This photo taken on June 16, 2026 shows a view of Shanghai Disneyland in its 10th anniversary themed decorations in East China's Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua]
Executives from Walt Disney Co and its Chinese partners have expressed optimism about prospects for Shanghai Disney Resort, unveiling a series of expansion plans as the resort celebrated its 10th anniversary on Tuesday.
"When we opened these gates, we believed we could create something the world had never seen — a place where Disney storytelling met Chinese culture in a way that was genuinely new," said Josh D'Amaro, CEO of Walt Disney Co.
The resort has welcomed more than 100 million guests since its opening in 2016. "As we celebrate the park's first decade and look to its next, what excites me most is that we're just getting started," D'Amaro said.
Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, said: "Being here in Shanghai has reconfirmed to me the immense opportunities we have in this beautiful country and around the world. You see here what happens when we show up where our fans and consumers are — and when we do so with a lot of innovation and immense respect for local culture."
