Newest 'Disney Unscripted' Looks at How Magic Came to Life for Shanghai Disney's 10th Anniversary

Newest ‘Disney Unscripted’ Looks at How Magic Came to Life for Shanghai Disney’s 10th Anniversary

July 31, 2026

Disney Experiences, Parks, Shanghai Disney Resort

On June 16, 2026, Shanghai Disney Resort officially turned 10 years old. The Disney Parks YouTube channel is now sharing a look at how this celebration came to be. This new video gives an in-depth look at the 10th anniversary celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort. This includes different disciplines that came together to bring different elements of this celebration to life. Watch this new episode of Disney Unscripted below!

Building the Magic Behind Shanghai Disney’s 10th Anniversary | Disney Unscripted

Building the Magic Behind Shanghai Disney’s 10th Anniversary | Disney Unscripted Official Description

For the first time ever, go behind the scenes at Shanghai Disney Resort as preparations are underway for its historic 10th Anniversary Celebration.
In this special episode of Disney Unscripted, meet the cast members, chefs, costume specialists, designers, musicians, and storytellers bringing this milestone event to life. Watch as cast members hand-sew anniversary costumes, chefs perfect new menu offerings inside the Royal Banquet Hall kitchen, and the creative teams design exclusive 10th Anniversary merchandise.
Step inside the recording studio with Disney Live Entertainment where the new anniversary anthem was composed and recorded, and discover the countless details being finalized across the resort before the big day.
Then experience the culmination of months of planning during the grand anniversary spectacular, where Josh D’amaro, Bob Iger and cast members come together to celebrate a decade of magic.
The celebration reaches its unforgettable finale as the Wishing Star is illuminated to officially begin Shanghai Disney Resort’s next chapter, followed by a historic gathering of cast members during the resort’s official 10th Anniversary Grand Park Opening on June 16, 2026.
From costumes and cuisine to music and merchandise, this is the story of the people whose passion and creativity make the magic possible.

What do you think of this episode of Disney Unscripted? What did you like most about it? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!

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