Disneyland gears up for Shanghai opening

Final touches being made to flagship new resort for local tourism boom

Chinese Disney fans won't need a visa or a permit to shake hands with their favorite characters for much longer, as work on the Shanghai Disney Resort continues apace, which is expected to be opened at the end of next year.

Many of the resort's main buildings and attractions have already been completed, including its castles, mountains, a huge Pirates attraction, the "Treasure Cove", and the Walt Disney Grand Theatre.