News Disney and Miral Announce New Seventh Theme Park Planned for Abu Dhabi

[larryz]

Am I the only one who cannot tell what’s going on in the concept art?

I see mountains, I see coasters, I see domed attractions, I see a "tree of life"...

And if you think Florida is hot, you ain't seen nuthin' yet!!!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It’ll get built and it’ll be the best Disney park. The Middle East doesn’t care about money; they care about perception and spectacle.

And huge push to get tourists in and for it to be a major destination

Not sure if it will be the best but definitely agree about the Spectacle part - will be showy and have some high tech elements

 

[Tha Realest]

Distinctly Disney, authentically Abu Dhabi

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I'll be surprised to see this get switched to an indoor park in a few years..Oh, it would be the largest taking over Warner Bros World I'm size but, they still have a ridiculously huge plot of unused land for at least 4-5 more themed areas and it would also be one of of which is the first Harry Potter themed area outside of a Universal park.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Is it gonna be near Six Flags Qiddiya?

No… that’s in a different country…

 

[Gusey]

Before the "this is where the $60 billion is getting spent comments" appear, this is separate to that $60 billion:

"The new resort will be fully developed and built by Miral. Disney and its legendary Imagineers will lead creative design and operational oversight to provide a world-class experience. Miral, which has developed a number of family entertainment destinations on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in collaboration with American and European brands, will operate the resort. "

 

[tanc]

OLC 2.0? Sounds very intriguing to me.

 

[GenChi]

Well there goes the 60 billion lol

Seriously though, since the government are going to be paying for everything, is it too late to convince the rich investors that they should buy the dirt field desert Cars ride off Magic Kingdom and have a huge exclusive? Haha that would be tragic if this happened and we were stuck with the river forever

 

[tanc]

Well there goes the 60 billion lol

Seriously though, since the government are going to be paying for everything, is it too late to convince the rich investors that they should buy the dirt field desert Cars ride off Magic Kingdom and have a huge exclusive? Haha that would be tragic if this happened and we were stuck with the river forever

This entire project is funded by Miral, similar to how OLC is with Tokyo Disney.

 

[FerretAfros]

Distinctly Disney, authentically Abu Dhabi

Yas!

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

At first I thought this was a joke. Now this is all I can think of

 

[DCBaker]

Video from Josh D'Amaro:



Bob Iger on Good Morning America:

 

[Disstevefan1]

A magicians greatest skill is the art of distraction. Iger is a great magician.

 

[Tha Realest]

Yas!

Yas Island, to be exact!

 

[jpeden]

Per Bob’s quote in the article it will be “authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati”

Winds in the East
Mist blowin’ in
Like something is brewing
About to begin

Can’t put my finger
On what lies in store
But I fear what’s to happen
All happened before.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Distinctly Disney, authentically Abu Dhabi

Close. They went with:

This new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi will be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati - combing Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture. http://di.sn/6001NEslx #YasIsland #InAbuDhabi


Gotta switch the adverbs so it doesn’t get stale.

 

[Tha Realest]

Close. They went with:

This new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi will be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati - combing Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture. http://di.sn/6001NEslx #YasIsland #InAbuDhabi


Gotta switch the adverbs soit doesn’t get stale.

Hilarious!

 

[Brer Panther]

So is this going to be a "traditional" Disney castle park a la Shanghai, or just a collection of IP-themed lands? Either way, color me intrigued.

 

[jpeden]

Here’s the quote on what they said when WaPo asked them how they plan to deal with the criticism:

“Disney is a global company with operations all over the world,” the company said in a statement. “We are always respectful of the countries and cultures where we do business, while always adhering to our own standards and values.”

Unless those standards and values get in the way of making a BOAT LOAD of money.

The hypocrisy and hubris is amazing.

 

[artvandelay]

Does EPCOT get an Abu Dhabi pavilion/preview center?