaders from the Shanghai Disney Resort management team and shareholders broke ground Monday morning on a new Spider-Man-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland, marking a significant milestone in the park’s expansion.
Leaders from the management team and shareholders breaks ground for new Spider-Man-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland in Shanghai, May 19, 2025. The land will be the ninth themed land at Shanghai Disneyland and third major expansion of the park since opening. [Photo courtesy of Shanghai Disney Resort]
The milestone was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by leaders from Shanghai Disney Resort, Walt Disney Imagineering Shanghai, Shanghai Shendi Group and the Administrative Commission of Shanghai International Resort, marking the start of new construction.
Shanghai Disneyland has expanded twice since its June 2016 opening, making it one of the largest resorts in the world. The expanded offerings include a Disney-Pixar Toy Story Land, opened in April 2018 and Zootopia in December 2023, with plenty more coming in the future.
A concept design for Shanghai Disneyland’s new Spider-Man-themed ride. [Image courtesy of Shanghai Disney Resort]
The current Spider-Man-themed expansion was first announced in August 2024 at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Located next to Zootopia, the land will feature the park’s first major Marvel attraction – a Spider-Man thrill coaster. The area will also include themed dining, shopping and entertainment experiences.
Immersing guests in the webslinger’s world is not all Shanghai Disneyland expects in the coming years. On May 19, or China Tourism Day, the resort revealed a new Pixar-themed experience, made live in June of this year.
Three legendary Pixar characters will lead the celebrations: Carl from “Up,” Bing Bong from “Inside Out,” and Edna Mode from “The Incredibles.” These three iconic characters will make their Shanghai Disney Resort debut on the E-Stage, hosting a unique, exclusive show on June 3. They will then join other Pixar favorites for limited-time greetings at Toy Story Land, Tomorrowland and Adventure Isle from June 3-19.
Three Pixar characters will lead Pixar-themed celebration in June. [Image courtesy of Shanghai Disney Resort]
Amongst all these brand new and exciting events, another new Pixar experience is coming to Shanghai Disneyland. The Pixar-themed dining experience at Stargazer Grill in Tomorrowland will reopen on June 3 as Stargazer Grill Pixar Celebration. After an extensive revamp, the restaurant now features décor and menus inspired by Pixar films.