Disney Is Opening Its First Theme Park Since 2016 in Abu Dhabi

The happiest place on Earth is coming to the United Arab Emirates. The Walt Disney Firm introduced plans for a groundbreaking seventh theme park vacation spot, marking the primary since Shanghai Disneyland’s opening in 2016. 

In partnership with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s chief in immersive experiences and household leisure, Disney revealed a brand new waterfront theme park resort situated at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, a “world-class vacation spot for leisure and leisure.” Yas Island, additionally operated by Miral, is a sprawling resort vacation spot residence to lodges, cutting-edge theme parks, and extra.

“This seventh Disney theme park resort will mix Disney’s iconic tales, characters and sights with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant tradition, gorgeous shoreslines, and breathtaking structure,” Disney Parks Weblog shared. 

“As our seventh theme park vacation spot, it can rise from this land in spectacular style, mixing modern structure with cutting-edge know-how to supply company deeply immersive leisure expertise in distinctive and trendy methods,” Robert A. Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Firm, shared in a press release shared with Journey + Leisure

The partnership will function equally to Tokyo Disneyland Resort. Disney and its Imagineers will present inventive management whereas Miral will totally develop, construct, and function it. Disney may have the chance to succeed in a wholly new viewers whereas Abu Dhabi will proceed to develop its thriving tourism market.

Particulars on rides and sights have but to be revealed however the announcement disclosed that along with a theme park, the property will function themed lodging, eating, and retail experiences that “celebrates each the heritage of Disney and the futuristic and cultural essence of Abu Dhabi.” 

“Our resort in Abu Dhabi would be the most superior and interactive vacation spot in our portfolio,” Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, stated in a press release. He added that the placement of the resort, on the shorelines, will improve their storytelling skills. “Finally, it is going to be a celebration of what’s doable when creativity and progress come collectively.”

UAE is accessible through the world’s largest international airline hub, with a reported 120 passengers touring by means of Dubai and Abu Dhabi annually. It’s also notably inside a four-hour flight from one-third of the world’s inhabitants.

“Bringing a Disney theme park resort to Yas Island marks a historic milestone in our journey to additional advance the island’s place as a world vacation spot for distinctive leisure and leisure,” Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, stated. “Collectively, we’re creating a spot of boundless innovation, the place the imaginative and prescient of our management continues to encourage the world.”

No opening date has been introduced. Miral’s Yas Island is presently residence to lodges, Warner Bros. World theme park, and Ferrari World theme park, residence to the world’s quickest curler coaster which reaches speeds of 149 mph.