Summer is starting in Disney Parks around the world, and we are all celebrating. Of course, in Disneyland, summer has brought the 70th Anniversary Celebration to the park. In Disney World, well, we’re celebrating by trying not to melt into a pool of sweat before the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival kicks off in August.

Shanghai Disney Resort, though, has BIG plans for the summer, so if you’re headed to Shanghai, you’ll have a lot of new things to see and do there. Let’s check it out.

New Summer Outfits

Characters throughout Shanghai Disney Resort are getting brand new outfits for the summer. They’re decking themselves out in hats, sunglasses, and tropical prints. You’ll see Mickey, Minnie, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy Donald, and Daisy sporting vibrant and colorful summer looks.

Duffy and his friends also have new outfits that are voyage-inspired. Duffy has a new sailor suit while his friends are all dressed in styles inspired by sea creatures.

ShellieMay even made her very own shell and starfish accessories to match her dress, while StellaLou is dressed like a mermaid and LinaBell has an octopus-inspired skirt.

New Pixar-Themed Experiences

Starting on June 27th, you’ll be able to enjoy some new Pixar-themed experiences in Tomorrowland. Pixar Adventurous Journey will include an all-new walkthrough exhibition that “blends innovative Disney storytelling with fun interactive elements.” You’ll be able to visit experiences inspired by Turning Red, Soul, Inside Out, Finding Nemo, Coco, Up, and Monsters, Inc.

You’ll also be able to meet some of your favorite Pixar characters, including Joy and Sadness, Red Panda Mei, Sulley, Carl Fredricksen, Bing Bong, Edna “E” Mode, and more.

New eats

You’ll want to stop by the Stargazer Grill-Pixar Celebration to check out some new eats, including a Flamin’ Mad Burger & Friends inspired by Inside Out and a Turning Red-themed Bouncy Bites Noodles. There’s even an Eye-Scream Melon Swirl that seems to have come straight out of Monsters, Inc.

Shanghai Disney Resort is also bringing some new summer eats to other dining spots, including fruit-inspired pastries at CookieAnn Bakery and Spiral Snack’s Pineapple Shaved Ice at Snackin’ Kraken.

New eats? We’re in!

Stitch!

Experiment 626 is crashing into Tomorrowland starting on June 26th. You’ll be able to visit Stitch Space Base, a photo area in Tomorrowland that “blends Stitch’s chaos and charm all into one.” Stitch, Lilo, and Angel are also making their way to Galaxy Gathering.

You’ll also find Stitch-themed shopping at Intergalactic Imports and Stitch-themed food (MORE FOOD!) at Star Trail Snacks. Also, Shanghai Disney Resort teased that an all-new interactive game zone starring Stitch, Galaxy Play Lab, will open in Tomorrowland in the fall.

Meet Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell will make her grand debut at Shanghai Disney Resort this summer. You’ll be able to meet her starting on June 16th.

Cool Off

Shanghai Disney Resort is also offering you a way to keep your cool all summer long. Several water-themed shows will be taking place throughout the park, including Disney Duffy’s Splashing Pre-Parade, as well as Summer Blast Castle Show. Both shows will start on July 2nd.

Other ways to enjoy summer include “Ralph Breaks the Dance Floor Summer Party,” “Backyard Splash Around,” “Disney Explorer Band” and summer versions of “The JAMMitors and Swabbie Fight.” You can also enjoy “The Rhythm of Adventure” where you can explore the world of music in the air-conditioned Storehouse Stage. That show runs from June 20th through August 24th. There are also cooling zones and tents with A/C around the park.

Kids Activities

Special summer activities for kids will also be available. Junior Explorers Camp starts on June 16th at the former Excavation Site at Camp Discover. Here, young ones can train to become true explorers of Adventure Isle.

This camp will have three different areas themed to Finding Nemo, Up, and The Lion King. 

Merchandise

Of COURSE, there’s going to be new merchandise to grab this summer, including the 2025 Mickey and Friends Summer Vibes Collection.

Other collections include the 2025 Summer Duffy and Friends Ocean Party Collection and the 2025 Stitch and Angel Tropical Beach Collection.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

Have you ever visited Shanghai Disney Resort? Tell us all about it in the comments!