Earlier this week, the Walt Disney Company announced that it would be opening up its seventh global theme park to Abu Dhabi. Currently known as Disneyland Abu Dhabi, the upcoming park’s concept art includes a spiral-shaped castle as the area’s centerpiece. The waterfront resort and park will be located on Yas Island, a region that has grown exponentially over the last two decades to become a resort and entertainment district that currently includes several other theme parks.
Disney says that it has partnered with UAE-based company Miral, which it callsAbu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences,” to oversee development, construction, and operations of the resort. “Disney and its legendary Imagineers will lead creative design and operational oversight to provide a world-class experience,” says Disney.
“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. The location of our park is incredibly unique – anchored by a beautiful waterfront – which will allow us to tell our stories in completely new ways.”
