10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GOING TO SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND!!

[@IndependentGuides]

Fantastic video. Definitely a few little quirks with Shanghai versus some of the other parks.

[@zemastor3650]

Jennifer, I just got back from a trip to Shanghai Disneyland 2 weeks ago. I completely agree with your recommendations. "Pirates" was the reason I went there, but the Challenge Trail got my attention so tried it on my second day there. That attraction is just INSANE! It would never fly in the USA, because Americans are a) heavier than your average Chinese and b) lawsuit-happy. Challenge Trail is hilarious- the way that you're strapped into a harness and hooked into the railing above. The challenges look so easy in the movies, but when you're actually doing it yourself, it's so different, like not being sure if you can reach the next rock, or wooden plank, swaying platform etc. and if you miss, you'll be dangling in the air, embarrassing yourself and yelling "HELP!" and hoping the next person will push you onto the next rock/plank/platform. LOL. You really feel like you've accomplished something at the end. It's an "Only in Shanghai" thing. I doubt that any of the US Disney parks could, or would do rides like "Tron" or the Shanghai "Pirates". I'm sure that Shanghai wants their park to have exclusive attractions, and the other thing to consider is that Shanghai D-Land was built in 2016, while Anaheim D-land was built in 1955. Nostalgia drives a lot of Anaheim's business, and a lot of people don't like it when old favorites are removed or changed. They think, "Don't mess with my memories", and D-land wouldn't really want to gut the park and rebuild from scratch. Shanghai doesn't have the nostalgia issue, so they could build a new, forwards-looking park with the latest technologies without needing to look back.

[@mindyschocolate]

I’ve been to all the Disney parks in the world, until Shanghai was built. I’m planning for a late summer visit. I love collecting pins, so I want this one so I can complete my international lanyard.

[@katherinern6496]

I totally agree with you about Pirates!! It was probably the most high-tech and coolest ride I’ve ever been on! I need to go back (also because the Challenge Trails were closed when we went)

[@LisainWonderland]

Great tips - looking forward to our trip to Shanghai Disneyland even more now!

[@JenniferKwak]

Have a great trip! :)

[@peter-mickey-chu198]

Me And My Wife Are Prepared For Both Hong Kong Disneyland Resort And Shanghai Disneyland Resort, Today Is Her 23rd Birthday!

[@xanxantan268]

What month did you visit shanghai? Whats the weather?

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Great video! I think I’m going to make a video like this for Disneyland Paris!

[@HappyHoppe]

Great tips! We are going to Shanghai Disney later this month :) Using the 144 hour free transit visa for US citizens since right after we are going to Hong Kong to go to that Disneyland too! :)

[@ahorrandoxunviaje]

which hotel did you stay at ?

[@tauzins]

to get fast passes, you can go to any guest services from what I understand correct?

[@JenniferKwak]

Jonathan Wang nope there's a centralized fastpass location in each land! Not a guest services area. Just like one area with the fast pass machines

[@tauzins]

what..... thats weird, since on their website it says to head to guest services... ugh... well thats good to know thanks!

[@BanyansAdventures]

Thanks for the great tips. Hope to get there sooner than later.

[@princesadelaos]

Can you do the whole park in a day?

[@justf0rnow]

Thank you so much for sharing. Would you recommend 2 days in DL and 2 days in Shanghai or 1 day in DL and 3 days in Shanghai?

[@brucechy8693]

OMG loved this!!! I feel so prepared now!!!!!

[@lauraartur5044]

What website did you use to buy your ticket ?

[@antonmation446]

I’m going to Shanghai Disneyland on Oct 28,2018.

[@youllseeitwhenyoubelieveit8224]

is the queing as bad as people say ?

[@sfvegasdad7949]

How does the wifi work out there? What airline did you fly on? Planning our trip now! We just got back from Tokyo Disney! ☺

[@JenniferKwak]

SfVegasDad you need a Chinese phone number to use the wifi in the parks! I just used a SIM card that only had data so not sure how the wifi is there. & I flew Shanghai Airlines & China Eastern!

[@sfvegasdad7949]

Jennifer Kwak 다인 perfect! Thank you

[@ryanongg]

Thanks for the helpful info! Hopefully i can go soon!

[@clampgirl]

about the free lockers u mentioned, are they all over the disneyland or only for the tron ride? and are the instructions in chinese/english?

[@JenniferKwak]

clampgirl only for attractions that you can't take your stuff on! Like Tron & Camp Discovery. & in English too 😊

[@sfvegasdad7949]

Would we be able to buy tickets at our Disney Hotel?

[@2175Martin]

My son and I have a 10hr layover in shanghai at pudong airport this December on the way to Tokyo Disneyland. We arrive at 6:25am and leave at 4:55pm. Is that enough time to visit the park and what's the best mode of transportation to and from the park ?

[@audreyleeyoung]

It is my dream and goal to go. I am about to start saving for it. I have an AP to Disneyland and can't wait to visit a different park. Thanks for the tips.

[@emilyharvey6677]

So I have an 11 hour layover at an airport 30 minutes away from the park in December. My mom is debating on whether or not we should go because it won’t be for the whole day (we land at 6am and our next flight is at 5pm and it’s on a Monday). Do we need to get visas?

[@JenniferKwak]

you don't need visas! you can be in Shanghai for 144 hrs as a layover without a visa!

[@visserijsuriname6930]

on which website do you have to go?

[@Lonnie1984]

what camera do you use in this video

[@lisab.8068]

Thanks so much for bringing up the fact that we will need a visa as well as passport to get into China! Phew! Saved me some grief!

[@rachel5734]

Hi cutie ! I am going in China this summer(august in shanghai) and I want to know when exactly you went because I'm afraid in summer it's so full ... thank you from a french disney fan ~

[@JenniferKwak]

dream isdisney I went in November on a Sunday! Not sure how it will be in August

[@rachel5734]

Jennifer Kwak 다인 okay ! I will tell you how it will be 😂

[@adelepenguin13]

how much are the fast passes for each ride?

[@JenniferKwak]

adelepenguin13 like all Disney parks it's free! You just need your ticket

[@adelepenguin13]

Jennifer Kwak 다인 oh whoa!! that's awesome. thanks!!

[@TheMrzhangjason]

adelepenguin13 but one person can only get one fast pass to your chosen attractions

[@callahancovington4278]

Does Shanhai Disneyland use Magic Bands?

[@JenniferKwak]

Nope!

[@funwithsheb522]

How much are the tickets?

[@RhonyLynn]

You do realize the biggest difference between the Pirates ride in Anehime vs. the one in Shanghai is... age! And technology. :-) Thank you for making this video, I am trying to plan a trip to Shanghai Disneyland, this information was great!!!

[@SHAHRULAZ]

Thnx a lot Jennifer for the info. sharing. Cheers 😀

[@ShanananaLastASilent]

Thank you for this! I’m heading to China in May to work for 6 months. I’ll be working in Suzhou (about 20 mins from Shanghai). I’m thinking of getting a season pass. Is getting in to the parks a long process? I know in Disneyland Anaheim there is the train from the parking lot and everything. Also, do you think there’s enough to do if I got a pass and came a day every other week for a few months? It seems so cheap (about $250 usd) for the pass.

[@JenniferKwak]

Ahhh not sure what the process would be like to get there from where you would be but taxis are cheap and there is also public transportation! It depends on how much you love Disney because I feel like I would always FIND something to do. But there is definitely a lot less to do than Disneyland in Anaheim.

[@bingboyify]

i have a season pass in shanghai and i find it really fun to go once a week or two weeks cuz some rides are really fun!! and it is very easy to get to Disneyland from Suzhou, all connected by trains and metro.

[@callahancovington4278]

More Disney videos please!

[@hollywilliamson6702]

how long should I spend there?

[@JenniferKwak]

Holly Williamson I only went to Disney for one day just because I was only in Shanghai for 2 days but if you have more time, 2 days in Disney would be ideal!

[@IdeenTVABC]

How long are the lines aprox

[@JenniferKwak]

It really depended on the time of day but Tron was only 15-20 minutes (but got longer as the day went on) and Pirates was around 15 minutes as well. Soarin' line was about an hour, Camp Discovery around 45min! I hear during peak season the lines are really long though!

[@terandres90]

YOU ARE GORGEOUS!

[@slow758]

Which day did you go on? Just wondering! @jennifer

[@JenniferKwak]

On a Sunday!

[@clarisah775]

Aww thank you for the tips x

[@Beardbones]

thanks!

[@zoesgarden9476]

Very helpful video! I’ll be going in 2 days

[@MichalOlender]

Good stuff!

[@patrikgabrielsson2135]

You guys...

[@KateyUnfiltered]

Love this! Check out my own Shanghai Disneyland experience on my channel- we only had one day but definitely made the most of it! Best day ever!!

[@jess6646]

From the blogs and vlogs I’ve seen of people going there, it looks dirty and gross. People peeing and pooping all over grounds, throwing trash everywhere, cutting in lines, treating the castle like a makeshift refugee camp, violent and rude. Idk why anyone would want to go there, considering there are much much much better Disneyland parks to go to.

[@michaelfelix9492]

welcome to China, dear Jennifer, you are so beautiful and gorgeous :)

[@mkaplan1383]

Cats...

[@tbone9603]

Why would anyone go to a communist country for a vacation? I'm surprised Disney built a park there.

[@bea1659]

Exactly. This park is geared towards the huge Chinese population. People who travel abroad to this park are generally big Disney Park fans who want to experience everything Disney has to offer.

[@katzomatzo7448]

IKR i once went there and saw pee stains on the garden, people cutting lines, and going into restricted area.

[@roseaverina]

why not? i dont see why. some of us actually stay here in china for a good education or job. plus, it's actually a beautiful country with lots of different culture and such. yes it is a communist country but you'll be surprised how advanced they are now. is it really that surprising to you people they would even build a disneyland park there? i mean, china is technically the most populated country in the world anyways. why wouldnt disney invest their money there like other people do?

[@Hmonks]

Coming from someone living in USA police state

[@TheBruceGday]

John Doe nice snark, but not equivalent. When you are in China, the police state aspect is really not apparent. It seems open and free, yet it is not. It is very controlled to enforce “harmony”. Yes, America is becoming more policed all the time, but it is not a police state...yet.

[@teslapower5461]

#1 Don't go to China period.