Disney announced the official opening date for its newest deluxe hotel at Shanghai Disney Resort scheduled for December 2026. The Enchanted Star Hotel combines Art Nouveau architecture with Disney storytelling to create an elegant family experience. This 400 room property joins existing accommodations including Toy Story and Shanghai Disneyland hotels. Shanghai Disney Resort is also developing a fourth themed hotel near the park entrance while major expansion projects remain ongoing. A second gate expansion project has been paused pending better economic conditions in China. The resort continues to attract significant visitor numbers making investment in new developments strategically sound.
Key Points:
- Enchanted Star Hotel will feature 400 premium rooms with Art Nouveau inspired design
- The hotel opens on December 16 2026 with reservation availability starting November 6 2026
- Disney plans fourth themed hotel near park entrance as part of resort expansion cycle
- Second gate expansion projects temporarily paused due to economic conditions in China