Shanghai, February 10, 2024 – Guests celebrated the first day of the Year of the Dragon today at Shanghai Disney Resort, where a traditional lion eye-dotting ceremony was hosted this morning. A very special dragon guest, Mushu, the sidekick to Mulan in the Walt Disney Animation Studios animated feature film Mulan, along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse joined the auspicious occasion together with Joe Schott, President and General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, who carried out the ceremonial task of dotting the eyes for the two slumbering lions, bringing them to life to bless everyone with the powerful luck of the dragon year.
The eye-dotting ceremony is a traditional way to swing the “scales” in favor of a lucky day filled with festive vibes. Throughout the entire Spring Festival period, until February 24, Shanghai Disney Resort has invited guests to immerse themselves in the spectacular holiday celebrations blending traditional Chinese elements with Disney’s legendary storytelling.
As another tradition that spreads holiday spirit at Shanghai Disney Resort, guests will be greeted with a specially recorded Shanghainese soundtrack during “Once Upon A Time” Adventure’s opening scene from February 2 to 12. This unique Shanghainese version, narrated by famous local performer Pan Hong, has been used in the attraction every year during the Spring Festival period since 2019, greeting guests as they embark on the adventure of the renowned story of Snow White.
Continuing the celebration into the evening, the much-loved nighttime show, Spring Festival Celebration: “Our Families,” will illuminate Enchanted Storybook Castle with stunning projections.
(The presentation of the show, Spring Festival Celebration: “Our Families,” may be modified subject to operational adjustments. The show may also be adjusted, delayed or canceled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.)
This Spring Festival, Shanghai Disney Resort invites everyone to usher in a year as awe-inspiring as a flying dragon, and of course, sprinkled with a bit of Disney magic, with family and friends!
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The resort is celebrating the holiday with vibrant Spring Festival decorations with so much
excitement on offer for the whole family to enjoy.
Gardens of the Twelve Friends is once again transformed into Wishing Garden, where guests
wrote down their wishes on dragon-themed cards for the upcoming year, draping them
alongside other wishes swaying in the breeze on the wishing kiosk.
To help “drum” up good luck for the upcoming year, the energetic Spring Festival Drum Ceremony
will be blessed with the appearance of Mushu and Mulan for the first time ever.
Against the lively dragon-themed Spring Festival decorations in the park, guests gathered to snap
photos and meet Disney friends in their cute and charming outfits for the New Year.
Guests searching for fun offerings combining Chinese style with a Disney twist will enjoy the return
of the captivating Mickey Avenue Shanghai Swing, as well as the craft workshops in Disneytown.
As the representative of this year’s zodiac, the mosaic depicting Mushu has been decorated with
special designs worthy of the guardian dragon.
(As with other live entertainment in the park, all live entertainment shows and performances mentioned above may be adjusted, suspended, or canceled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions.)
