News Summary

• Shanghai Disneyland recently announced a massive expansion that includes a fourth themed hotel and a larger shopping, dining, and entertainment district.
• The expansion bridges the existing resort to an open plot of land that has long been said to be reserved for a second park.
• In January 2025, the Shanghai municipal government approved a planning adjustment for the area surrounding the resort, reclassifying the land for commercial services, parking lots, and transportation hubs.
• The park also revealed plans for a brand-new, multi-functional residential community designed exclusively for cast members and interns in July.