Positioned as the main competitor to Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park raised the bar for theming and immersion for domestic Chinese theme parks upon its debut in 2018. In 2019, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park was named “Best Theme Park” by China’s largest theme park organization, CAAPA (Chinese Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions), while one of the park’s signature attractions, Lava Drifting, was recognized with IAAPA’s Brass Ring Award for innovation. Haichang invested over $700,000,000 to build the 73-acre theme park in Shanghai’s Pudong district.

Fun Fact: Designed by Legacy Entertainment and built by WhiteWater West, Lava Drifting holds the record for ‘World’s Longest Rapids Ride’.