Asia is a very long airplane ride away for most of us, but even before Disney opened parks and resorts over there, it was worth the trip. I lived in Yokohama, Japan as a kid and actually moved back to California the same month that they broke ground on Tokyo Disneyland. It was a big deal back then as you can imagine.

Ive also been to Lotte World in Korea, which has a familiar-looking castle and had my favorite roller coaster on earth, Comet Express. (Think Rat Fink meets Space Mountain meets Tea Cups underground. It was great.)

Disneys Asian parks may be far away, but they often do things better than Disneys first parks in the United States. Today, Id like to share some spectacular springtime offerings at Shanghai Disneyland, Disneys youngest park. Let us know if you see anything youd like to be transported to the Disney park nearest you.

As winter fades into spring, Shanghai Disneyland Resort has all sorts of treats blooming. Refreshed gardens as well as new gardening styles and blooms everywhere, as well as new performances, food and merchandise. From March 6 to May 31 there will be all sorts of limited-time experiences for guests, from Disney Princess experiences in March, to Chip and Dales (Chichititi in Shanghai) birthday in April, to a MARVEL-ous May, the wonders are non-stop. Theres also a fun new Zootopia show making its debut.

Shanghai Disney Resort has transformed into a floral fairyland, with flowers blooming everywhere. In the Garden of Imagination and surrounding areas, there are over 200 species of flowers blooming.

From Mickey Avenue to Disney-Pixar Toy Story Land, flowers fill every corner of the resort. For the first time, Easter Eggs inspired by Mei from Turning Red (Young and Living in Shanghai) and Doudou and Ronaldinho from UP will appear. Colorful interactive walls along Mickey Avenue are perfect for that Instagrammable selfie.

In Disneytown, nature is making a show as well. In Wishing Star Park, spring tulips and cherry blossoms are the stars of the show, as are many species of local birds. The resorts two hotels are also decorated to the nines with flowers.

Disney Color Fest: A Street Party! returns with an upgraded show and more Disney Friends will join the show. New characters in the dance party include Mushu from Mulan, Stitch from Lilo and Stitch and Duffys good friend Cochin, who will join the red team, blue team and yellow team respectively. Go team!

Mickey and Friends have new outfits inspired by skateboarding fashions to welcome spring, wearing sports sweatshirts with plaid accessories. Duffy and friends wear soft, country-inspired clothing for exploring nature, with forest element accessories such as leather tulips and wooden buttons. Winnie the Pooh and Friends have new spring outfits that celebrate flowers and plants.

Shanghai Disneylands colorful Zootopia land just opened a few months ago, but theres a new show starting April 1, Disneys Crazy Yoga Show. I couldnt find out if there is a walkaround of Zootopias Yoga Yax. I really hope so. The show will be performed daily at the Gardens of Imagination and will further show daily life in Zootopia. In addition to the show, Nick and Judy have set up a garden for guests to enjoy.

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The resort will also stage The Year of Dreaming: Princess Special Presentation in the center of the Castle to celebrate womens courage, strength, and pursuit of the true self during Womens History Month. From March 6 to March 31, the Chinese version of the theme song for the Disney Ultimate Princess Celebration event, The Year of the Dream, will coincide with texture mapping images on the Castle itself, showing lifelike images of light and shadow.

Inside the Enchanted Storybook Castle, guests can meet their favorite Disney Royals, (the good ones) and they will also make surprise appearances on the terraces and balconies of the Castle. They will also make an appearance during Mickeys Storyline Parade. Princess-themed limited edition merchandise will also make an appearance, including princess-themed sippy cups, jars and Mickey Ears hats at the brand-new shop Little Guest Gift House.

In April, Shanghai Disney Resort will celebrate the birthday of the beloved duo Chip and Dale, known in Shanghai as the brothers Chichititi.

April 2 is the big day but Shanghai Disney Resort will celebrate all month long, joined by their friend Clarice, Chrissy in Shanghai. Special Chichititi Birthday Series merchandise will also be released in April.

Shanghai Disney Resort will celebrate a MARVEL-ous May with a series of immersive experiences. Tomorrowland will feature several MARVEL-themed photo spots where guests will feel like they are immersed in the MARVEL Cinematic Universe. Mickey and Friends will dress up once again in their MARVEL fan outfits in the Mickey Superhero Party in front of the MARVEL backboards. The Avengers deployment vehicle will carry some of their favorite MARVEL Superheroes through Tomorrowland.

Resort chefs have been incorporating the bright colors and fresh flavors of spring into some delicious treats. From ice cream and donuts to cookies and tacos, guests will find all sorts of edible delights throughout the park, hotels and Disneytown. Try a chicken wrap with peanut butter, a sausage sandwich with avocado and tomato corn salad or a fruit-flavored ice cream. There are also commemorative straw cups and popcorn buckets available for purchase: the Disney Colorful Celebration themed straw cup, the Winnie the Pooh straw cup and Lina Belle Spring Buckets.

Donald Ducks Happy Chef in Disneytown will launch monthly limited pizzas starting this year. In March, the pizza is Wagyu Beef Meatball Pizza, Italian Bacon Four Cheese Pizza in April, and in May, White Asparagus, Bacon and Prawn Pizza.

Theres a whole series of Disney Color Celebration: Street Party! themed products, including stuffed toys, key rings, t-shirts and more. There are also Spring Mickey and Friends Series stuffed toys for you to collect and dress up, with their new skateboard-y costumes in miniature.

The Spring Duffy and Friends Series products echo Duffy and Friends new spring costumes with hints of the outdoors on the merchandise: in addition to plush toys and plush key rings, there are also thermos cups and card holders, crossbody bags and headbands, hoops and other fashionable items for guests and their duoduos alike.

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Springtime is a colorful time to visit Shanghai Disney Resort. Have you visited in spring? Please share your favorite Shanghai Disneyland tips with us below.

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