THOUSANDS of Metro commuters visited the new Disneytown complex at the Shanghai Disney Resort yesterday on the opening day of Line 11’s Disney Resort station.

Over 8,000 riders had traveled to the station by 5pm yesterday, according to the city’s Metro operator, visiting the resort’s shopping, dining and entertainment district, which is open to the public free of charge.

Disney staff welcomed visitors on arrival, taking photos for them and guiding them through the various unopened shops and restaurants.