A sourced account of travelshorts’ 2024 trip. Opinions and costs describe that journey; hotel benefits, prices and access may have changed. Summaries are editorial paraphrases, attributed to the creator. Read our source notes.
Travel day 9 of 23 · Reconstructed date: 2024-04-01 · Source: travelshorts · Editorial edition: 3 November 2026.
What happened on day 9
- Experienced
Toy Story Hotel
Arrived at Toy Story Hotel at Shanghai Disneyland by taxi from downtown Shanghai and checked in for a two-night stay.
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- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 2:51Caption timestamp checked
We've arrived at the Toy Story Hotel at Shanghai Disneyland.
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 2:51Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Shanghai Disneyland
Entered Shanghai Disneyland and purchased 8-ride Disney Premier Access passes on the Disneyland mobile app.
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- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 5:45Caption timestamp checked
I've just gone and bought some Premier Access tickets
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 5:45Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure
Rode Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure using Disney Premier Access.
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- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 13:16Caption timestamp checked
That was the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It is totally different than every other Pirates of the Caribbean around the world.
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 13:16Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
Zootopia: Hot Pursuit
Explored the newly opened City of Zootopia land and rode Zootopia: Hot Pursuit trackless dark ride.
Video evidence (1)
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 17:11Caption timestamp checked
So there's obviously just that one ride, hot pursuit, that we've been on.
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 17:11Caption timestamp checked
- Experienced
TRON Lightcycle Power Run
Rode the signature TRON Lightcycle Power Run launched roller coaster in Tomorrowland.
Video evidence (1)
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINAVideo description
Our favourite ride in the park was TRON, a rollercoaster based of the movie TRON.
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINAVideo description
What the creator thought
Recommendation
Travelshorts’ observation: Shanghai Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure is technologically revolutionary and completely distinct from Florida or California versions with immersive IMAX projection domes and magnetically driven boat motion.
Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure
Video evidence (1)
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA · 13:20Caption timestamp checked
It is totally different than every other Pirates of the Caribbean around the world.
Where they actually stayed
Toy Story Hotel
Actually stayed · 2 nights · Day 9 · Day 10
Travelshorts’ account: Fun, heavily themed Disney hotel with convenient complimentary shuttle bus running directly to Disneytown and park entrance. Great perk of getting one hour early theme park access, though shuttle bus queue in the morning was 35 minutes.
Observed during this stay: Disneyland shuttle bus, Food court, Sunnyside Cafe, Themed elevators, courtesy shuttle bus to Shanghai Disneyland, early park entry. These are historical observations, not a current amenities guarantee.
Video evidence (2)
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINAVideo description
where we check in to our new hotel for two nights the Disney Toy Story Hotel at Shanghai Disneyland. We then get the shuttle bus to Disneytown and enter the Shanghai Disneyland Theme Park.
- The BEST DAY at SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND | We Rode TRON 4 TIMES! · 0:26Caption timestamp checked
We've just spent the night at Toy Story Hotel, which is right behind me there.
Getting around
Ride hailing: Not specified to Toy Story Hotel
Actual
Video evidence (1)
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINAVideo description
Starting our day at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel we get a DiDi Taxi from Downtown Shanghai to Shanghai Disneyland where we check in to our new hotel for two nights the Disney Toy Story Hotel at Shanghai Disneyland.
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINAVideo description
Costs mentioned in the videos
Historical amounts with their original currencies and price scopes. Listed prices and category summaries are distinguished from amounts paid; these are not a day-total calculation.
- Disney Premier Access 8-ride set on Shanghai Disneyland AppCN¥0.00
Transaction · Paid · Premier access pass set for 8 major attractions · Shanghai Disneyland
Video evidence (1)
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINAVideo description
First thing we do is purchase Premier Access Passes on the Disneyland App, this allows us to jump the lines on 8 rides.
- SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINAVideo description
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SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND - Our FIRST VISIT to this DISNEY THEME PARK in CHINA
Travel day · Uploaded 2024-08-24 · Day 9