Left at the Altar? Countries Are Wondering Why Disney Chose the UAE and Not Them

Disney, Abu Dhabi and a growing theme park capital at 'crossroads' of world - Overpasses For America

Ferrari World building in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on December 2nd, 2023. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Disney’s announcement last week that its newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi offers further confirmation of the status of the United Arab Emirates as a global consumer crossroads located in the Middle East. At the center of the UAE’s economic engine is man-made Yas Island, located 20 minutes from the center of Abu Dhabi and whi…

Left at the Altar? Countries Are Wondering Why Disney Chose the UAE and Not Them

Last week, Disney announced that it would bring its seventh theme park to the United Arab Emirates. The new park in Abu Dhabi will partner with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences. Credit: Disney Miral will own and operate the new theme park, with Disney providing its intellectual property and Disney Imagineering providing the oversite and creative design. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Isla…

Disney, Abu Dhabi and a growing theme park capital at 'crossroads' of world

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, home of Disney's newest planned theme park, has boomed over two decades into one of the biggest consumer economic engines in the world.

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And a bunch of Disney adults are not exactly thrilled about it. “It’s another fracture within one of the largest and most intense fandoms, one that I think signals trouble for Disney’s generational appeal.” – Spitfire News

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Thus, Disney will open a new amusement park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.