“As our seventh theme park destination, it will rise from this land in spectacular fashion, blending contemporary architecture with cutting-edge technology to offer guests deeply immersive entertainment experiences in unique and modern ways.”
– Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island, a world-class destination for entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This seventh Disney theme park resort will combine Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.
Upon completion, the new theme park resort will offer signature Disney entertainment, themed accommodations, unique dining and retail experiences, and storytelling in a way that celebrates both the heritage of Disney and the futuristic and cultural essence of Abu Dhabi. For downloadable media assets, please visit: Disney Experiences
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Flights are $1500/person on Average (13 Hours-Non-stop) Washington DC, IAD, Dulles Airport to Abu Dhabi, AUH, Zayed International Airport, United Arab Emirates
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My entire family (14 of us) did a cruise out of Dubai over the Christmas/New Year holidays in 2023/24. The cruise deal included air so it was very reasonable. This would have been amazing! We did go to the new Sea World in Abu Dhabi and it was beautiful. I guess I’ll have an excuse to go back
@Rather-be-at-disney Yes, we never had any problems at all. We spent 2 1/2 days in Dubai, 2 in Abu Dhabi, and then stops in Sir Bani Yas, Bahrain, and Doha. I actually thought Doha was more impressive than Dubai surprisingly. We were supposed to have a stop in Saudi Arabia but that was canceled - I think because the travel visas were so difficult to figure out.
This is not what Disney, an American company, should be spending it’s time and money on, in a country that does not embrace women, freedom and the Disney dream. I love Disney, but would never go to Saudi Arab countries to visit a Disney Park. Maybe if they built their own park, not associated with the Disney way of life, that is ok! They have more oil rich folks to sell the dream to, another character dream, than the Disney Dream. Maybe Ireland, England, Spain would be a better place, or Canada or consider another park in America!!!
Sorry, but I have to agree. This will play very well for Disney on the international Money front but not well back at home. I have been saying for years that Disney has lost it’s vision of what Walt wanted and has not so quietly moved to a corporate business model that has forgotten the fan base and American traveler.
Disney can try to install Route 66 in it’s parks, but it’s been years since Disney traveled it’s own highways. You can’t bring back the past but we sure can hope that the future includes the people who made this dream a reality.
I thought about that too, but basically this sounds like another deal like Oriental Land Company for the Asian parks. That will be the big investor moreso than Disney. It leads to some incredible park experiences. Hopefully the negative parts of that region’s culture stay outside the gates. After all, Walt said, “To ALL that come to this happy place” not some, all.
@AlisonK I see this as Disney positioning itself for an international market grab. It’s hard to be happy about another park when Disney has taken so much away from the guests at the parks they already have. I get that Iger is taking his last bows - FYI - this deal was on the table when he was CEO before, they just didn’t come to an agreement. I completely get why Disney is doing it - it doesn’t mean I have to like it. Disney Movie Studio is suffering, Disney+ is lagging and the park attendance is low - they need an influx of money - this, once it opens, will assure an international market boost. @AlisonK is correct - this will have little to do with Disney in the way of management and everyday operations - getting the Disney name was what was key.
I have nothing against the region or people - I do however have an issue with not addressing the parks that need attention. The logistics for people in the US to get there will be complex to say the least. This was not aimed at the Season Passholder, Common Guest or even DVC member, but rather a localized regional investment. It is what it is, there will be some ground breaking rides and attractions that will come out of this, and for that I am happy. We may not get to see them here in the US due to the high cost. Time will tell. I’m not cynical, I’m realistic.
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“As our seventh theme park destination, it will rise from this land in spectacular fashion, blending contemporary architecture with cutting-edge technology to offer guests deeply immersive entertainment experiences in unique and modern ways.”
– Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company
Disney’s Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island, a world-class destination for entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This seventh Disney theme park resort will combine Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.
Upon completion, the new theme park resort will offer signature Disney entertainment, themed accommodations, unique dining and retail experiences, and storytelling in a way that celebrates both the heritage of Disney and the futuristic and cultural essence of Abu Dhabi.
For downloadable media assets, please visit:
Disney Experiences
NOTES:
Flights are $1500/person on Average (13 Hours-Non-stop)
Washington DC, IAD, Dulles Airport to Abu Dhabi, AUH, Zayed International Airport, United Arab Emirates
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This is one that I will never visit. I would not feel comfortable in this country. I wonder if terrorists will make it a target?
My entire family (14 of us) did a cruise out of Dubai over the Christmas/New Year holidays in 2023/24. The cruise deal included air so it was very reasonable. This would have been amazing! We did go to the new Sea World in Abu Dhabi and it was beautiful. I guess I’ll have an excuse to go back
@Rather-be-at-disney Yes, we never had any problems at all. We spent 2 1/2 days in Dubai, 2 in Abu Dhabi, and then stops in Sir Bani Yas, Bahrain, and Doha. I actually thought Doha was more impressive than Dubai surprisingly. We were supposed to have a stop in Saudi Arabia but that was canceled - I think because the travel visas were so difficult to figure out.
That’s awesome! May I ask, were the people nice and accepting over there?
This is not what Disney, an American company, should be spending it’s time and money on, in a country that does not embrace women, freedom and the Disney dream. I love Disney, but would never go to Saudi Arab countries to visit a Disney Park. Maybe if they built their own park, not associated with the Disney way of life, that is ok! They have more oil rich folks to sell the dream to, another character dream, than the Disney Dream. Maybe Ireland, England, Spain would be a better place, or Canada or consider another park in America!!!
Sorry, but I have to agree. This will play very well for Disney on the international Money front but not well back at home. I have been saying for years that Disney has lost it’s vision of what Walt wanted and has not so quietly moved to a corporate business model that has forgotten the fan base and American traveler.
Disney can try to install Route 66 in it’s parks, but it’s been years since Disney traveled it’s own highways. You can’t bring back the past but we sure can hope that the future includes the people who made this dream a reality.
I thought about that too, but basically this sounds like another deal like Oriental Land Company for the Asian parks. That will be the big investor moreso than Disney. It leads to some incredible park experiences. Hopefully the negative parts of that region’s culture stay outside the gates. After all, Walt said, “To ALL that come to this happy place” not some, all.
@AlisonK I see this as Disney positioning itself for an international market grab. It’s hard to be happy about another park when Disney has taken so much away from the guests at the parks they already have. I get that Iger is taking his last bows - FYI - this deal was on the table when he was CEO before, they just didn’t come to an agreement. I completely get why Disney is doing it - it doesn’t mean I have to like it. Disney Movie Studio is suffering, Disney+ is lagging and the park attendance is low - they need an influx of money - this, once it opens, will assure an international market boost. @AlisonK is correct - this will have little to do with Disney in the way of management and everyday operations - getting the Disney name was what was key.
I have nothing against the region or people - I do however have an issue with not addressing the parks that need attention. The logistics for people in the US to get there will be complex to say the least. This was not aimed at the Season Passholder, Common Guest or even DVC member, but rather a localized regional investment. It is what it is, there will be some ground breaking rides and attractions that will come out of this, and for that I am happy. We may not get to see them here in the US due to the high cost. Time will tell.
I’m not cynical, I’m realistic.
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