A colourful new world! Spectacular pictures show the Shanghai Disneyland castle illuminated in magical hues ahead of the park's grand opening
- June 10th, 2016
The new Disneyland theme park in Shanghai, China is almost ready to open to the public with final tests underway.
Latest pictures from the
963-acre park taken on June 9 show the largest Disney castle illuminated
in different stunning shades during a lighting testing, reports the People's Daily Online.
The highly anticipated
attraction, which costs $5.5 billion (£3.8 billion) to build, is set to
open next week on June 16 after a six-week-long soft opening period to
ensure everything runs smoothly for the main event.
Magical place: With just a week to go until the big opening, the lights are finally being switched on at Shanghai Disneyland 
The
biggest of them all! The Enchanted Story Book Castle is the tallest,
largest and most interactive Disney castle in the world 
Now that's a celebration: Fireworks are set off over the Disney Castle during the trial operation at Disneyland Shanghai 
The castle is the focal point of the evening spectacular fireworks display which also features a laser show and projections 
An aerial view of the park which cost $5.5 billion (£3.8 billion) to build and is the first Disneyland on the Chinese mainland
The park began its soft opening on May 7 allowing Disney employees among others to try out the park before anyone else.
The park began its soft opening on May 7 allowing Disney employees among others to try out the park before anyone else.
During this period, around 500,000 people have experienced the magic of Shanghai Disneyland.
According
to Disney's website, during the trial period, people had the chance to
experience select attractions, entertainment and dining on select dates
however not all offerings were available for testing.
Some kinks were identified such as security checks requiring all bags to be searched before entering the park itself.
While Shanghaiist reported
that some people thought that the food prices were too high with some
of the pictures of the meals described as 'misleading'. Typical meals
have been priced at 70 yuan (£7.40).
The
latest addition to the Disney franchise, the Shanghai attraction is the
cheapest out of all of the resorts worldwide with off-peak tickets
costing visitors 370 yuan (£39) before rising during peak times to 499
yuan (£52).
The
resort is split into different themed lands which all have a Chinese
twist to them. The lands include Tomorrowland, the Enchanted Storybook
Castle, Fantasyland, the Gardens of Imagination, the Treasure Cove,
Adventure Isle, Mickey Avenue and Disneytown.
According
to Disney's website, during the trial period, people had the chance to
experience select attractions, entertainment and dining 
Shanghai
Disneyland is said to be the cheapest out of all the Disneyland resorts
with off-peak tickets costing visitors 370 yuan ( £39)
The
biggest of them all! The Enchanted Story Book Castle is the tallest,
largest and most interactive Disney castle in the world
The
Enchanted Storybook Castle is the tallest, largest and most interactive
Disney castle in the world. Inside the 196 feet-tall castle, there are
attractions, a table service restaurant and even a hair salon for little
princesses.
The
castle is also the focal point of the evening spectacular fireworks
display which also features a laser show and projections on the castle
itself.
Star Wars will also
feature in the new park with a ride in Tomorrowland, along with a Tron
themed ride where thrill seekers climb aboard motorcycles.
Disney have promised to
also pay homage to Chinese culture with famous characters such as Mulan
being featured. Organizers have definitely thought of the Chinese
visitors first with the Lion King musical being performed in Mandarin
and the Winnie the Pooh storybook ride translated into Mandarin.
When details of the
Shanghai Disneyland were revealed in July, 2015, Bob Iger, the CEO of
The Walt Disney Company, said the park would reflect China's own
culture.
Mr Iger said: 'The resort
reflects Disney's legendary storytelling along with China's rich
culture, and showcases some of the most creative and innovative
experiences we've ever created,'
There are two themed
hotels at the resort including a Toy Story hotel. Inside the hotel's
restaurant, there are Chinese kites featuring the loveable Toy Story
characters such as Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
While the Shanghai
Disneyland Hotel is art-nouveau inspired with a touch of Disney
including bronze statues of Mickey and Minnie mouse.
Super yummy: Braised pig knuckle in brown sauce with a side of greens is up for grabs at the Shanghai Disney Resort 
Looks
delicious: This dish is based around Cindarella and her glass slipper
and is served at the Royal Banquet Hall inside the park 
Cool! A Tron themed ride where visitors sit on motorbike carriages is included in Tomorrowland at the newest Disneyland park 
A magical place to visit! Tourists watch the parade inside the Shanghai Disneyland resort during the trial operation 
The parade is an integral part of a visit to any of the Disneyland resorts worldwide with Mickey Mouse taking centre stage 
People dressed as colourful Disney cartoon figures, including Goofy and Pluto, attend a parade as large crowds look on 
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