Toy Story Hotel is one of two on-site hotels at Shanghai Disney Resort in Pudong, Shanghai, opening June 16, 2016 as the first hotel anywhere themed entirely around Pixar’s Toy Story franchise. Built in two wings — Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear — that form an infinity-loop shape from above, the hotel sits a short walk from Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown, with oversized toy sculptures scattered through its courtyard.
It’s the more affordable of Shanghai Disney’s two resort hotels, sitting opposite the deluxe Shanghai Disneyland Hotel in price and formality. Families choose it for the same on-site perks — early park entry, a park shuttle, and walking-distance access to Disneytown — at a noticeably lower nightly rate, with rooms designed to look like giant-scale extensions of Andy’s bedroom from the films.
Stats at a Glance
- Resort: Shanghai Disney Resort
- Location: Pudong, Shanghai, China
- Opened: June 16, 2016
- Rooms: 795
- Price tier: Value (the more affordable of Shanghai Disney Resort’s two on-site hotels; roughly $200-$280 per night in shoulder season)
- Park transport: Free resort shuttle to Shanghai Disneyland (about 5-15 minutes); also walkable to Disneytown
- Perks: Early theme park entry through dedicated Disneytown-side turnstiles; resort-exclusive merchandise
- Theme: Pixar’s Toy Story, split into Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear wings
Rooms, Theming and Dining
Standard rooms are styled as oversized extensions of Andy’s bedroom, with additional Buzz Lightyear rooms, Woody and Jessie rooms, and Toy Box family suites for larger groups. Kids get their own dedicated indoor play space, The Play Room, modeled on Bonnie’s toy collection, plus the Lotso Shop for character merchandise found only at this resort.
Dining is casual and quick-service rather than sit-down: Sunnyside Café serves Chinese and Western options in a room styled after the Toy Story 3 daycare center, and Sunnyside Market covers grab-and-go breakfast and snacks.
Getting to the Parks and Perks
A resort shuttle runs guests between the hotel and Shanghai Disneyland, and Disneytown’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment are within easy walking distance. Staying on-site unlocks early park entry through the hotel-guest turnstiles near Disneytown, letting families beat the general public into the park before official opening — though the morning shuttle queue can build up on the busiest days, so guests aiming to be first in line often walk instead.
Who Should Stay Here
This is the pick for families with younger kids who want the on-site perks and Disney immersion without paying deluxe-hotel rates — the character theming and Play Room are aimed squarely at that crowd. It suits first-time visitors and value-conscious repeat guests alike; travelers wanting quieter, more upscale surroundings or elaborate table-service dining should look at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel instead.
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Toy Story Hotel FAQs
Does staying at Toy Story Hotel get you early entry to Shanghai Disneyland?
Yes. Guests get early park entry through dedicated hotel-guest turnstiles near Disneytown, ahead of the general public, and a free resort shuttle also runs between the hotel and the park gates.
Is Toy Story Hotel a good value compared to Shanghai Disneyland Hotel?
Yes, it’s positioned as the budget-friendly option of Shanghai Disney Resort’s two hotels, with rooms typically running roughly $200-$280 a night in shoulder season versus the deluxe Shanghai Disneyland Hotel’s higher rates, while still keeping the early-entry and shuttle perks.
Is Toy Story Hotel good for young kids?
It’s built with young children in mind, with Andy’s-bedroom-style rooms, Buzz and Woody character rooms, Toy Box family suites, and an on-site indoor play space called The Play Room modeled on Bonnie’s toy collection.
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