Stunning aerial images show Shanghai Disneyland lit up for the first time ahead of the theme park’s official opening

• Incredible aerial pictures show mainland China's first Disney park, Shanghai Disneyland, lit up ahead of its opening
• The official opening on June 16 is expected to smash records having already welcomed thousands of visitors
• The theme park featuring a 196ft-tall castle, rides and hotels promises to pay homage to traditional Chinese culture

By Martha Azzi For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 02:18 EST, 10 May 2016 | Updated: 02:56 EST, 10 May 2016

Incredible aerial images reveal the illuminating lighting view of the latest Disney resort as it prepares for its opening in June this year.

The 196-foot-tall castle, rides and hotels inside Shanghai Disneyland in Shanghai, east China, were all lit up adding to the magical feel of the park.

The first Disney park in mainland China and the sixth theme park world-wide is under construction by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Luminescent from above, the theme park is expected to smash records when it opens to the public, having welcomed some 30,000 visitors on just the second day of its test run this month.

This aerial photo shows the lighting view of the castle in DisneylandShanghai Disney Resort lighting test, China

The Disneyland in Shanghai began trial operation starting from May 7, preparing for its opening on June 16

The 963 acre park which has been five years in the making promises to pay homage to traditional Chinese culture as well as showcase the classic Disney films. 

One of its prominent features, the Enchanted Storybook Castle, is the tallest of all the six Disney venues and is the crowning jewel of the Disneyland as it houses all the Disney princesses including Snow White,

It is the focal point of the fireworks display which will be exhibited every evening and the castle will also feature a laser show and projections on the castle.

The different parks, Tomorrowland, the Enchanted Storybook Castle, Fantasyland, the Gardens of Imagination, the Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Mickey Avenue and Disneytown help form the 126-acre resort.

Yet despite its size it is thought to be the cheapest out of all the resorts worldwide costing approximately $76 off-peak and $100 for peak season.

The idea to create the park has been on the books since the 1990’s but was only given the go ahead in 2011 after Walt Disney Co. agreed the park will reflect Chinese culture.

The theme park is expected to smash records on the official opening having already welcomed thousands of people during the trial runs

Along with the giant castle, the park features hotels a shopping district as well as numerous rides

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