When was Disneyland dedicated at an " International Press Preview " ?
November 1 , 2009 : While attending the 21 st session of the International Business Leaders Advisory Council , Han Zheng , Mayor of Shanghai said , in response to the media 's questions : " Shanghai Municipal Government will , in the near future , convene a special press conference to release the latest and to answer your questions . ” Some people say that the " Shanghai Disneyland " project was approved in October 2009 , but due to the low - key style of the Shanghai Municipal Government , and the need to fine - tune details between the two sides , as well as the need to change the 4 regulations , so subject to 100 % to determine the rear will be publicly announced .