Shanghaî Disneyland Monday's Update !

Cast-members preview have started at Shanghaî Disneyland and each day brings new pictures of the park posted on Weibo by various people, so here we go for a SDL Monday's update, the third SDL update in three days! Above, a great shot of SDL castle at dusk.

Below, two others pics of Enchanted Storybook castle outside and inside.

Near the castle is the Alice in Wonderland maze, inspired by the Tim Burton movie, and the maze communicates with another area where SDL guests will find amazing creatures...





The picture below shows a sign which most probably is located in Adventure Isle or Treasure Cove.

Let's move to Treasure Cove, would we?



...and more specifically inside the new version fo the Pirates of Caribbean attraction "Battle for the Sunken Treasure". Below one of the two real size giant pirate ships.



The next picture may not show the bow of one of the two ships but may be the "sunken" one that guests will se in the "under water" section of the ride...


And here is a picture of the "sunken" treasure...


Another picture showing the underwater decor...



And that's it for today, definitely stay tune on D&M as more awesomeness about SDL is coming soon if not tomorrow!

Giant Audio-Animatronic T-Rex With Water Guns Splash Dinosaur Planet Guests During Bangkok Songkran Festival !

Songkran Festival are the famous days in Thailand during which, each April, Thais people have fun by splashing one another with water guns. At Bangkok Dinosaur Planet they've also celebrated Songkran last week and, as it is a Dinosaur park, they've installed a giant Audio-Animatronic T-Rex on the central plaza who was dressed with an armor and water guns, splashing the guests! It was a surreal vision as, hey, it's not everyday that you see a T-Rex splashing people! Check out the amazing pics and video below!



















Watch the video below in Full HD 1080p!




Pictures and video: copyright Disney and more

Shanghaî Disneyland Wishing Star Park

There is a part of Shanghaî Disneyland that we didn't talked about until now, and it's the "Wishing Star Park". Yes, "park", and not "lake". The lake is called "Wishing Star Lake" but there is too a "Wishing Star Park", which by the way include officially also the lake. And they did it right as the lake don't look too much like a "man-made" lake as it does at DLP, for instance. They've obviously tried to preserve an ecological harmony and so far it seems that they've succeeded. Thanks to great pictures posted on Instagram by guajj001 or on Facebook by Jonathan Reuel we have a better idea of what this Wishing Star Park really is and how it look like. The first pictures below were posted by guajj001.




The official description for the Wishing Star Park says: "A Perfect Place to Embrace Nature: Unwind amid peaceful scenery and lush greenery as heavenly sights and sounds abound all around you. Located along the shoreline of a beautiful lake, Wishing Star Park is calling—offering Guests from Shanghai and the world abroad a chance to indulge in the splendor of nature. Here, along a 2.5-kilometer walk, you can relax the body and mind while immersing your senses in the atmosphere of a breathtaking wetland.
The next pictures below were posted on Facebook by Jonathan Reuel .

Whether you explore the park’s woodlands, gaze upon a garden combining both Chinese and Western rose natives and cultivars, or marvel at a colorful space called home by a mix of tile birds and butterflies, you’re sure to find a setting which will bring your inner child to life—as only the magic of Disney can!
 

The Wishing Star Park also include the "Dragonfly Playground" where "your little ones loose in a space where their imaginations can wander freely into a world of wonders. Featuring colorful playgrounds and fun-filled activities designed especially for children with adventurous hearts and growing minds, Dragonfly Playground offers lighthearted leisure experiences that the whole family is welcome to enjoy!"

Also part of the park, the "Starlight Amphitheater", place to "watch the night sky unfold as Disney inspires your imagination and spurs your creativity in a lovely setting. With nearly 900 seats available, Starlight Amphitheater provides a natural ambience for almost any special event."
 

I think Disney has been smart to create this park. It seems to be a cool place to come during the week-end and relax even if you don't go - or for people who can't afford it - in the park. Chinese love gardens, everyone knows this and in a few months or years when the vegetation will have grown up, it will look even better!
 

Pictures: copyright Jonathan Reuel or guajj001