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It will become the 7th Disney-themed park in the world.
It will become the 7th Disney-themed park in the world.
Disney expands
A lot have happened since Walt Disney founded Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio (which would later become The Walt Disney Company) in 1923. Other than making a plethora of movies and tv-series, the company has also opened a number of Disney themed parks around the world – and there’s a new one in the making.
Heading to the Middle East
Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to build a new DIsney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It will be located on the Yas Island, a 25 square kilometer (9.7 square miles) artificial island.
A groundbreaking resort
“This groundbreaking resort destination represents a new frontier in theme park development,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences. “Our resort in Abu Dhabi will be the most advanced and interactive destination in our portfolio.”
How many have you visited?
You probably know of the two Disney-resorts in the U.S.. Maybe you’ve even visited them, even though they’re on the opposite site of the U.S. map (California and Flordia). But there are already four other Disney-themed resorts around the world.
Europe
In Europa, you find Disneyland Paris near the capitol of France. It opened 33 years ago in 1992 and had 375 million visitors in total in 2022.
The first of the Asian parks
Asia has no less than three different Disney resorts, the oldest being the one in Tokyo, Japan. It opened 43 years ago in 1983. It consists of both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
The second one in Asia
19 years ago, in 2005, the second Asian Disney themed park opened in Hong Kong.
The third one in Asia
As late as 2016, only 8 years ago, the third Asian Disney themed park opened in Shanghai, China. Shanghai is also the home of the largest Disney Store in the world at 54,000 square feet (5000 square meters).
About Miral
Miral is the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, contributing to the growth of the leisure and entertainment industry and the City’s economic diversification. The company also developed and own the Warner Bros. World in Abu Dhabi.
About Yas Island
The 25 square kilometres island off the shores of Abu Dhabi already offers a mix of entertainment experiences like Ferrari World, Waterworld and Warner Bros. World along with the largest shopping mall of Abu Dhabi.