Reports Point to 'Project Atlas' as Codename for Rumored Second Shanghai Disney Park

Overview

• Social media accounts including @universalapex and @AParkMind report that an internal codename, Project Atlas, is tied to a potential second gate at Shanghai Disney Resort.
• Disney has not confirmed any details, timetable, or scope for an additional park at the resort.
• Shanghai municipal authorities approved a 2025 planning adjustment reclassifying nearby land for commercial services, transportation hubs, and parking, which observers view as groundwork for large-scale development.
• Resort investments underway include a confirmed Spider-Man roller coaster, reported plans for a fourth themed hotel, and an expanded shopping and entertainment district, alongside capacity upgrades and cast housing.
• Context for the rumored concept includes Bob Weis’s previously described nature‑ and culture‑driven park idea and Shanghai Disneyland’s growth milestones, such as welcoming its 100 millionth guest and pioneering Zootopia in 2023.