Shanghai Disney to build world's 1st Zootopia-themed land

Shanghai Disney Resort is making its second major expansion in less than three years of operation, signaling the ambition of media conglomerate The Walt Disney Co to meet China's growing appetite for quality themed entertainment.

The resort announced on Wednesday the building of the world's first Zootopia-themed land in its latest park, featuring characters and stories from Disney's animated hit Zootopia.

Construction will begin later this year for an unspecified opening date. The expansion will bring the total number of themed lands to eight in the Shanghai facility, which debuted in June 2016.