If you have any more tips to add (there are definitely way more than 10) add them in the comments! I also just updated our travel guide to Shanghai Disneyland, so please check it out if you're planning a trip! tdrexplorer.com/shanghai-disneyland-planning-guide/
In Shanghai right now, ExpressVPN is having issues. I am using "Astrill" and it has yet to fail me. Everyone else with Express in my group have had problems getting expressvpn to work on their phones and stuff. This is not an ad for Astrill, just saying it has saved me. (Side note, NordVPN doesn't work AT ALL here in China, don't buy Nord for China, you have been warned)
I'm glad I saw this video, super helpful tips for first timers like me. We finally went to Shanghai Disneyland after planning for years, your video did save us from stress and we were able to manage our time. The theme park was huge and will definitely come back to try the other attractions that we missed. Thank you so much.
I currently live in China one tip is to get monster VPN its free and works great and tip 2 if you want to eat do not eat in the park but in disney town you can leave and get in with your ticket and get great and cheaper food than inside the park
To be honest, I don't think Shanghai Disneyland in China is as Special Needs-friendly in the same way as Disneyland or Walt Disney World in America. However at least in Japan, Accommodations for guests with special needs only recently became available at Tokyo Disney Resort. 😭😭😭😭
Just an FYI to anyone who buys the SIM card, although it says that you can top the card up with a Visa card, I was unable to do so. I tried several different visa cards over two days and the transaction failed every time. If you need more data or need the card for more than 7 days, I suggest you look for a different card.
I think the only two options it gave me was Visa or Alipay. And I don't have Alipay. It did work well for the week that it was active. I just couldn't reload it, which was annoying when I was in China for another four days. :D
Never ever ever go to Shanghai Disneyland during summer (maybe except for early and late summer). It will be guaranteed to be hot as hell, and my visit was one of my most miserable traveling experiences.
supersuato123 definitely worse. When I was there I couldn’t walk from one spot to another without sweating and feeling like I need to change clothes. LA is much more comfortable weather wise
Hi! I need your help with obtaining a China tourist Visa in the USA. I don't have a Chinese Consulate in my state. Is there an online visa service? "You may entrust someone else to drop off your application at the consular office of the Embassy" is NOT an option for me and I know Mailed applications are not acceptable. Which agent did you use, if any? I want to go to Shanghai Disneyland for two weeks and no other stops on this vacation. I'm writing you because you visited Shanghai Disneyland and hopefully can recommend a good agency or online visa service. Thank you so much in advance for your assistance! :-)
I'll be going on 16th Sept 2019 which falls on Monday since I have almost 14 hour layover from Hiroshima. Now I just realised that the weekend before which was 13th-15th is China's mid autumn festival (3 day public holiday). I'll be going just 1 day after that. You reckon it'll be least crowded since everyone's back to work or it'll still be busy since everyone's still in holiday spirit?
Wow we have a lot of mistakes we booked our trip this December on a new year eves and then we only have a 1 day pass. I hope we can still.enjoy our vacation there
Great video, love the t-shirts! I'm planning on visiting in November so will definitely follow your advice. I've heard that paying for things in Shanghai is a nightmare. Seems local apps like AliPay and WeChat are most common, but not so easy for foreigers to set up accounts. Can you pay with credit cards in Disney Shanghai?
Hey! I live in Shanghai and I can tell you that you can use foreign cards. Discover, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted. And setting up Wechat or Alipay makes it very convenient around Shanghai, but if you are planning to just stay around Disney then cash will be totally fine. Hope you have fun!
We're in Shanghai for 6 hours(layover) and wanted to stop by Disney for a few hours so just experience and get a few pictures. Do you think its enough time to get there, take some pictures and get back to the airport?
That'll be tight, so you're best taking a taxi there and back. Make sure you have all the appropriate documentation to get the 72-hour visa too (Not sure what country you're from as the rules are different depending on where you hold a passport). www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/free-72hour/
That really depends on where you're coming from in the US. As for hotels and tickets, that's best to check the Shanghai Disneyland website for prices since those change as well :)
worried about my transit visa, my toy story hotel reservation only shows one persons first name in our party. will this affect being accepted. we have all our flights back out with our names
Michaela Parent I think you can have the hotel add the additional persons name to the reservation so you have proof for everyone. I believe if it’s more than 2 people you might have to call to get them added?
Yeet I’m going tommrow. Legit got the tickets yesterday. China is really about connections as we wouldn’t have been able to get tickets so late if my mom friends dad didn’t know an representative. Apparently there is a vip passageway too so of you know the right people...
If you have any more tips to add (there are definitely way more than 10) add them in the comments! I also just updated our travel guide to Shanghai Disneyland, so please check it out if you're planning a trip!
tdrexplorer.com/shanghai-disneyland-planning-guide/
In Shanghai right now, ExpressVPN is having issues. I am using "Astrill" and it has yet to fail me. Everyone else with Express in my group have had problems getting expressvpn to work on their phones and stuff. This is not an ad for Astrill, just saying it has saved me. (Side note, NordVPN doesn't work AT ALL here in China, don't buy Nord for China, you have been warned)
Thanks so much for the advice on getting a visa!!! I've been overwhelmed trying to figure it out!
I'm glad I saw this video, super helpful tips for first timers like me. We finally went to Shanghai Disneyland after planning for years, your video did save us from stress and we were able to manage our time. The theme park was huge and will definitely come back to try the other attractions that we missed. Thank you so much.
Good tips and very informational. We love the TRON ride. It is now our number 1 favourite ride ever.
TRON is such a fun ride.
This is so informative! Love everything about this video!
Thank you so much!
SERIOUSLY get to the park well before it opens. the line for security can easily take an hour
Yup! It's no joke ...
And also thanks for the advice on fast passes! Super helpful video
This is by far the best video made about Disneyland Shanghai ! I hope you them coming
I currently live in China one tip is to get monster VPN its free and works great and tip 2 if you want to eat do not eat in the park but in disney town you can leave and get in with your ticket and get great and cheaper food than inside the park
ASgaming thanks broski!
What hotel do u recommend?
Thanks so much for this, great info Chris!
Thank you for watching!
This video is so informative!! I have no plans in the nearby future but I know one day I will and this video helps me plan it in my head.
Very good, I was there last year and he is totally correct.
How many days prior can I buy tickets???
Thank you for the advice. We are talking about SH or Tokyo so definitely great to see the advice. Thanks
Thank you! If you haven't already, check out the Tokyo Mistakes video too!
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Great great tips and explanation thanks
Thank you!
To be honest, I don't think Shanghai Disneyland in China is as Special Needs-friendly in the same way as Disneyland or Walt Disney World in America. However at least in Japan, Accommodations for guests with special needs only recently became available at Tokyo Disney Resort. 😭😭😭😭
Just an FYI to anyone who buys the SIM card, although it says that you can top the card up with a Visa card, I was unable to do so. I tried several different visa cards over two days and the transaction failed every time. If you need more data or need the card for more than 7 days, I suggest you look for a different card.
Good to know! I used a MasterCard with mine and didn't have any issues.
I think the only two options it gave me was Visa or Alipay. And I don't have Alipay. It did work well for the week that it was active. I just couldn't reload it, which was annoying when I was in China for another four days. :D
@@catmom9755 Can you please let me know where you purchase this sim card? Can you buy it in China?
Jason, I bought it on Amazon.
Thank you for a very good Vlog about Disneyland in Shanghai . Is this SIM card work the whole place in Shanghai? 😃🙏👍
where is the best place to book the Disney hotels?
I wanna go to Shanghai Disneyland so bad! :)
Very useful info, thanks a ton
Please tell all expenses in RMB ? And are rides to be paid separately or its included in the entrance fee?
Hi. Is the crowd and wait time in Shanghai Disneyland the same as Tokyo Disneyland?
Never ever ever go to Shanghai Disneyland during summer (maybe except for early and late summer). It will be guaranteed to be hot as hell, and my visit was one of my most miserable traveling experiences.
Uhm, worse than going to Disneyland in the hot LA summer???
supersuato123 definitely worse. When I was there I couldn’t walk from one spot to another without sweating and feeling like I need to change clothes. LA is much more comfortable weather wise
Also where are you guys staying at ?
Very informative. Thanks
Thanks a lot!
Can we come wih food?
Great tips and I LOVE you Dalmatian top 😍
Hi! I need your help with obtaining a China tourist Visa in the USA.
I don't have a Chinese Consulate in my state.
Is there an online visa service?
"You may entrust someone else to drop off your application at the consular office of the Embassy" is NOT an option for me and I know Mailed applications are not acceptable.
Which agent did you use, if any?
I want to go to Shanghai Disneyland for two weeks and no other stops on this vacation.
I'm writing you because you visited Shanghai Disneyland and hopefully can recommend a good agency or online visa service.
Thank you so much in advance for your assistance! :-)
How many days do you recommend to Disney Shanghai?
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I'll be going on 16th Sept 2019 which falls on Monday since I have almost 14 hour layover from Hiroshima. Now I just realised that the weekend before which was 13th-15th is China's mid autumn festival (3 day public holiday). I'll be going just 1 day after that. You reckon it'll be least crowded since everyone's back to work or it'll still be busy since everyone's still in holiday spirit?
Hai how to get fast pass for my kids? If they don't have the cell phone
Cool t-shirts.
Wow we have a lot of mistakes we booked our trip this December on a new year eves and then we only have a 1 day pass. I hope we can still.enjoy our vacation there
Great video, love the t-shirts! I'm planning on visiting in November so will definitely follow your advice. I've heard that paying for things in Shanghai is a nightmare. Seems local apps like AliPay and WeChat are most common, but not so easy for foreigers to set up accounts. Can you pay with credit cards in Disney Shanghai?
Lisa WaffleWoman Im planning on going in November as well, God willing during Thanksgiving. Hope to see you there! 🤗
Hey! I live in Shanghai and I can tell you that you can use foreign cards. Discover, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted. And setting up Wechat or Alipay makes it very convenient around Shanghai, but if you are planning to just stay around Disney then cash will be totally fine. Hope you have fun!
Blake Harrell But are those 2 payment apps easy to set up for non-residents?
We're in Shanghai for 6 hours(layover) and wanted to stop by Disney for a few hours so just experience and get a few pictures. Do you think its enough time to get there, take some pictures and get back to the airport?
That'll be tight, so you're best taking a taxi there and back. Make sure you have all the appropriate documentation to get the 72-hour visa too (Not sure what country you're from as the rules are different depending on where you hold a passport).
www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/free-72hour/
O_o ambitious. Did you do it?
Where can you buy the simcard?
Does Netflix work in Shanghai
no netflix is blocked. you will need VPN to access it
You really need to buy some t-shirts! That’s a long trip to spend a couple of days in a Disney park!
Hey! Great video! Made my day! How much money over all would a week long trip cost with a flight from the USA do you think?
That really depends on where you're coming from in the US. As for hotels and tickets, that's best to check the Shanghai Disneyland website for prices since those change as well :)
Thank you so much!!! Are there any smoking areas? Please let me know. Thank you
Yes, there are.
Actually there are a lot of them. They are clearly marked at the map.
Where do you buy the SIM card?
Cool shirts!!
if you're advising that these are mistakes to avoid, you're saying these are things you SHOULD do.
Is it best to exchange usd to rmb in USA or in china?
Let me travel with ya!
I went there a few years ago and made pretty much all of the mistakes.
A Creature thought they opened in 2016, how could hat be a few years ago🤔
Hi, where can I purchase that SIM card? thank you :)
He put it in the video description: Mainland China & Hong Kong SIM CARD: amzn.to/2LHix08
worried about my transit visa, my toy story hotel reservation only shows one persons first name in our party. will this affect being accepted. we have all our flights back out with our names
Michaela Parent I think you can have the hotel add the additional persons name to the reservation so you have proof for everyone. I believe if it’s more than 2 people you might have to call to get them added?
How can I change to the physical ticket if I buy an online ticket?!
Print it
Sophie Cahill what i mean is the actual park ticket 😂
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ME TOO! :D
Is Klook reliable because on google reviews for klook a lot of people mentioned that klook scammed them
I'm an affiliate with Klook and I wouldn't recommend them if I didn't think they were reliable :)
I have used KLOOK before for a lot of times. and it has always been a great help :)
Im going to china next week shanghai yeet im a ttv btw pls.i need support
Yeet I’m going tommrow. Legit got the tickets yesterday. China is really about connections as we wouldn’t have been able to get tickets so late if my mom friends dad didn’t know an representative. Apparently there is a vip passageway too so of you know the right people...
i live in shanghai and your being offensive. and they are not mistakes they are tips
Genuinely curious, how? Don't want to offend anyone and trying to learn.
I love Disney but I will never step foot in a communist country. PERIOD!
Oh boy, headed there Wednesday and Thursday, how dirty and rude are the people there? I'm nervous..lol
You can simply choose not to go.
Look, problem solved.
You and Shanghai Disneyland will both be happy, and ever after. :p