13 Things We Learned From Shanghai Disneyland Previews

7. Chinese Culture Is Prominent

Disney promised that this park would include traditional Chinese culture and they do seem to have made good on their word.

As well as Chip and Dale partaking in tai chi, the Chinese gardens are filled with wonder and look beautiful. There are references to the Chinese zodiac signs and there are peonies (a symbol of China) growing all around.

The food hasn't been entirely Americanised so if you did want more traditional dumplings they are available.

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