Shanghai Disneyland expansion
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Read somewhere that the main (and probably only ride) will use the same 2 ½-D technology that Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will use.

@gourmetdyy on Twitter is reporting that the Zootopia-themed area will be opening in 2021 in celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort's 5th anniversary

Also Disney Parks Blog said the following about the area's main (and possibly only) ride:

a new major attraction that will seamlessly blend Disney storytelling and state-of-the-art technology to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life – including Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde

Sources: https://twitter.com/gourmetdyy/status/1087882029801197568 and https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/01/zootopia-themed-expansion-coming-to-shanghai-disneyland/

Here's concept art for the expansion which will include "new attractions, entertainment, shopping and dining options." Construction will begin later this year.



Source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/rYiYd75alj9dZFtx7BKFdg

Disney China official announced that Shanghai Disney Resort will be expanded.
It's ZOOTOPIA

Two recent reports of large expansions planned:

Disney and more is reporting on potential plans to bring Pandora: The World of Avatar to Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland executives are highly considering an Avatar land for SDL and to place Pandora behind the Adventure Isle land. They came to Disney's Animal Kingdom a bit more than 10 months ago to have a tour of Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom but they plan to build only at SDL Pandora "Flight of Passage" and a different version of a smaller kid ride. The reason why they wouldn't build the "Navi' River Journey" boat ride is because they already have two water rides right next to each other. They also said they could look into more interactive plants that were originally planned for Pandora at DAK and not added for budget reasons. It was confirmed by a close friend of mine, who was sent to open Shanghai Disneyland, that there were talks as early as 2015 to plan works on a Pandora land coming to SDL.

More details: https://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2018/08/d-exclusive-shanghai-disneyland.html

Orlando Theme Park News is reporting on potential plans to bring a Zootopia-themed land to Shanghai Disneyland

An all-new Zootopia-themed land might be coming to Shanghai Disneyland Resort in the near future. While Disney has not released any details about this new addition yet (it has not been officially announced yet), the team working on this exciting project aims to deliver an exciting land that highlights the diverse ecosystems of Zootopia.

More details: http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2018/09/all-new-zootopia-land-coming-soon-to.html

Official Opening Video

Toy Story Land is now open!



















Sources: http://www.sohu.com/a/229227836_665051 and https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/KIUgSCLJ4rf05IxCPSlKhw and https://m.weibo.cn/status/4232770022751177

Soft opening/cast previews have begun at Toy Story Land

























Sources: https://m.weibo.cn/status/4224835460298812 and https://www.instagram.com/p/BhIhuMpAhQ7BuIQ7frOwBG1UdVbawZiMoQaSwU0/ and https://twitter.com/gourmetdyy/status/981097682985934848 and http://www.screamscape.com/html/shanghai_disneyland.htm and https://m.weibo.cn/status/4224871527902247 and https://www.instagram.com/p/BhGXaO6gUN_/

Source: https://m.weibo.cn/status/4219978959538613

Sources: https://twitter.com/gourmetdyy/status/969622624669024257 and https://twitter.com/gourmetdyy/status/968215261894524928