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Shanghai Disney building residential community for cast members

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New project is part of the resort’s ongoing expansion

Shanghai Disney Resort is building a new residential community for its cast members as part of its comprehensive expansion plans.

Currently under construction, the project is part of the ongoing development and expansion of Shanghai Disney Resort and its supporting facilities, as well as an investment into its employee experience.

Upon completion, the residential community will provide “convenient, high quality, and affordable accommodation options” for its cast members and interns, the resort said in a news release.

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It is the first development project in the south parcel of Shanghai International Resort, a tourism and entertainment destination already housing Shanghai Disneyland.

Building work started on the new neighbourhood last year and is progressing according to schedule.

The staff community will feature eight high-rise residential buildings providing “distinctively designed, high-quality living spaces crafted specifically to meet the needs of the expanding Disney employee community”, the resort added.

Affordable accommodation for Disney staff

Additionally, the “vibrant neighborhood” will include a sports centre, food and beverage facilities, shared recreational spaces, and leisure areas.

It will cover a total land area of around 50,000 square metres and a total construction area of approximately 164,000 square metres.

Shanghai Disney Resort is jointly operated by Shanghai Shendi Group and Disney, with the former providing investment for the staff district.

The resort is made up of the Shanghai Disneyland theme park, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Toy Story Hotel, and the Disneytown shopping and dining district.

zootopia shanghai disney resort

The theme park was recently expanded to include an immersive Zootopia land, its eighth themed land and the first Zootopia zone at a Disney park. The mammalian metropolis is home to innovative technologies and immersive theming.

Earlier this summer, Shanghai Disneyland broke ground on its new Spider-Man land, which will include the park’s first major Marvel attraction.

The expansion of Shanghai Disney Resort also includes a third themed hotel.

Images courtesy of Disney

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Bea Mitchell

Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 15 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.

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