Essential Tools for Your Disney Adventure:
“Magic Time” Mini-Program:
Search for the mini-program “Magic Time” to access real-time information about crowd levels and wait times for popular attractions throughout Disneyland.
Official Disneyland App
The app provides a map, wait times, and additional information such as restaurants, drinking water locations, portable charger rental stations, and guest services. You can find these locations in real-time on the map and navigate to them.
Key Information:
- You can bring your own water and food. Bring a water bottle as there are free drinking water stations in the park, but food and beverages sold inside are expensive.
- Be mindful of sun protection during summer, as most non-ride areas in the park are outdoors.
Suggested Attractions (expect long wait times; visit on weekdays during off-peak hours):
Roaring Rapids
(Adventure Isle)
Estimated wait time: 2 hours
Water ride; raincoats needed, available in the park for 10 yuan
Soaring Over the Horizon
(Adventure Isle)
Estimated wait time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Stunning visual effects; not recommended for those with a fear of heights; extremely long lines
Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure (Treasure Cove)
Estimated wait time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Excellent visual effects, 3D experience without glasses; sitting in the front row may get you splashed when rising from the ocean floor
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
(Fantasyland)
Estimated wait time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Similar to a roller coaster but with moderate thrills
Peter Pan’s Flight
(Fantasyland)
Estimated wait time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ride in a small car; great visual experience
Voyage to the Crystal Grotto
(Fantasyland)
Estimated wait time: 30 minutes
Boat ride featuring Disney characters and scenes; enjoyable during both day and night
TRON Lightcycle Power Run
(Tomorrowland)
Estimated wait time: 2 hours
Sci-fi roller coaster; quite thrilling; the park captures photos of riders’ terrified expressions, which can be purchased at the service desk after the ride
Shows and Theaters
- Mickey’s Storybook Express: 12:15 PM, 3:45 PM
- Golden Fairytale Fanfare: 1:30 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM
- Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light (Light Show): 9:15 PM
- Frozen: A Sing-Along Celebration (Theater): 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:15 PM, 6:00 PM
- Avengers Training Initiative (Theater): 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 2:50 PM, 4:15 PM
- Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack’s Stunt Spectacular (Theater): 11:50 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:20 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:10 PM
- Parade (Great atmosphere; recommend watching from the starting point and then immediately lining up for other attractions): 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Parade Description
The parade consists of seven floats, each with a unique theme and characters. The performers are dedicated, with the show lasting nearly an hour. Despite being visibly exhausted and sweating by the end, they maintain their enthusiastic smiles.
The parade begins with a group of dancers dressed as traffic lights, followed by the first float featuring Minnie, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Mickey, and Donald Duck.
The second float is based on “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” while the third float features characters from the Toy Story series, including Jessie (Toy Story 2), Lotso (Toy Story 3), Green Army Men, and wind-up toys.
The fourth float is themed after Tangled, with characters from the Snuggly Duckling Pub and Princess Rapunzel. The fifth float showcases Finding Nemo, with Dory and Nemo as the main characters.
The sixth float is based on Frozen, featuring Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Olaf the Snowman, and Sven the Reindeer. The seventh and final float is themed after Mulan, with Mulan and Mushu as the main characters.
During the parade, visitors can enjoy spectacular performances and interactions while immersing themselves in the rich fairy-tale atmosphere.
The parade route passes through the main attractions of Shanghai Disneyland, allowing visitors to explore and experience the park’s charm while enjoying the parade.
