World’s largest Disney store opens in Shanghai

Global Business

Chinese fans can now buy a piece of the happiest place on earth. The world’s largest Disney store has opened its doors in Shanghai. CCTV’s Yuan Chenyue filed this report.

Highlights:

  • The store sits right beside the city’s landmark Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and covers an area of nearly 900 square meters, with a large plaza outside.
  • Most of the 2,000 products here are only available in Disney stores. Managers say the area attracts about 40 million people every year.
  • The store has also introduced accessories including fashionable jewelry and smartphone cases. It also has a corner selling Marvel Comics products. But some say they expect to see more types of souvenirs in the future.
  • The Shanghai Disneyland is scheduled to open early next year.