I had exactly one day in Shanghai with no plans, so I did the obvious thing and went to Disneyland. Here is how the day went, what I would repeat and what I would skip.
Getting there
Metro Line 11 goes straight to the park; the last stop is literally called Disney Resort. From People's Square it took about 50 minutes. Buy tickets in advance through the official app or the official site, the gates open around 8:30.
What to ride first
- TRON Lightcycle Power Run — go here first, the queue explodes after 10:00
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure
- Soaring Over the Horizon
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (single rider line saves an hour)
The park is enormous but walkable. Comfortable shoes matter more than any fast pass.
Food
Treasure Cove has the best snacks, and the Mickey-shaped steamed buns are exactly as touristy as they sound. Bring a refillable bottle, water fountains are everywhere.
Where I stayed
Stay for the evening show. Everyone leaves after the fireworks, so the last hour on the rides is almost queue-free.