Does Shanghai Disney need to book a hotel one day in advance?

Shanghai Disney Resort is the most popular family theme park resort in Shanghai and the largest Disney resort in East Asia. It is very popular, especially during weekends and holidays. Due to the huge passenger flow, you need to take certain precautions when traveling to the Disney Resort during the high season:

Book hotels in advance: There are 3 hotels in Shanghai Disney Resort, which are quite popular, especially Resort hotels and weekend holidays are generally booked 3-6 months in advance. If you do not book in advance, there may be a "full room" situation when you check in, and you need to wait in line or be redirected to other surrounding hotels. Therefore, if you have a confirmed itinerary, it is recommended to book a hotel in the Disney Resort at least 1-3 months in advance.

Purchase visitor tickets: The theme parks within the Disney resort are also very popular amusement parks. During peak season, you need to purchase visitor tickets at least 2 weeks in advance to avoid tickets being sold out the day before. Generally speaking, it is best to purchase about 1-3 months in advance. It will be more convenient to purchase through the official website or third-party pre-sale platform.

Plan your itinerary in advance: The planning of Shanghai Disney Resort is complex, including multiple theme parks and surrounding attractions. To fully experience it, you need to stay for multiple days. Therefore, it is necessary to reasonably allocate days in the itinerary in advance to avoid being attracted by various attractions and causing the itinerary to be too hasty. Itineraries can be made in advance and adjusted according to personal preferences.

In addition, you can also subscribe to the official WeChat push notification to get the latest information, event arrangements, and road planning for convenient transportation. You can check the latest booking tips through Shanghai Disney’s official website. In short, being fully prepared in advance is the key to the smoothest experience during your Shanghai Disney vacation.