Disneyland is the symbol of American pop culture and an American cultural spaceship of a successful joint of Commerce and Entertainment, thus its settlement in Shanghai is a form of "cultural aggression". With the inauguration of Shanghai Disneyland, there will be 6 Disneyland Parks in the world, 3 of which is located in East Asia, 1 in Japan and 2 in China, forming a triangle on the map. It seems that the American culture and ideology is stepping into the hinterland of the Oriental culture gradually.
Shanghai DisneylandAnother problem that some experts concern is that Disneyland Park will become the "land of happiness" for children in rich families and the "land of grievance" for children in poor families, thus unfavorable for social harmony. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in China are hot enough to attract children in rich and poor families alike. However, chances are that poor children can not afford the tickets even though Shanghai Disneyland set the lowest price. Some even suggest putting the investment on education.