The Spider-Man-themed land will include a thrill coaster. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Shanghai Disney Resort officially launched construction of its ninth themed land, inspired by Spider-Man, on Monday, marking another major expansion in the theme park.

The new land, positioned adjacent to Zootopia, will feature Shanghai Disneyland’s first major Marvel-themed attraction — a thrill coaster centered around the Spider-Man. The development will include retail outlets, dining facilities, and entertainment venues aligned with the Spider-Man theme.

This expansion, first revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024, represents the third major addition to Shanghai Disneyland since its opening in June 2016. The park previously added Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land in April 2018 and Zootopia in December 2023.

Shanghai Disney Resort officially launches construction of its ninth themed land, which is themed on the Spider-Man. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new themed land was attended by executives from Shanghai Disney Resort, Walt Disney Imagineering Shanghai, Shanghai Shendi Group, and the Administrative Commission of Shanghai International Resort.

The resort also unveiled plans for an extensive Pixar-themed celebration in June. The event will introduce three new Pixar characters to the park: Carl Fredricksen from Up, Bing Bong from Inside Out, and Edna Mode from The Incredibles. The characters will debut in a unique show on the E-Stage on June 3.

The new land will feature Shanghai Disneyland's first major Marvel-themed attraction. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

From June 3 to 19, visitors can meet various Pixar characters including Joy and Sadness fromInside Out, Lotso from Toy Story 3, Sulley from Monsters, Inc, and Red Panda Mei from Turning Red, for special limited-time greetings at Toy Story Land, Tomorrowland and Adventure Isle.

The Stargazer Grill, a restaurant in Tomorrowland, will reopen on June 3 as Stargazer Grill Pixar Celebration following a comprehensive renovation. The restaurant will feature Pixar-themed decor and a menu inspired by various Pixar characters and stories.