There is something downright eerie about an empty theme park. It is almost a tad bit dystopian. That may be one of the reasons fans breathed a sigh of relief at the news of Shanghai Disneyland’s reopening in May 2020. Being the first Disney property to reopen post the extended COVID-19 closures, they have been the theme park guinea pig, as well as the catalyst for change. They’ve already re-implemented fireworks and parades on a trial basis. Now, several months into the game, there are reports of even more changes coming to Shanghai Disneyland. This time, in the shape of progress!

Due to the slowing of COVID-19 cases reported in China, The Chinese Government is permitting tourism spots to increase capacity from 30% to 50%. In response, Shanghai Disneyland will boost its capacity beginning as soon as August 24, 2020. In addition, it will transition from its present phase of advance reservations to the next phase. So, what does this essential mean? Cut through the jargon and you find that this makes Shanghai Disneyland the very first Disney-owned park to increase capacity since reopening.

This new system will permit Shanghai Disneyland Annual Passholders and day guests to visit on any eligible date based on the conditions of their pass or ticket. It is required that Guests make a reservation in advance. However, the process will become considerably more flexible for day Guests and Annual Passholders.

Check out the official details below!

Disneyland Shanghai Annual Passholders

Beginning August 24, 2020, Shanghai Disneyland Annual Passholders will no longer be required to obtain a visitation spot or choose the arrival time of their visit in advance. Instead, procedures will work as follows:

Shanghai Disneyland Annual Passholders will be able to visit the park on any eligible day, depending on their pass level.

Shanghai Disneyland Annual Passholders will need to make a reservation by submitting their visit date and personal information through the resort’s official online platforms to obtain a Shanghai Disneyland Reservation QR Code prior to their arrival at the park entrance.

Guests may arrive and enter the park at any time on their selected visit date.

The current seven-day reservation calendar will be expanded to a 30-day window for Shanghai Disneyland Annual Passholders, including for same-day reservations. A 30-day window for Shanghai Disneyland Annual Passholders to reserve a visit starting from August 24th will open on August 18th at 1:00 PM China Standard Time.

Shanghai Disneyland Annual Passholders will be provided with one reservation per visit per pass, and a new reservation can be made once the current one is redeemed, cancelled or expired.

Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass expiration dates will also be extended for the 212-day period between January 25th and August 23rd, 2020. For passes purchased during that period, the validity period will start counting on August 24th.

Day Tickets

As with Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass holders, General Admission ticketholders and tickets with specific dates will not be required to obtain a visitation spot beginning August 24th. Instead, they will only need to make a reservation by submitting their visit date and personal information to obtain a Shanghai Disneyland Reservation QR Code prior to their arrival at the park’s Main Entrance. Tickets will still not be sold on-site at ticket booths, but they may be purchased through the Shanghai Disneyland website or through travel agency partners.

Like with Annual Passes, General Admission ticket validity will be extended 212 from their original expiration dates. Ticket validity for General Admission tickets bought during the period between January 25th and August 23rd will start counting expiration from August 24th.

We are proud of Shanghai Disneyland for taking this bold and exciting step. Fingers crossed that this is a sign of things to come at Disneyland and Walt Disney World in the near future.