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In pictures: Shanghai Disney Resort's one-year anniversary celebration

A year that saw more than 11 million visitors was celebrated with spectacular performances and fireworks

By Mandy Tie Posted: Tuesday June 20 2017

Like the iconic towers of Lujiazui and colonial architecture on the Bund, Shanghai Disney Resort has earned its place as one of the city's unmissable landmarks. After a great year's success that saw an estimate of 11 million visitors, the theme park celebrated its first anniversary on Friday 16 June. The programme featured a spectacular light show with clips from familiar Disney films projected onto the castle and abundant fireworks to impress the crowds. Take a look here.
Pre-celebration party
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Pre-celebration party

Staff and characters gathered at Shanghai Disneyland before the evening shows began.

Crowds waiting outside the castle
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Crowds waiting outside the castle

The theme park was packed with families and crowds hoping to get a prime spot for the evening shows.

Characters assembled on stage to inaugurate the anniversary
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Characters assembled on stage to inaugurate the anniversary

Beloved Disney characters such as Chip N' Dale, Duffy Ducks and of course, Mickey Mouse all assembled on the central stage to witness the inauguration of Shanghai Disney's one-year anniversary.

A show-stopping moment
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A show-stopping moment

The performance included a 30-minute worth of Disney medleys accompanied by classic clips from Disney films projected onto the castle. Water fountains, fire canons and fireworks were aptly used to enhance the celebratory effect.

The crescendo moment
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The crescendo moment

A classic moment from the show that mirrors the opening sequence use in all Disney films.

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