Shanghai unveils Disney-themed plane and station

A Shanghai Disney-themed airplane has made its debut in Shanghai on April 25, 2016. The plane, operated by China Eastern Airlines, is painted blue across the body with two giant Mickey and Minnie Mouse figures. More Disney-themed planes will meet visitors in the near future. The Shanghai Disneyland opens on June 16. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Shanghai has made full preparations for the June opening of the Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney's first theme park in the Chinese mainland. The resort is scheduled to open on June 16.

A Shanghai Disney-themed airplane has made its debut in Shanghai on April 25, 2016. The plane, operated by China Eastern Airlines, is painted blue across the body with two giant Mickey and Minnie Mouse figures. More Disney-themed planes will meet visitors in the near future.

Meanwhile, the Disney resort station on the subway line 11 in Shanghai has also been decorated with Disney cartoon figures, and it will start a trial operation on Tuesday morning.

The Shanghai Disney Resort is Disney's sixth resort worldwide. Construction began in 2011 in Pudong New District. The resort is expected to attract 10 million visits each year, according to Shanghai Shendi Group, Disney's Chinese partner.