In 2016, ‘China’s Disneyland’ opens with localised attractions in Shanghai – SCMP archive

On This Day In 2016, ‘China’s Disneyland’ opens with localised attractions in Shanghai – SCMP archive On this day 10 years ago, Walt Disney expanded into China by opening its first theme park in Shanghai Published: 2:45pm, 16 Jun 2026 Disney opens Shanghai park, with eye to future By Mandy Zuo (Additional reporting by Nikki Sun) This article was first published on June 16, 2016 China represents “incredible potential” for Walt Disney, said company chairman Bob Iger ahead of the opening of its Shanghai theme park today (June 16, 2016). The US$5.5 billion complex is the first step onto mainland soil by the Western media giant as it seeks to grow its brand beyond already saturated markets back home. And the company was already eyeing expansion, Iger said. A snapshot of the South China Morning Post’s front page on June 16, 2016. Photo: SCMP “China represents incredible potential for Walt Disney in the near and long term,” he told the media yesterday.