Trip Report Shanghai (K)nights (and days) - A Max Trip Report - COMPLETE

MinnieM123 · Jan 28, 2018

OMG--that Tron coaster sure looks like a blast!!

amjt660 · Jan 28, 2018

Day 2cont’d
After a quick look around the Marvel area I walked out toward the Castle and found the Dumbo ride
I did not ride it - just noted it is in an interesting spot in front of the castle (rather than behind like most Disney parks)

And now I go a little fanboi over the castle. (okay maybe a lot)
Even though I know it does not represent any particular princess it is a stunning piece of architecture .
Please enjoy the following collection of shots
(and yes - proof that I was actually present and not just stealing pics of the internet)
I wish it had been sunny!!

amjt660 · Jan 28, 2018

Day 2 cont’d
A couple of pictures with Walt and Mickey - then walking back to Pirates Cove

The "main street" building keep going around the corner.

Time to visit some pirates!!

Shots in the outdoor FP queue

Tuvalu · Jan 28, 2018

It’s good it wasn’t sunny. Castle pictures are much better with an overcast sky. Ask any photographer.

smile · Jan 28, 2018

amjt660 said:
The not so good ride photo
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hey, you're smiling - what more ya need?
matter of fact... everyone is.
:happy:

thanks for the pix!

smile · Jan 28, 2018

Tuvalu said:
It’s good it wasn’t sunny. Castle pictures are much better with an overcast sky. Ask any photographer.

seems like i've seen a lot of rainy/damp/overcast sdl footage

*Flynnderella* · Jan 28, 2018

amjt660 said:
Day 2cont’d
After a quick look around the Marvel area I walked out toward the Castle and found the Dumbo ride
I did not ride it - just noted it is in an interesting spot in front of the castle (rather than behind like most Disney parks)
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And now I go a little fanboi over the castle. (okay maybe a lot)
Even though I know it does not represent any particular princess it is a stunning piece of architecture .
Please enjoy the following collection of shots
(and yes - proof that I was actually present and not just stealing pics of the internet)
I wish it had been sunny!!
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It really is a beautiful castle in terms of its detailing!! Great pictures Max

Kiwiduck · Jan 28, 2018

amjt660 said:
Day 2cont’d
After a quick look around the Marvel area I walked out toward the Castle and found the Dumbo ride
I did not ride it - just noted it is in an interesting spot in front of the castle (rather than behind like most Disney parks)
View attachment 259882 View attachment 259883

And now I go a little fanboi over the castle. (okay maybe a lot)
Even though I know it does not represent any particular princess it is a stunning piece of architecture .
Please enjoy the following collection of shots
(and yes - proof that I was actually present and not just stealing pics of the internet)
I wish it had been sunny!!
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I really like the castle. To me it looks like a castle that would exist in reality and the other park's castles look like fantasy castles. I prefer fantasy but it is good that there is a park with something different.

fractal · Jan 29, 2018

the castle is beautiful but doesn't seem as welcoming as MK's. Perhaps it's the walls and more browns?

Can't wait to hear about Pirates!

amjt660 · Jan 30, 2018

Day 2 cont’d
More pictures in the queue

This one is for @Doc Disney

Loading area - note the lap bars!

Ride photo- looks like I was having fun in the front row!!

Gift shop after the ride

I rode it later in the day and took some video (I will attempt to upload)
I will save my thoughts on the ride for later in the report (as a recap)

amjt660 · Jan 30, 2018

Day 2 cont’d
Found another one for @Doc Disney

More shots from outside the ride

A place to eat (that I did not try)

Next up was a show based on Tarzan

Total waste of valuable time
I do not have much luck with shows it seems

amjt660 · Jan 30, 2018

newhorizons1 said:
I definitely plan on venturing to Hong Kong and Shanghai, so I’ll keep your Visa info in mind. We actually plan on traveling to Japan next whenever we do go.

I really like the wallpaper in your Toy Story themed room. An obvious touch but still a nice one!

I am glad the visa info might be helpful in the future
Japan is awesome (as you know because you have already been there)

newhorizons1 said:
Great job completing all Disney parks! I just have Shanghai and Hong Kong to go!

It was a bucket list item and I am glad I have done it!!

newhorizons1 said:
I haven’t done much research into the culture of visiting the parks in China, but I have to say the pushing past others in line surprises me. Japan was not like that at all! Paris was, but I expected that.

Matty30 said:
Wow!! The tron coaster looks amazing!

Japan and China are polar opposites.
Japan culture is built on respect for others - China not so much
And yes France was not the most polite spot either

blgauger said:
You're making me reconsider my choice of honeymoon destination with this TR. SDL looks AMAZING!!!

Hold up. not so fast - it is a great place to visit but I would not reschedule the honeymoon (unless you are planning a tri fecta of doing all 3 Asia parks in one trip!!)

MinnieM123 said:
OMG--that Tron coaster sure looks like a blast!!

Oh yeah - big time!!

Tuvalu said:
It’s good it wasn’t sunny. Castle pictures are much better with an overcast sky. Ask any photographer.

Probably true but you have sunshine in your avatar picture and it looks pretty good to me

smile said:
hey, you're smiling - what more ya need?
matter of fact... everyone is.

I guess it was not that bad

smile said:
seems like i've seen a lot of rainy/damp/overcast sdl footage

I was hoping for nicer weather but hey it was November

*Flynnderella* said:
It really is a beautiful castle in terms of its detailing!! Great pictures Max

Thank you - I put it and DLP's castle as my top two

Kiwiduck said:
I really like the castle. To me it looks like a castle that would exist in reality and the other park's castles look like fantasy castles. I prefer fantasy but it is good that there is a park with something different.

Maybe you hit the nail on the head - it looks more realistic - maybe that is why this a*#l retentive mechanical engineer likes it???

fractal said:
the castle is beautiful but doesn't seem as welcoming as MK's. Perhaps it's the walls and more browns?

Can't wait to hear about Pirates!

It does have a certain imposing look to it - but it blows you away in person!!
Pirates review to come later (after ride number 2)

Max

MeeskaMooska0714 · Jan 30, 2018

amjt660 said:
tsum tsum statues !!
I know a lot of you out there love these guys

Sorry I'm late, but following along! These are so so cute!!!!

MeeskaMooska0714 · Jan 30, 2018

amjt660 said:
I was looking down at my park map
The person in front of my moved up.
I did not
The person behind me brush past me - making contact with me - and took my spot
In a line with ropes on each side (switchback)
I did not pause long - maybe 30 seconds.

It is the culture I am told - but to me it is still rude
Later in the day at Pirates I literally had to have one hand on the rope and one against the wall to stop a guy from pushing past me.
It is crazy and not a fun experience to have to hold your ground.
I have heard parties locking arms together in lines to stop it from happening.

End of rant

Sounds similar to watching castle lighting and fireworks in Magic Kingdom! We had a similar experience with people not respecting our personal space (MULTIPLE PEOPLE)!

Sillysidewalker · Jan 30, 2018

That castle is beautiful. Something about it reminds me of Westminster Abbey though I’m not sure why.

Tiggerlovr90 · Jan 31, 2018

So what toiletries were in the metal boxes. The pictures are great. Thank you for sharing

amjt660 · Jan 31, 2018

Tiggerlovr90 said:
So what toiletries were in the metal boxes. The pictures are great. Thank you for sharing

amjt660 · Jan 31, 2018

MeeskaMooska0714 said:
Sorry I'm late, but following along! These are so so cute!!!!

Thank you for joining in!

MeeskaMooska0714 said:
Sounds similar to watching castle lighting and fireworks in Magic Kingdom! We had a similar experience with people not respecting our personal space (MULTIPLE PEOPLE)!

I agree people stepping in front of you for FW is annoying and disrespectful.
In my case I think it was worse.
It was a defined line , with ropes, and we were progressing forward in a normal fashion up to that point.
I simply did not move forward one time and the person behind me thought it was okay to pass me.
Again - I get it - it is cultural - this is how they normally do this sort of thing.
It just is not how I show respect for other people.

Sillysidewalker said:
That castle is beautiful. Something about it reminds me of Westminster Abbey though I’m not sure why.

I had never thought of that one but I get that it looks like something you would expect to actually see outside of Disney.
@Kiwiduck said it best in a previous post